A compact bench-top single and multiple carbon thread evaporator producing conductive carbon films on specimens for X-ray microanalysis (EDX, WDX) and carbon reinforcement films on collodion or formvar coated specimen support grids for TEM. Uses flash or pulsation evaporation under low vacuum vacuum conditions. Carbon thread produces cohesive films that will cover very fissured surfaces. The carbon thread is thoroughly degassed under a shutter protecting the specimen from