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Scribers for Hardened Steel and Stainless Steel


Straight × Angled Fixed Tip	Straight Fixed Tip Pocket Clip

Straight Retractable Tip	Straight Retractable Tip Pocket Clip

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.

Retractable Tip—Retractable tip stays inside the handle for protection when it’s not in use.

Knurled Grip—Knurled grip ensures a secure hold.

Hex Handle—Hex handle shape prevents the scriber from rolling.

Magnet—Scriber with magnet has a magnetic tip on the handle to retrieve ferrous particles from hard-to-reach places.

	Scribers											Replacement Scriber Tips
	Tip				Handle
	Material	Style	Type	Overall Lg.	Material	Grip Texture	Shape	Color	Includes		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Alloy Steel, Ceramic, Stainless Steel, and Tool Steel



		Carbide	Straight × Angled	Fixed	8"	Aluminum	Smooth	Hex	Blue	—	68085A65	000000	—	———	0


		Carbide	Straight	Fixed	5 1/2"	Aluminum	Knurled	Round	Silver	Pocket Clip	2157A11	0000	3	2157A14	000000
		Carbide	Straight	Fixed	5 1/2"	Aluminum	Knurled	Round	Silver	Pocket Clip, Magnet	2157A12	00000	3	2157A14	00000
		Carbide	Straight	Retractable	3 3/4"	Aluminum	Knurled	Round	Silver	—	6808A15	00000	3	2157A14	00000
		Carbide	Straight	Retractable	6 1/2"	Aluminum	Knurled	Round	Silver	Pocket Clip	1981A51	00000	1	1981A81	00000

Layout Marking Supplies

Knurled Head—A knurled head grip on the scriber handle ensures a secure hold.

Scriber—Scriber has a retractable tip that stays inside the handle for protection when it’s not in use.

Magnet—Magnet retrieves ferrous particles from hard-to-reach places.

	Scriber				Punch					Ruler
	Lg.	Material	Tip Style	Grip Style	Type	Point Material	Point Dia.	Lg.	Magnet Lg.	Lg.	Material	Front Graduations (Numeric Increments)	Includes		Each
For Alloy Steel, Ceramic, Glass, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tool Steel



		5 5/16"	Carbide	Straight	Knurled Head	Center	Steel	1/8"	5 3/4"	5 1/2" to 23 1/2"	6"	Stainless Steel	1/32" (4/32"), 1/64" (8/64")	Scriber, Punch, Magnet, Ruler	3458A11	000000

Scribers for Steel and Plastic


Straight × Angled Fixed Tip	Straight × Hook Fixed Tip

Straight × Scraper Fixed Tip	Straight Retractable Tip

Use the steel tip on these scribers to mark steel and plastics, or as a pick for cleaning and probing. They have a knurled grip for a secure hold.

Retractable Tip—Retractable tip stays inside the handle for protection when it’s not in use.

	Scribers										Replacement Scriber Tips
	Tip				Handle
	Material	Style	Type	Overall Lg.	Material	Grip Texture	Shape	Color		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Plastic and Steel



		Steel	Straight × Angled	Fixed	8"	Aluminum	Knurled	Round	Silver	6808A12	00000	—	———	0


		Steel	Straight × Angled	Fixed	8 5/8"	Aluminum	Knurled	Round	Silver	6808A11	0000	1	6808A31	00000
		Steel	Straight × Hook	Fixed	8"	Aluminum	Knurled	Round	Silver	6808A13	0000	—	———	0
		Steel	Straight × Scraper	Fixed	6 1/2"	Steel	Knurled	Round	Silver	19375A11	0000	—	———	0
		Steel	Straight	Retractable	3 3/4"	Aluminum	Knurled	Round	Silver	6808A14	0000	3	6808A32	0000

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. Tip is retractable, so it stays inside the handle for protection when it’s not in use.

	Scribers											Replacement Scriber Tips
	Tip				Handle
	Material	Style	Type	Overall Lg.	Material	Grip Texture	Shape	Color	Includes		Each		Each
For Alloy Steel, Ceramic, Glass, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tool Steel



		Diamond	Straight	Retractable	5 1/4"	Brass	Smooth	Round	Black	Pocket Clip	1984A16	000000	1984A17	000000

Straight-Line Scribers

Also known as a marking gauge, this scriber draws precise, straight lines without the need for a straightedge or ruler. Lock the sliding head in place at the desired length and use it as a guide as you drag the scriber along the edge of your work surface.

