Vinyl - Scribers - Crain Tools

No. 370 Recess Scriber

This scriber has a knurled two part brass thumb knob for all necessary adjustments, with no screwdriver required. The top portion adjusts the pin height based on the material thickness, and the bottom portion sets the offset distance between the needle and the guide that is being used. Includes a rounded end guide for wall scribing and a bottom guide for seam scribing that runs along the edge of the bottom piece of material as the top piece is being scribed. The steel tool body provides approximately a two inch range of offset adjustment. Needles are replaceable (No. 371). Net weight: 3 oz.

No. 372 18″ Scribing Tool

This tool accurately scribes longer widths from 2″ to 16″. It has a knurled two part brass thumb knob for all necessary adjustments, with no screwdriver required. The top portion adjusts the pin height based on the material thickness, and the bottom portion sets the offset distance between the needle and the guide that is being used. Includes a rounded end guide for walls and a bottom guide for seam scribing that runs along the edge of the bottom piece of material as the top piece is being scribed. Needles are replaceable (No. 371). Net weight: 4 oz.

No. 371 Recess Scriber Repl. Pin

Includes one each replacement needle for use in either the No. 370 Recess Scriber or the No. 372 18″ Scribing Tool. The needle diameter is approximately 0.060″. The needle length is 1 ¹/₂ inches. The needle is sharp on one end for scribing. Net weight: .01 lb.

No. 188 Crain Hinge Scriber

The hinge scriber is a sheet vinyl seam scriber designed for accuracy, ease of adjustment, and for good grip and control. The offset distance between the bottom guide and the needle is adjusted using a precision thumbwheel. Once adjusted, the three arm knob locks the needle in position. The hinged base allows the tool to be more easily inserted at the seam, particularly on thick material. With the hinge folded open, insert the base under the material on top and hook the guide on the edge of the material underneath. Fold the hinge back and the needle is positioned on the top piece of material and ready to scribe. Needle height is adjustable for different thicknesses of vinyl. Range of offset adjustment: ¹¹/₃₂“. Replacement needles: No. 129. Net weight: 4 oz.

No. 111 6″ Scriber

This versatile 6″ bar scriber works both as a wall scriber and a seam scriber. The tool has a rounded end guide for wall scribing, and a bottom guide for seam scribing that runs along the edge of the bottom piece of material as the top piece is being scribed. The 6″ bar allows approximately 5″ of length adjustment using the large steel thumbscrew. Needle height is adjustable for various material thicknesses using a screw on the front of the bar. Needles are replaceable (No. 129). Net weight: 4 oz.

No. 112 8″ Scriber

This versatile 8″ bar scriber works both as a wall scriber and a seam scriber. The tool has a rounded end guide for wall scribing, and a bottom guide for seam scribing that runs along the edge of the bottom piece of material as the top piece is being scribed. In addition, the red housing has a hole in its bottom for a second needle which allows the tool to scribe circles or feature strips. The 8″ bar allows approximately 6″ of length adjustment using the large steel thumbscrew. Needle height is adjustable for various material thicknesses using a screw in the front of the bar. Needles are replaceable (No. 129). Net weight: 8 oz.

No. 110 Inside Cove Corner Kit

This kit for scribing inside corner patterns comes with a specialized cove scriber, a cove template, a pin vise, and detailed instructions. The cove scriber is used to scribe lines on the felt for positioning the cove template. The cove template is used for scribing the inside cove pattern onto the vinyl. Afterwards, the cove scriber can also be used to scribe the top edge onto the vinyl to fit the cap metal. Produces a cove to 3 ³/₈” standard height, but is adjustable for greater height if needed. The cove scriber and pin vise take Crain No. 129 needles. Net weight: 8 oz.

No. 109 Pin Vise

This pin vise is used for miscellaneous pattern layout scribing for sheet vinyl installation or making score lines on vinyl tile. The 5 ¾” long handle has a precision chuck and screw-on cap on its end for holding the replaceable needles. The tool takes standard Crain No. 129 Scriber Needles. Net weight: 1 oz.

No. 194 Outside Corner Scriber

This precision outside corner scriber for use in forming outside corners on sheet vinyl, rubber base, and vinyl base. It scribes a line on the side of the corner that remains to be trimmed, using the opposite previously trimmed side as a guide. The guide leg has a rounded end for following the contour without scratching. The guide leg is adjustable in relation to the needle to compensate for various material thicknesses, and is held in place by a knurled steel fastener. The needle height is also adjustable for various material thicknesses. The scribing needles are replaceable (No. 128). Net weight: 1 oz.

No. 129 .063″ x 7/8″ Scriber Needles (50)

The No. 129 needles are a pack of 50 replacement needles which can be used on most all Crain dividers and scribers except the No. 194 Outside Corner Scriber. They are .063″ in diameter, ⁷/₈” In length, and have a sharp point. These needles can be used on the following Crain dividers and scribers: No. 109 Pin Vise, No. 110 Inside Cove Corner Kit, No. 111 6″ Scriber, No. 112 8″ Scriber, No. 188 Hinge Scriber, No. 240 Bar Scriber, No. 355 Bent-Leg Lino Divider, No. 380 Deluxe Dividers, No. 382 Double Needle Dividers. Net weight: 1 oz. per pack.

No. 128 .058″ x 9/16″ Scriber Needles (50)

These high carbon steel needles have an .058″ outside diameter and ⁹/₁₆” length, and include a sharp point. They are smaller needles used in the No. 194 Outside Corner Scriber ONLY as far as Crain tools are concerned. They come packaged fifty needles per container in a durable plastic container with a lid that snaps closed for storage. Net weight: 1 oz. per pack.