Aug 7, 2017 · The Dremel was more reliable but had lots of wobble on the bit - more sideways movement. I upgraded to scribes from paleotools and the difference is incredible. The work is …

Jul 28, 2024 · Some very good work has been done with Dremel tools, but it really depends on the fossils you are finding. Some of us use very expensive air-compressor powered fine tools that are …

Apr 25, 2024 · Tools and techniques

Nov 12, 2008 · Curing and cleaning gourds for craftwork is easy if you follow a few basic steps. Whether you want to make a birdhouse, a painted Santa Claus, a container, or etch one with a wood-burning …

Nov 1, 2018 · I used a diamond blade attached to a flex shaft Dremel and running water to cut away the surrounding matrix. Then I used a small diamond grinding bit and hand dental picks to remove the …

Dec 31, 2008 · Also, I have a dremel tool, but was wondering what kinds of things they are best used for. What kind of tools would you use for what kinds of preparation with the Dremel tool?

Jan 20, 2019 · I have a Dremel engraving tool, just not sure how to go about it and where to start. You can use the engraving tool to remove the rough matrix until you start getting close to a fossil you are …

Nov 11, 2021 · UPDATE! So it was my 22nd birthday the other day, and I asked my folks for a Dremel 290 with some custom tips for fossil prep. I wasn't sure they would work on material this hard, but I …

Dec 30, 2013 · Thank goodness for the dremel. These little guys were quite brittle so a bit of care had to be taken to expose them as much as I was able to.

May 8, 2016 · It looks like very friable limestone that should easily turn to crumbs with the engraver. Don't beat on the shell surface unless you are sure it is not leaving divots in the fossil. Hopefully the …