Knifemakers Scribe Which One???

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bjtiger75

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In going over my tool list and things I am going to need after I order my KMG a scribe is one of the things I would like to get. I am thinking the one from USA Knifemaker looks nice and beefy. Does anyone else have any recommendations?

Thanks,
BJ
 
I just received my scribe from Tracy. It is beefy, no doubt about that. I'm happy with it.
 
I have two edge scribe, and I like both of them, but I don't really use 'em much. The reason is that nowadays, I always just pull out my height guage and use it. I'd say if I were you, I'd get a height guage first. You can use it for many things including layout, edge scribing, checking symetry, etc. The guage has a carbide tip on the end so when you check your stock thickness and divide it in 1/2 (for centerline, or you can calculate for two lines to grind to, etc), all you have to do is set the guage to that, hold your knife flat, and slide the guage tip against the stock to mark your edge.

I love tools so I have a couple of edge scribes as well and use them some, but a height guage is more useful IMO.

--nathan
 
I say, if you don't already have one, get a dial caliper.
As Nathan said, a height guage is the correct tool for the job, but many makers just use a caliper to scratch in the mark.

It is also indispensable for measuring stuff.

You can buy them fairly cheap, even digital ones.

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I 2nd. or 3rd. the height gauge . I have a couple different ones like Nathan but I always use the height gauge . Grizzly has a 6" one for a decent price .
 
I have the Grizzly unit Jack mentioned and it's worked great.

And I absolutely agree with 1-10 that a set of dial calipers is invaluable. I definitely use my calipers more through a day in the shop than my height guage. Both can be had at a reasonable price. Heck, I got my calipers from Harbor Freight, and they work just fine.

--nathan
 
I also have a 12" height gauge, and am considering getting a 6" one. I'm still learning how to use all this stuff, but toys are a lot of fun!
 
silver_pilate said:
I have two edge scribe, and I like both of them, but I don't really use 'em much. The reason is that nowadays, I always just pull out my height guage and use it. I'd say if I were you, I'd get a height guage first. You can use it for many things including layout, edge scribing, checking symetry, etc. The guage has a carbide tip on the end so when you check your stock thickness and divide it in 1/2 (for centerline, or you can calculate for two lines to grind to, etc), all you have to do is set the guage to that, hold your knife flat, and slide the guage tip against the stock to mark your edge.

I love tools so I have a couple of edge scribes as well and use them some, but a height guage is more useful IMO.

--nathan
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Richard
 
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