Fossil Preservation

Fossil preparation spans everything from large-scale excavation to meticulous reconstruction, requiring both precision and strength. Curators rely on a key tool that unites these demands into a single, efficient instrument.

The main tool used by curators is an air scribe. It acts as a mini jackhammer, with a piston striking the chisel head at rapid rates to help excavate bone fragments. Like other percussion tools, it has its share of issues.