	Scribers											Replacement Scriber Tips
	Tip				Handle
	Material	Style	Type	Overall Lg.	Material	Shape	Color	Max. Lg. Measured	Graduations (Numeric Graduations)		Each		Each
For Alloy Steel, Plastic, and Stainless Steel



		Steel	Straight	Fixed	12"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Rectangle	Silver	6 1/2"	1/8" (1/8")	2011A3	000000	2011A31	00000

Awls

Wood Handle

Plastic Handle

Steel Handle

Pierce, align, and scribe—these awls are useful in many layout and assembly tasks.

Steel Handle—Forged from a single piece of steel, these awls withstand repeated hammer strikes without the risk of breaking.

	Blade
Handle Material	Material	Lg.	Overall Lg.		Each



	Wood	Steel	3 3/4"	6 1/2"	19195A21	00000


	Plastic	Steel	4 1/2"	8"	19195A22	0000
	Steel	Steel	3 1/2"	7"	19195A23	0000

Air-Powered Engraver Kits

Use these kits for everything from permanently marking materials to cleaning and finishing surfaces. They come with all you need to get started, including an engraver, four types of tips, and a tip holder. The engraver is more powerful than an electric option, so you can make the same markings in fewer passes and with less effort. A continuous dial lets you adjust the stroke to mark materials as soft as plastic and wood and as hard as metal. When swapping in another tip style, you must secure it in the engraver with the included tip holder. These engravers need lubrication to work properly.

Carbide Tip—The standard choice for engraving a variety of materials. Carbide tips are hard enough to mark metal and can also be used on plastic and wood.

Steel Tip—Ideal for engraving soft materials, such as plastic, wood, and leather. Steel tips are less durable than carbide tips.

Angled-Chisel Tip—A great choice for cleaning weld beads.

Flat Tip—Grind these tips into a shape that works for your application.

Flat-Chisel Tip—Best for scaling and deburring.

													Hose
Body Material	Max. Strokes per min., stroke/min	Stroke Adjustability	Tip Material	Carbide Tip Style	Carbide For Use On	Steel Tip Style	Steel For Use On	Average Air Consumption @ Pressure	Wt., lb.	Gender	Pipe Size	Thread Type	ID	Lg., ft.	Includes		Each



	Aluminum	13,500	Adjustable	Carbide, Steel	Pointed	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Bronze, Iron, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	Angled Chisel, Flat, Flat Chisel	Acrylic Plastic, Leather, Rubber, Wood	1.1 ft³/min @ 90 psi	0.3	Male	1/4	NPT	3/16"	8	Air Filter, Carrying Case, Tip Holder, Replacement Pointed Carbide Tip	1564T63	0000000

Replacements for Engravers

Engraver Tips


Pointed Tip	Flat Tip	Angled Chisel Tip	Flat Chisel Tip

Tip
Material	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide	Pointed	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Bronze, Iron, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	1564T68	000000
Steel	Flat	Acrylic Plastic, Leather, Rubber, Wood	1564T74	00000
Steel	Angled Chisel	Acrylic Plastic, Leather, Rubber, Wood	1564T66	00000
Steel	Flat Chisel	Acrylic Plastic, Leather, Rubber, Wood	1564T65	000000

Replacement Hose, Replacement Engraver Tip Holders and Replacement Engraver Filters

		Each
Replacement Air Hose for Adjustable Engravers	1564T69	000000
Replacement Engraver Tip Holder for Adjustable Engravers	1564T64	00000
Replacement Filter for Adjustable Engravers	1564T72	00000

Starrett Height Gauge Scribers

Replace the worn out scriber on your Starrett height gauge. These pointed scribers work best for general purpose use or marking simple layouts. However, their point may dull with use.

End Shape	Lg.	Wd.	Bar Ht.	Overall Ht.	Mfr. Model No.	For Mfr. Series		Each
Point	3"	1/4"	7/16"	1/2"	PT22357	254, 254EM, 254M	7831N11	000000

Scribers with Base

Also known as surface gauges, use these to scribe lines, transfer measurements, or as height and depth gauges. They have a V-groove base that can be used on round or flat surfaces.

