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MICRO INSTRUMENTS FOR APPLICATION IN MICROSCOPIC SCIENCES Minitool is a manufacturer and distributor of a line of high quality precision tools and instruments for microscopic investigation and applications
SMALLEST PRECISION INSTRUMENTS FOR LABORATORY AND PRODUCTION

Stainless Steel Tools


Stainless Steel Tool Sets

All instruments are forged from the finest stainless steel and then precision hand ground, lapped and polished by experienced craftsmen. 

Applications for these precision micro tools extend to medical research, microscopy, micro-biology, micro-biochemistry, specimen manipulation, and spectroscopy.  

Each instrument may be ordered separately or in a set consisting of all 8 interchangeable hand pieces with mounted tips, one instrument handle and one routed hardwood case as shown on this page.  

Standard Stainless Steel Micro-Tool Set
Stainless Steel Micro-Tool Set

Tool #0071 Micro-needle, straight Micro-needle, straight
Tool #0072 Micro-needle, bent 45 degree Micro-needle, bent 45 degrees
Tool #0073 Micro-needle, bent 90 degree Micro-needle, bent 90 degrees
Tool #0074 Micro-Knife,20 degree Micro-Knife, 20 degrees
Tool #0075 Micro-Chisel Micro-Chisel
Tool #0076 Micro-hook Micro-hook
Tool #0077 Micro-Mirror Micro-Mirror
Tool #0078 Micro-ruler (Metric or Inches) Micro-ruler (Metric or Inches)
MT-0079 Click Here Micro-tool handle
MT-case Micro-tool storage case

Special Stainless Steel Cutting Tool Set
Micro-Cutting Tool Set

Standard Tip Diameter:  
.4mm (.016")

Tool #1 Micro-Needle, long Micro-Needle, long
Tool #3 Micro-Chisel Micro-Chisel
Tool #4 Micro-Spade Micro-Spade
Tool #6 Micro-Mirror Micro-Mirror, forward, st.  st.  
Tool #8 Micro-Knife Micro-Knife, 20 degrees
Tool #9 Micro-Knife Micro-Knife, 45 degrees
Tool #13 Micro-Graver Micro-Graver, oval
Tool #21 Micro-Scraper Micro-Scraper, triangular
SS-0079 Click Here Stainless Steel Handle
MT-1234 Micro-tool storage case

Special Stainless Steel Microscopist's Set
Microscopist's Set

Standard Tip Diameter:  
.4mm (.016")

Tool #1 Micro-Needle, long Micro-Needle, long
Tool #3 Micro-Chisel Micro-Chisel
Tool #8 Micro-Knife Micro-Knife, 20 degrees
Tool #12 Micro-Prober Micro-Prober, 45 degrees
Tool #16 Micro-Spatula Micro-Spatula, flexible, st.  st.  
Tool #18 Micro-Hook Micro-Hook, 90 degrees
Tool #23 Micro-Scale Micro-Scale, metric or inches,
5mm with .1mm divisions or
.200" with .005" divisions
Tool #24 Micro-Needle Micro-Needle, short
SS-0079 Click Here Stainless Steel Handle
MT-1234 Micro-tool storage case

Special Stainless Steel Micro Needle Set
Micro-Needle Probe Set

Standard Tip Diameter:  
.4mm ( 016")

Tool #1 Micro-Needle, long Micro-Needle, long
Tool #6 Micro-Mirror Micro-Mirror, forward, st.  st.  
Tool #7 Micro-Scale Micro-Scale, 10mm .  1mm Div.  
Tool #11 Micro-Prober Micro-Prober, 90 degrees
Tool #12 Micro-Prober Micro-Prober, 45 degrees
Tool #16 Micro-Spatula Micro-Spatula, flexible, st.  st.  
Tool #18 Micro-Hook Micro-Hook, 90 degrees
Tool #24 Micro-Needle Micro-Needle, short
SS-0079 Click Here Stainless Steel Handle
MT-1234 Micro-tool storage case

Micro Tools

Anyone engaged in microscope work is aware of the difficulties and strain involved due to a lack of efficient, precise and realistically proportioned tools.

