Kane Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 As I'm fairly new to prep, I thought I would "show my work." This is far from anything professional looking. I am also not using a good enough blasting medium. But it does look a bit better. This is a roller found from Penn Dixie. There are still some trouble spots, and some very stubborn stuff on the glabella that just won't blast away. I am using a mix of approaches from needles/picks, Dremel, pliers, and air abrasion. Total time about 40 minutes. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 This is where the dolomite comes in handy - a bit harder than the baking soda. It will remove the stubborn stuff, but be careful not to burn through the integument. 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...
JohnBrewer Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Looks pretty good to me Kane John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Not bad at all. My first preps were a nightmare. Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 11 minutes ago, Ptychodus04 said: Not bad at all. My first preps were a nightmare. There are urban legends you began with a drywall screw! ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 49 minutes ago, Kane said: There are urban legends you began with a drywall screw! The legends are true. Drywall screw and a small ball peen hammer. No magnification and no eye/lung protection. I was stupid! Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I still use drywall screws on occasion. Can anyone explain why a nail bends so easily but a drywall screw does not?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 33 minutes ago, minnbuckeye said: I still use drywall screws on occasion. Can anyone explain why a nail bends so easily but a drywall screw does not?? The lack of eye and lung protection is the stupid part. Screws are made from hardened steel. They have to endure significant torque when being applied. If they were anealed steel like a nail, they would twist off before they got very far in. Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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