- Made in Japan
- Precise, sharp point
- Suitable for marking inlays and screw holes
- 40mm long tip
- 100mm total length
- High-carbon steel pointed tip
- Serrated aluminium handle
- High quality & precise
This precision pointed tool is perfect for marking inlays and starting screw holes.
The fine tip is used to trace the outline of pearl inlay pieces into the
timber prior to it being routed to fit the inlay. The sharp line given
is more precise than that of a pen or pencil.
The point is perfect for creating a centred ‘pilot hole’ for starting
screws off for tuners, pickguards etc. Once marked this hole can be
enlarged using a drill if needed.
The handle is machined from aluminium. The serrated profile adds grip and the tool is easy to hold.
For Inlay Tracing
The sharp point is used to transfer the shape of the inlay into the wood being inlaid.
Hold the inlay in place and use the tip of the scribe around the edges until a visible line is left.
This scribing can be done directly into the wood, or white ‘Liquid
Paper’ (correction fluid) can be applied first for a more distinct
outline.
The correction fluid can remain in the grain of the wood after and
require extra sanding so use with caution, especially on deep-grained
timbers.
For Screw Pilot Scribing
Simply hold the tip in the centre of where the screw goes and press to leave a neat hole to start the screw.
For harder timbers and bigger screws it is advisable to enlarge the hole
with a drill bit to avoid cracking the wood or stripping the screw.