Hand scoring solution

[Kernie]

I was wondering if anyone has suggestions or knows of any hand type tools or smaller inexpensive hand-press type tool used for scoring very small quantity or proof mock-ups (digital toner based).

We have the burnishing tools etc but those tend to rub off image and usually don't go over well with the customers.

Is there a hand tool out there with a disc or wheel possibly? I used to work at a shop that had a hand-press type deal that worked ok. I've looked online but all I see is arts & crafts type stuff...

I would appreciate any suggestions, thanks!

[Al Ferrari]

The problem with your request is the idea that this tool should be inexpensive. A rolling wheel on some sort of handle seems simple enough. But you will find that they are constructed only as well as needed in the market in which they are offered.

I have been using pizza cutters for this purpose, but find that they quickly develop a wobble due to the inexpensive materials and construction. let me know if you come up with something better.

Al

[Kernie]

The problem with your request is the idea that this tool should be inexpensive.

Al

Good point...

[Kernie]

I may order a few of these (found doing an image search) at $1.75 each. If I do I'll let you know how they work.

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[HPC]

For real small book jobs we use to use the clamp on the cutter as a guide and an ink knife to put the score in.

[markhunt]

Standard Finishing Systems offers some manual scoring machines that may be suitable:
DocuCrease 35 - Standard Duplicating Machines Corporation

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Good luck!

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[SnappySteve]

We have an RB Sun HS-100 Handi Scor that we use for one-offs, or building dummies. It is not cheap but over the years has proven "priceless". Last I knew, they are around $400

[ljgoldberg]

The problem with your request is the idea that this tool should be inexpensive. A rolling wheel on some sort of handle seems simple enough. But you will find that they are constructed only as well as needed in the market in which they are offered.

I have been using pizza cutters for this purpose, but find that they quickly develop a wobble due to the inexpensive materials and construction. let me know if you come up with something better.

Al

A glass cutter will do better due to the small diameter of the wheel, versus a pizza cutter. They are typically NOT equipped with a sharp cutting edge, as glass is "cut" by producing crush damage along the score line.

Larry
Beta Industries

[copydude]

You might try Scor-it-All: The Ultimate Design Tool. It is $40 and works great for proofs or small jobs. Will not crack the toner.

[apalko]

If you have a guillotine cutter in your shop, this blog post shows a simple technique:
Scoring on Guillotine Cutters