

It operates on 55-65 PSI, giving you plenty of power but because of the short throw you also get a lot of precision on delicate fossils. It is designed to be a multi-purpose scribe, able to handle a wide variety of fossils and matrix types. 3400 RPMI and 2.5 CFM and uses a ¼ inlet. It is a bit different than other scribes in that it has metal bushings rather than nylon to provide more accuracy and more durability. This helps extend its life and provide accuracy. It has a carbide stylus for strength and even better a replacement is very inexpensive if you ever need one, less than $15. It also does not vent the air through the tip like other brands. I designed this scribe to vent out the sides near the tip, better preserving delicate fossils and not blowing them apart, while still blowing away the removed matrix and dust. Looking forward to trying it.This tool was designed by Fossil Shack for fossil preparation. It is not meant for bulk matrix removal, but for fossils requiring detail and precision. We designed this tool with Green River fossil fish in mind but it works on a huge assortment of fossils. Because we want everyone to be able to afford a nice scribe tool, we have priced this one well below any other quality tool on the market. When I mentioned that I heard about it on the forum he said "ah, you are a fossil guy!" and said that he will sell directly to anyone on the forum. When I first asked him about it he said they are a wholesaler and don't sell to the public.
#Air scribe plus
Price was $100 plus $20 shipping to Canada. I just got off the phone with All air products and ordered the 8315B. PS Here is the link for the previous discussion on this topic Affordable fossil preparation air scribe from ZOIC PalaeoTech for those on a budget. If you want to see some of the work I have done using the ARO clone go to The tips are very brittle and replacements are about $40. The Air Scribe utilizes a v-groove slide with spherical bearings to provide a secure mounting and accurate, repeatable offsets to any cutting tool.

Also, with the micro jacks you have to be very careful not to drop the tool. The micro jacks from Paleo tools are also good but very pricey.
#Air scribe code
Even the product code (8315B) is the same as the ARO. I have used this clone for years (30+) and have had minimal problems. Get the best deals on Air Scribe In Jewelry Engraving Tools when you shop the largest online selection at. This has been discussed on this forum and a number of individuals have made this purchase. You can purchase a clone of the ARO at this web site: Edited Jby MalcolmtĪn ARO is the best and most cost effective tool you can use for what you described. I am always on the look out to buy a used paletools micro jack if anyone has one they no longer want(PM me if you do), but those are generally not a good choice for a first or second airscribe as they take off too little material and really are for use under a scope. My scribe for detail work is a Pferd MST with the fine point stylus but these are over $400 new and I have never seen one used on eBay. Round Edge, Flat and Blank (ready-to-shape) tips are. A good tool for scribing numbers and letters.

The CP9361 Air Scribe is an air tool that writes as easily as a ballpoint pen on a variety of metals. I have 7 air scribes each of which has different strengths and weaknesses. Chicago Pneumatic Air Scribe CP9361 sku: 8507395. You can sharpen them a couple of times but the carbide tip wears really well and should last years if you do not abuse it. I would not use the diamond tip type styluses, I use carbide styluses pretty much exclusively. I personally prefer the ARO but they are a little harder to come by used. First off none of the general purpose airscribes will take off matrix and leave the fossil undamaged if you come too close to the fossil with the exception of the small micro jacks from Paleotools.Īt the $100 price range you should have a look at a used Chicago Air Products CP 9361.
