Ken Mannion
   Fossil Preparation Tools & Equipment   
         Fossil Preparation Services
            Since 1980     
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Our ST Fossil Preparation Pen showing 

  • That all important extended stylus
  • Spare seals pack
  • Instructions for use
  • Pre fitted air connector
  • Lubrication in convenient container
  • The protective sheath for the nose/stylus
 As delivered in its foam lined box

Max blows per minute 30000.   Air consumption 2 cfm.
Max air pressure 90psi.   Weight of pen body 200g.

 

Fossil Preparation Pen. Model ST
      Pneumatic air operation   

The ST Fossil Preparation Pen is derived from a well proven well established air engraver designed for etching on metals

Despite both engraving and fossil preparation utilising the percussion effect of compressed air Fossil preparation actually puts very specific demands on tools subjecting them to totally different stresses than engraving. The ST pen has a superior Fossil preparation performance than a basic standard air engraver despite retaining a similar outward appearance. Our modifications include 6 replacement or additional parts and several machining alterations

Often considered our entry level pen The ST Fossil Preparation Pen is both quiet, smooth and easy to use making it an ideal first or one only pen. Its very high stroke rate enables both fast matrix removal and fine detailed work making it one of our most versatile pens that will always be useful even if you aquire our other pens later.

  • Airstream over the tip
  • Can operate smoothly from 30PSI(2bar) to 90PSI(6bar) due to our precise tuning.
  • High Quality long life Stylus made from our optimum Fossil grade Tungsten carbide

Some particularly suitable applications.

Laminated shale fossils. ie Green River Fish Plates. Palaeozoic fish beds
Phosphatic and limestone nodules. Ie London clay nodules. Carboniferous nodules
Magnified / Microscope work. Ie fine vertebrates Trilobites

Experienced users will always confirm how powerful, flexible and usable specifically designed fossil prep tools are in comparison to a basic air or electric engraver

Eusthenopteron foordi   
Large nodule repaired from several pieces of this iconic Devonian Fish showing those distinct lobe fins.
Being prepared with our ST Fossil Preparation Pen
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  Last revision/update 16th October 2010