[Bonetools] SEM work on bones

[Christian Küchelmann]

Dear Sian,

Haskel Greenfield has published several papers on the SEM analysis of 
cut marks on bones you might take into account. Look here 
http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~greenf/insideframes/HaskelGreenfieldCV.htm#_Toc102200206

Sandra Olsen has published a volume about SEM technology in archaeology:
OLSEN, SANDRA L. (ed.): Scanning Electron Microscopy in Archaeology, 
British Archaeological Reports International Series 452, 287-301, Oxford

And Isabelle Sidera and Eva David will probably have lots of experiences 
to share either.

Best

Christian

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Sian Beecroft schrieb:
> Dear all,
>  
> I wonder if you can help me? 
>  
> I'm doing my PhD on the faunal remains from the Bronze Age Copper mines 
> at Great Orme (you might remember me from the Paris conference!).  Among 
> the 30,000 bone fragments are a few thousand cattle bone tools (mostly 
> long bones, ribs and scapula - but not many metapodials).  I'm hoping to 
> conduct an experiment digging with some modern cattle bones then using a 
> SEM to compare the results from my experiment to the archaeological 
> artefacts.
>  
> I have no experience using a SEM, but one of my tutors is confident 
> using it on metal objects.  We would be very greatful if anyone could 
> suggest the best machine to use (we have access to different types) and 
> what magnification should we expect to find use-wear evidence on the 
> ends of the bones, or perhaps polish where the bone is held?
>  
> I hope this makes sense!
>  
> It was great to meet you all in Paris, I learnt a lot!
>  
> Thanks,
>  
> Sian