Navigating the vast ocean of online information to determine the best products and tools for your conservation journey can be daunting. To make things easier, I've compiled a list of resources I've personally used and found helpful. I hope you find them equally valuable in your own pursuit of conservation efforts.
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Mix and place mortars, trim putty, very versatile.
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Used to break apart and remove failed foundations.
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Critical to creating a solid gravel base.
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These bags get heavy with tools. Make sure you get something large enough as your collection grows.
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Mix and place mortars, trim putty, very versatile.
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A replacement for concrete foundations.
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Helpful for mortar and epoxy infill work.
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Used when searching for buried fragments of stone and foundations.
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Required for removing old mortar.
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Wire brushes are only ever used on surfaces where you will be bonding, never on an area that will be visible.
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Helpful for cleaning biological growth.
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You will find this useful as you use your chisel
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Tools
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Use to trim lead wedge into smaller pieces.
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It is helpful when removing mortar and is versatile.
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Required for moving stone using leverage.
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A high powered jacking system for leveling headstones.
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Currently the dominant and most widely used biological cleaner by conservators.
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Other recommendations
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Removes light surface rust staining
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Biological Cleaners
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This is a similar formulation because it is also a quaternary ammonia product like D/2.
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This is a similar formulation because it is also a quaternary ammonia product like D/2.
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Easily removes graffiti and is safe on all surfaces.
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Adhesives and Epoxy
Monument Setting Compound
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Used as an adhesive in the joints of stacked monuments.
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Versatile stone epoxy that will not turn yellow with exposure to UV light.
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Versatile stone epoxy.
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Versatile stone epoxy.
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Serves as a spacer in the joint of stacked monuments.
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