Minitool Micro-Tools are the smallest available precision instruments for laboratory and production use.  Micro-Tools are available in 32 different tip configurations with interchangeable tool handle.

Please specify tool number and size.   Standard Tip Size is .5mm (.020").


MT-1 HANDLE

Mounted tool tip

Interchangeable Threaded Base

MT-1 HANDLE
FITS ALL MICRO-TOOLS

A Micro-Tool consists of a threaded hand piece which holds the actual tip.  Tip material is hardened toolsteel unless otherwise noted.
Tip sizes are:  

0.025mm
0.001"

0.120mm
0.005"

0.250mm
0.010"

0.50mm
0.020"

# Micro Tool Product 0.025mm /
0.001"
0.120mm /
0.005"
0.250mm /
0.010"
0.50mm /
0.020"
1 Micro-Needle, long Micro-Needle, long* X X X X
2 Micro-Graver Micro-Graver* -- X X X
3 Micro-Chisel Micro-Chisel* X X X X
4 Micro-Spade Micro-Spade* X X X X
5 Micro-Fork Micro-Fork -- -- X X
6 Micro-Mirror Micro-Mirror, forward, st.st. -- -- -- X
7 Micro-Scale Micro-Scale, 10mm .1mm Div. -- -- -- X
8 Micro-Knife Micro-Knife, 20 degrees* X X X X
9 Micro-Knife Micro-Knife, 45 degrees* X X X X
10 Micro-Mirror Micro-Mirror, reverse, st.st. -- -- -- X
11 Micro-Prober Micro-Prober, 90 degrees -- -- X X
12 Micro-Prober Micro-Prober, 45 degrees -- -- X X
13 Micro-Graver Micro-Graver, oval* X X X X
14 Micro-Brush Micro-Brush, single natural fiber -- -- -- X
15 Micro-Diamond Scribe Micro-Diamond Scribe, 60 degrees -- -- X X
16 Micro-Spatula Micro-Spatula, flexible, st.st. -- -- -- X
17 Micro-Manipulator Micro-Manipulator, corner type, st.st. -- -- -- X
18 Micro-Hook Micro-Hook, 90 degrees -- -- X X
19 Micro-Burnisher Micro-Burnisher, glass sphere -- -- -- X
20 Micro-Hook Micro-Hook 180 degrees -- -- -- X
21 Micro-Scraper Micro-Scraper, triangular* X X X X
22 Micro-Saw Micro-Saw -- -- -- X
23 Micro-Scale Micro-Scale, metric or inches, 5mm with .1mm divisions or .200" with .005" divisions -- -- -- X
24 Micro-Needle Micro-Needle, short* X X X X
25 Ultra Micro-Needle Ultra Micro-Needle, straight tungsten, 5 micron radius tip -- X X X
26 Ultra Micro-Needle Ultra Micro-Needle, bent 30 degrees, tungsten, 5 micron radius tip -- X X X
27 Ultra Micro-Needle Ultra Micro-Needle, bent 90 degrees, tungsten, 5 micron radius tip -- X X X
28 Micro-Carbide Scribe Micro-Carbide Scribe, 5 micron radius X X X X
29 Micro-Diamond File Micro-Diamond File, round -- -- X X
30 Micro-Diamond File Micro-Diamond File, triangular 1mm edge to edge -- -- -- X
31 Micro-Loop Micro-Loop, 2mm dia. st.st. -- -- -- X
32 Micro-Hook Micro-Hook, 25mm long, has antisnag guard -- -- -- X
*Also available in 1mm (.040") diameter.

