Scriber
![]() An assortment of metal working scribers | |
Classification | Hand tool |
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Used with | Scriber block |
![]() A scribing compass | |
Classification | Hand tool |
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A scriber is a
They are a rod with a tip made of
Scriber block
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A scriber block is used to lay out lines at a set height from the base, thus its second name surface height gauge or just surface gauge.
The workpiece is held against an angle plate so that it is perpendicular to the surface plate; the scriber block is then adjusted to the required height and used to scribe a line parallel with the table, by sliding the block along the table's surface.
The scriber block has pins that can be pushed to protrude through the base; these can then be used as limit pins to allow the block to press against the edge of the table, controlling its movement in that plane. The upright post can be adjusted to tilt back or forward, effectively moving the scriber point up or down in a controlled fashion; coarse adjustments are made by sliding the scriber along its clamping block.
The scriber block may also be used in place of a
References
- ^ Miller, J. S. (1903), Teacher's handbook of manual training: Metal work, Whittaker, p. 12.
- ISBN 978-0-17-444313-1.