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  1. Got my dremel 290 - Fossil Preparation - The Fossil Forum

    Oct 16, 2023 · I got my dremel and I want to prep the Ammonite in the picture. Can someone give me some advice or tip to use the tool and for that Ammonite? I will practice first with some …

  2. Advice for Dremel engraver fossil prep - The Fossil Forum

    Aug 6, 2019 · The dremel engraver and a few pics is how I started prepping (heck it’s still how I prep) make sure you post plenty of pictures of your progress and don’t be afraid to ask advice. …

  3. Dremel Tool - Fossil Preparation - The Fossil Forum

    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 …

  4. Cleaning fossils for amateurs. - The Fossil Forum

    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 …

  5. Starting Preparation - Very Simple Prep Tools for Novices With …

    Jan 5, 2021 · DREMEL ENGRAVER A valuable tool to do some of the fine cleanup and detail work. I did not use it on the examples provided since the fossils are marginal and going to the …

  6. Dremel 290 bits? - Fossil Preparation - The Fossil Forum

    Sep 19, 2025 · Hey all, I have a question regarding fossil prep. Are there any dremel bits that are similar to zoicpaleotech’s bits? I am unable to buy one there with the ghost card that I have …

  7. Wooly Mammoth tusk restoration and repair preservation

    Posted November 22, 2020 Once you get that tusk stabilized, my recent post linked below relates how I achieved a nice soft sheen on a small tusk section. Your piece being so large would take …

  8. Best Dremel Attachment For Removing Hard Rock? - The Fossil …

    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?

  9. Any Tips On How To Use A Dremel To Clean Fossils?

    May 8, 2010 · Today I bought my first dremel. I saw a post that said to use a wire brush , but will that damage the fossil?

  10. Dremel tool - Fossil Preparation - The Fossil Forum

    Aug 8, 2018 · I have recently heard on the internet that some people use dremel tools to prep fossils, particularly cleaning gunk off of echinoids and co. Is it a recommended for Echie prep, …