Tipu 2-2/5-Inch Marking Center Finder, Marking Centerline Tool for Woodworking (Small)
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The diameter is exact. is . This tool is great for finding the exact center and I have used it many times. It is 287 of an inch or just over 1/4 inch, so a quarter in pencil will fit just fine.
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It can handle boards up to 2 1/2 inches thick, but anything smaller than that is best for this smaller one. It's easy to split a 2x4 for the 2" side of a lap joint.
Because of the design, it should be 1/4" thick wood in order to find the center. To fit into the holder, a wooden pencil must be sanded down slightly for a snug fit.
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Does exactly what it is supposed to. One of those simple tools that saves you a lot of time and aggravation when you need it. br>I would have given it 5 stars if the pencil holder (tube) at the top wasn't a smidgeon too small for a standard 2 pencil. It took a lot of effort on my part to get it in. But that's nothing a little sandpaper on the pencil's end can't fix. br>I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
It can also be used with a penknife to score plastic and other materials. This time-saving tool comes highly recommended.
2 pencil and is designed to mark the center all the way to the ends, unlike other line markers that stop short. 2 pencils in a tight grip It takes some practice to get the hang of it, but it isn't difficult. It's well-made and should last a long time; I'm using it to mark the center of a picture. For wood carving, I drew lines on basswood. The pieces range in size from 1"x1"x4" to 1"x1"x8. " This purchase has exceeded my expectations.
It glides easily across the wood to mark the center with a pencil line. It glides easily thanks to the metal wings. The pencil holder is too small for a regular pencil, so it will need to be sanded down a little to fit.
It takes some getting used to, but it's so good that I immediately ordered the medium size. Unlike all of the other center finders I've tried, the floppy wings make drawing a centerline from edge to edge a breeze. It's something I'm glad to have. br>br>I simply use a regular no. 2 pencil from Target, which fits perfectly - There was nothing noteworthy about it.
It's difficult to use, hold, and get the thing to touch the surfaces you want. It's flimsy and appears to have been thrown together hastily with little regard for fit and finish. There has to be a better device somewhere out there. br>br>It MIGHT do what it claims, but you'll need the right size piece of wood with the right kind of straightness, or else this will be a useless tool.
There are other methods for centering a board, but this one is quick, easy, and inexpensive. I've been using it a lot more than I thought I would. It's gotten so big that it's taken up residence in my apron. It performs admirably, but it lacks magnetic appeal. I'm guessing everything is stainless steel, so you won't have to worry about corrosion. Yet another useful tool.
This is a very long-lasting centerline marker; I don't see why it wouldn't outlast me. I primarily use it to set up a router table bit or resaw wood on the bandsaw. It's incredibly simple and precise to use. It can be difficult to find the right size pencil that will stay firmly in the holder. But, hey, a little masking tape can increase its diameter without requiring a PhD. I started using it as soon as I got it.
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