Ken Mannion
   Fossil Preparation Tools Equipment & Supplies     
Since 1980

Contact.    Ken Mannion

Address.      59 Barrow Road. Barton upon Humber. North Lincolnshire. DN18 6AE. UK.

Telephone.   01652 634827 (Call us 9am to 6pm. 7 days a week)  

 E Mail.     kenmannion@btinternet.com

Fossil Preparation Tools
Pneumatic Pens & chisels          Pneumatic Grinders          Pinvice
Tools images not to scale

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Pen. Model TT
Powerful flexible and practical pen for fast removal of the hardest matrixes specifically designed to operate over a wide range from fast matrix removal to fine finishing work. Wide power range. Refined Fossil preparation operation. Air stream over the tip

More details on our TT fossil preparation pen here

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Pen. Model SL
Extremely refined pen manfactured solely by us to meet the exacting requirements of fossil preparation. High specifications for the best results.

More details on our SL fossil preparation pen here

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Chisel. Model SQ
A powerful tool for swift removal of 'bulk ' matrix on large blocks. 5.5mm diameter non rotating well supported tungsten carbide chisel. Instant on off lever switch. Low air consumption. Considerably refined and adapted for fossil preparation resulting in very high level of control for a tool of this size and power. Importantly it has a front exhaust

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Grinder. Model AG
Top grade industrial quality grinder for long life reliability and performance. 1/8th collet. A well established grinder easy to maintain. Importantly for fossil preparation it has a powerful front exhaust. Supplied with fittings hose and a selection of 4 tungsten carbide cutters and diamond burrs specifically for fossil preparation

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Grinder. Model DG
High speed turbine grinder over 350,000rpm. 45 degree head. Ideal for the close confines of magnification. Instant push fit and push release of 1/16th 1.6mm burrs. Adapted for fossil preparation by us and with standard pneumatic fittings, Front exhaust. Extremely effective for virtual shockless delicate grinding Complete with a selection of diamond burrs for fossil preparation

Pneumatic Fossil Preparation Pen. Model DS
For the finest work under a microscope. 0.8mm tungsten carbide needle fitted within a chuck for easy changing. Very high frequency but with no perceptable movement at the tip. Adapted for fossil preparation by us and with standard pneumatic fittings and spare needles. Front exhaust and superb viewing of point during use.

Fossil Preparation Manual Pin Vice
Manufactured solely by us specifically to meet the exacting requirements of fossil preparation. Considerablty more robust than medical types, more finesse than engineering types. Complete with one hundred 0.8mm dia hardened steel pins

Spares Servicing & Upgrades
 Repairs    Modifications   Servicing 

Pen Styluses      Tungten Carbide & Diamond burrs

  • Comprehensive supply of spares for all our Tools
  • We can service pens back to peak efficiency.
  • Replacement Styluses. Points and needles
  • Broad range of burrs. FG, Diamond and Tungsten carbide.
  • Specialist tool modifications and standard tool upgrades

Fossil Preparation Starter Setup
Complete systems to enable you to embark into Fossil preparation
  • Avoid the complexity of having to match compressors and equipment together yourself.
  • Start fossil preparing practically straight away
  • Purchase a kit with a well proven track record. Hundreds sold over many years
  • A comprehensive setup not a basic or budget kit. More than enough capacity to run all our tools. Complete with essential accessories
  • Take advantage of our support with your questions addressed over the phone during your introduction to fossil preparation
More details on our fossil preparation setups here

Fossil Preparation Blaster
Uses compressed air from your compressor in conjunction with cabinet and extractor
  • No electricity required
  • Foot pedal on / off switch
  • Long life .062 inch nozzle
  • Adjustable powder and air flow

Simple to use. High build quality and design. Effective fine and/or fast finishing of Fossil specimens.

More details on the fossil preparation blasters here

Fossil Preparation Consolidants
Glues fillers polishes varnishes etc.

More details on fossil preparation consolidants here

Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
Ordering and Payment Details
Here
 

 Our Fossil Preparation Archive Gallery
Images of prepared UK fossils

 

kenmannion@btinternet.com 

 

Call us on 01652 634827

Our customers include the National Museums and leading Universities of dozens of countries as well as Freelance preparators/conservators, commercial dealers and amateurs working from home workshops. Our Fossil Preparation tools are used by countless users throughout the UK and over 30 other countries worldwide.

We have produced and supplied fossil preparation tools and equipment for over 25 years and are acknowledged as one of the most experienced fossil preparators in the UK.

Unbeatable experience...Unsurpassable service support & advice
                kenmannion@btinternet.com                  

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Last revision/update January 2012