FastCap Accuscribe Scribing Tool

As a professional cabinet and furniture maker I have a few FastCap products which I've found to be both useful and well made however they've really dropped the ball with the Accuscribe 'PRO'.Each of the three 'limbs' of this tool are made clamshell fashion in two half's without sufficient mechanical interlocking or any adhesive to provide structural integrity and thus some rigidity / stability for accurate use (all held together with only the three clamping screws and compass point shaft).Add to this moulding and finishing quality that would make 1980's Christmas cracker gifts look good you don't even get a flat (wobbly) base to work from.My first instinct was to return it but the bare bones best suited my needs so I have kept the tool and after putting some considerable work into it (dismantling, cleaning up the moulds, gluing together, creating a flat / smooth base etc.) I now have a usable, accurate tool, i.e, what should have been delivered.Come on FastCap, pull your socks up - your customers shouldn't have to act as your manufacturing and quality control department.

I scribe a lot while fitting bedroom furniture, and was keen to try this tool, not least as it is non-marking - metal compass' need taping up to stop them marking walls. It is a good tool, but I have cut off the rear 'bumps' which I felt can rock the pencil tip off line if the rear end meets a bump. The pencil holder is an odd size too, but does hold the pencil ok once it is in. I have used a fine propelling pencil in the holder so that the pencil itself doesn't need to be moved. Not the perfect solution but all in all I am pleased with it.

Easy to use. Has its own pencil sharpener attached. Can be used as a compass. Strong and sturdy.

Easy to use and tighten into required angle/shape. Retractable pointer makes for easy circle and arc marking. All in a a simple and efficient little tool.

I used to used a school compass for scribing and I still do in some circumstances but this is great for flat(ish) walls and floors. It has a retractable point too which means it could be used in a similar fashion to a school compass but I haven't tried it yet because I still own a compass. I'm happy with it. Ive been a joiner since leaving school in 1976!

Shocking manufacturing. Looks and feels cheap plastic. To move pencil I had to use wice and punch it hard. You better off saving money and go for cheap alternative. Really shame.

Does what it says on the box very good

Tool is good, I'd used it before. Delivery and price were good, I couldn't find anyone cheaper because everyone seems to import them