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Martha Stewart Scor Board

If you have one of these, or even a Scor-Pal - do you use it only for card stock? I bought one and was slightly disappointed that I can't score regular paper with it or it rips it to shreds.

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Permalink Reply by Robyn on February 19, 2011 at 1:44pm

Wanda I had bought one and returned it because I was so disappointed....then I saw on someone's blog that they used a stylus instead of the tool that came with it....so back I went and bought another one and it works great that way but I don't think I will ever like it as much as my Scor-It.

Hope that helps! Robyn

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Permalink Reply by Wanda Rohlfing on February 19, 2011 at 1:57pm

I have a stylus...actually I have a set of three different sizes...I will try scoring regular paper with that and see how it turns out. Thanks a bunch!

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Permalink Reply by Robyn on February 19, 2011 at 2:01pm

Your welcome!

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Permalink Reply by Vickie Doswell on February 20, 2011 at 1:49am

I like the Martha Stewart one better than the ScorPal but I found that if I just use my bone folder I get a really good crease with no tearing or ripping. The one that comes with it is just too sharp. Sometimes I press down to hard and it tears it so I have to watch that. Can't beat it for the price and with a coupon for 40% off at Micheals or Hobby Lobby it is a great tool to own.

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Permalink Reply by Dorrine Conrad on February 27, 2011 at 12:50am

Yes, I use a stylus with it too and get great results. The tool that comes with it isn't very useful.

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Permalink Reply by Dawn on March 4, 2011 at 11:26am

I've had the same issue but I still love the board. I guess it's all I know because it's the only one I've ever had. But I learned to just press lighter and go over it two or three times. I also noticed the angle at which I score helps reduce tearing.

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Permalink Reply by Wanda Rohlfing on March 4, 2011 at 2:16pm

Thanks Dawn...I will try to watch my angles and press lighter and see how that goes.

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Permalink Reply by wood veneer man on March 12, 2011 at 8:57pm

I have Fiskas rotary cutter that rides on a rail .I found out that if I use a plastic comb and use the rail for a straight edge lookout it will make an awesome score . I have not been able to find fiskas scoring blades but I understand they work great .

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Permalink Reply by Shannon Sullivan on March 17, 2011 at 5:20am

If your still having problems scoring regular paper, you might try adding a couple of scrap pieces to make it a little more sturdy while you score.

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Permalink Reply by Wanda Rohlfing on April 8, 2011 at 4:18pm

Thanks everyone, for all the cool tips. I bought a 3 piece stylus set and use the large balled end to score paper with and that works really good with my heavier handedness. I use it for both paper and card stock.