How to use and maintain the ZOIC Chicago Fossil Preparation Air Scribe

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This short video gives you a visual user manual for the ZOIC PalaeoTech ZPT-CP ZOIC Chicago air scribe. We talk you through what comes in the box, how to plug your tool into the compressor for the first time, how to turn the tool on, some hints for use in the workshop, basic maintenance and some troubleshooting steps.
The ZPT-CP or ZOIC Chicago is the perfect air scribe for fossil preparation workshops. It is exceptionally suited to prepping most British fossils and many others worldwide. Engineered for dependability, versatility and power, the ZOIC Chicago air pen is an asset to any set up and an excellent all-rounder. Before the days of modern, purpose-built fossil preparation tools, the base model, the Chicago Pneumatic (CP-9361) was the workhorse of many established workshops, universities and museums. This is actually a metal/plastic/glass engraver and so can be improved upon for fossil prep. The ZOIC Chicago is a modification of the CP-9361, designed specifically for fossil preparation, with a hardened bushing and a variety of tungsten carbide styli to choose from.
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00:00 Unboxing
00:54 Assembling the tool out of the box
1:36 Plugging in your tool to the compressor for the first time
3:05 A few tips and tricks for using the ZOIC Chicago in the workshop.
6:30 The ZOIC Chicago Extended Reach Version
7:09 Changing the stylus (very important to watch!)
9:19 Routine Maintenance
At ZOIC PalaeoTech, we are proud of the quality of our tooling, so rest assured that the ZOIC Chicago will last many, many, many years if maintained properly. Maintenance is easy, and should only take a few seconds here and there. These tools don't need much attention, but good maintenance will make them last even longer.
CE & UKCA certified.
The ZOIC Chicago
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Already have a Chicago Pneumatic CP-9361? Want to turn it into a ZOIC Chicago? We offer a ‘modification kit’, which will turn your existing Chicago Pneumatic 9361 into a ZOIC Chicago and open up a whole range of prep possibilities for you.
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The ZOIC Chicago Extended Reach Version
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Full tool - Global Customers - www.zoicpaleotech.com/product...
Modification Kit (compatible with the standard ZOIC Chicago) - www.zoicpalaeotech.co.uk/prod...
ZOIC PalaeoTech are based in Dorset, England. We manufacture top quality air scribes for use specifically in fossil preparation. Our website is packed with helpful articles and our webshop is full of fossil prep goodies.

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@fossiliferous Жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@DreadEnder Жыл бұрын

You can see my first run with the trilobite on my channel and although it’s a little on the weak side for the type of rock I’m using it on I know it’s a beginner tool and isn’t designed for it so I’ll stick to sandstone also my compressed isn’t overly powerful so I only have about 3 minutes before I have to repressurise

@zoicpalaeotech Жыл бұрын

We did see! My advice would be to hold it a little more like a pen, which will give you more control. Check out the video we have on the Trilobite here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8uYlMt936_LkZ8.html. Harder rocks will be slower going than softer rocks with the Trilobite, but you can through pretty much anything at it! It might just need a little more patience than with a more powerful air scribe. You will have the advantage with it that it can be very delicate, so when you're working on the centres of ammonites, you'll have a lot of control and precision. When you look at a fossil someone has prepped, you can't tell how long it took them, but you can tell how careful they were with the finishing touches :).

@terry1563 Жыл бұрын

Will we get vids for the other pens in the range too? And which pens/ styluses are best for different matrices etc? TIA!

@zoicpalaeotech Жыл бұрын

Yes, we're working on a video for each of the different pens 😁. We hadn't thought of doing one for the different stylus options though and that's a brilliant idea - definitely one to do at some stage!