Greetings all,
I apologize for my delayed response, but I couldn't let this slip away
without pointing to some rather reasonable alternatives re: measuring box.
Since the measuring box on http://paleo-tech.com is listed for $625.00, I
would like to bring several more affordable and equally functional
alternatives to your attention if you are not able or willing to spend that
amount.
Carolina Biological has an economically priced osteometric board listed for
$139.95
http://www.carolina.com/forensic-anthropology/carolina-osteometric-board/249800.pr?catId=&mCat=&sCat=
I purchased one of the fish measurement boards from Forestry Suppliers
website some years ago and have had no problem with ease of use and
accuracy.
http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/View_Catalog_Page.asp?mi=50411&title=The
+Ultimate+Fish+Board
If you go to the fish equipment website listed below, you will find quite a
few fish measuring boards that are made of hard and durable plastic, that
have a central measuring tape or ruler, and that are light weight and
portable for field use. The size varies between 36 cm to 100 cm with a wide
price range from $45 to $259 (deluxe!).
http://www.dynamicaqua.com/handling.html
I hope you find the information useful.
Warmest wishes,
Levent
From: Jeff Blick <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: 09/06/2013 04:58 AM
Subject: Re: [ZOOARCH] Curved calipers and measuring box
Sent by: Analysis of animal remains from archaeological sites
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Try:
http://paleo-tech.com/
--Jeff
From: Analysis of animal remains from archaeological sites
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Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 4:01 AM
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Subject: Re: [ZOOARCH] Curved calipers and measuring box
Hi Albina
I assume you mean large curved calipers for doing eg skulls? I got some
through a shop that sells woodturning equipment - you may have somewhere
local or you could try the internet for this. They use them for making
wooden bowls. Mine just have the caliper part and then you hold it up
against a ruler to get the measurement, so it is accurate to say 0.5mm.
I have seen measuring boxes on-line but they were always hundreds of Euros
so I got a friend to make one up for me using solid bits of wood and with a
metal ruler screwed to the baseplate. I showed him pictures of what I
wanted. If you want I can email you a photo of what he made and you can
copy it.
Fiona
From: Albína Hulda Pálsdóttir <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:13 PM
Subject: [ZOOARCH] Curved calipers and measuring box
Dear zooarch members
Can anybody recommend a good place to buy curved calipers and a measuring
box (or specific brands)?
Regards,
Albína
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