DE&i Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) Is anybody else using a mortar pick as opposed to a geological hammer. My matrix of choice to break up is mainly clay, shale, sand, chalk and soft limestones. I'll be giving it a whirl through some limestones this Saturday. Edited May 17, 2016 by DarrenElliot Regards.....D&E&i The only certainty with fossil hunting is the uncertainty. https://lnk.bio/Darren.Withers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pocock Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Looks like it will do the job for the type of matrix you are using it on, I tried to use one on hard limestone and it did not work so well. Good luck with it and don't forget your safety glasses (don't mean to teach you to suck eggs but you only get one set of eyes) Regards Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE&i Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) Thank you Mike it's the white limestone banding you can see that will require my chisel's. Marked the post as informative for the all important eye protection reminder. I'll post a report back on the tool for others to read. Edited May 17, 2016 by DarrenElliot Regards.....D&E&i The only certainty with fossil hunting is the uncertainty. https://lnk.bio/Darren.Withers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Unfortunately, that type of tool would not be useful in my area. Let us know how it works out for you. Regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE&i Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Rutland Formation I'm on my way ETA 10.00am GMT. Regards.....D&E&i The only certainty with fossil hunting is the uncertainty. https://lnk.bio/Darren.Withers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE&i Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 This really was a high quality mortar pick with a long, sharp point and a sharp chisel end. It is made from carbon tempered steel with steel shaft. Felt very light and balanced in the hand. And proved very efficient as I teased out Mesozoic shark teeth from the limestone. It really did save carrying a hammer and chisel for this particular quarry. Here's an example of its work with just tentatively using the pick end to free this tooth. Asteracanthus magnus tooth in situ Asteracanthus magnus tooth prepped and repaired Regards.....D&E&i The only certainty with fossil hunting is the uncertainty. https://lnk.bio/Darren.Withers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Nice find! I am glad the pick worked out for you. I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNCollector Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) I am jealous of that tooth . Unfortunately the rock in my area is extremely hard, so it wouldn't work here, but I am glad to see it worked out for you. Edited May 27, 2016 by TNCollector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sTamprockcoin Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I sometimes work in soft grainy sandstone & my motar pick is a very usefull tool. “Beautiful is what we see. More beautiful is what we understand. Most beautiful is what we do not comprehend.” N. Steno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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