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Goat Roper
02-21-2009, 02:18 PM
The wife needs plastic test tubes and a big test tube holder for shots. Any idea where around here to find that?

Karps TA
02-21-2009, 02:24 PM
Is American Science and Surplus still around?

Yooformula
02-21-2009, 02:26 PM
I would think a hospital supply store would have it. I know waukesha memorial pharmacy on lower level has all sorts of home stuff in their store.

Goat Roper
02-21-2009, 02:28 PM
Is American Science and Surplus still around?
Up off Oklahoma yeah, all glass though and 60 cents each and no holder

SSDude
02-21-2009, 02:43 PM
Try these guys

B & K Bar Supply
7100 W Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 259-9161‎

Voodoo Chick
02-21-2009, 03:43 PM
American Science & Surplus, FTW.....They have many test tubes, beakers (SP?) etc......any and all "mad scientist" needs can be met there.

twicks69
02-21-2009, 04:00 PM
Aren't they on the corner of 68th and Oklahoma?

Are you looking to use these for alcohol shots?

Look here for alcohol shot tubes: http://www.shotwizard.com/category_s/23.htm

If you are looking for analysis tubes, read below, otherwise you will be spending alot more.

I use Lab Safety Supply (LSS) -- they are an excellent supplier.
Here is the link to the glass/plastic lab supplies
http://www.labsafety.com/store/Lab_Supplies_and_Equipment/Plasticware_-_Glassware/

If these are for booze, and human consumption, I would look at Polypropylene test tubes. You can use polystyrene, but that is your call. Polypropylene will be cheaper.

20ml tubes are usually 16mm x 150mm
27ml tubes are usually 18mm x 150mm

On average, 25-27ml tubes are around $1.00 each when purchased in a 72-pack case of Pyrex glass ones.

20ml and 27ml tubes are the most used for shots.

You should be able to get a test tube rack for 48 to 100 spots x 16mm test tubes for around $40.00-50.00. The 18mm diameter tube racks are around the same price.

Very good rack prices: http://www.sciencelab.com/page/S/PVAR/60-187500000

20ml 16mm x 150mm Polypropylene disposible test tubes can be found in a range of prices from $100-125 for a box of 250, and around $215 for a box of 1000. I also found polystyrene 20ml box of 1000 for $125. (http://www.labdepotinc.com/Product_Details~id~68~pid~50224.aspx)

27ml 18mm x 150mm Polypropylene disposible test tubes are a bit more expensive $118 for 250.
https://www.coleparmer.ca/catalog/product_view.asp?sku=6361002

There are several options to choose from. As well, the test tube racks will be on Lab Safety website as well.

FYI: 1 ounce equals roughly 30ml.

BoosTT
02-21-2009, 07:00 PM
fisher science

stenchmiester
02-21-2009, 07:16 PM
I have 2 boxes of the pucker test tubes and 2 holers for them the stuff is all brand new if your interested