How do you mark dark boards?

[dr del]

Hi,

I just ordered some black ash effect contiboard to build a rack and have just realised I have no idea how to measure and mark on a shiny, textured, black surface.

I was wondering about something like tailors chalk but I doubt that would be accurate enough - any suggestions?



dr del

[Elvyra's Keeper]

I'm not sure about what you mean by accurate enough, but maybe you can use a white paint pen?

[jdmls88]

painters tape would work great and then use a permanent marker on the painters tape to mark the exact distance, and would leave a clean rack once done!!

[dr del]

Hi,

Excellent suggestions!

Now,

What is a white paint pen as I don't think I've come across one of those? Does the mark it leaves behind come off easily?

I like the idea of painters tape but will need to practice to avoid getting mummified.


dr del

[jknudson]

Hi,

Excellent suggestions!

Now,

What is a white paint pen as I don't think I've come across one of those? Does the mark it leaves behind come off easily?

I like the idea of painters tape but will need to practice to avoid getting mummified.


dr del

Del...

You should be able to find a white/silver sharpie marker...otherwise I would think white out would work just fine.

[jdmls88]

lol in exchange for our great suggestions we need pics of your progress along the way!!

[MarkS]

Chalk will work. Sharpen it up to a point. When I was a pipefitter we used to mark dark pipe with a chalk that was particularly hard so it held a good sharp point.

[dsirkle]

You might use a sharp knife or a razor blade to mark your boards for cutting.An electricians knife or boxer cutter maybe.

[K80tik]

Chalk will work. Sharpen it up to a point. When I was a pipefitter we used to mark dark pipe with a chalk that was particularly hard so it held a good sharp point.

beat me 2 it. was thinking the same. chalk is great

[MarkS]

Chalk will work. Sharpen it up to a point. When I was a pipefitter we used to mark dark pipe with a chalk that was particularly hard so it held a good sharp point.

You know, now that I think of it, we called it chalk, but I think it was actually soapstone. It worked really well though.