Switched to a marking knife for layout and my crew is divided
I gave up using pencils for layout lines and now only use a marking knife. This habit has made my cuts way more precise, especially on fine furniture projects. The knife creates a tiny groove that really helps guide my hand saws and chisels. But here's the issue: half my team says it's a waste of effort on big jobs like framing. They argue pencils are quicker and get the job done fine for rough work. I understand wanting to move fast, but for cabinets and trim, I think the knife is key. So, where do you fall on this? Are knife marks worth the extra step, or should we save time with pencils?