Micro Tool Sets

Special Laboratory Set 6X
Special Laboratory Set 6X

Contains all 32 standard Micro-Tools, 6 interchangeable MT-1 handles and one sharpening stone Click here to see all the Micro-Tools in this kit....  Each set is contained in a hand milled and finished case of solid alderwood with a stained walnut finish.  For safety and convenience, micro-tool are placed into individual Teflon bushings in a pivoted tool rack which automatically swings into position when the lid is open and retracts when closed.  Six tool handles are contained in milled cavities.
Microscopist's Set
Microscopist's Set
Tool #1 Micro-needle, long Micro-needle, long
Tool #3 Micro-chisel Micro-chisel
Tool #8 Micro-knife, 20 degree Micro-knife, 20 degrees
Tool #15 Micro-diamond scribe Micro-diamond scribe
Tool #16 Micro-spatula, flexible Micro-spatula, flexible
Tool #18 Micro-hook, 90 degree Micro-hook, 90 degrees
Tool #23 Micro-scale METRIC OR INCH Micro-scale METRIC OR INCH
Tool #25 Ultra Micro-needle, straight Ultra Micro-needle, straight
MT-1 Click Here Micro-tool handle
MT-case Micro-tool storage case
Micro-Needle Probe Set
Micro-Needle Probe Set
Tool #1 Micro-needle, long Micro-needle, long
Tool #11 Micro-needle, 90 degree Micro-needle, 90 degrees
Tool #12 Micro-needle, 45 degree Micro-needle, 45 degrees
Tool #18 Micro-hook, 90 degree Micro-hook, 90 degrees
Tool #20 Micro-hook, 180 degree Micro-hook, 180 degrees
Tool #24 Micro-needle, short Micro-needle, short
Tool #25 Ultra Micro-needle, straight Ultra Micro-needle, straight
Tool #15 Micro-diamond scribe Micro-diamond scribe
MT-1 Click Here Micro-tool handle
MT-case Micro-tool storage case
Micro-Cutting Tool Set
Micro-Cutting Tool Set
Tool #2 Micro-graver, 3 sided Micro-graver, 3 sided
Tool #3 Micro-chisel Micro-chisel
Tool #4 Micro-spade Micro-spade
Tool #8 Micro-knife, 20 degree Micro-knife, 20 degrees
Tool #9 Micro-knife, 45 degree Micro-knife, 45 degrees
Tool #13 Micro-graver, oval Micro-graver, oval
Tool #28 Micro-scribe, carbide Micro-scribe, carbide
Tool #21 Micro-scribe, triangular Micro-scribe, triangular
MT-1 Click Here Micro-tool handle
MT-case Micro-tool storage case
Placement & Manipulating Set
Placement & Manipulating Set
Tool #5 Micro-fork Micro-fork
Tool #12 Micro-prober, 45 degree Micro-prober, 45 degrees
Tool #14 Micro-brush Micro-brush
Tool #16 Micro-spatula Micro-spatula
Tool #17 Micro-manipulator Micro-manipulator
Tool #18 Micro-hook, 90 degree Micro-hook, 90 degrees
Tool #7 Micro-scale, 10mm Micro-scale, 10mm
Tool #26 Ultra Micro-needle, bent 30 degrees Ultra Micro-needle, bent 30 degrees
MT-1 Click Here Micro-tool handle
MT-case Micro-tool storage case

Carbide Tool Set

These unique micro-cutting tools, the product of many years of small tool manufacturing experience, are made by skilled craftsmen on our proprietary micro grinding machines employing the latest grinding and polishing technology.

Each of the carbide micro-cutting tools and handle can be ordered separately or in sets.  Alderwood storing cases are available, (shown on this page).  Single tools are shipped in plastic container.  One tool per container.  PLEASE STATE TOOL NUMBER AND SIZE WHEN ORDERING.
Carbide Micro Cutting Tool Set
Carbide Micro Cutting Tool Set
Available Sizes
.120mm (.005")
.250mm (.010")
.500mm (.020")
 1.00mm (.040")
Tool #1 Micro-needle Micro-needle
Tool #2 Micro-Graver, 3 sided Micro-Graver, 3 sided
Tool #3 Micro-chisel Micro-chisel
Tool #4 Micro-spade Micro-spade
Tool #8 Micro-Knife,20 degree Micro-Knife, 20 degrees
Tool #9 Micro-Knife,45 degree Micro-Knife, 45 degrees
Tool #13 Micro-graver, oval Micro-graver, oval
Tool #21 Micro-scraper 3 sided Micro-scraper 3 sided
MT-1 Click Here Micro-tool handle
MT-case Micro-tool storage case

