Conservator tools are hand manufactured in the wine area of Troyes, 2 hours east of Paris. They’ve been created by a metal detector enthusiast in 2020 in order to provide a wide range of cleaning products for both beginners and advanced users. Click here to find the closest dealer. We do not sell to direct end customers. The range was created by Nicolas, a metal detector enthusiast, backed by David Cuisinier owner of LeFouilleur. It was sold in 2023 to Sebastien who’s broadening the product range and taking sales to a worldwide level.

E-mail: lecrayonagratter@gmail.com

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Finishing needles

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The needles are designed for the finishing stage of the cleaning process and for the most delicate finds; it’s the most suitable tool to slowly remove even the tiniest piece of dirt stuck in a coin caption or on hard to reach part of an artefact. The needles require patience and skills, but the result are the best you may get with a mechanical cleaning tool. Several finishing needles are available and can be easilly swapped.

Ease of use
Accuracy
Cleaning speed
Versatility

AVAILABLE NEEDLES

The hook needle is designed to reach zones that are not accessible with straight needles. It's also very effective on coin legends.

Accuracy

Use the big harpoon to remove the first layers of crust or mud. It's the least accurate tool but very effective on hard crust on a wide surface. Use ``scratch`` move.

Accuracy

The small and medium harpoon are smaller versions of the big harpoon. They are very effective to remove the thick layers of crust or mud. With those harpoons you may use scratch moves.

Accuracy

AVAILABLE NEEDLES

Use the blunt needle on larger areas. It's the more versatile needle. Its polished end will avoid scratches. Use it just after having removed most of the crust with the diamond tip.

Accuracy

The diamond needle offers the best results on thick crust. Use it on the first stage of precision cleaning. Do not use scratch motion: instead, try to keep the tip parallel to the surface of the crust and use pull-out motions. When reaching the surface of the coin/artefact use thin or blunt needles

Accuracy

The sharp thin tip is the most accurate needle available. Use it for the more narrow areas such as letters in a coin caption or to finish your cleaning.

Accuracy

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Our needle holder comes in a premium metal box filled with foam. You can easily change the needle by turning the side-wheel. Hook, Big-medium-small harpoon, diamond, blunt and thin sharp needles are included for versatile cleaning.

This set includes 7 needles : hook, 3 harpoon (small, medium, big), diamond, blunt and thin sharp needle.

The vise will block your find during the cleaning process without damaging the edge of your artefact/coin thanks to it's soft wood made. The USB magnifier with LED allows you to better see your find.

TIPS FOR BETTER CLEANING

  1. Choose the right needle depending on the area you need to clean
  2. Do not apply to much pressure on the tip in order to avoid damaging the coin or relics
  3. You’ll get better results if you use pull-out motion rather than scratching
  4. Use the needles with a magnifier for more accuracy
  5. Use scratch motions only on thick crusts
  6. As crust is removed, when nearing the surface of the coin/artefact, stop using needle to avoid scratches
  7. Blow away our dust off the waste resulting from crust removal
  8. You may use Monetor or Pararestor to soften the crust before using needles

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Manufactured in France, CONSERVATOR TOOLS, also known as LE CRAYON A GRATTER offers the widest range of cleaning tools and solutions for ancient coins and artifacts. Click here to find the closest dealer. We do not sell to direct end customers. The range was created by Nicolas, a metal detector enthusiast, backed by David Cuisinier owner of LeFouilleur. It was sold in 2023 to Sebastien who's broadening the product range and taking sales to a worldwide level.