Gauge pins can be pushed down for use against the edge of a surface plate or T-slot for linear work.

			Mounting Rod		Base
	Tip Style	Scriber Lg.	Lg.	Dia.	Lg.	Wd.	Material	Adjustment Method	Mfr.	Mfr. Model No.		Each
2 Gauge Pins



		Angled	8 1/2"	18"	3/8"	3 3/4"	3 3/8"	Cast Iron	Screw	Starrett	57D	2208A6	0000000


		Curved	6"	12"	5/16"	3"	2 1/2"	Cast Iron	Screw	Starrett	57B	2208A5	000000


		4 Gauge Pins



				Angled	8 1/2"	18"	3/8"	3 1/2"	3 1/4"	Steel	Screw	Starrett	257D	2208A4	000000

Electric Engravers

Plastic Body

Stainless Steel Body

Freehand permanent markings on a variety of materials. These engravers are often used to mark tools and equipment for easy identification and tracking. Adjust the stroke to mark materials as soft as plastic and wood and as hard as metal.

Stainless Steel Body—More durable than plastic to stand up to wear over time. These engravers last longer and won’t get damaged in your toolbox.

Carbide—The standard choice for engraving a variety of materials. Carbide tips are hard enough to mark metal and can also be used on plastic and wood.

Steel Tip—Ideal for engraving soft materials, such as plastic, wood, and leather. Steel tips are less durable than carbide tips.

Diamond Tip—The most durable tip material. Diamond tips are the best choice for marking extra-hard materials, such as ceramic, glass, and stone.

	Engravers																Carbide Engraver Tips		Steel Engraver Tips		Diamond Engraver Tips
	Body Material	Max. Strokes per min., stroke/min	Stroke Adjustability	No. of Stroke Settings	Tip Style	Tip Material	For Use On	Carbide For Use On	Steel For Use On	Diamond For Use On	Wt., lb.	Cord Lg., ft.	Certification	Includes		Each		Each		Each		Each
Dremel



		Plastic	7,200	Adjustable	10	Pointed	Carbide	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Bronze, Iron, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	—	—	—	0.8	5	UL Listed	0-9 Numeric Stencils, A-Z Character Stencils, Dash Stencil (-), Forward Slash Stencil (/)	1613T1	000000	1613T3	00000	———	0	1613T4	000000


		Plastic	7,200	Adjustable	10	Pointed	Carbide, Diamond	—	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Bronze, Iron, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	—	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Copper, Glass, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Tin, Wood	0.8	5	UL Listed	0-9 Numeric Stencils, A-Z Character Stencils, Dash Stencil (-), Forward Slash Stencil (/)	1613T2	00000	1613T3	0000	———	0	1613T4	00000


		Other Engravers



				Plastic	7,200	Adjustable	10	Pointed	Carbide	—	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Bronze, Iron, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	—	—	0.6	6	ETL Listed	0-9 Numeric Stencils, A-Z Character Stencils, Dash Stencil (-), Forward Slash Stencil (/), Shape Stencils	1613T11	00000	1613T12	0000	———	0	1613T4	00000


				Stainless Steel	7,200	Adjustable	2	Pointed	Carbide, Steel, Diamond	—	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Bronze, Iron, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	Acrylic Plastic, Leather, Rubber, Wood	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Copper, Glass, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Tin, Wood	0.6	6	—	—	1864T22	000000	1864T24	0000	1864T23	00000	1864T25	00000

Rotary Tool Engraving Bit Kits for Dremel Grinders

For engraving and carving, these kits contain a variety of Dremel-compatible bits.

	For Mfr. Model No.	Includes		Each
1/8" Diameter Shank



	11	100, 100-N/7, 200, 3000, 3000-1/24, 7760-N/10, 8220, 8220-1/28, 8240, 8250, 8260	Four Engraving Cutters, Seven Grinding Bits, Plastic Storage Case	4757N11	000000

Multitools


Style A	Style B	Style C

An alternative to Swiss Army knives, these contain a variety of tools aside from knives for use on the go. These tools are made with stainless steel, so they resist corrosion.

