Chisel scriber? How does it work?

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Chisel scriber? How does it work?

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While surfing for scribing tools to see what was available, come across these at hlj:

http://www.hlj.com/product/KIRLC008-A
http://www.hlj.com/product/KIRLC008-B

How does chiseling a panel line work? :-k I have no idea.

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Much like dragging an exacto blade backwards, carves a small furrow. These look purpose made vs using a #11 blade.
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Thanks, Kylwell!

Finally understand how the thing works. (Up until now, I thought the other side was an angled blade for cutting and carving.) :oops:
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Those are VERY tricky scribers. I like the round/pen/needle type ones myself. They take longer but are easier to control.
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Thanks, Terry!

I won't be getting these. Tried scribing with the back side of a blade and found guiding the tool in a perfect line difficult, it turned out looking a wee bit like a snake line and also had small variations in depth.

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