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Neither pencil has a built in sharpener, no additional features but replacement ‘leads’ easily available and in a variety of colours
Have tried out the Pica but the price tag put me off ,,,,,,, but can see the advantage it has for marking through pilot holes in timber The Ox pencil is clearly fashioned on a snap off knife, the ‘lead’ leaves a nice, accurate thin line, not overly strong but good for more detailed marking on smooth surfacesA carpenter's pencil should be effortless to hold and handle. If your hands tend to get sweaty, or you work outdoors in all weather, look for pencils with non-slip, rubber, or silicone grips.
Seems to be a growing market though for these work pencils that totally reinvent the humble writing implementThomas Regional® are part of Thomasnet.com. Thomasnet Is A Registered Trademark Of Thomas Publishing Also available at: Walmart, Acme Tools, The Tool Nutand Sears 3. Best Mechanical Carpenter Pencils—Swanson Tool Co CP216 Dive into our selection of the top carpenter’s pencils that cover most professional needs when it comes to woodworking, and scroll down to read about what to look for when choosing the best one for you.
There are two styles of carpenter pencils available, and they vary slightly: wooden and mechanical.Also available at: Walmart, and The Home Depot 4. Best Carpenter Pencils for Holes—Markal PRO 96270 Also available at: The Home Depot, and Sears 6. Best Red Carpenter Pencils—The Home Depot Red Lead FSC
