#Air scribe skin

These are rotary style air powered grinding or vibrating type tools. I have never heard the term 'micro etcher', but I have heard micro engraver. Any compressor that can run at 90-100 psi should work fine. On a true budget a used CP with original blunt stylus and a longer sharp pointed stylus is an acceptable place to start. Air engraving pens, and Air scribes.) Air pressure used to run these between 90-100 PSI. If I was starting out on a limited budget I would get a used CP9361 (replacement stylus and parts are cheap) and an ARO clone from xxxxxxxxx (PM me for source as I don't think I am allowed to say on here). Ingersol Rand EP50.Awesome bulk removal scribe, landscaping, not good for any detail work (110 PSI) The microjack-2 literally takes off dust.ĪRO 8315.general work, landscaping (90 to 110 PSI), there are clones of this available but an original made in USA is best, they last forever Without this the dust builds up and you cannot see what you are cleaning. You will notice that I created an air diverter on the front to blow the air towards the needle. Paleotools MicroJack -2.Super fine detail, of no use for any major matrix removal (100 to 120 PSI). HW-322.Super fine detail, uses very low PSI, very little vibration imparted on fossil, of no use for any major matrix removal (operates at 20 to 30 PSI) $$$ pretty expensive

#Air scribe skin

HW-70.excellent for bulk removal, landscaping, can work very close to fossil without damaging skin (operates at 20 to 30 PSI) $$$$ very expensive HW-10.general work with the stylus tail work with the fine removable steel needle stylus not shown(50 to 90 PSI) Pferd MST-31 with fine stylus.my go to general purpose scribe can do anything except bulk removal (110 PSI) great for bulk removal of matrix and nothing else (110 PSI) Very inexpensiveĬP eat for bulk removal and landscaping, cant get too close to fossil not for fine detail (90 to 110 PSI) I have found some but they are coming in at about $150US for a single stylus by the time I ship, pay duty and HST to Canada so I have not bought. If you have one you don't need or no a source please let me know. This tool was my favorite for bulk matrix removal. Unfortunately I broke the stylus on the Ingersol Rand (at the extreme right of the pic) a couple of months ago and am trying to track down a reasonably priced replacement stylus. Over a course of a month I will probably use every one of these. Pretty much each one of these scribes is very good at certain things and not so good at other things. I don't think I have ever posted a pic of all my scribes. I was cleaning and maintaining my air scribes today and decided to take a family picture of them. it adds up to $$$$$ really fast! I started with a small hammer, some 3' sheetrock screws, an Exacto knife, and a magnifying visor.From time to time people ask what kind of tools do I use. Eventually, you'll want a dust collection system, micro abrasive system, a work cabinet, a microscope, lighted magnifying lens, etc. The compressor and scribe are just part of the mechanized preparation set up. Before you drop a bunch of money, make sure you want to do this.

I don't buy fossil so I can't help you here. Anything smaller will require work stoppage periodically.ģ. This will allow the compressor to cycle without you having to stop work to let it catch up. I would recommend a 6 scfm compressor with a ~20 gallon tank. It's better to err big than small with a compressor. The 9361 is more powerful so it will remove matrix faster but it isn't good for detail work. The 9361 or an Aro style scribe are good to start. Pneumatic percussive tools, The B14A piston scaler is ideal for rust removal on flanges and bolts, paint removal on pumps and valves, pipe descaling, surface scraping and weld seam cleanup. Hear fake fossil storys on ebay so where can buy?ġ. I live in the country so noise wouldnt be an issue for me, however will a 6 gal 150 psi 1.5HP work fine? Whats most important when it comes to compressors?ģ. What Scribe should I buy? I would like to work on matrix chiseling The Rock exposing fossil. CP 9361 or CP 9160Ģ.