Definition of Scribing block

1. Noun. Gauge consisting of a scriber mounted on an adjustable stand; used to test the accuracy of plane surfaces.

Exact synonyms: Surface Gage, Surface Gauge
Generic synonyms: Gage, Gauge

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scribing Block

scribblers
scribbles
scribblier
scribbliest
scribbling
scribbling block
scribblingly
scribblings
scribbly
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scribed
scriber
scribers
scribes
scribing
scribing block (current term)
scribings
scribism
scribisms
scrid
scrids
scriech
scrieched
scriechs
scried
scriene
scrienes
scries
scrieve
scrieved

Literary usage of Scribing block

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Complete Practical Machinist: Embracing Lathe Work, Vise Work, Drills by Joshua Rose (1876)
"The advantages possessed by this form over other forms of scribing block are that it is easy to make, and that the scriber, being a piece of wire, ..."

2. The Complete Practical Machinist: Embracing Lathe Work, Vise Work, Drills by Joshua Rose (1885)
"THE scribing block. This tool is made in a variety of forms, but the simplest and best form is that shown in Fig. 228, in which D is the block complete, ..."

3. English Mechanic and World of Science: With which are Incorporated "the (1878)
"Now set the scriber to come a little above or below the assumed centre, make a horizontal scratch across the end of rod, by sliding the scribing block on ..."

4. The Complete Practical Machinist: Embracing Lathe Work, Vise Work, Drills by Joshua Rose (1894)
"E is the bolt and nut; the bolt has a flat side filed on each side of it to f1t it to the slot in the scribing block stem, so that the bolt cannot turn when ..."

5. Teacher's Handbook of Manual Training: Metal Work by J. S. Miller (1903)
"The best method is by using a scribing" block. Let the class examine the ... scribing block. The scriber should not be drawn along the metal at right angles ..."

6. Teacher's Handbook of Manual Training: Metal Work by J. S. Miller (1903)
"Let the class examine the scribing block: it consists of a turned ... scribing block. The scriber should not be drawn along the metal at right angles, ..."

7. Practical Metal Turning: A Handbook for Engineers, Technical Students, and by Joseph Gregory Horner (1906)
"The Case of Flat, Forked, and Bossed Ends—Centring on Vee Blocks—By Scribing Block—Eccentric Spindles and Cranks—Alternative Methods of Chucking—Valve ..."

8. Practical Metal Turning: A Handbook for Engineers, Technical Students, and by Joseph Gregory Horner (1906)
"The Case of Flat, Forked, and Bossed Ends—Centring on Vee Blocks—By Scribing Block—Eccentric Spindles and Cranks—Alternative Methods of Chucking—Valve ..."

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