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Lab equipment and glass where needed:used

MineMan - 15-11-2021 at 05:29

I am just starting to get seriously into chemistry… I bought several quick study guides and a few textbooks. I need lab equipment and glassware. I thought, instead of giving my money to China… maybe someone here, their hobby is sun setting??

A bit about me :). I am interested in creating new compounds and duplicating research paper results. Soon, the plan is to do some unique YouTube videos which I am very excited about. I am also interested in neurobiology, aging science, and materials science.

Hope someone is out there who wants to pass their hobby on :)

arkoma - 15-11-2021 at 06:49

see if Zephyr has stuff left. I've dealt with him before over the years and always been a good experience,.

macckone - 15-11-2021 at 08:27

there are a number of good companies in the US.
The Science Company is relatively local to me, so I have a preference for them.
https://www.sciencecompany.com/default.aspx

There is advogadro lab supply but they are expensive:
https://www.avogadro-lab-supply.com/collections/distillation...

Home science tools sells kits and a lot of useful stuff, they provide all of the equipment for Thompson's book:
https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/vacuum-distillation...

Carolina has gotten pretty useless as they no longer ship much to individuals.

I am sure there are others but these are the ones off the top of my head.

Dr.Bob - 15-11-2021 at 11:56

Where are you located, Mineman? If west coast, then Zephyr is ideal and closer for shipping costs. If you are East coast, I might be able to help you with some things, I have a fair amount of glassware still left for cheap prices.

j_sum1 - 15-11-2021 at 12:59

Here is Zephyr's thread.
https://www.sciencemadness.org/whisper/viewthread.php?tid=15...

MineMan - 15-11-2021 at 18:06

Quote: Originally posted by macckone  
there are a number of good companies in the US.
The Science Company is relatively local to me, so I have a preference for them.
https://www.sciencecompany.com/default.aspx

There is advogadro lab supply but they are expensive:
https://www.avogadro-lab-supply.com/collections/distillation...

Home science tools sells kits and a lot of useful stuff, they provide all of the equipment for Thompson's book:
https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/vacuum-distillation...

Carolina has gotten pretty useless as they no longer ship much to individuals.

I am sure there are others but these are the ones off the top of my head.


Thank you! It’s a affordability issue however.

MineMan - 15-11-2021 at 18:45

Quote: Originally posted by Dr.Bob  
Where are you located, Mineman? If west coast, then Zephyr is ideal and closer for shipping costs. If you are East coast, I might be able to help you with some things, I have a fair amount of glassware still left for cheap prices.


I can do either. I suppose I am looking for a mentor who wants to pass down some of their hobby to a enthusiast learner, rather than a glass supplier.

MineMan - 15-11-2021 at 20:34

Quote: Originally posted by Dr.Bob  
Where are you located, Mineman? If west coast, then Zephyr is ideal and closer for shipping costs. If you are East coast, I might be able to help you with some things, I have a fair amount of glassware still left for cheap prices.


I can do either. I suppose I am looking for a mentor who wants to pass down some of their hobby to a enthusiast learner, rather than a glass supplier.

Dr.Bob - 16-11-2021 at 05:55

If you can say where you are, it might be easier to get a mentor. If you were near NC, I would be happy to help, but can't do as much to help if you are 2000 miles away.

My first mentor was the person who I got this glassware from, and I have helped a few people in your situation, but mentoring someone is much easier when close.

MineMan - 16-11-2021 at 20:38

Quote: Originally posted by Dr.Bob  
If you can say where you are, it might be easier to get a mentor. If you were near NC, I would be happy to help, but can't do as much to help if you are 2000 miles away.

My first mentor was the person who I got this glassware from, and I have helped a few people in your situation, but mentoring someone is much easier when close.


I might be ready to do that soon when I go public on YouTube, but… I am still incognito for now until a few personal messages.

MidLifeChemist - 20-11-2021 at 08:06

Quote: Originally posted by MineMan  


I might be ready to do that soon when I go public on YouTube, but… I am still incognito for now until a few personal messages.


Uh, nothing wrong with wanting to be anonymous. But telling people your state or city doesn't allow the viewers of this forum to identify you.