# Anyone use a Compresstome (Precisionary Instruments) for spinal cord slices?

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**Category:** Electrophysiology\
**Tags:** spinal\_cord\
**Created:** [August 4, 2017, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/anyone-use-a-compresstome-precisionary-instruments-for-spinal-cord-slices/248 "2017-08-04T14:28:31Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.painresearcher.net/t/anyone-use-a-compresstome-precisionary-instruments-for-spinal-cord-slices/248/1 "2017-08-04T14:28:31Z")

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Has anyone ever used this instrument for making spinal cord slices for electrophysiology?  
[http://precisionary.com/](http://precisionary.com/)  
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We have one in the lab this summer and I’m trying it out. It makes slices OK but I want to know if anyone has tips or tricks or guidance.

The people at Allen Institute seem to like it

[https://www.brainslicemethods.com/faq-about-slicing-machines](https://www.brainslicemethods.com/faq-about-slicing-machines)

Any thoughts?