I like the smell of Dykem... It brings back memories of applying dope to model airplanes when I was a kid, and when I did control line precision aerobatics in my 30s.For small work, I like felt pen for layout fluid, it takes finer, sharper lines than most layout dye, the layout dye that Starrett sold years ago was better than any other that I have used, such as Dykem, and it did not stink so bad.
I hope they last a while. I've got 24 of them. I'll keep then in a cool dry place.I think it's more a case of a better mark, not more ink. The blue covers better, scribes better, and lasts a little longer than black. I think it's easier to see a scribe than black. Just my opinion.
They do last quite a while. I bought a black one back in about 2000 to do some layouts at work. When I retired in 2006, they told me it smelled so bad I was required to take it with me. I used it a few times in my shop, but the wife told me to get rid of it because it smelled. A few weeks ago, I found it in a toolbox in the garage at the family cottage. It still works, and it still stinks.I hope they last a while. I've got 24 of them. I'll keep then in a cool dry place.
I hope they last a while. I've got 24 of them. I'll keep then in a cool dry place.
Brah, not redneck at all.
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Just bought 24 pcs for $30.95 shipped on Ebay.
I can't be the only one, although I usually use black.