Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Task 1 - Tools of trade































A Mapping Device:





Used to make an accurate map, topography of the surface, location of artifacts and features and placement of excavation units.


















Plains Trowel:



Used to work in small and tight corners and keep straight lines.
















A variety of shovels:



These shovels are used to do all kinds of field work.









The Trusty Coal Scoop:



Very helpful for moving heaps of dirt from tiny excavation units.






















Deep testing soils:



A bucket auger is used for testing deeply buried deposits; with extensions it may be safely used to seven metres deep.

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