rail line tool

what size base do you have for the handle? the part that runs along the rail?

what size base do you have for the handle? the part that runs along the > rail? I have three different types.There is a lot in the archives but recently I have been using a piece of foam around 8 inches long with a pencil stuck through it at a predetemined angle.I wrap tape around it where it rubs on the board.Light,cheap and easy.Make a bunch of different ones…R.B.

Teddy: Mine is wood (see Resources…Tools), the body is made of a piece of 1x3(approx.) and I have it wrapped in tape to slide along the board. I found the exrta heft and weight seemed to make it easier to hold a steady line, the width of the base makes it easier to stabilize at least in one plane. The real trick is keeping the vertical position steady as you walk it around the board. This is what determines how even from edge to pinline your work will be, if you wobble, stop along the way or even blink sometimes you’ll get a funky line. Now if you could figure out a way to make a “C” shaped jig that rode on the bottom as well as the rail you could lay down some nice pins. The problem is the foil of the board, thin to thick to thin. You’d have to make your tool with a light spring loaded lower jaw. I’ve fooled with this but keep putting it down. Good luck. Tom S.>>> what size base do you have for the handle? the part that runs along the > rail?

Teddy:>>> Mine is wood (see Resources…Tools), the body is made of a piece of > 1x3(approx.) and I have it wrapped in tape to slide along the board. I > found the exrta heft and weight seemed to make it easier to hold a steady > line, the width of the base makes it easier to stabilize at least in one > plane. The real trick is keeping the vertical position steady as you walk > it around the board. This is what determines how even from edge to pinline > your work will be, if you wobble, stop along the way or even blink > sometimes you’ll get a funky line. Now if you could figure out a way to > make a “C” shaped jig that rode on the bottom as well as the > rail you could lay down some nice pins. The problem is the foil of the > board, thin to thick to thin. You’d have to make your tool with a light > spring loaded lower jaw. I’ve fooled with this but keep putting it down. > Good luck. I have found that the way you position your body in relation to the board makes a difference no matter which tool I use.I elevate the board to about chest high.I work backwards keeping my arm extended…its kinda like using your whole body as you pull the tool.By keeping your arm stiff you can control the tilt factor…R.B.>>> Tom S.

mine is made from an old bit of 2x2 with a piece of 32mm tube through it i then drilled holes in it of different sizes to take different pens and markers took about five mins to make

i noticed jim phillip’s rail tool had 2 separate “bases” or parts that run along the rail. does this work good, or better than a single base?

Teddy: I ‘spect he just used scrap like most of us and made his wider with 2 pieces to help stabilize. I used a foam one just fine for several boards but eventually the foam slots for your pencil or paint pens or razor knife or whatever will wear out. Cleanlines’ description of finding the right height and body english to pull a nice even and steady line is the way I do it. It works just fine until you trip over an acetone can or the dog comes in and bumps your leg. good luck. Tom S. > i noticed jim phillip’s rail tool had 2 separate “bases” or > parts that run along the rail. does this work good, or better than a > single base?

Ask Paul he made mine and it is so cool all wood with a dial nob to set depth. My friend made one for me out of clear Plexi/glass. so as to clean up with acetone after doing rail cuts… The wooden one that PJ made me is for shaping layout only?>>> Teddy:>>> I ‘spect he just used scrap like most of us and made his wider with 2 > pieces to help stabilize. I used a foam one just fine for several boards > but eventually the foam slots for your pencil or paint pens or razor knife > or whatever will wear out. Cleanlines’ description of finding the right > height and body english to pull a nice even and steady line is the way I > do it. It works just fine until you trip over an acetone can or the dog > comes in and bumps your leg. good luck.>>> Tom S. http://surfnwsc.com

Is there a chance Paul is selling a few??? if not i’ll try a few diff. set-ups and see what works best…

Is there a chance Paul is selling a few??? if not i’ll try a few diff. > set-ups and see what works best… I’ll make some next week… Who wants one??? Paul http://www.hollowsurfboards.com/

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