Ptychodus04 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 16 hours ago, Haravex said: pictured is that a spiky general spine or something else? More terminology, or possibly an autocorrect insert. If you are referring to the spines extending from the posterior on either side of the trilobite’s cephalon, it is a genal spine. 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...
Haravex Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 looks like new terminology for me but yeah general spines or what do you call spines actually on the body? could it be them if so that would mean its not one of the simple body trilos but one with more delicate defensive properties correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Haravex said: looks like new terminology for me but yeah general spines or what do you call spines actually on the body? could it be them if so that would mean its not one of the simple body trilos but one with more delicate defensive properties correct? This has helped me 5 Everything is generated through your own will power ~ Ray Bradbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Great info @Walt 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 August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 That image comes from an excellent resource site maintained by Sam Gon III: http://trilobites.info/ 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 53 minutes ago, Kane said: That image comes from an excellent resource site maintained by Sam Gon III: http://trilobites.info/ Thank you Kane. In my haste to get it posted, I neglected to credit it. My bad. Everything is generated through your own will power ~ Ray Bradbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Just now, Walt said: Thank you Kane. In my haste to get it posted, I neglected to credit it. My bad. No problem at all. It allowed me to shine a light on a great trilo-site! ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Kane said: That image comes from an excellent resource site maintained by Sam Gon III: http://trilobites.info/ Years ago for my birthday, my wife contacted Sam and bought a copy of his work. It is basically his web page in printable form! It took a lot of paper to print it... 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...
Walt Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Ptychodus04 said: Years ago for my birthday, my wife contacted Sam and bought a copy of his work. It is basically his web page in printable form! It took a lot of paper to print it... Well worth it though, if you are like me and get lost inside the web page. Don't know why I have a hard time with wading through information on the internet....guess my thought process is linear because of writing on the slate tablets in school.... Everything is generated through your own will power ~ Ray Bradbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Walt said: Well worth it though, if you are like me and get lost inside the web page. Don't know why I have a hard time with wading through information on the internet....guess my thought process is linear because of writing on the slate tablets in school.... I feel the same. I find browsing the web for a first look at data to be fine but I am much more comfortable digging in deeper with a book. My only problem is my lack of a good catalogue of my reference material. For example, I have about 50 issues of the JVP and it is really hard to remember what papers are in which issue. 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...
Walt Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Good job for the next son who gets into the doghouse. Hone his Excel skills Everything is generated through your own will power ~ Ray Bradbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Walt said: Good job for the next son who gets into the doghouse. Hone his Excel skills Hey, there's a good idea. The only problem is that I have 2 sons and both are good kids (Eagle Scouts, leaders at school, voluntarily go to church, etc.) so I'll be hard pressed to find an offense that deserves that punishment! 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...
Walt Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, Ptychodus04 said: Hey, there's a good idea. The only problem is that I have 2 sons and both are good kids (Eagle Scouts, leaders at school, voluntarily go to church, etc.) so I'll be hard pressed to find an offense that deserves that punishment! Hmmmm, that is a "problem" I did not encounter too often as a parent And of course you know I was joking. They look like fine young men. And I'm sure the acorns don't fall far from the tree Everything is generated through your own will power ~ Ray Bradbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Walt said: Hmmmm, that is a "problem" I did not encounter too often as a parent And of course you know I was joking. They look like fine young men. And I'm sure the acorns don't fall far from the tree I know you were joking. I'm all for goodhearted harassment and picking. It's a staple of our family. You're right, the acorn fell pretty close to my wife's tree! I was a bit of a scallywag when I was a youth. 1 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...
Haravex Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 So this trilobite has nearly become a flying one....and by that I mean across the room, first the magnification I'm using is 3.5 visor like goggles but they don't cover the eyes fully and just my luck this one sent a lovely piece of rock flying in to my eye which is still ....er sore now second the trilobites eye it's self don't know if the super glue I'm using is bad ..Well it is but it's literally been stuck on twice now and doesn't want to stay so this can wait until I get the microscope @Ptychodus04 is sending over for a trade which is super generous of him and I can't wait to use it but for now this can sit of the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Haravex said: So this trilobite has nearly become a flying one....and by that I mean across the room, first the magnification I'm using is 3.5 visor like goggles but they don't cover the eyes fully and just my luck this one sent a lovely piece of rock flying in to my eye which is still ....er sore now second the trilobites eye it's self don't know if the super glue I'm using is bad ..Well it is but it's literally been stuck on twice now and doesn't want to stay so this can wait until I get the microscope @Ptychodus04 is sending over for a trade which is super generous of him and I can't wait to use it but for now this can sit of the shelf. How long are you letting your glue cure before going back to work? I have found that super glue wants at least 24 hours to fully cure. I usually give it 48-72 hours. That’s bad news for your eye. I hope you did not cut it. Prepping is a high risk event for sure! The microscope will help this a lot as it keeps your eyes covered and far away from the specimen. You’ll find you want a good light though. Higher magnification makes things look dimmer (learned this from astronomy). 1 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 August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Another small bit of advice is to try and do your prep in a more enclosed space (like a blast box) since sometimes stuff does pop off and fly away. It makes those busted bits easier to retrieve! Not only do you want to ensure that the glue cures for long enough, but the glue should be thin, and you might consider wicking it along the cracks and removing any excess (or you can trim / abrade that off later). A good clamp is important, too. You need just enough glue to bond the two pieces, which is why a thinner glue is usually best in most cases. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haravex Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 Yeah I have done the cure for 12 hours so will clean it off later and then re-glue and cure for 48 hours, always clamp as it makes life so much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Haravex said: Yeah I have done the cure for 12 hours so will clean it off later and then re-glue and cure for 48 hours, always clamp as it makes life so much easier. I think you’ll find that it holds in place much better if you wait longer for the cure. 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...
Haravex Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 Small update and it is kind of prep related....make sure the eye protection you wear covers the whole area if there is even a small gap be sure a piece of rock will find it's way through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Ouch! But on the bright side, you can call yourself a prep-pirate for a short time! ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 8 minutes ago, Haravex said: Small update and it is kind of prep related....make sure the eye protection you wear covers the whole area if there is even a small gap be sure a piece of rock will find it's way through. OUCH!! I was afraid of that when you wrote you got a small piece in your eye. I have gotten two pieces of trash (glass and steel) in my eye in my life, and both times it scratched the eyeball and I found myself where you are. And slap anyone who says, "good thing you have two..." feel better! Everything is generated through your own will power ~ Ray Bradbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haravex Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 Yeah I'll only be able to call myself a pirate for the next 8 hours been told to take the compress off tomorrow still feel rather silly I should have known something was bound to find it's way past the lens, so prep work is to a halt until the microscope arrives I also want to be able to see clearly so no mistakes are made and do some top quality prep work. Thanks for your comment by the way much appreciated really glad to be apart of this community. Thanks Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Man, that totally stinks. I smacked myself in the eye with a wire stripper once and cut my cornea. No fun at all. Take it easy until you are 100%. 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...
Haravex Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 I am just doing light manual prep on a turtle caudal vertebrae string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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