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08-05-2013, 06:43 PM
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Does anyone like one over the other....
Blue dykem is better than red dykem or visa versa. Or no difference. If you have a favorite, can you tell why? I know it depends on the person but from knowledge is there one you like better. I use a sharpie(red & black) and some times it 's hard to see. Just wondering. Thanks Guys/Gals. Have a good week.
Clay
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08-05-2013, 08:23 PM
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I've never used anything but blue, never saw any need for anything else. I don't see red as being a problem particularly as long as it's dark enough. After all, seems to me you're looking at the shiny line scratched into the dye and not the dye itself....
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08-05-2013, 08:39 PM
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Yeah thanks Ray,
I ordered blue , was just wondering. Sharpie doesn't seem to get dark enough for my eyes.
Thanks
Clay
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08-05-2013, 09:08 PM
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I've always used blue myself, but that stems from my days in a machining, thats what they had. But like Ray said I suppose as long as it's dark enough. Although I think you made the right choice, I think blue would be easier to see, but in all honesty it's probably negligible.
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08-05-2013, 10:28 PM
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I've used mostly blue and red a few times. I find the scribe lines to be more visible with the blue. Maby the red does have a specific use but I think it really personal preference.
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08-06-2013, 05:47 AM
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Red will hide the blood spots better, but does look a little disconcerting to visitors if you knock the open can over on your bench or onto the floor.
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08-06-2013, 08:33 AM
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I have something in a spray can called stencil ink. After I bought it I realized I'm not even sure that's what It's for. It's blue though and it seems to word okay.
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08-06-2013, 10:54 AM
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I've only ever used a good sharp scribe......works fine
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08-06-2013, 07:19 PM
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that's funny. Only a flesh wound. lol
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08-06-2013, 07:22 PM
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I think your right Wynn.....Also haven't been to the eye doctor in a year. Time to go. lol
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08-07-2013, 10:13 AM
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Most any color for me works well I have even used A mild Solution of Vinegar & water when etching and just wiped it dry (it leaves the steel some what black ) and do my scribe lines also the browning solution makes them brown of course . when it is a Non Etching Metal Blue or Black Sharpie wedge cut pen works well .
Sam
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