I have been pleased with the workmanship and functionality of my "scribe" which I've used mainly as a compass. I like the fact that the device locks in whatever position I want. There are a number of features that I haven't explored. There is a built-in sharpener, and I figure if I need to do a really large circle I can just put in a long pencil instead of the stub that it comes with.

I keep it handy in my shop. A good value.

Works good, what little that I have used it. Had a little trouble getting the right setup, but after expermiting a little it worked good.

Poor execution of a good idea. The nut used to tighten this in the desired position simply doesn't work. It's very easy for the setting to change as you're using it. So what good is it if it won't stay where you set it? Not much, I say.

Doesn't stay locked into positions so measurements are completely off. It is awkward to use and cumbersome. Don't waste your time or money.

This scribing tool is very handy for scribing arcs and marking off lines parallel to an edge. Simple to use and very accurate. The thumb screws have to be secured very tightly, or the settings may move. Not a huge deal, just be sure to give them a good hard twist.

The leg that holds the pin is made up of two plastic halfs and nothing holds them together. As a consiquence, the pin keeps falling out and the two halfs split apart.
I tried to contact the manufacturer, Fastcap, and complain but the URL stamped on the product is not a working website. I guess they are so proud of their products they want to hide.

I've tried to use this a few times, but it's almost completely worthless. It's too bulky to use for scribing small distances or in tight areas. It's plastic, so it flexes a little bit which precludes you from getting an accurate scribe. When I scribed a countertop backsplash, it left a nice gouge in the drywall. Back to an old-fashioned compass.

I have been impressed with other products from FastCap but this one is a loser. It fell apart the first day. I glued it back together but then experienced the loosening thumbscrew problems. I'll go back to the drugstore compass...

I recently bought this scribe and it looks like it's going to take some time to get use to. The problems I have had when using it is all the adjustments. It has three adjustment screws that take extra time to use. The old scribe tool I used had one. It is a little bulky also. It does the job but to me it seems like someone tried to invent a better mousetrap.

This scribe is good for long, shallow-angle scribes like baseboard scribing to the floor and wall. It is not good for tight-radius scribing. For that, get the Veritas scribe which is more costly but best - or else make your own mouse-type scribe from a piece of wood with a pointed end and holes bored with a countersink to hold the pencil in. Works well.

This scribe is good for scribing the back sides of things. The pencil sharpner is nice too.

Great Product. I have scribed a many of counter tops. It sounds easy to do. This tool removes the one major error that can happen if you are not careful when scribing. If a scribe is not held exactly perpendicular to the surface you are trying to match your results will be less than perfect. This tool provides a flat surface to place againt the surface you are trying to match. This keeps the scribe perpendicular. The removable compass point is handy. The built-in pencil sharpener saves a lot of time. The only thing that surprised me was the size of the unit. It is a lot larger than I expected. This adds to the ability to stay perpendicular to the suface. The size may interfere with scribing in tight places. There are so many uses for this tool. I bought 3. I will keep one in my toolbox, woodshop and garage.

I have used this scriber for about 6 months now and have to admit to being disappointed by its performance. I was so looking forward to the flat edge allowing the scriber to run along the wall accurately and easily, but the tightening nut just won't tighten, and that causes so many problems I have finally taken it out of my bag and am going back to a compass. There is nothing more frustrating than running this thing along a wall and having the dimension change because the pencil slips a little.

If they could figure out how to make that blasted nut tighten, this would be an easy five stars, but as it stands I have given up on it.

I've always used the 99 cent compasses for scribing and other layout work. But I have been upgraded. This tool is well worth the $13. The additional pivot arm allows to scribe 1/16" off material. The large flat back allows you to slide very evenly, and accurate. The brass lock nuts are much better for holding your setup.
Overall, very pleased

Sloppy workmanship. I had to use a pocket knife to cut away the flashing from the molded plastic parts before it would properly fit the edge of the piece I was scribing. Design of the brass thumbnut/screw assemblies needs improvement. In order to get the pivots tight enough, I have to use a screwdriver to keep the screw from rotating as I tighten the thumbnut. If you leave the pivot tight, it is hard to adjust accurately. If you leave it loose, the setting can to easily change inadvertently. I might try using an internal lock washer under the head of the screw to hold it in place as I tighten the thumbnut. A captive nut used with a thumbscrew would have worked better. This is another example of cutting too many corners in manufacturing. I don't know of a better alternative so I will have to put up with it. It's made in China, so maybe that is part of the problem - like so many other products from China.

I never would expect such an inexpensive gizmo to be so versatile. This has many more applications than advertised. I wish this had been around 30 years ago instead of having to use scribers, compasses or spacer blocks. Kudos to the inventor.

Somebody put on their thinking cap when they designed this baby. It does the job required of a scribe easily. Thanks Accuscribe!

This tool is useful for about 20% of anything that I've scribed.It can't be used for anything that needs to be "dead nuts". The cheap little dollar scribe works a ton better and it only cost a buck!

Why didn't someone think of this sooner, it gave an perfect duplicate scribe of the wall I was installing a counter top against. Now all my workers want one.