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What Tools & Equipment do you need for Doniford? Bay |
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"Whilst any good ironmonger can supply cold chisels and strong knives or trowels, he is very unlikely to have safe and suitable hammers in stock. The steel of ordinary domestic and many trade hammers is far too soft for use on most rocks. It will splinter and flying fragments of steel can cause nasty wounds, particularly to the eyes, not only of the hammerer but also of his companions."
Fossils in Colour - 1967 - J.F. Kirkaldy, D.Sc. Formally Head of the Department of Geology, Queen Mary College London. |
The fossils at Doniford are found on the foreshore. Sometimes this area can be very productive especially during scouring, but often it can bring disappointment with the beds covered up with sand.
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Picks: A pick is very handy at Doniford for on the foreshore, to removing fossils easily from the clays exposed. |
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Chisel Picks: Ideal for splitting rocks on the foreshore, chisel picks are more accurate than standard Geological hammers. |
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Chisels: Standard cold chisels are ideal for Doniford Bay, It is best to take a wide splitting chisel, a standard 1" and a smaller chisel for finer work. These will be fine for splitting the rocks. |
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Specimen Bags: These are ideal for collecting from Doniford. Sealable Clear Specimen Bags can hold your finds. These can be purchased from UKGE for low prices and can easily be re-used. |
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Geological Bags: Strong, Waterproof and durable geological bags that last years are ideal for any keen fossil hunter. These quality bags from Estwing are ideal for bringing back those larger finds or sample bags. |
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Footwear: Hiking Boots are recommended for Doniford. |
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Starter Packs from £42.50
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