Multitools													Replacement Blades
						Handle
Style	No. of Tools	Tools Included	Tool Material	Closed Lg.	Overall Lg.	Lg.	Wd.	Material	Color	Multitool Features		Each	Pkg. Qty.	Pkg. Qty.			Pkg.
A	8	Bottle Opener, Large Slotted Screwdriver, Nail Puller, Pry Bar, Small Slotted Screwdriver, Utility Blade, Wire Cutter, Wire Stripper	Stainless Steel	4 1/4"	5"	4 1/4"	1 1/4"	Stainless Steel	Green	Key Chain Hole	6421N13	000000	—	5	———	38755A22	00000
B	8	1/4" Phillips Screwdriver, Awl/Punch, Bottle Opener, Hammer, Large Scissors, Pry Bar, Small Slotted Screwdriver, Smooth-Edge Knife	Stainless Steel	3 5/8"	6 1/2"	3 5/8"	11/16"	Stainless Steel	Gray	—	6421N11	00000	—	—	———	———	0
C	10	Bottle Opener, Chisel, Large Slotted Screwdriver, Metal/Wood File, Nail Puller, Precision Knife, Pry Bar, Small Scissors, Small Slotted Screwdriver, Smooth-Edge Knife	Stainless Steel	4"	6 5/8"	4"	9/16"	Stainless Steel	Gray	—	6421N12	00000	5	—	35435A16	———	0000

Calipers for Scribing

Precisely mark lines and measure workpieces with the same tool. The carbide jaws are hard enough to press into wood, metal, and other surfaces without dulling over time. One jaw extends further than the other, so you can hold it against the side of your workpiece to keep it steady as you scribe.

With an LCD display, these calipers give instant measurements—no need to count graduations. Swap between inch and metric or set the position to zero, all with the press of a button.

With SPC Data Output—Send measurements to a computer to store, analyze, and manage data. You'll need a USB data cable or SPC wireless transmitter and receiver.

With SPC Data Output and Zigbee Connection—Wirelessly send measurements to an SPC receiver (sold separately) to store, analyze, and manage data on your computer.

Measuring Range		Accuracy		Measuring Increments					Calipers
Inch	Metric, mm	Inch	Metric	Inch	Metric, mm	Overall Lg.	Body Material	Jaw Material		Each







			With SPC Data Output

			0" to 6"	0 to 150	±0.0015"	±0.0381 mm	0.0005"	0.01	9 3/8"	Stainless Steel	Carbide	6313N11	0000000




					With SPC Data Output and Zigbee Connection

					0" to 6"	0 to 150	±0.0015"	±0.0381 mm	0.0005"	0.01	9 3/8"	Stainless Steel	Carbide	6313N12	000000

Accessories and Replacements for Calipers

	Connection	Lg., ft.


Micro USB-B × USB-A	9 1/2	6309N11	0000000

Electrical Connection		Each
Micro USB-B	6309N12	0000000

SPC Wireless Receivers

Wirelessly send measurements from calipers with SPC data output to your computer. If the caliper doesn't have a Zigbee connection, you'll also need a transmitter.

	Each



USB-A	6346N12	0000000

			Pkg.
Replacement CR2032 Lithium Battery	1	7701K34	00000	00000	00000

Scriber Sets for Steel and Plastic

Mark steel and plastics or use as picks for cleaning and probing. These sets include a handle with four interchangeable points. The handle has a knurled grip for a secure hold.

Magnet—Set with magnet has a magnetic tip on the handle to retrieve ferrous particles from hard-to-reach places.

		Tip				Handle				Container
	No. of Pieces	Material	Style	Type	Overall Lg.	Material	Grip Texture	Shape	Color	Type	Material	Includes		Each
For Plastic and Steel



		5	Steel	Straight, Angled, Hook	Fixed	7 1/2"	Aluminum	Knurled	Round	Silver	Pouch	Vinyl Plastic	—	68095A69	000000


		5	Steel	Straight, Angled, Hook	Fixed	7 1/2"	Aluminum	Knurled	Round	Silver	Pouch	Vinyl Plastic	Magnet	68095A68	00000

Air-Powered Engravers

More powerful than electric engravers, these engravers let you create the same markings in fewer passes and with less effort. Adjust the stroke speed with a continuous dial to control the depth of your marks. Low stroke speed creates shallow lines and is best for soft materials, such as wood and plastic. High stroke speed creates deep lines and is best for hard materials, such as metal. These engravers need lubrication to work properly.

