Layout Scribers | McMaster-Carr

	Tip Style Tip Style

	Material Material

	For Use On For Use On

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	Blade Length Blade Length

	Overall Length Overall Length

	For Scribing For Scribing

	Tip Type Tip Type

Fixed

Retractable

	Graduation Marks Graduation Marks

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Handle Material Handle Material

	Handle Color Handle Color

	Silver
	Blue
	Black

	Manufacturer Model Number Manufacturer Model Number

	Handle Shape Handle Shape

Round

Hex

Rectangular

	Base Width Base Width

	Base Length Base Length

2 7/8"

3 1/2"

3 3/4"

	Component Component

Blade

Square Head with Built-in
Level

Center Head

Square Head

Nonreversible Protractor
Head with Built-in Level

Reversible Protractor Head

Reversible Protractor Head
with Built-in Level

	Grip Style Grip Style

Knurled

Smooth

	Square Head Material Square Head Material

	Maximum Circle Diameter Maximum Circle Diameter

	Blade Material Blade Material

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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Scribers

Scribers for Hardened Steel and Stainless Steel

A carbide tip marks hard materials such as hardened steel, stainless steel, and ceramics. It also lasts longer than steel tips on steel and plastics.

Scribers for Steel and Plastics

Use the steel tip on these scribers to mark steel and plastics, or as a pick for cleaning and probing.

Scriber Set for Steel and Plastics

Mark steel and plastics or use as a pick for cleaning and probing.

Long-Life Scribers for All Materials

Mark almost any surface including the hardest tool steel and glass. The diamond tip on this scriber lasts longer than carbide tips on hard materials.

Scribers with Base

Also known as surface gauges, use these to scribe lines, transfer measurements, or as height and depth gauges.

Scriber, Punch, Magnet, and Ruler Set

Layout and mark materials such as hardened steel, stainless steel, ceramics, and glass with these on-the-go sets.

Straight Line Scribers

Also known as a marking gauge, this scriber draws precise, straight lines without the need for a straightedge or ruler.

Awls

Punch soft materials and scribe lines in metal and wood.

Electrical-Insulating Awls

An insulated handle and shaft protects against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These awls are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505.

Nonsparking Awls

Made of beryllium copper that is Factory Mutual approved, these nonmagnetic, corrosion-resistant tools inhibit sparking.

Layout Compasses

Drafting Compasses

Draw or scribe circles and transfer measurements.

Edge Scribing Compasses

Mark and transfer distances from the outer edge of an object.

Starrett Scribing Compasses

Ensure accuracy when marking and measuring.

Large-Circle Scribing Compasses

A wing joint opens wide for marking and transferring large circles, arcs, and measurements.

Scribing Compasses

Accurately mark and measure.

Large-Diameter Layout Compasses

Starrett Expandable Beam Compasses

Transfer measurements and draw large, precise circles.

Large-Diameter Layout Compasses

Compasses have spring tension joints that stay rigid to draw large circles up to 100” diameter.

Wide Range Tape Measure Compasses

Extend the blade to draw circles up to 144” diameter.

Expandable Beam Compasses

Draw circles up to 24" or add Extension Beams for Expandable Beam Compass to create even larger circles.

Center Finders for Curved Surfaces

Center your work by mounting these into your drill chuck or collet and lining up the pointer with the mark on the shaft.

Combination Squares

Replace your try square, miter square, depth gauge, marking gauge, 90° level, ruler, and scriber with one tool.

High-Accuracy Combination Square Heads

Attach to High-Accuracy Combination Square Blades with the included lockbolts.

High-Accuracy Combination Squares

Use these squares in place of your try square, miter square, depth gauge, height gauge, center-point finder, and level.

Scratch-Resistant High-Accuracy Combination Squares

A titanium coating protects the blade against scratches and wear.

High-Accuracy Combination Square Blades

Blades are for use with High-Accuracy Combination Square Heads.

Starrett High-Accuracy Combination Squares

Replace your try square, miter square, depth gauge, height gauge, center-point finder, and level. The blade on these squares meets Fed. Spec. GGG-R-791H, which establishes uniform standards for accuracy, graduations, and size.

Starrett High-Accuracy Combination Square Blades

Use these blades with Starrett High-Accuracy Combination Square Heads. They meet Fed. Spec. GGG-R-791H, which establishes uniform standards for accuracy, graduations, and size.

Starrett High-Accuracy Combination Square Heads

Attach to Starrett High-Accuracy Combination Square Blades with the included lockbolts.