Search the Community
Showing results for tags 'maintenance'.
-
Have a collection of what appear to fossils though none authenticated, samples below. If correct, as they come in different media. Closest have found regarding simple care is a mixture of water and Elmers glue mixed up to to 90-10. Results are disappointing bt would like to have advice as some turn rust colored after a while. Additional question, is it advisable to wash salt from sea off before storing? Many different varieties including fossilized bone.
- 5 replies
-
- care
- maintenance
-
(and 3 more)
Tagged with:
-
Hello! As I fall further into this very enjoyable rabbithole, I have enough of a collection now to put some additional time into taking care of it. The fossils I have are primarily trilobites, and I think mostly calcite on limestone matrix, though I’m not informed enough to say if any portion is composed of pyrite/another mineralization. Any tips for keeping everyone in good shape? Is sunlight rough on fossils? Any requirement to maintain moisture/avoid excess humidity? pH considerations? Balanced Breakfast? Thanks! best, Noah
- 2 replies
-
- 1
-
- maintenance
- preservation
-
(and 1 more)
Tagged with:
-
Hi I bought a 2nd hand air scribe some time ago. It seems to be a CP9361 with a modified front piece (I assume PaleoTools). The tool seems to work very well (muuuuuuch better than electric engravers). The seller did not give me any info about maintenance though. I assume that the tool requires some oil? If so, what type of oil should be used? Does normal WD-40 work or do I need a special oil for air tools? Also, where do it put the oil exactly and what amounts? Sorry if these are stupid questions, but I am a little bit afraid that the wrong oil will damage the seals or the oil will be sprayed onto my fossil by the front nozzle.
- 4 replies
-
- are scribe
- maintenance
-
(and 1 more)
Tagged with:
-
Wondering if fossils could be damaged by prolonged sun exposure. Should collections be placed away from the sun rays?
- 9 replies
-
- Collecting
- maintenance
-
(and 1 more)
Tagged with: