When removal of the original tool mark is impractical, the criminalist photographs the marked area to scale and makes a cast of the mark.

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Photographing the marked area to scale and making a cast of the mark are standard practices in forensic science when the removal of the original tool mark is impractical. These methods allow for the preservation and analysis of the tool mark evidence.

When Removal of the Original Tool Mark Is Impractical, the Criminalist