Carbide Tip—The standard choice for engraving a variety of materials. Carbide tips are hard enough to mark metal and can also be used on plastic and wood.

										Hose
Max. Strokes per min., stroke/min	Stroke Speed Adjustability	Tip Material	Tip Style	For Use On	Average Air Consumption @ Pressure	Wt., lb.	Gender	Pipe Size	Thread Type	ID	Lg., ft.		Each



	13,500	Adjustable	Carbide	Pointed	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	1.1 ft³/min @ 90 psi	0.3	Male	1/4	NPT	3/16"	8	1564T62	0000000

Accessories and Replacements for Engravers

Engraver Tips


Pointed Tip	Flat Tip

Angled Chisel Tip	Flat Chisel Tip

Carbide Tip—The standard choice for engraving a variety of materials. Carbide tips are hard enough to mark metal and can also be used on plastic and wood.

Steel Tip—A good choice for marking soft materials, such as plastic, wood, and leather. These tips are less durable than carbide tips. They require a tip holder (sold separately).

Flat Tip—Grind these tips into a shape that works for your application.

Angled-Chisel Tip—A great choice for cleaning weld beads.

Flat-Chisel Tip—Best for scaling and deburring.

Tip
Material	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide	Pointed	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Bronze, Iron, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	1564T68	000000
Steel	Flat	Acrylic Plastic, Leather, Rubber, Wood	1564T74	00000
Steel	Angled Chisel	Acrylic Plastic, Leather, Rubber, Wood	1564T66	00000
Steel	Flat Chisel	Acrylic Plastic, Leather, Rubber, Wood	1564T65	000000

Replacement Hose, Replacement Engraver Tip Holders and Replacement Engraver Filters

		Each
Replacement Air Hose for Adjustable Engravers	1564T69	000000
Replacement Engraver Tip Holder for Adjustable Engravers	1564T64	00000
Replacement Filter for Adjustable Engravers	1564T72	00000

Cordless Engravers

Carry these pen-sized engravers wherever you need to mark materials. At 20,000 rotations per minute, they match the power of corded electric engravers to carve away material for permanent markings. Powered by two AAA batteries (included).

Engravers										Engraver Tips
Body Material	Rotation Speed, rpm	Rotational Speed Adjustability	Tip Style	Tip Material	For Use On	Wt., lb.	Batteries Included		Each		Each



	Aluminum	20,000	Fixed	Ball	Diamond	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Copper, Glass, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Tin, Wood	0.1	Yes	9424N11	000000	9424N12	00000

Deep Marking Air-Powered Engravers

Our fastest, deepest-cutting handheld engravers create marks that stay crisp and clear, even with wear and tear over time. With 30,000 strokes per minute, they can also make deep markings on hard materials. However, you can’t adjust their high stroke speed, so they may be too fast for shallow marking and engraving legibly on soft materials. These engravers need lubrication to work properly.

Carbide Tip—Hard enough to mark metal and can also be used on plastic and wood.

Engravers														Engraver Tips
										Hose
Max. Strokes per min., stroke/min	Stroke Speed Adjustability	Tip Material	Tip Style	For Use On	Average Air Consumption @ Pressure	Wt., lb.	Gender	Pipe Size	Thread Type	ID	Lg., ft.		Each		Each
30,000	Fixed	Carbide	Pointed	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	1.1 ft³/min @ 90 psi	0.3	Female	1/4	NPT	1/8"	6	1602T11	0000000	1602T12	000000

Nonsparking Awls

Made of beryllium copper that is Factory Mutual approved, these nonmagnetic, corrosion-resistant awls inhibit sparking. Use them to punch soft materials and scribe lines in metal and wood.

They satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Nonsparking tools are not, however, classified as antistatic because they do conduct electricity.

Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene due to the possible risk of explosion. Never sharpen or grind beryllium copper.

	Blade
Handle Material	Material	Lg.	Overall Lg.	Certification		Each



	Plastic	Beryllium Copper	3.75"	7 1/4"	FM Approved	6453A11	000000


	Plastic	Beryllium Copper	10.25"	13 5/8"	FM Approved	6453A14	00000

			Pkg.
	Pkg. Qty.		1-9	10-49	50-Up
Replacement CR2032 Lithium Battery	1	7701K34	00000	00000	00000