Forging a scribe for marking metal - blacksmithing for beginners 

Once a Fireman always a Fireman. Keep up the good work

Yes everybody; remember your woodworking buddies😁✌

Man it’s awesome to see you again, I grew up watching your show Mythbusters on discovery channel! Between you and me I always thought you were funnier than Adam lol the walrus returns

Another great video. Like the fact that you made the scribe and then twisted it with the twisting wrench you made in the last video.

This might be one of the first projects I try :D

hallo ime i fitter and turner from south africa . that clutch pencil you have works very well if you insert an apprpopriat size tungston tig welding tip .. it is the most acurit and it lasts the longest so to me its worth it . thanks for all the good content you put out ive lernt alot . sory about my spelling

Thank you. I also appreciate you reminding us of safety when we are throwing sparks not to do it when it's dry.

Beyond your fantastic videos, I appreciate the amount of time you spend replying to so many specific comments & questions.

Always a pleasure my friend.

Hey John, interesting to watch you work on the scriber. Easy to see your experience showing. Enjoyable video.

Thanks for an informative video

I am going to make one of these tomorrow.

Thank you Sir. Fine looking scribe and a very helpful video. Even if I didn't use it that much it would still look grand hanging on a hook in my garage. Great job. Stay safe.

I love your videos!

I believe it to be, A great tool for just about anybody who does any type of work! From hobbyist, to blacksmithing! Watching your video's highlights just how bad that I need to build both, A garage, & a shop though, I also want a third separate space for reloading.... Maybe one day? It would have to be soon before, Tyrannical politicians completely outlaw everything 2a...You have very nice anvil! I am envious!!! Nice!!! I always give you a thumbs up & love your video's!!! Thank you!!!

Great stuff John!

I just had an interesting idea while watching this. Remember when John made two fullers(one flat, one left round), using the outside race from a bearing? What would it look like if you made a twist and then used a fuller in the middle of a twist? 🤔🤔🤔

thanks again mate....good work

Another great video John, can't wait to get in the garage tomorrow. :)

Good Morning , John A great project , Because it is a Needed Item ! Simple , but Very Nice looking ! Thank you for sharing ! An addition to my TO DO LIST ! Take Care and Be Safe ! Keep Hammering !

You make the most useful videos. Thanks a lot dude.

Great little project. Good to build other skills and techniques.

I'm all over this

Nice little project. I’m going outside right now to make one. Thanks again John for another great video .... Paul..

I want one, be a few weeks before I get to it, too many other things going right now but I will get there, thanks John

Maybe THIS will be my first project? AFTER my tongs😳😳 building my forge today!! Looking for an anvil or a viable substitute🤩🤩🤩 WAITING IS THE HARD PART!!! ❤️🇺🇸

I was just think about trying to make one of these. I like the wavey twist so t think I will try that.

Very good video, I will definitely make one, store bought one's are not big enough in diameter

That scribe with a slightly rounder ball point would be excellent for leather tooling.

Thanks for all of your vids, I appreciate every one of them. Can you possibly discuss your dust collection system that you have? Thanks.

I really like your videos and the way, you explain, what you and why you do things the way you do. When you mention other videos, how about a link in the video? Might turn out useful ☺ I am really interested in videos of making tools from start to finish. Looking forward to see more of that kind of content. Kind greetings from Germany

There is a scribe in the end of that combo action square

What is your opinion on carbide-tipped scribes? I own a stump grinder with tungsten carbide tipped teeth, plus a bunch of old skil & miter saw blades that all have the small carbide tips, and it seems like brazing one of those carbide tips onto a scribe like you're making would work really well, at least in my brain anyway... 😂

I like it....bet you could sell a bunch of them.

making one now

I'd sure appreciate it if I can use all your tools

My railroad track anvil horn tends to rombus my squares when I try drawing them out, constantly have to correct it before drawing more out, is my horn to thin? Or is it because of the horns taper?

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I have watched many of your videos and have learned a great deal from them. One thing I don't think I have ever seen in your videos is you wearing green tinted glasses. Before I started wearing glasses, about 20 years ago, I would from time to time work with a cutting torch and wear green tinted safety glasses. Do you ever wear them or would you rather not for a reason I am not aware of?

what would u charge to make me one? just like that one

Hi, John! I'm looking into making a scribe. I have a piece of 3/8"rebar... would that work, do you think, or isn't rebar hardenable?

Please tell us how to determine if salvaged stock should be oil or water hardened

I thought you shape it then harden and temper. Any reason why one shouldn't do it in this order? Thanks so much for your time

Could I use an old punch to draw out and make a tip?

First pic of scribe was a different twist, was it a double twist?

Can you tell me where to get a touch marker?

And I had my garage door springs replaced 3 months ago... dammit....

Then I better make three.

Why did you not temper the scribe after grinding as the temper Culours would have been easier to see?