Feb 23, 2014 · Just got a Dremel and am trying to use it to clean fossils I found. What Dremel heads and speeds work best for removing hard rock deposits to expose fossils?

Nov 2, 2015 · The Dremel will not prep my crab concretions alone, but it does play a crucial role in my prep process. Having only one type of tool would never let me enjoy fossils. One size chisel only? …

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 …

Sep 13, 2025 · One of these fossils is a section of ichthyosaur rib. In no way shape or form can I afford an air scribe or blaster, so i use a dremel. But i get really worried about piercing the fossil by …

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Mar 25, 2025 · I did try polishing one with1000 Grit wet and dry sandpaper followed by 2000 Grit , finishing with white rouge on a Dremel buffer wheel and it polished up mirror shiny however the …

Mar 3, 2017 · Wet sand (very, very fine), then a Dremel with a small cloth wheel mounted. The cloth wheel is loaded with a polishing compound. I purchased mine years ago from Europe, but cannot …

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Jul 11, 2023 · I picked up a Dremel 290 and 2ct fine-point aftermarket bits from Amazon. I'll eventually purchase the bits provided by Zoic Paleotech, however these worked well for the job. I started slow, …

Nov 8, 2025 · Once you have the transplant piece, trace a line around it on the host rock and use a zip saw or dremel to cut the hole for the transplant. The trick here is to get your hole as close as possible …