{"title":"Electric Engravers","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn electric engraver like the Dremel® 290 is a fantastic, affordable way for a beginner to get started in fossil prep. No compressor required! The Dremel® 290 is a popular choice in fossil preparation. Amazing work can be done with an electric engraver, for a fraction of the price of air tools. Our 3 styles of tungsten carbide fossil preparation styli fit the Dremel 290, and some other electric engravers (but not all).\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dremel-290-engraver-290-1-35w","title":"Dremel® 290 Engraver (-1) (35W) 230V","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dremel\u003cspan\u003e® 290 is a popular choice in fossil preparation. Amazing work can be done with an electric engraver, for a fraction of the price of air tools. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dremel® 290 has a reciprocating or percussive action (the nib moves backwards and forwards) which is much better suited to fossil preparation than the rotary Dremels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable stroke length (1-5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft grip for comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eReplaceable carbide for use on a wide variety of materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eSeparate on\/off switch to keep depth setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6,000 SPM (strokes per minute) Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with an electric engraver on fossils is slower and less comfortable than with an air pen, but is a much more affordable start to the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the greatest success in fossil prep, try to use a sandbag or shock absorbing surface, and use tips specially designed for fossil preparation (available for purchase with the Dremel 290 here or separately here). We use the same top quality, high grade tungsten carbide in our Dremel nibs as we do in our air tools. Tungsten carbide is the material of choice as it is very resistant to abrasion (rocks are an abrasive surface), meaning your nib will stay sharp for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the box: Comes with a 3mm carbide tipped nib and a lettering stencil (for use as an engraver). \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note, this is the base model and does not come with any additional tips designed for fossil preparation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable to purchase as part of a kit with the Dremel 290 here -\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/dremel-290-engraver-with-2x-fossil-preparation-nibs-35w\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/zoicpalaeotech.co.uk\/dremel-290-engraver-with-2x-fossil-preparation-nibs-35w\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort fossil preparation stylus available - \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/dremel-290-short-stylus-21mm-for-fossil-preparation\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/zoicpalaeotech.co.uk\/dremel-290-short-stylus-21mm-for-fossil-preparation\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonger fossil preparation stylus available -\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/dremel-290-long-stylus-30mm-for-fossil-preparation\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/zoicpalaeotech.co.uk\/dremel-290-long-stylus-30mm-for-fossil-preparation\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this Dremel 290 is 230V with a UK plug. They are available from multiple retailers internationally and the fossil preparation styli can be purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dremel®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33367223042111,"sku":"","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/4695\/7631\/products\/Annotation_2020-06-13_1654092__18105.1604562698.1280.1280.jpg?v=1613832801"},{"product_id":"dremel-290-engraver-with-3x-fossil-preparation-nibs-35w","title":"Dremel® 290 Engraver with 3x Fossil Preparation Nibs (35W) 230V","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKIT: Dremel\u003cspan\u003e® 290 with 3x tungsten carbide fossil preparation nibs - 1x long, 1x short and 1x chisel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dremel\u003cspan\u003e® 290 is a popular choice in fossil preparation. Amazing work can be done with an electric engraver, for a fraction of the price of air tools. This kit comes with three of our own tungsten carbide styli optimised for fossil preparation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZOIC PalaeoTech manufacture fossil preparation specific styli that fit the Dremel 290:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1x Short\u003c\/strong\u003e (best for rock removal and more powerful) - 21mm total length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1x Long\u003c\/strong\u003e (best for precision work) - 30mm total length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1x Chisel \u003c\/strong\u003e(best for rock removal and matrix smoothing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe standard Dremel® 290 is supplied with a stylus in the box, but you'll find that this is not suitable for fossil preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's too fat, too small and the tungsten carbide is of a metalworking grade and so wears to practically nothing in no time. We recommend using purpose built fossil preparation styli to get the most out of your Dremel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable stroke length (1-5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft grip for comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eReplaceable carbide for use on a wide variety of materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eSeparate on\/off switch to keep depth setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6,000 SPM (strokes per minute) Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking with an electric engraver on fossils is slower and less comfortable than with an air pen, but is a much more affordable start to the hobby. