Just as everyone involved in flotation and paleoethnobotanical study, we too
are concerned about cross contamination of samples.  That said, the original
post was intended to gain a better understanding of what others are using
for flotation and why. I should have made it clear that we were looking for
general information and opinions on different flotation techniques. 

-----Original Message-----
From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Davis,
Daniel (KYTC)
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 4:21 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Flotation

You can test either for accuracy - and I prefer avoiding contamination.

Daniel B. Davis
Archaeologist Coordinator
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Division of Environmental Analysis
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622
(502) 564-7250

-----Original Message-----
From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Jennifer M. Faberson
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 4:03 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Flotation

The flotation department at our company is considering developing an
indoor
home made flotation tank.  In your professional opinion which is more
accurate a flot-tech machine (which we are currently using) or a
homemade
machine?

 

Jennifer M. Faberson

Historic Materials Specialist

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc.

151 Walton Ave.

Lexington, KY 40508

(859) 252-4737

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