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9/22/04, 1:14 PM #1

Dan Donaldson
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>Some time ago, there was a thread where someone mentioned a marker that worked well on Walnut for DT's etc., but I can't find the reference. Does anyone remember? I am getting ready to cut some DT's in a walnut blanket chest and regular marks are hard for these old eyes to see. ;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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9/22/04, 1:52 PM #2

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>I think you are referring to this post by Bill Tindall who wrote about using a Pilot P-500 gel roller pen.

Ted

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9/22/04, 1:53 PM #3

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>Dan, blue pencil or blue ink work well.

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9/22/04, 2:41 PM #4

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Thanks, that is it ;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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9/22/04, 4:27 PM #5

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>I've been using them almost exclusively, ever since reading Bill's recommendation. However, I have one minor warning. They do not work really well in trammel points, in marking gauges, etc. especially on rough sawn wood, because the fine metal tips are fragile.

For rough applications, the P-700 is a bit more durable, and usually the wider line is not a problem.

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9/22/04, 4:45 PM #6

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>Thanks, I will remember that. I am going to be marking out DT's on some walnut that is nice and smooth, so will probably try the finer ones, but I may get a coarser one when I am at the store just so that I have one.

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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9/22/04, 5:56 PM #7

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>They work well indeed for marking dovetails, when held by hand. I just figured it is useful to know where their limitations are. All tools have limitations.

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9/22/04, 7:37 PM #8

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>Good point. I must qualify as a tool, because I sure have a lot of limitations ;-))

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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9/22/04, 8:58 PM #9

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CRS=Cold Rolled Steel...

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9/22/04, 9:35 PM #10

Don Thompson - Cutler Ridge, Florida
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Not when you are over 40!

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9/22/04, 9:49 PM #11

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA
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;-) Hey I resemble that remark!

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9/22/04, 11:31 PM #12

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>Try the gel ink. the blue pencil does not even come close in contrast.

Also the Micron 005 Archival pens available at art supplies last longer, but have a more frail tip and wick slightly. No wicking from Pilot.

I gave a Pilot to a person attending a high toned WW class where many marks on walnut were to to be made. The pen became popular with the students.

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9/23/04, 1:31 AM #13

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>Try using a marking knife and then rub some chalk into the scored lines.

Paul Dzioba

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9/23/04, 1:45 AM #14

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>There's no tool like an old tool :-)

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