Scribing

I have used lengths of vacuum cleaner drive bands. I took an old worn out one and cut it up into pieces of a few different lengths. Since they are made from rubber, it will conform to most contours.

go to this link

www.amazon.com/.../ref=sr_1_5

click the search over again, to see the whole list of Dymo tapes

Rex

PE scribing templates work good when taped in place, but I usually find myself scribing with a razor saw just freehand around curves and corners. Its that easy with a good fine razor saw blade.

Many PE sets come in frets with reasonably long sides. I have saved a couple of the sides from old sets to use as a flexible ruler.

Who makes a good scribing tool?

I have one that is put out by squadron, and I don't think it's the best one out there I too am looking for a good scribe tool

I am not thrilled with any of the tools I have bought. I end up using an X-acto knife with #11 blade, even though I have to file down the ridges it makes.

I bought one from Squadron years ago; seems to work OK.  Don't know if they still carry them.  Says it was made in Pakistan.

Here's a handy, easy to use tool:

umm-usa.com/.../popup_image.php

UMM is also a good source for thin razor saws, which I sometimes find easier to control for straight lines.

I've used other scribing tools as well; #11 blade, sewing needles, a Squadron scribing tool, etc. all with equally amateurish results, and like you, I'm looking for a better guide tape that the Dymo brand. I can still get it, but I find it to be thick, and would like to get something more flexible. Some have suggested automotive pinstripe tape, so I may give that a try.

For me, 2015 will be the year I intend to master scribing. Happy New Year!

Mike

Mike is right. the Umm-usa scriber is the best in the business. Nothing can match it. Totally transformed my scribing skill!

I scribed a short line a couple of days ago and just used a piece of scotch tape.

Chris

Micromark has a few variety:

www.micromark.com/SearchResult.aspx

My take on the process...

Paul

No link, Paul. And I really want to see your take on the process.

Edit: Thanks, Paul. Useful and thought-provoking indeed.

Give it a try again

or here is the actual link...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqLXyWqkBoQ

Paul

Got it. See my edited post on page one. Thanks, Paul!

Here is another tool that you can use for scribing, it's a fine chisel:

www.1999.co.jp/.../10149504

or this one:

www.hlj.com/.../Sup

We were discussing these on the Maschinen Krieger forum, in this thread:

maschinenkrueger.com/.../index.php

The observation about the BMC blade is that it makes a nice, fine score, because the blade is uniformly thin.  It was also noted, though, that some users found the blade had a tendency to break.  Others said they had no problems, so, I don't know.  I have one of these on order, but I also use a fine sewing needle, and a Nr. 11 blade for scoring and scribing.