Layout blue

[Pete.]

Yep, you can

Molotow Coversall 760Pi 60Mm Xbroad Marker : Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies

Molotow Coversall 760Pi 60Mm Xbroad Marker : Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies

www.amazon.co.uk

Of course, it's permanent marker so won't wipe off so easily as layout blue.

 

[Kram]

Description says it is buff proof so might be better than normal markers. Empty ones too,

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Molotow-One4All-711EM-Extra-Marker/dp/B00A4HV6Z2/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/324055-Montana-Acrylic-Empty-Marker/dp/B006ZM19P2/

I will try it, I prefer a marker pen over a bottle and brush.

 

[grim_d]

How so?

If my dykem was red then my bottle would be comparable to a gory murder scene.

Given the state of everyone's dykem bottles on the YouTubes I'm not the only one with this issue.

 

[8ob]

Has anyone used these refillable marker pens? https://www.graff-city.com/markers-...MI85qM-8KD9QIV0YBQBh1QnwEhEAQYASABEgK0xfD_BwE

Just noticed they also sell buff proof ink in various colours https://www.graff-city.com/markers-c79/marker-refills-c84/grog-buff-proof-ink-p758

I wouldn't mind trying one with a home brew blue marker dye, they can be ordered with a range of tip sizes. If they are any good they would be ideal , I am sick to death of buying markers that have dried out before I get a chance to use them.

Bob

 

[Arc Tourist]

.................................... I have plenty of MEK to use up so will try that first.

Although it works great for its intended purposes, don't use that s**t indoors or breathe it !!!!!

Long story short. Back when I was working at Locheed Aircraft in Burbank California, a couple of guys were using Methyl Ethyl Keytone to clean an area in a machine shop for painting. Something ignited the fumes and there was an explosion. I can still remember seeing their body imprints on one of the walls.

 

[Kram]

Similar to many other solvents, care needed in poorly ventilated areas. The amount coming out of a marker pen is irrelevant, but I often question the safety of my use of brake cleaner and air duster in my small <2 * 2m shed, I keep the door open if Im doing much.

If my dykem was red then my bottle would be comparable to a gory murder scene.

Given the state of everyone's dykem bottles on the YouTubes I'm not the only one with this issue.

Appears common that the lid sealing washer sticks to the bottle, then people force the brush though a much smaller hole, making a mess of the brush and splashing it everywhere.

 

[Sergei Slovenija]

This guy shows off a super-wide marker pen in one of his videos. Here at 4:52 I dunno if you can get it over here though. BTW check out his other videos this guy is a mine of info on panel shaping.

I use an unknown Chinese marker, 1 cm wide. When grinding on a grinder, it fades a little from heat, but the scratched line is clearly visible and contrasting.

 

[Sean64]

Have you tried a Sharpie Magnum

That's what I use, £2 for 3 at homebargains

 

[Robotstar5]

That's what I use, £2 for 3 at homebargains

That's a good price for the Magnum size

 

[Sean64]

That's a good price for the Magnum size

Less 10% ...the wife works there

 

[Kram]

The shellac arrived yesterday so put a few crushed flakes (about a chewing gum sized amount) in a small pot of MEK and left it all day. It is very slow to disolve in the cold but I can wait, but I did add a drop of acetone. Theres still some flakes.

After 12 hours or so, took the cap and felt out of an old marker, let it soak in the solution and squeezed it through a few times, put it back in and refilled it. Wear gloves, this is messy! A new marker would have stronger colour as this was almost out.

Then a test against a normal marker, no effort was made to apply evenly. Bottom is the shellac.

I let both fully dry a few hours as I went out but 10- 30s might been enough. Took a tissue and folded up, wiped both evenly. After 40 wipes it looks like this,a good improvement I think.

I spilt some on my paint, neither brake clean or thinners will wipe it off so might buy some denatured ethanol for easy wiping.

I have several markers that are not great, I will add those to the solution to concentrate the colour. I guess those are ethanol based and might help it disolve.
I may do another test using blue clothes dye instead of marker ink as I have lots.

 

[magnet]

Has anyone used these refillable marker pens? https://www.graff-city.com/markers-...MI85qM-8KD9QIV0YBQBh1QnwEhEAQYASABEgK0xfD_BwE

Just noticed they also sell buff proof ink in various colours https://www.graff-city.com/markers-c79/marker-refills-c84/grog-buff-proof-ink-p758

I wouldn't mind trying one with a home brew blue marker dye, they can be ordered with a range of tip sizes. If they are any good they would be ideal , I am sick to death of buying markers that have dried out before I get a chance to use them.

Bob

Me old Ma used to put vinegar in our dry felt tip pens to revitalise them, back in the day. Worked a treat.

 

[123hotchef]

bet the colouring ins smell made ya hungry

 

[Brad93]

Why not just buy some proper layout blue and save yourself a tonne of messing around?

 

[Kram]

Want to guess how many times I spilt my pot and brush of lathe oil? Prefer it in a marker, 5 minutes to do it is worth it.

 

[Brad93]

Want to guess how many times I spilt my pot and brush of lathe oil? Prefer it in a marker, 5 minutes to do it is worth it.

Magnet in the bottom of the pot for me

 

[123hotchef]

I use the hard stuff can't spill it.....