To draw a quick, accurate scribe line without running the risk of your pencil wandering, try this tip submitted by Paul Dostie from Brunswick, Maine. As a bonus, Fine Homebuilding editor Justin Fink adds his own twist to the technique that yields a perfect line every time.
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