Razorscribe Carpentry Scribe Tool and Stud Finder

The RazorScribe is an adjustable scribing tool that will be particularly useful for finish carpenters and cabinet installers. It uses a scoring blade for a precise line - and then allows you to easily remove excess materials. You’ll get a tight fit for the installation of cabinetry, crown molding, baseboards, countertops, and built-in woodwork, with reduced risk of chipping.

The scribe has 8 offsets in 1/16” increments - just place the blade in the slot that matches the widest gap. It reaches easily into 90 degree corners. It’s compact, lightweight and feels comfortable in the hand.

Bonus points: a built-in magnet makes it a great stud finder.

Made in the USA.

I especially value tools dreamed up by people who work in the trades. Their inventions are often ingenious but straightforward, with hidden uses built into them. California-based general contractor Dave Brallier came up with the idea for this little scribing tool when he needed a no-gap fit along the edges of some expensive paneling. While a basic compass and pencil are my usual go-to’s for scribing, this tool comes out when I need a more precise line than a pencil can provide. Its razor-blade head, with either a plastic or an aluminum body, shines when scribing smooth surfaces, both horizontal and vertical: countertops, baseboards, shelving, you name it. The added benefit? Its built-in magnet makes a great stud finder.
-This Old House magazine, "10 Items to Keep in Your Tool Belt"