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the greatest success in fossil prep, try to use a sandbag or shock absorbing surface, and use tips specially designed for fossil preparation (in this kit!). The needle pointed shape and small diameter of our ZOIC PalaeoTech nibs are designed and optimised for fossil preparation and rock removal. You'll find that you can work more quickly and more accurately with the right kit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe use the same top quality, high grade tungsten carbide in our Dremel nibs as we do in our air tools. Tungsten carbide is the material of choice as it is very resistant to abrasion (rocks are an abrasive surface), meaning your nib will stay sharp for a long time and wear more slowly than steel or other metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chisel performs best on softer rocks when used for matrix removal. On harder rocks, we suggest that you use the short stylus for matrix removal. This is due to the nature of the tungsten carbide - it withstands the abrasive nature of rock far better than other materials (and doesn't lose it's sharpness), but it is brittle by nature meaning that if too much counter-pressure is applied the edges may chip. The chisel can be resharpened if this happens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso comes with a 3mm carbide tipped nib and a lettering stencil (for use as a metal or plastic engraver). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SglmFGU86Hg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dremel®","offers":[{"title":"I am a UK customer","offer_id":33367223074879,"sku":"ZPT-DREM_KIT-IA","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"International customer and would like to purchase anyway","offer_id":33367223107647,"sku":"ZPT-DREM_KIT-IA-1","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/4695\/7631\/products\/gOOD_DREMEL_290_FOSSIL_PREPARATION_STYLUS_WITH_CHISEL_3__86036.1604562708.1280.1280.jpg?v=1613832808"},{"product_id":"dremel-290-short-stylus-for-fossil-preparation","title":"Short Stylus to fit Dremel® 290 (for Fossil Preparation)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dremel\u003cspan\u003e® 290 is a popular choice in fossil preparation. Amazing work can be done with an electric engraver, for a fraction of the price of air tools. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a lot slower, and less comfortable to use than pneumatic tools, but is a fantastic start. It's very affordable and is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esomething that can simply be plugged into a socket. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a reciprocating, rather than a rotary action, and so mimics the back and forth action of a hammer and chisel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe standard Dremel® 290 is supplied with a stylus in the box, but you'll find that this is not suitable for fossil preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's too fat, too small and the tungsten carbide is of a metalworking grade and so wears to practically nothing in no time. We recommend using purpose built fossil preparation styli to get the most out of your Dremel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZOIC PalaeoTech manufacture fossil preparation specific styli that fit the Dremel 290:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1x Short\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(best for rock removal and more powerful)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the greatest success in fossil prep, try to use a sandbag or shock absorbing surface, and use tips specially designed for fossil preparation. The needle pointed shape and small diameter of our ZOIC PalaeoTech nibs are designed and optimised for fossil preparation and rock removal. You'll find that you can work more quickly and more accurately with the right kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use the same top quality, high grade tungsten carbide in our Dremel nibs as we do in our air tools. Tungsten carbide is the material of choice as it is very resistant to abrasion (rocks are an abrasive surface), meaning your nib will stay sharp for a long time and wear more slowly than steel or other metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable to purchase as part of a kit with the Dremel 290 here - \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/dremel-290-engraver-with-2x-fossil-preparation-nibs-35w\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/zoicpalaeotech.co.uk\/dremel-290-engraver-with-2x-fossil-preparation-nibs-35w\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonger stylus also available - \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/dremel-290-long-stylus-30mm-for-fossil-preparation\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/zoicpalaeotech.co.uk\/dremel-290-long-stylus-30mm-for-fossil-preparation\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SglmFGU86Hg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZOIC PalaeoTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33367223140415,"sku":"ZPTDREM290S","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/4695\/7631\/products\/dremelshortfossilprepstylus_80f90b17-d91c-4c71-a9e7-1cc447de2dcd.jpg?v=1613832948"},{"product_id":"dremel-290-long-stylus-30mm-for-fossil-preparation","title":"Long Stylus to fit Dremel® 290 (for Fossil Preparation)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dremel\u003cspan\u003e® 290 is a popular choice in fossil preparation. Amazing work can be done with an electric engraver, for a fraction of the price of air tools. