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product_id: 340474662
title: "88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber"
brand: "general tools"
price: "KSh7444"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
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region: Kenya
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# Compact pocket clip for on-the-go convenience Reversible and replaceable scriber point Tungsten carbide tip for ultimate durability 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber

**Brand:** general tools
**Price:** KSh7444
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Mark with precision, carry with pride.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber by general tools
- **How much does it cost?** KSh7444 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/340474662-88-tungsten-carbide-scriber)

## Best For

- general tools enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted general tools brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Flip & go:** Reversible scriber point doubles lifespan and keeps you ready for any project.
- • **Sustain your edge:** Easily replaceable tip guarantees like-new performance year after year.
- • **Travel-ready tool:** Sleek pocket clip design ensures your scriber is always within reach, wherever work takes you.
- • **Effortless control:** Lightweight 20g body offers superior handling for both pros and hobbyists.
- • **Precision that lasts:** Effortlessly etch hardened steel, ceramics, and glass with a tungsten carbide tip built to endure.

## Overview

The General Tools 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber is a lightweight, durable marking tool designed for machinists and hobbyists alike. Featuring a tungsten carbide tip that etches effortlessly on hardened steel, ceramics, and glass, it offers a reversible and replaceable point for extended use. Its compact design with a pocket clip makes it the perfect travel companion for professionals on the move.

## Description

The General Tools and Instruments 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber is a great choice for both machinists and hobbyists. The durable etching point works effortlessly on hardened and stainless steel, ceramics and glass. The point is also easily replaceable, providing like-new performance for years. In addition, the convenient pocket clip and reversible point make this scriber an ideal travel companion for those on the go.GENERAL TOOLS - THE PRECISE TOOL FOR DOING THE JOB EXACTLY RIGHT. Offering over 1,000 tools, we’re proud to provide tradesmen, craftsmen and DIYers around the world with a broad range of affordable, specific-purpose mechanical hand tools and precision measuring and inspection tools.For inquiries, please contact our Customer Service Department at 212-431-6100. We strive to provide our customers with 100% satisfaction.WORK SMARTER, MEASURE BETTER & BE MORE PRODUCTIVE WITH GENERAL TOOLS

Review: Good price on a hard to find part.
Review: Muy ligero y discreto, marca muy fácil el metal sin esfuerzo. Lo recomiendo ampliamente para hobbistas por la facilidad en el uso.

## Features

- The General Tools and Instruments 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber is a great choice for both machinists and hobbyists.
- This engraving pen comes with a chuck for reversing tungsten carbide point when not in use; this scribe is an essential machining tool
- The durable etching point works effortlessly on hardened and stainless steel, ceramics and glass
- The scriber point is also easily replaceable, providing like-new performance for years
- the convenient pocket clip and reversible point make this scriber an ideal travel companion for those on the go

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00004T7S0 |
| ASIN  | B00004T7S0 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #31,271 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #9 in Scriber Marking Tools |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (597) |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (597) |
| Date First Available | 1 January 2024 |
| Date First Available  | 1 January 2024 |
| Included components | -- |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 20 g |
| Item model number | 88 |
| Item model number  | 88 |
| Manufacturer | Jensen Distributing |
| Manufacturer  | Jensen Distributing |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Part number | 88 |
| Product Dimensions | 0.64 x 7.32 x 21.92 cm; 20 g |
| Product Dimensions  | 0.64 x 7.32 x 21.92 cm; 20 g |
| Size | Medium |
| Special Features | Replaceable Tip |
| Style | Tungsten Carbide |
| Tool Tip Description | Medium |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** General Tools
- **Colour:** Silver
- **Ink colour:** Silver
- **Writing instrument form:** Scriber

## Images

![88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41N0ISHrkrS.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the body of the scriber made of? Is it Stainless Steel?**
A: It's made of Stainless steel

**Q: Can anyone tell me the diameter of the scribe bits?**
A: Hello- The bit itself is 2mm.-Holly

**Q: would this work for engraving tiny charms?**
A: Yes, if you have a steady hand.

**Q: Would this scribe work for etching duralar?**
A: This scribe can easily etch glass and hard metal, so take that as you will. I've never tried it with duralar but I don't see why it wouldn't work.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***E on 23 October 2024*

Good price on a hard to find part.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***Y on 18 March 2022*

Muy ligero y discreto, marca muy fácil el metal sin esfuerzo. Lo recomiendo ampliamente para hobbistas por la facilidad en el uso.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***Y on 30 April 2017*

After reading some reviews of the General Tools 88CM Tungsten Carbide Scribe and Magnet describing poor build quality, I bought this scriber instead. I got this scriber to mark hardened steel, and for that job works reasonably well, although it doesn’t confidently cut into steel. In terms of build quality of the tungsten carbide point and the retaining threads, I have taken some technical photos to help you decide for yourself (below). Photo 1. The machining of the tungsten carbide point may not be the finest work I’ve seen, but it’s good enough for my uses. I have calculated the point of the tool at around 50 microns across, and it’s hard enough to resist damage when scribing hardened steel or even corundum. See photo 5—showing how the scribe cut into a synthetic ruby, which suggests it’s slightly harder than corundum. Photo 2 shows the machining of the threads which retain the tungsten carbide point. Again, there are rough areas but the quality is satisfactory. Photo 3. shows the scale and nature of marks made to hardened tool steel. Notice how the tool skips a little across the steel and leaves an uneven line? Compare to photo 6. of marks left by a diamond on the same hardened steel—they are smoother, deeper, and with far less skipping. Ultimately, I found this scriber works much better on softer metals like copper and silver, as seen in photo 4 where I could make detailed and straight marks on soft copper sheet. In conclusion, I consider this a well-made scriber and most useful to me for scribing softer metals. For marking hardened steel, I will get myself a diamond scriber.

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