Snapped-Off Hacksaw BladeMedia Platforms Design TeamScores a ragged line into concrete, asphalt, rusted metal. But: The junkyard dog of marking tools, it’s not particularly precise.No. 2 Pencil Media Platforms Design TeamMarks fine lines on softwood and light-colored hardwood for building furniture, cutting trim. But: Tip breaks frequently on rough, heavy-duty jobs.Carpenter’s PencilMedia Platforms Design TeamMarks reasonably dry construction lumber. It’s rugged. But: Even when sharp, won’t mark fine lines for precise cuts. Indelible SharpieMedia Platforms Design TeamMarks any smooth, light-colored material (lumber, glass, PVC, vinyl, aluminum, brass, copper or steel). But: Soft tip is easily damaged.Carbide-Tip ScriberMedia Platforms Design TeamMakes a very fine line on tile and metal (aluminum, copper, brass, high-carbon steel, cast iron). But: Tip cannot be sharpened once dull.AwlScribes soft metals (low-carbon steel, copper, brass, aluminum). It can be sharpened. But: Can’t readily scribe hard, high-carbon steel and tile.
