Scribing Tools & Marking Gauges

[scooby]

I'm quite interested in buying this
http://www.rutlands.co.uk/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/ACCUSCRIBE In my line of joinery work the only main things I need to scribe are architraves and worktops (on the rare occasion that I fit a kitchen). during my apprenticeship I was just taught to use a block of timber, but I like the look of this and think I'll get some use out of it. Is it worth the £14 price?

Also, I've never really got on with normal marking gauges so I'd like to get a wheel gauge. Admittedly, I haven't had a gauge in my tool box for years. I've always found an alternative way of marking but if I have one I'm pretty sure I'll use it. So due to it being a tool that won't be used a hell of a lot I don't need to spend a large amount on it, so was considering this

http://www.rutlands.co.uk/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/DKZ7 so any opinions on this would be appreciated.
Thanks
Jon

 

[Lord Nibbo]

For the marking gauge I bought this ONE

For the scribe you could use this Trend but its not much good for external corners. It would be easier and cheaper to make one.

 

[Anonymous]

I do a lot of scribing in of fitted furniture and have always used a suitable piece of scrap wood and a pencil.

However, that gadget looks pretty neat and for £14 I think I'll have a punt.

I'll let you know how I get on.

Brad

 

[Paul Chapman]

Alf did a great review of wheel gauges https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4110

Cheers :ho2

Paul

 

[Alf]

http://www.rutlands.co.uk/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/DKZ7 so any opinions on this would be appreciated.

Jon, for a quid more you'd be better off with the Titemark knock-off from Axminster any day.

Cheers, Alf

 

[scooby]

Thanks everyone.

Brad: yeah, £14 isn't too much and the amount of architrave/skirting I need to scribe I'm pretty sure I'll use it a lot and quickly find out if its any good or not.

Alf: Thanks, the gauge you linked to looks good and isn't too expensive. Think I'll go for one of those. cheers

 

[Shultzy]

Don't forget to find space for the old "cotton-reel and pencil" in your toolbox as I've found them pretty useful for scribing panels against walls.

 

[Scrit]

For scribing to walls, etc I don't think you can beat a washer and pencil, however, if you're tempted to go the bobbin route and would like a high tech alternative, why not consider this by Trend?

Scrit

 

[Anonymous]

Scooby

I have owned the marking guage you link to and sold it to allow me to purchase the one Nibbo links to.

The Axminster one is much better

 

[Routermonster]

Scooby

I have just bought the Canadian 3-in-1 brass gauge referred to in Paul's post above, which refers to an excellent review by Alf. I'd forgotten about Alf's review, but when I re-read it yesterday, it confirmed my choice! I haven't used it in anger yet, but it's well made and looks like it will be very versatile.

Hope this helps

Les

 

[wrightclan]

Similar to the pencil and bobbin or pencil and washer route, I use a pencil and various sized offcuts from holesaws.

Brad