Duplicate Tool Sets

Duplicate Micro Tool Set
Duplicate Micro Tool Set
Consists of 2 identical microtool tips and one interchangeable handle.  Specify tool # when ordering.  Click HERE to see all the Micro-Tools available to make up duplicate sets.
Duplicate Carbide Tool Set
Duplicate Carbide Tool Set
Consists of 2 identical carbide microtool tips and one interchangeable handle.  Specify tool # when ordering.  See Carbide Set Above.
Duplicate Stainless Steel Tool Set
Duplicate Stainless Steel Tool Set
Consists of 2 identical stainless steel microtool tips and one interchangeable handle.   Specify tool # when ordering.  See stainless steel micro tool sets above.

Micro Manipulators.

MICRO-MANIPULATOR MODEL FX-115 LOW COST MICRO-MANIPULATOR MODEL FX-115
The FX-115 three axis micro-manipulator is essential where hand
held positioning of micro-tools is very difficult and where cost is a factor.

The model FX-115 employs a dovetail movement for each axis. 
A spring type tool clamp mounted to the top of the x-axis assures speedy installation or removal of micro-tools.

Model FX-115 is supplied with a small magnetic stand (FX-115-02) and
mounting post.  Also available is the FX-115-03 adapter.
SPECIFICATIONS:  
MOVEMENTS:   X axis 7 mm, screw control
Y axis 20 mm, screw control
Z axis 20 mm, rack and pinion
WEIGHT:   4.5 oz. (14 oz. with magnetic stand.)
DIMENSIONS:   H 65 mm (130 mm with magnetic stand.)
W 65 mm (90 mm with magnetic stand.)
D 40 mm (70 mm with magnetic stand.)
PROFESSIONAL MANUAL MICRO-MANIPULATOR MODEL FX-116 PROFESSIONAL MANUAL MICRO-MANIPULATOR MODEL FX-116
The FX-116 three axis micro-manipulator provides safe and efficient positioning of minitool micro-tools. 
All three axis have vernier readings graduated in 0.1 mm.  The X-axis, which holds the tool
clamp with micro-tool, has an additional fine movement with 0.01 mm graduation.

The Stand FX-116-01 has a dovetail adapter and mounting post.  The optional adapter FX-115-03 can also be used.

SPECIFICATIONS:  
MOVEMENTS:   X axis 35 mm coarse, 10 mm fine.
Y axis 20 mm
Z axis 35 mm
WEIGHT:   1.8 lbs. (6.1 lbs. with stand.)
DIMENSIONS:   H 130 mm (220 mm with stand.)
W 102 mm (145 mm with stand.)
D 52 mm (150 mm with stand.)
MANUAL ULTRA PRECISION MICRO-MANIPULATOR FX-118 MANUAL ULTRA PRECISION MICRO-MANIPULATOR
FX-118

The world patented precision micro-manipulator Model FX-118 employs a unique differential lever system for smooth movement of each of its three stages, X, Y & Z.

Each of the three stages is controlled by two independent micrometers for rapid or fine advancement of each stage.

An optional tilting device (FX-113) has micrometer controlled tilting in two additional directions.

An optional micro-tool holder (FX-118-01) is available which can be mounted to either the Z axis of the manipulator or the FX-113 tilting device.

Also available is an optional adapter (FX-115-03), which holds all available micro-tools.

SPECIFICATIONS:  
Advancement:   Patented lever differential system.
Range:   10.9mm coarse, 1.09mm fine.
Infeed Increments:   10.0um coarse, 1.00um fine.
Backlash:   Less than 1um.
Weight:   900 grams.
Dimensions:   96mm x 104mm x 170mm.
(Incl. Micrometers)

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