rarity Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Where do you buy your supplies?I'm looking for:-a file for windowing (what kind am I looking for) -streak plates-portable field scales-size/scale cubes(I already have: small Estwing pick, walking stick w/rare earth magnet affixed, triple illuminated loupe, lumbar pack.)What else do I need?Also are there particular vendors at the Tucson Gem Show who might sell all of this stuff?Apologies if this is a question that gets asked all the time or if there is a list on the forum someplace that I'm missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sil Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Greetings.For streak plates and glass plates, try http://www.amateurgeologist.com/Electronic scales, try ebay for jeweler's scales http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3984.m570.l1311.R1&_nkw=jewelers+scale&_sacat=0&_from=R40For scale cubes, go to http://scalecubes.com/For a diamond stone for windowing, check local stores such as sporting goods that have knife supplies.Hope this helps.Good luck!Daryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarity Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Thank you, it does. The scale cubes place says they are sold out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikestang Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 What else do I need?Water and a way to carry it with you, at least a liter or twoSnake gators (if you're in snake-y terrain)Good bootsSun protective clothes/hatCameraRadioGPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarity Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Aha, I am now looking at snake gaiters online. Thank you!I do have a good camera, and a GPS that works (I think?). I do not have a radio. And embarrassingly, I don't have good hiking boots. I need to find some used, or greatly on sale, that are not $$$$$... though I see these really fancy red boots at REI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikestang Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Radios aren't necessary, but great to have when you're in a group.I love REI, I'm a member of the coop. That said, their prices for anything you wear are outrageous! I never buy clothing there anymore. Try a military surplus store and get some tactical boots, or usually they'll sell hiking boots, too. I use a $30 pair of boots made by Voodoo Tactical and they're as comfortable and rugged as my last pair that did come from REI and I probably paid 10x as much for. Edited January 31, 2013 by Mikestang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarity Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Great tip, I will do that. $30 is a great price. Although the ones from REI are red... haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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