I have a lot. Like my other threads, trying to step up. Looking for experience and preferences.
Left to right:
Carbide scribe. For metalwork, my go-to. Not so good for wood but I tend to grab it. Point never breaks in my pocket though.
Starrett edge guide. Again, for metal work. Wobbles and follows the grain too much for wood. I should get them away from my wood side of the shop.
Pencil. Easier for my eyes. I keep a wall mount sharpener handy. Just have to remember which side or center you are working to. Out of #6 which is my preferred.
BIC pencil. More even, but not as sharp a line as a good old #2. Not sure I am converted.
Old Stanley. Point on one end, wheel on the other. I might like this if it was not about as dull as a brick. Wheel leaves a dent, not a scribe. Point is worse than the wood ones. No idea how to sharpen it.
Veritas marking knife. Don't know. Just not working for me.
X-Acto with 1/2 inch 45 degree. Works better than the Veritas, but too big to get into dovetails.
"Normal" X-acto. Actually pretty good. Handy for other things too.
Smaller 45 degree X-Acto. Even better. May be the right tool.
Traditional end scribe. Has an X-acto knife in it. Just seems clumsy and again, I can't seem to get a smooth strait line.
Box knife. Always there, so I use it. Only good for "outside" lines.
Traditional point gauge. Always ragged and not strait. Guess good enough for timber framing.
So, I then to use a ruler and try-square with a pencil. Changing the lens from the 2X to 3X in my visor so maybe I can see the X-acto line easier. Maybe a chalk bag to highlight the thinner line?
Left to right:
Carbide scribe. For metalwork, my go-to. Not so good for wood but I tend to grab it. Point never breaks in my pocket though.
Starrett edge guide. Again, for metal work. Wobbles and follows the grain too much for wood. I should get them away from my wood side of the shop.
Pencil. Easier for my eyes. I keep a wall mount sharpener handy. Just have to remember which side or center you are working to. Out of #6 which is my preferred.
BIC pencil. More even, but not as sharp a line as a good old #2. Not sure I am converted.
Old Stanley. Point on one end, wheel on the other. I might like this if it was not about as dull as a brick. Wheel leaves a dent, not a scribe. Point is worse than the wood ones. No idea how to sharpen it.
Veritas marking knife. Don't know. Just not working for me.
X-Acto with 1/2 inch 45 degree. Works better than the Veritas, but too big to get into dovetails.
"Normal" X-acto. Actually pretty good. Handy for other things too.
Smaller 45 degree X-Acto. Even better. May be the right tool.
Traditional end scribe. Has an X-acto knife in it. Just seems clumsy and again, I can't seem to get a smooth strait line.
Box knife. Always there, so I use it. Only good for "outside" lines.
Traditional point gauge. Always ragged and not strait. Guess good enough for timber framing.
So, I then to use a ruler and try-square with a pencil. Changing the lens from the 2X to 3X in my visor so maybe I can see the X-acto line easier. Maybe a chalk bag to highlight the thinner line?