Cheap retractable pen pocket scribe!

[bobs409]

Here's another little fun project. Take a cheap (or expensive if your a fancy jet setter) retractable pen and replace the ink insert with a metal scribe.

I like to re-purpose things so the metal scribe part is made from the top section of a car antenna Cut to length, sharpen the tip and then crimp on a wire rope ferrule as a spring stop. (you may have to file it down a bit to fit the tube)

Re-assemble and now you have a pocket "safety" scribe tool you can carry with you!

[mklotz]

Take a piece of suitably-sized drill rod and harden the end and grind a knife edge and you've got a useful and safe retractable mini-knife for opening stubborn packages, clipping coupons, whatever.

Drill out the button used to expose/hide the knife blade, glue in a small magnet, and you've got an always-in-your-pocket for spotting those big-box store Chinese brass screws as brass-plated steel.

[DIYer]

Thanks bobs409! We've added your Retractable Scribe to our Measuring and Marking category,
as well as to your builder page: bobs409's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Retractable Scribe by bobs409

tags: marking

[ncollar]

Bob
Great idea and all the pins I have thrown away.
The other ideas are endless.
Nelson

[ibdennyak]

Here's another little fun project. Take a cheap (or expensive if your a fancy jet setter) retractable pen and replace the ink insert with a metal scribe.

I like to re-purpose things so the metal scribe part is made from the top section of a car antenna Cut to length, sharpen the tip and then crimp on a wire rope ferrule as a spring stop. (you may have to file it down a bit to fit the tube)

Re-assemble and now you have a pocket "safety" scribe tool you can carry with you!

Now why didn't I think of that. I wouldn't have all those puncture wounds in my chest.

[toma]

Possible further improvement..replace only bras tip of pen insert...with same size steel tip !

[Tbucket]

Great idea, I am going to make several this afternoon .
Thanks !!

[wizard69]

Great idea!!! Combine this with the materials available for Pen Makers and you have the potential for a completely custom scribe.