How to Create a Rockhound Kit
A kit of basic tools and supplies can put your rockhounds hot on the trail of their next treasure.
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Things You'll Need
- Jewelry Supplies
- Baseball Caps/hats
- Garden Trowels
- Masking Tape
- Magnifying Glasses
- Plastic Freezer Bags
- Sieves
- Notebooks
- Backpacks
- Tackle Boxes
- Water Bottles With Squeeze Caps
- Brick Hammers
- Cold Chisels
- Collapsible Shovel
- Safety Goggles
- Small Hammers
- Specialty Hammers
- shovels, spades, & scoops
Instructions
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Use a tackle box or sturdy backpack to carry the tools and supplies.
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Begin with the basic tools - masonry hammer, small rock hammer, cold chisels, sieve, shovel, trowel, and a large and small magnifying glass.
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Add the extras - plastic freezer bags, notebook, pen, labels, masking tape, paint brushes, squeeze water bottle, paper towels, safety goggles, dental tools, and a three-prong garden trowel.
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Include a good rock and mineral identification book such as the Simon and Schuster's "Guide to Rocks and Minerals."
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Choose one or two special items to include in your kit if it is a gift such as an insulated water bottle, jewelry findings to make jewelry, or a cap to prevent sunburn.
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Tips & Warnings
A pair of roofer kneepads makes digging a little easier.
Wear safety goggles when chipping at a rock.
