Black cork question

[Mark Spolarich]

Anyone have a suggestion as to what to use for marking a pattern on black cork? I tried a silver felt marker but they only seem to work for one pattern and then you barely see a line.

 

[chris k]

chaulk. JUST A GUESS

 

[Hank Yorke]

I use chalk

 

[Phil Eager]

I've used chalk, Permanent marker, I've also heard of spay paint though have never tried it.

Phil

 

[RLLigman]

I've used heavy felt tip markers, lumber crayon, and chalk-all of them work. Chalk is the best for visibility. A lumber crayon is the cleanest.

 

[Vince Pagliaroli]

White Chalk is what I've used for 33 years.

 

[Steve Sanford]

Mark~

White or Blue chalk work fine.

SJS

 

[Mark Spolarich]

Thanks guys! As soon as i read the first reply stating chalk i had one of those "duh" moments.....i even used a chalkline to mark out my blocks for cutting.....

 

[Terry Desilets]

Mark:
Consider drawing your pattern on paper and using 3M super 77 to spray glue it to the cork. I have all of my patterns digitized, so I print my pattens from my computer and then glue them directly to the top and side of the block. Then you have a perfect line to cut with your bandsaw.

If I have smaller or larger wood, I can take advantage by enlarging or reducing my pattern to fit the wood.

 

[Mark Spolarich]

I might have to try that Terry, especially with my (getting old) eyes.