DinoXChris Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Hey everyone, what are the standard tools for fossil hunting? I'm guessing a hammer and chisel. Are there any preferred brands? How about videos for teaching newbies how to use this stuff? Best, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facehugger Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 A strong flathead screwdriver is sufficient for many jobs... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Moved to COLLECTING GEAR. Please have a look through this sub-forum, as you are not the first person to ask this. It's been answered many times before, over the 12 years the Forum has been up. 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...
caldigger Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 If I may make a suggestion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoXChris Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 18 hours ago, caldigger said: If I may make a suggestion... I'll keep that in mind next time I'm at Home Depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoXChris Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 5 hours ago, facehugger said: A strong flathead screwdriver is sufficient for many jobs... Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/15/2019 at 9:17 PM, caldigger said: If I may make a suggestion... Especially good for collecting forams. A lifetime supply in every scoop. But seriously, a rock hammer and a large long screwdriver should do the trick. 1 Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Protective eyeglasses! 3 John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagebrush Steve Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Here is one thread you may find useful. Scroll down the first page to see version 3 of the list. More here than a beginner will need for many hunts but less than you will need for others. For example, this is not the list to use if you are going to search for shark teeth in the Peace River. As others have said, read through this forum and create a set of tools that works best for the kind of hunting you will do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Start by getting a geological hammer; then get assorted chisels. A pick end Estwing is the most popular hammer amongst professional geologists, and rock and fossil enthusiasts. I like the slightly heavier models which might substitute for a small crack hammer. See this model: E6 24C https://www.amazon.com/Estwing-Rock-Pick-Geological-Reduction/dp/B00DT0OZS6 My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I forgot to mention a hard hat if you'll be hunting rock exposures that have overhangs. Getting hit in the head with a rock is never pleasant. Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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