I can no longer find anybody that carries the old style embossing label tape. What’s a good substitute to use as a scribing guide on curved surfaces?
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
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 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:
No link, Paul. And I really want to see your take on the process.
Edit: Thanks, Paul. Useful and thought-provoking indeed.
Got it. See my edited post on page one. Thanks, Paul!
The market is full of kits that have engrave panel lines.also you can use the UMM scriber tool wich w/ practice can take care of the problem.They have a metal tape that can be used , and can be cut to shape for curves.
Good luck.
Very good segment on scrobing Paul.I think everyone should watch.