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 Post subject: Aluminium marker pen
PostPosted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:10 am 
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Hi,
I've found out that aluminium pens are ideal for marking stones prior to cutting. But trying to find one is causing a problem for me.
When I find any they all seem to be ordinary pens made of aluminium, which is not what I want.
Has anyone any suggestions as to where I can buy one?


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 Post subject: Re: Aluminium marker pen
PostPosted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:02 am 
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I go to the hardware store and get some aluminum nails. You can sharpen the points on a coarse lap or just with sandpaper.


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 Post subject: Re: Aluminium marker pen
PostPosted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:41 am 
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Brilliant idea. And cheep.
I shall be down the store tomorrow.
Thanks.


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 Post subject: Re: Aluminium marker pen
PostPosted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:17 pm 
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If that doesn't work, PM me your physical address and I'll send you a length of aluminum wire. I think I have some 14g at home (might be 12g). It'll be soft, but it'll work.

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 Post subject: Re: Aluminium marker pen
PostPosted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:48 pm 
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Hi Eric,
Have sent you a pm.
Many thanks.


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 Post subject: Re: Aluminium marker pen
PostPosted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 5:57 pm 
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I use different colored pencils used for marking cuts on steel. You can get them in any color at your local hardware store for $1.usd each. I use the red one for light colored material and the silver one for dark stones. hope this helps! :P

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 Post subject: Re: Aluminium marker pen
PostPosted: Tue Feb 03, 2015 7:38 am 
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Thanks,
I'll try that as well.


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