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A magical pencil that won't break and you can see the lines - Smashedfinger - 10-19-2019
I have been searching for a nice pencil that will not snap off, and I can actually see the lines I drew. apparently this strange phenomena has yet to be devised.
While hunting for unicorns; I thought I had found a .9mm mechanical pencil that left dark lines, and did not snap off every time I drew a line. Then back to reality. It either breaks, or I can barley make out the joint I just laid out.
Any other folks find something they can see, AND is durable?
RE: A magical pencil that won't break and you can see the lines - mdhills - 10-19-2019
Al pencils will break with enough force
A soft pencil will leave a darker line more easily
(And will require sharpening more frequently)
Try a “B” pencil
You can also go with a. Lead holder, which use pretty thick leads. (Just don’t spill the residue from the sharpener in your shop)
Matt
RE: A magical pencil that won't break and you can see the lines - Derek Cohen - 10-19-2019
Look up Zebra DelGuard 0.5mm Lead Mechanical Pencil.
Regards from Perth
Derek
RE: A magical pencil that won't break and you can see the lines - Handplanesandmore - 10-19-2019
I use Delguard 0.3mm & Graphgear Pantel 0.5mm, both standing up to their reputation. Very hard to break in regular use. If I didn't have a Delguard already, I'd get a Graphgear 1000 0.3mm too. The latter's retraction system is so good.
0.7mm is the thickest lead I'd ever use; mostly 0.5mm, 0.3mm when that super fine line is called for now and then (say for dead on alignments).
Simon
RE: A magical pencil that won't break and you can see the lines - Handplanesandmore - 10-19-2019
(10-19-2019, 12:22 PM)mdhills Wrote: Al pencils will break with enough force
A soft pencil will leave a darker line more easily
(And will require sharpening more frequently)
Try a “B” pencil
You can also go with a. Lead holder, which use pretty thick leads. (Just don’t spill the residue from the sharpener in your shop)
Matt
Sharpening?
You a carpenter or what?
Just joking.
Simon
RE: A magical pencil that won't break and you can see the lines - daddo - 10-19-2019
A sharp scratch awl. You'd be surprised.
RE: A magical pencil that won't break and you can see the lines - Handplanesandmore - 10-19-2019
(10-19-2019, 03:27 PM)daddo Wrote: A sharp scratch awl. You'd be surprised.
Yes, it has its place...one weakness of it is it can't be undone as quickly as a swipe of an eraser.
Simon
RE: A magical pencil that won't break and you can see the lines - tomsteve - 10-19-2019
(10-19-2019, 10:55 AM)Smashedfinger Wrote: Any other folks find something they can see, AND is durable?
a pen
RE: A magical pencil that won't break and you can see the lines - K. L. McReynolds - 10-19-2019
Try a carpenter pencil sharpened to a flat point. I generally start by using a utility knife to get the wood off. Then a 1/4 sheet of 150 grit sandpaper on a flat surface to finish the fine point.
RE: A magical pencil that won't break and you can see the lines - mdhills - 10-19-2019
(10-19-2019, 02:41 PM)Handplanesandmore Wrote: Sharpening?
You a carpenter or what?
Simon
My lead holders are from drafting, but I recall Chris Schwarz had a note about them, too.
https://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/2014-anarchists-gift-guide-day-1/
(the one he links to is much chunkier than the ones I used for drafting)
Matt
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