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a lot slower, and less comfortable to use than pneumatic tools, but is a fantastic start. It's very affordable and is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esomething that can simply be plugged into a socket. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a reciprocating, rather than a rotary action, and so mimics the back and forth action of a hammer and chisel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe standard Dremel® 290 is supplied with a stylus in the box, but you'll find that this is not suitable for fossil preparation\u003c\/b\u003e. It's too fat, too small and the tungsten carbide is of a metalworking grade and so wears to practically nothing in no time. We recommend using purpose built fossil preparation styli to get the most out of your Dremel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1x Long \u003c\/strong\u003e(best for precision and working in smaller spaces) - 30mm total length.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to remove matrix, we recommend the short stylus or the chisel stylus. These will maximise the power of the Dremel. The long stylus is to allow you more reach for detailed work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the greatest success in fossil prep, try to use a sandbag or shock absorbing surface, and use tips specially designed for fossil preparation. The needle pointed shape and small diameter of our ZOIC PalaeoTech nibs are designed and optimised for fossil preparation and rock removal. You'll find that you can work more quickly and more accurately with the right kit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe use the same top quality, high grade tungsten carbide in our Dremel nibs as we do in our air tools. Tungsten carbide is the material of choice as it is very resistant to abrasion (rocks are an abrasive surface), meaning your nib will stay sharp for a long time and wear more slowly than steel or other metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable to purchase as part of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zoicpalaeotech.co.uk\/dremel-290-engraver-with-2x-fossil-preparation-nibs-35w\/\"\u003ekit with the Dremel 290\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChisel stylus also available - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zoicpalaeotech.co.uk\/dremel-290-chisel-stylus-30mm-for-fossil-preparation\/?showHidden=true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/zoicpalaeotech.co.uk\/dremel-290-chisel-stylus-30mm-for-fossil-preparation\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLonger stylus also available -\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zoicpalaeotech.co.uk\/dremel-290-long-stylus-30mm-for-fossil-preparation\/?showHidden=true\"\u003ehttps:\/\/zoicpalaeotech.co.uk\/dremel-290-long-stylus-30mm-for-fossil-preparation\/?showHidden=true\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SglmFGU86Hg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZOIC PalaeoTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33367223173183,"sku":"ZPTDREM290L","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/4695\/7631\/products\/Longdremelfossilprepstylus_00e2aee7-2105-4604-88cf-1096abbb0c0e.jpg?v=1613832845"},{"product_id":"fossil-prep-starter-kit-dremel-290-engraver-with-3x-fossil-preparation-nibs-ppe","title":"Starter Kit - Dremel® 290 Engraver with 3x Fossil Preparation Nibs + PPE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKIT: Dremel\u003cspan\u003e® 290 with 3x tungsten carbide fossil preparation nibs - 1x long, 1x short and 1x chisel + FFP3 Dust Mask + Safety Goggles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dremel\u003cspan\u003e® 290 is a popular choice in fossil preparation. Amazing work can be done with an electric engraver, for a fraction of the price of air tools. This kit comes with three of our own tungsten carbide styli optimised for fossil preparation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZOIC PalaeoTech manufacture fossil preparation specific styli that fit the Dremel 290:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1x Short\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(best for rock removal and more powerful) - 21mm total length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1x Long\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(best for precision work) - 30mm total length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1x Chisel \u003c\/strong\u003e(best for rock removal and matrix smoothing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe standard Dremel® 290 is supplied with a stylus in the box, but you'll find that this is not suitable for fossil preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's too fat, too small and the tungsten carbide is of a metalworking grade and so wears to practically nothing in no time. We recommend using purpose built fossil preparation styli to get the most out of your Dremel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable stroke length (1-5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft grip for comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eReplaceable carbide for use on a wide variety of materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eSeparate on\/off switch to keep depth setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6,000 SPM (strokes per minute) Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with an electric engraver on fossils is slower and less comfortable than with an air pen, but is a much more affordable start to the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the greatest success in fossil prep, try to use a sandbag or shock absorbing surface, and use tips specially designed for fossil preparation (in this kit!). The needle pointed shape and small diameter of our ZOIC PalaeoTech