Scottnokes2015 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Hi everyone I am setting up a prep lab and have most of the equipment now except the handheld sandblaster.#Please can anyone tell me the best one to get and if possible show me the link to a few websites. Im a beginger so i need the best one for a novice. I am mostly working with wheeler shale triilobites and were i live is Menard Limestone/Chesterian System/ Mississippian series. Thank you friends Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 How much are you looking to spend? If less than $100, look into a Paasche air eraser. Badger is a similar manufacturer. The Paasche remote air eraser had high reviews from Ziggie C. I use the Harbor Freight model, basically because I am cheap. Works well enough for what I do, though. You'll probably want to use baking soda for the Wheeler shale trilos. Dolomite may be a bit too harsh. Regards, 1 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...
Scottnokes2015 Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Thanks Tim,that's a great help,I'm a forensics student and don't have much cu Money,so I might try that cheap one. What pressure should I use Tim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA Fossil Finder Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 How much are you looking to spend? If less than $100, look into a Paasche air eraser. Badger is a similar manufacturer. The Paasche remote air eraser had high reviews from Ziggie C. I use the Harbor Freight model, basically because I am cheap. Works well enough for what I do, though. You'll probably want to use baking soda for the Wheeler shale trilos. Dolomite may be a bit too harsh. Regards, Yeah, I use the Harbor Freight model as well. It works quite well for simple prep jobs, and it's fairly easy to work with. Baking soda is very cheap and easily obtained - a box of baking soda is only 79 cents at my local dollar store. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalo Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Tim, Fossil Finder - do you mean baking soda for the air eraser? Thanks! "In the beginning God..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA Fossil Finder Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Tim, Fossil Finder - do you mean baking soda for the air eraser? Thanks! Yes, baking soda is the abrasive you use in the air eraser. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Baking soda is one of the abrasives used. depends on the fossil and matrix. Dolomite Aluminum oxide, glass beads, iron powder, crushed walnut shells... all other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalo Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Thank you! Very helpful info. "In the beginning God..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Thanks Tim,that's a great help,I'm a forensics student and don't have much cu Money,so I might try that cheap one. What pressure should I use Tim? Scott, They recommend not going above 65 PSI. I usually run mine between 45 and 55. Hope that helps. 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...
jpc Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 For many of the fossil I work with I use 80-90 psi. But I have one of the more pricey machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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