| THUMBNAIL | NAME | REMARKS |
 | UN_playdo_SAFOD-MH-ST1_1.jpg | Kelly Mitchell (Utah State University) is making play-doh barriers on glass slides to contain the low-viscosity epoxy used to make thin sections. |
 | UN_new_bit_SAFOD-MH-ST1_1.jpg | Steve Hickman (USGS) teaches the science team about the pros and cons of the newest drill bit, set to be installed late tonight. |
 | UN_new_bit_SAFOD-MH-ST1_2.jpg | The new drill bit (left) and the bit that came out of the hole two days ago are compared side-by-side. |
 | UN_thin_section_SAFOD-MH-ST1_2.jpg | Hitoshi Banno (St. Louis University) grinds a thin section by hand using carbide grit and a glass disk. |