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Trying a different method of collecting Eurypterids


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Starting my Eurypterid collecting in 1994, work was done with a hammer and rock chisel.

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In the early 2000's I was sawing to improve my chances of finding Eurypterids.  (yes, I wear a particle mask if the dust is in my face.)

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My next plan is to jackhammer the tough Bertie Dolostone. 

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Plan to try the new toys this next Friday, hoping the investment was worth it.

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Ultimately the specimens still have to be sawed and chiseled out. The real trick is finding them first.

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State of the art fossil collecting! 

Good luck! 

And I agree, that pictured eurypterid is gorgeous! :)

Life's Good!

Tortoise Friend.

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Awesome Eurypterid and good luck with the jack hammer!

“...whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been and are being evolved.” ~ Charles Darwin

Happy hunting,

Mason

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Best of luck to you, John!

Hope the new rig is helpful and efficient for you. 

Good Luck!

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Quite an arms race...
Good hunting!

"There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant

“Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley

>Paleontology is an evolving science.

>May your wonders never cease!

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I have thought of buying exactly the same thing... might see you on Friday to check it out

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Good luck John with the jackhammer. Hope it helps you produce some magnificent finds like the one you have in the photo. 

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  • 1 month later...

My Canadian work was put on hold. Seems my Passport expired March 2018. Faced with renew passport in 6+ weeks, or enhanced NYS Driver's license at renewal plus $30 enhanced.

 

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