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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 Style	Shape	Color		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Plastic and Steel



		Steel	Straight × Angled	Fixed	8"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	0000000	00000	—	———	0


		Steel	Straight × Angled	Fixed	8 5/8"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	0000000	0000	1	0000000	00000
		Steel	Straight × Hook	Fixed	8"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	0000000	0000	—	———	0
		Steel	Straight × Scraper	Fixed	6 1/2"	Steel	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	00000000	0000	—	———	0
		Steel	Straight	Retractable	3 3/4"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	0000000	0000	3	0000000	0000

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 and a hex-shaped handle that prevents rolling.

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 Style	Shape	Color	Type	Material	Includes		Each
For Plastic and Steel



		5	Steel	Straight, Angled, Hook	Fixed	7 1/2"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Hex	Blue	Pouch	Vinyl Plastic	—	00000000	000000


		5	Steel	Straight, Angled, Hook	Fixed	7 1/2"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Hex	Blue	Pouch	Vinyl Plastic	Magnet	00000000	00000

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")	000000	000000	0000000	00000

Lightweight Electric Engravers with Steel, Carbide, and Diamond Tips

Made of aluminum, this pen-shaped engraver is lightweight to reduce writing strain. It has two speed settings for controlling the depth of your marks.

Carbide Tip—Carbide tip is for general purpose engraving.

Steel Tip—Steel tip is for engraving plastic.

Diamond Tip—Diamond tip allows you to engrave extra-hard materials such as stone, ceramic, and hard metal.

										Electrical
Stroke Speed Adjustability	Strokes per min., stroke/min	Current, amp	Voltage, V AC	Wt., lb.	Tip Style	Tip Material	Carbide For Use On	Steel For Use On	Diamond For Use On	Connection	No. of Blades	Cord Lg., ft.		Each
Adjustable	7,200	0.1	120	0.6	Pointed	Carbide, Steel, Diamond	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	Ceramic, Glass, Phenolic, Steel, Stone	Straight Blade	2	6	0000000	0000000

Replacement Engraver Tips

Tip
Material	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide	Pointed	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	0000000	00000
Steel	Pointed	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	0000000	0000
Diamond	Pointed	Ceramic, Glass, Phenolic, Steel, Stone	0000000	00000

Air-Powered Engraver Kits with Steel and Carbide Tips


	Tip Holder

Includes an engraver, four interchangeable tips, a tip holder, an air filter, and a portable case. Connect these engravers to a compressed air line. Higher strokes per minute means they cut more smoothly than electric engravers.

Angled-Chisel Tip—Angled chisel tip is used for cleaning weld beads. Requires tip holder for operation.

Flat Tip—Flat tip can be ground to a shape that suits your application. Requires tip holder for operation.

Flat-Chisel Tip—Flat chisel tip works well for scaling and deburring. Requires tip holder for operation.

			Hose
Stroke Speed Adjustability	Strokes per min., stroke/min	Flow Rate @ Pressure	ID	Lg., ft.	Gender	Thread Type	Pipe Size	Wt., lb.	Tip Material	Carbide Tip Style	Steel Tip Style	Carbide For Use On	Steel For Use On	Includes		Each
Adjustable	13,500	1.1 ft³/min @ 90 psi	3/16"	8	Male	NPT	1/4	0.3	Carbide, Steel	Pointed	Angled Chisel, Flat, Flat Chisel	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	Air Filter, Carrying Case, Tip Holder	0000000	0000000

Replacements for Engravers

Replacement Engraver Tips


Pointed Tip	Flat Tip	Angled Chisel Tip	Flat Chisel Tip

Tip
Material	Style	For Use On		Each
Carbide	Pointed	Acrylic Plastic, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Lead, Nickel, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Tin, Wood	0000000	000000
Steel	Flat	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	0000000	00000
Steel	Angled Chisel	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	0000000	00000
Steel	Flat Chisel	Acrylic Plastic, Rubber	0000000	000000

Replacement Hose, Replacement Engraver Tip Holders and Replacement Engraver Filters

		Each
Replacement Air Hose for Adjustable Engravers	0000000	000000
Replacement Engraver Tip Holder for Adjustable Engravers	0000000	00000
Replacement Filter for Adjustable Engravers	0000000	00000

Electrically 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. Use to punch soft materials and scribe lines in metal and wood.

	Blade
Handle Material	Material	Lg.	Tip Material	Overall Lg.		Each
Plastic	Plastic	3.5"	Steel	6 1/2"	0000000	000000