Scribing tools - What do you use and like

I've got both of the UMM scribers, and they work perfectly.  The old school dental picks worked well for pre-existing lines, but were a nightmare when it came to scribing new lines.  I don't have that issue any long er with the UMM's.  They've got a rounded end one, and a straight edge one, and both have their own purposes depending on what sort of contour you're trying to negotiate, but they make very quick, and clean work of scribing lines.  I still use the pin in the vice for rounded panels and such if I need those, but 90" of lines on most models are straight, so this is the ideal choice.  

I've done that and it works well. Not sure how it would do for making new panel lines.

Thanks,

Tom

The backside of an exacto knife blade will work for deepening pre-existing panel lines.  But I've never tried making my own panel lines with it.  But it is convenient since it is something we all probably have within reach.

I've seen those advertised. They are flex-i-file. Thanks for the info.

Tom

I used the pin vise/needle for awhile, but I found some scriber refill tips for cheap at the LHS, and now I'm using them in the pin vise. I think it was the same folks who make the Flex-i-file.

Glenn

That's one I haven't heard of before. I'll take a look at it.

Thanks,

Tom

we had a guy at a meeting rave about the UMM 001 scriber so much we ordered 6. i got one and i don't do airplanes.

Thanks to all for the info and opinions. I appreciate them.

Tom

Hi Tom ;I may be able to help.There is a discount tool ouitfit called princes auto,the place is like a candy store to any modeler,just for example,the tools your after,If I' not mistaken are dental picks,my set of 8 different were less than $10,and the've even got bigger sets.You have to look around the store for awhile ,but this place is a treasuretrove for us,and really good prices.Just google princesauto Monton and it'll give you some very economical choices on a lot of useful items.I hope this helps,it's my first time trying to give useful advise.

Herr Flick (aka Dana Bartlett)  

Although I have a couple two or three different tools the UMM-USA scribing tool works very well. Yet, I too use a needle in a pin vice and the back side of an xacto blade.

I've been using a needle in a pin vise for over 20 years. Haven't found any commercial tool that works better.

Thanks, I appreciate the information. I've just heard about Dymo tape but haven't tried it yet. I'll give it a try too.

Tom

I have several, but the Tamiya  scriber is easily my favorite. Used with Dymo tape as a guide it works perfectly.