Eric Meier gave the evenings talk and demonstration on the techniques of splitting large boulders with feather wedges, hand drills and power equipment. After an excellent demo outside we all adjourned back into the meeting place to hear about his exploits at Herkimer, NY. He concluded his talk with an invitation to club members to go on a field trip with him to Herkimer to collect world famous Herkimer diamonds. His offer was enthusiastically received.
[Karissa Hendershot]

(from Member display at our March Show 2004)

Slide Show of Eric's "Tool Time" Demonstration (IE)

Slide Show of Eric's "Tool Time" Demonstration (N)

Willard trying his hand at the gas-powered drill

Eric demos his technique for drilling, feathering and wedging

Brown ankerite on gray dolomite boulder from Phoenixville, PA, nearly cabinet-ready

Herkimer Diamond Links

Herkimer Diamonds at Crystal Grove Campground

Herkimer Diamond Mines and KOA Resort

Ace of Diamonds Mine and Campground