| Equipment & Pricing:
Equipment:
Swamblaster MV-1 Microsandblaster
Chicago and Aro Airscribes
Dremel Grinder Tools
B&L Stereo Zoom Microscope
Lapcraft 4" Diamond Blade Saw
Rock and Gem Co. 12" Diamond Blade Saw
Tanaka AHC 120 Concrete Cutoff Saw
Pricing information as of January
2009:
Routine work:
$30.00 per hour labor
Specimens needing immediate prep: $45.00/ hour Other Services:
Quaternary-O preparation available at $15.00 a batch. A batch includes as
many specimens that will fit into the pot at one time, which could be 100
small brachiopods to 1 large coral head.
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Photos from a day in the lab
Workbox with day's work
Workstation - note the airlines and line driers on the back wall
Microscope on custom stand
Micro-airabrasive unit
Dust collector - ductwork runs behind workbox
Air cleaning system to pick up dust missed by the workbox dust collector
Air compressor in garage, with airline running up left side of photo.
(Note the drop line to drain airline of condensed water)
Amber/copal polishing station
4 inch wetsaw for minor trimming
Official Lab assistant |