Meaning of scribing block | Babel Free

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A device for scribing (marking) lines at a specific height from the base of an object, prior to machining.

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“A scribing block⟳ is seldom dispensed with in the amateur's workshop, excepting in cases where its very existence is unknown.”

“By testing various parts of a line with the scribing block⟳ let⟳ the boys see⟳ that the line drawn is parallel to the surface plate.”

“The operation is to move⟳ the scribing block⟳ from end⟳ to end⟳ of the work⟳ and on both sides of it, packing it up until the upper surface is level, taking care, if the work⟳ does not lie⟳ level and steady upon the table, to insert⟳ wedges in the necessary places so that the work⟳ will lie⟳ firmly and not move⟳ during the operation of marking.”

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