Nautiloid Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Pagurus said: You're showing off your find beautifully. That's a specimen you can be proud of! Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautiloid Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Sorry I haven’t posted on this topic in a little while. I’ve been pretty busy lately. Got to do a little bit of prep tonight. Sunday, 8/16/20 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautiloid Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 Monday, 8/17/20 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeriderdon Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I have to say, I was completely clueless as to what this was. Never heard of it or seen one. After reading this thread, I looked it up. Dude, this one seems to be as good or better than many of the pics of these I saw. Great work on it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Hi Nautiloid, a very interesting specimen indeed. Only one thing bothers me. Im a guy who likes the rock almost as much as the specimen. Im wondering what kind of glue you are using? It looks like it turns white? In my eye, that takes away from the specimen. and my first prep tool was one of my wifes steak knives. RB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautiloid Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 On 8/18/2020 at 7:25 PM, smokeriderdon said: I have to say, I was completely clueless as to what this was. Never heard of it or seen one. After reading this thread, I looked it up. Dude, this one seems to be as good or better than many of the pics of these I saw. Great work on it! Thanks so much! I’m quite proud of how it’s turned out thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautiloid Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 On 8/19/2020 at 9:26 AM, RJB said: Hi Nautiloid, a very interesting specimen indeed. Only one thing bothers me. Im a guy who likes the rock almost as much as the specimen. Im wondering what kind of glue you are using? It looks like it turns white? In my eye, that takes away from the specimen. and my first prep tool was one of my wifes steak knives. RB I’m using model car glue just to hold the cracks together while I’m prepping it. After I’m done with the prep I’ll be able to scrape it off without damaging the rock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautiloid Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 9/16/2020 Today I had some free time so I decided to resume my work on this fossil. I’ve pretty much done all I can do with the carapace so now I’ve moved on to the telson. So far I’ve been mostly just clearing rock around the telson and I haven’t really made contact with it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 You should probably use cyanoacrylate (crazy glue) instead. You can dissolve the excess with acetone when you’re done. 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautiloid Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Kane said: You should probably use cyanoacrylate (crazy glue) instead. You can dissolve the excess with acetone when you’re done. Alright I’ll do that instead from this point forward. Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautiloid Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Yesterday I was able to prep around the telson a little bit more. I finally made contact with the actual fossil which is a relief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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