Reply To: Restoring the scale on engineering tools

Reply To: Restoring the scale on engineering tools

6 November 2021 at 20:39 #570211

Mark Rand

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I use Markal paint sticks applied cold, followed by wiping with a lint free cloth. I bought a box of them 15 years ago for stock marking and I've still got most of them.

Engraver's wax is readily available and can be found with the search engin of your choice.

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