How do you mark dark boards?
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. :O:oops:
I was wondering about something like tailors chalk but I doubt that would be accurate enough - any suggestions?
dr del
Re: How do you mark dark boards?
I'm not sure about what you mean by accurate enough, but maybe you can use a white paint pen?
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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!!
Re: How do you mark dark boards?
Hi,
Excellent suggestions!
Now,:oops:
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
Re: How do you mark dark boards?
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dr del
Hi,
Excellent suggestions!
Now,:oops:
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.
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lol in exchange for our great suggestions we need pics of your progress along the way!!
Re: How do you mark dark boards?
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.
Re: How do you mark dark boards?
You might use a sharp knife or a razor blade to mark your boards for cutting.An electricians knife or boxer cutter maybe.
Re: How do you mark dark boards?
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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.
beat me 2 it. was thinking the same. chalk is great
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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.
