scribing tools

This is an 11 cm long spring-types scribing tool for clockmakers. The unit can open up a maximum of 43mm and makes a circle of radius 4.5cm. These field divider callipers are used in the process of marking out suitable workpieces in metal works. The points are sharpened so that they act as scribes; one leg can then be placed in the dimple created by a centre or prick punch and the other leg pivoted so that it scribes a line on the workpiece surface, thus forming an arc or circle.

This is Dictum’s parallel marker scribing tool ideal for joints, base-trims, casings, etc. It has an opening range of 4mm – 75mm and a removable point for marking circles. Guide it along the reference surface, and the adjustable pencil draws the marking line. Can also be used as a circular marker. Material: Plastic.

This is Veritas easy to use, affordable log scribe. It comes in a yellow case with foam padding, a pencil and instructions on how to use it. As long as you keep the bubbles in between the lines, you will have a perfect fit best scribing tool

have owned and used this tool for years, and although it has never been used on a log, it has performed flawlessly on critical details which would never have been attempted or even possible with a typical scribe – a real time saver for regular scribing tasks I have done as well. The tool is big, and with a myriad of adjustments does require carefully set up, but once familiar with it becomes simple. I should add that the curved end point is long enough to offset any project I have encountered and is just one reason I would buy this again if it were lost or 

 

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