A collection of links to places which sell tools and equipment, specifically for the laboratory and field needs of the professional archaeologist.
Annie Evans is the Dig Cook, available for hire on archaeological excavations, with several years of experience at this difficult and rewarding task.
What archaeologist wouldn't be lost without his or her trusty trowel? Here are some stories concerning the peculiar use of that most influential tool type, the trowel.
A screen-making outfit out of Silver City, Nevada.
An archaeologist uses many different tools during the course of an investigation, before, during and after the excavations.
Digital recording, reconstruction and presentation, using 3D laser scanning services. Also, custom database design, and a free online OS Grid Reference Converter tool.
A "one-stop resource centre" for stocking archaeological excavations in Britain.
Cool new program for field archaeologists and architectural historians who have handheld computers and want to use them to record data in the field. From DigLogic, operates with Palm OS and Windows.
Soil sampling devices, portable drills and augers.
A Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils by Schoeneberger et al., now available both as a downloadable file, and purchased here in water proof hard copy format from the US Dept of Agriculture Soil Survey.
Forestry Suppliers doesn't have a separate page for archaeologists; but the surveying and camping pages have a lot of what you'll need in the field.
The International Federation of Rock Art Organisations has developed a standard photographic scale that it is distributing free of charge (there may be shipping costs). This article by Robert Bednarik describes the scale and provides an address to get yours.
Archaeological slide collections.
From GretaGMacBeth, free downloadable (but you must register) software for converting Munsell Notation to XYZ, L*a*b*, RGB, and CYMK schemes/modes/models; i.e., it converts Munsell notation to digital format. Plus, even if you don't have GretaGMacBeth equipment, there's an electronic Munsell chart.
Handheld proton magnetometers, a variety of such equipment.
I don't know personally, but it sounds good; laptop computers built to take an enormous amount of abuse in all kinds of situations. From Terracon.
An archaeologist's best friend is her trowel. Here's how to maintain a nice working edge to keep it handy for all your uses.
Excavation shelters, tents, domes and yurts.
A snazzy redesigned shaker screen constructed from light-weight pvc pipe, from Focus Design
A wide range of field and laboratory gear, including three sizes of sifting screens, made by this company out of Durham, North Carolina; also custom made if required.
A North Carolina outlet store, has low prices on all kinds of GPS equipment.
Looking for comfortable clothing that lasts through more than one field season? Tilley Endurables looks like a good bet.
This looks useful (no, I've never used one and can't swear to it), but it's a protective cover for field notes.
