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General Tools 88CM Tungsten Carbide Scribe and Magnet, Copper, Replaceable Tip

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Brand General Tools
Color Silver
Age Range (Description) Adult
Material Alloy Steel, Glass, Ceramic
Point Type Fine

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  • TUNGSTEN CARBIDE TIP: Marks hard materials including hardened steel, stainless steel, ceramics and glass.
  • MAGNETIC END: Picks up small parts and retrieves steel chips .
  • COMFORTABLE: Knurled aluminum handle provides maximum control and comfort; simply apply layout fluid and scribe away.
  • CONVENIENT: Pocket-clip allows you to always keep the tool handy.
  • REPLACEABLE TIP: Scribe tool point is replaceable.
  • Scriber features a tungsten carbide tip that marks hard materials including hardened steel, stainless steel, ceramics and glass
  • Permanent magnet on the etching tool picks up small parts and retrieves steel chips from hard-to-reach places

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4.7 4.7
Easy to use
4.2 4.2
Accuracy
4.2 4.2
Value for money
4.2 4.2

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Product Description

General's 88CM has long been held as the industry standard for scribing and etching tools. The tungsten carbide tip performs flawlessly on even the hardest metals, and therefore works easily on ceramics and glass as well. A powerful magnet at the tool's cap quickly cleans up stray metal shavings that can damage your work piece. The 88CM also features a reversible/removable tip, and a pocket clip for working in the field.

From the Manufacturer

Tungsten carbide scriber and magnet marks hard materials including hardened steel, ceramics and glass. Alnico permanent magnet picks up small parts and retrieves steel chips from hard-to-reach places. Scriber point reverses for safety. Overall length 6".

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
2,783 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, ease of use, and magnet strength of the scribe. They mention that it's easy to use, simple, and convenient. They also appreciate the sharpness, and quality. However, some complain about the tightness and fit of the product. They say that the carbide tip would fall out and the collet wouldn't even tighten all the way.

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296 customers mention259 positive37 negative

Customers like the quality of the scribe. They say it works great, is durable, and functional enough. Some say the scribed tip itself works great and the magnet is very strong. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's quality and functionality.

"Very good to use but be careful sharp and do not use to poke people don’t ask how I know" Read more

"very nice" Read more

"...I don't want to return it cause the scribers themselves are nice, just wish it had extra inserts." Read more

"This scribe is nice, but I have 1 issue with it. It's light. The body seems to be plastic, and the only metal is the tip and the pocket clip...." Read more

72 customers mention63 positive9 negative

Customers like the value of the writing instrument. They say it's a quality scribe at a good price. Some mention that it works very well for the price. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"Very nice scribe for the value. Its magnet comes in very hand too." Read more

"Good product and value" Read more

"...it's worth buying as a scriber, but if you need a swing magnet look elsewhere." Read more

"...was the only one I ever used so I have nothing to compare it to ... good price." Read more

70 customers mention49 positive21 negative

Customers like the magnet strength of the writing instrument. They say it works well for picking up screws dropped on the floor.

"...larger than my last one with a surprisingly powerful magnet on the rear of it...." Read more

"Very nice scribe for the value. Its magnet comes in very hand too." Read more

"...can be replaced, but a well integrated metal rod... The magnet is an onus, not a bonus, it seems to be strong enough to perturb flash drives so I..." Read more

"I use this little guy a lot! The magnet ended up being a lot stronger than I thought it would be." Read more

60 customers mention42 positive18 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the pencil. They mention that it has a good sharp tip that scratches steel for marking measurements. The tungsten carbide tip is incredibly sharp and will scribe a line on steel with the lightest pressure. It seems to be staying consistently sharp, making cutting steel precisely so much easier. The tip reversal is a clever contrievance, and it's easy to see the tip and make clean scribe lines.

"...THAT was smart on my part. The tip is adjustable in & out, so that's a bonus. It looks nice, is reasonably well made, and functional enough...." Read more

"Good sharp tip, easily scratches steel for marking measurements. Magnet seems pretty strong too." Read more

"...I would have kept it in my pocket but the tip is SHARP, I poked my self and that's why I left it at my desk someone saw the opportunity of this and..." Read more

"...I have had this for a while now and the tip it still providing crisp easy to see lines." Read more

15 customers mention12 positive3 negative

Customers find the writing instrument easy to use. They mention it's simple, reliable, and convenient. They also say the tool makes it easy to put identification at the corner to keep track of what filter is what. Customers also say it'll mark anything, is very hard and sharp, and the extended tip makes it simple to use against a straight edge. The magnet makes it quick and easy to set on any metal surface.

"...machining/grinding metal surfaces. The magnet makes it easy to set on any metal surface while needing to use both hands,..." Read more

"Great for scribing metal to cut/bend. Very easy to use" Read more

"This device is simple and elegant, even if you need to be an artist with strong hands to scribe a recognizeable doodle with it, or even your initials..." Read more

"...It was a little hard to maneuver letters in cursive, but I believe it was the user and not the product, however If you have ever used one before, I..." Read more

17 customers mention0 positive17 negative

Customers have negative opinions about the tightness of the writing instrument. They mention that the tip and collet are not machined to fit tightly, and the tip will slip or fall out.

"...Whenever I pull the rubber protector off, it's so tight that the whole point comes out of its housing, even though I've tightened it as much as a..." Read more

"...to identify mystery material in the shop, but other than that it sticks to my parts and to chips and to everything else in my tool box...." Read more

"...out as it is a removable item it still scribes but just needs help holding the bit in. This is why it gets a 3 star from me." Read more

"...Unfortunately the collate is fixed to the body of the pen, so you cannot change it out for a different size. Other than that it is a great scribe!" Read more

14 customers mention0 positive14 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the writing instrument. They mention that the carbide tip would fall out, the point falls out, and the needle scribe they provide just falls out. The construction is poor and the tungsten falls out almost every day. The aluminum is too soft and it steps out.

"...I pull the rubber protector off, it's so tight that the whole point comes out of its housing, even though I've tightened it as much as a pair of..." Read more

"...Tried to tighten collet nut and scribe tip still slide out. The kerf in the split collet design isn't large enough...." Read more

"The tip and collet are not machined to fit tightly. The tip falls out easily, and replacement tips cost about as much as a new scribe...." Read more

"This does not look like what the picture shows. The point fell out when I opened the package. 50 cents worth of material. Very disappointed" Read more

To all those who said made in China.
5 Stars
To all those who said made in China.
Made in the USA!!! I was so relieved to see the letters U S A stamped into these scribe pens after all the negative reviews I read. General must have gotten their stuff together because this is a solid tool. Sharp tip, lightweight but solid construction. Can't ask for more under 6 bucks!
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