We are currently experimenting with a Nilfisk GM 80 vac with adjustable
suction to do in-lab excavation of a blocklift. Bags and/or nozzles are
fitted with removable screening. A quiet vac is really helful in a closed
space.
--
Dennis Piechota
Conservator
Fiske Center for Archaeological Research
University of Massachusetts at Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125-3393
TEL: 617-287-6829
FAX: 617-287-6857
> From: Jane Brown <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 10:29:48 -0500
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> Subject: Use of Vacuums
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> Anybody use something besides the shop vac? Seems to me that it might
> be too large and powerful for some uses. Perhaps a smaller canister or
> bag would be preferable?
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> Jane
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> Jane L. Brown
> Anthropology/Sociology
> 101 McKee Building
> Western Carolina University
> Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
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