nibs are designed and optimised for fossil preparation and rock removal. You'll find that you can work more quickly and more accurately with the right kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use the same top quality, high grade tungsten carbide in our Dremel nibs as we do in our air tools. Tungsten carbide is the material of choice as it is very resistant to abrasion (rocks are an abrasive surface), meaning your nib will stay sharp for a long time and wear more slowly than steel or other metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chisel performs best on softer rocks when used for matrix removal. On harder rocks, we suggest that you use the short stylus for matrix removal. This is due to the nature of the tungsten carbide - it withstands the abrasive nature of rock far better than other materials (and doesn't lose it's sharpness), but it is brittle by nature meaning that if too much counter-pressure is applied the edges may chip. The chisel can be resharpened if this happens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso comes with a 3mm carbide tipped nib and a lettering stencil (for use as a metal or plastic engraver).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is supplied with safety glasses and an FFP3 dust mask - these are essential for fossil preparation. Tiny chips of rock turn into projectiles very easily, and rock dust can cause silicosis (a lung disease) if inhaled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SglmFGU86Hg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZOIC PalaeoTech","offers":[{"title":"I am a UK customer","offer_id":33367225466943,"sku":"ZPT-DREM_KIT-IA-1 PPE","price":56.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"I am an international customer and would like to purchase anyway","offer_id":33367225499711,"sku":"ZPT-DREM_KIT-IA-1-1 PPE","price":56.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/4695\/7631\/products\/Dremel_Engraver_Kit__53242.1607782226.1280.1280.jpg?v=1613833001"},{"product_id":"dremel-290-chisel-stylus-for-fossil-preparation","title":"Dremel® 290 Chisel Stylus (for Fossil Preparation)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dremel\u003cspan\u003e® 290 is a popular choice in fossil preparation. Amazing work can be done with an electric engraver, for a fraction of the price of air tools. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a lot slower, and less comfortable to use than pneumatic tools, but is a fantastic start. It's very affordable and is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esomething that can simply be plugged into a socket. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a reciprocating, rather than a rotary action, and so mimics the back and forth action of a hammer and chisel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe standard Dremel® 290 is supplied with a stylus in the box, but you'll find that this is not suitable for fossil preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's too fat, too small and the tungsten carbide is of a metalworking grade and so wears to practically nothing in no time. We recommend using purpose built fossil preparation styli to get the most out of your Dremel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1x Chisel\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(best for removing* or smoothing matrix)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou might be thinking, \"this chisel looks tiny!\". You're right! But counterintuitively, a wider chisel is a poor choice when working with the Dremel\u003cspan\u003e® 290. It is not particularly powerful (at least compared to air tools), and so you want to focus as much of what power it does have on a small surface area to maximise its usefulness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chisel performs best on softer rocks when used for matrix removal. On harder rocks, we suggest that you use the short stylus for matrix removal. This is due to the nature of the tungsten carbide - it withstands the abrasive nature of rock far better than other materials (and doesn't lose it's sharpness), but it is brittle by nature meaning that if too much counter-pressure is applied the edges may chip. The chisel can be resharpened if this happens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the greatest success in fossil prep, try to use a sandbag or shock absorbing surface, and use tips specially designed for fossil preparation. The needle pointed shape and small diameter of our ZOIC PalaeoTech nibs are designed and optimised for fossil preparation and rock removal. You'll find that you can work more quickly and more accurately with the right kit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe use the same top quality, high grade tungsten carbide in our Dremel nibs as we do in our air tools. 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It's too fat, too small and the tungsten carbide is of a metalworking grade and so wears to practically nothing in no time. We recommend using purpose built fossil preparation styli to get the most out of your Dremel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with an electric engraver on fossils is slower and less comfortable than with an air pen, but is a much more affordable start to the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the greatest success in fossil prep, try to use a sandbag or shock absorbing surface, and use tips specially designed for fossil preparation (in this kit!). The needle pointed shape and small diameter of our ZOIC PalaeoTech nibs are designed and optimised for fossil preparation and rock removal. You'll find that you can work more quickly and more accurately with the right kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use the same top quality, high grade tungsten carbide in our Dremel nibs as we do in our air tools. 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