Conservator Le Crayon A Gratter Precision Pencil - FULL Set - 5 Pencils & 5 Tips
The precision pencils are available in 5 configurations:
1.) carbon and fiberglass tip
2.) brass needle and brass scalpel
3.) brass brush
4.) 5 tips including all of the above
5.) ALL 5 tips PLUS 5 pencils (so you do not have to change out the tips since each has its own pencil).
We sell all configurations in our store and we also sell refills for all the precision pencil sets.
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This restoration precision pencil set comes with 5 precision pencils and EVERY tip available for a total of 5 Tips: carbon, fiberglass, brass point, brass scalpel and brass brush. No need to switch out tips with this item, you have a pencil for each tip!
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We also sell refills for all the precision pencil set tips in our store.
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Cleans copper, bronze, silver and gold coins and artifacts.
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The brass brush is the first step in the cleaning process to efficiently remove the initial layer of dirt.
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The white fiberglass tip allows you to gently remove soft dirt in open fields, between legends, and reverses details, with no harm or damage to the patina.
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The black carbon steel tip makes it possible to remove the harder deposits without removing the patina.
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The brass tip eliminates difficult deposits in the reliefs and legends of coins by slow and gentle probing.
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The brass scalpel tip allows you to remove the hardest concretions only. Be careful, this tip can scratch your find and damage the patina.
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The variant precision pencil with the Brass Brush tip is the first step in the cleaning process to efficiently remove the initial layer of dirt.
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Use the brass brush gently to avoid scratches on the coin or artifact surface.
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It's recommended to switch to other pencil types as soon as you've cleaned down to the surface for optimal results.
These precision pencils are perfect for cleaning bronze coins and artifacts found while metal detecting.
We highly recommend that, whether you are new to cleaning or an old-timer, always begin with the gentlest tool, before progressing further.
1) The white fiberglass pencil is the easiest and most benign tool to use in this set. The mild tip is best used to remove soft dirt from wet or dry surfaces with no harm to patinas.
2) Both of our brass pencil points should be your next option after using our fiberglass pencil. Use these tools if the crust on your coin or artifact proves to be very hard. You should stop using them before you actually reach the surface.
3) The black carbon steel tip is best used to remove medium-hard encrustations. Applied judiciously, it will not harm patinas and can be used on wet or dry surfaces.
4) The Brass Scalpel is the best tool for moving hard encrustations.
5) The brass fiber brush is an excellent tool at all times during your cleaning process. Use it to flick away any dirt or rubble from surfaces with no patina harm.
When applying our precision pencils to your cleaning projects, we highly suggest you use them in the accepted tried but true manner of tiny circular motions, NOT back and forth or up and down which will damage patinas. Start gently and then figure what amount of pressure is appropriate.
All these pencils can be used in conjunction with liquid cleaners like Pararestor, Monetor, Clean Bill or Mint State Restoration cleaner. These liquid cleaners will help soften any tough crust or concretions while the pencils gently remove them.
Made in France and ships from the US.
Pairs well with
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us.
Contact Us
Please email us at help@conservatortools.com if you have any questions and we'd be happy to help!
Customer Service is open from 8:00am – 5:00pm Central, Monday - Friday.
Helpful Tips
- Try to use use circular motion while cleaning
- Do not apply to much pressure on the tip in order to avoid damaging the coin or relics
- Do not apply on a wet coin or object as it may damage patina
- The harder the tip is, the better it wil get rid of hard deposits and dirt.
- The best tool to get rid of the crust is the scalpel; when you reach the surface of the object, use a softer/more accurate tool such as hard tip or brush
- If you have to clean a coin with patina, use the fiber glass brush as it will not damage patina.