TRACER Deep Hole Construction Pencil with TRACER Site Holster (120mm, Extendable 2B Construction Pencil with Inbuilt Sharpener)

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time using tracer pencil, I have seen this over the last 12 months in wholesalers but never thought it would be that beneficial over the old pencil,how wrong was I. Especially when you’re faced with deep hole marking scenarios (marking through a joist for example – we’ve all been there!

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I do love my tracer pencils and pen set and find it better than just a standard pencil as I have lost various pencil sharpeners. The graphite lasts ages if used correctly and the holder have a built in sharpener to bring you back to a super fine point for precise marking. Whether you’re looking to mark on wood, plastic, ceramics or metal, the Deep Hole Pencil is the perfect multipurpose tool.If anyone is anything like me and somehow manages to loose or break every single pencil you've ever owned then this is for you. This has replaced my marker pen as my marking tool of choice, as the lead retracts nicely converting it back to a standard pencil. I have not found it really useful for deep hole marking, the hole marking spray has been better for this.

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Suddenly your standard pencil is impractical and you’re left wondering how am I going to accurately mark through the hole?

I like how you can change the colour of the lead to an amber which comes out better on some surfaces. I did notice that it also has a good holder that sits Well on trousers which does not unclip as you pull it out. Firstly its a bit heavy to a standard pencil you can't put behind your ear like a standard pencil so good news there's a holder.

TRACER Deep Hole Construction Pencil with TRACER Site Holster

So in short, if you have to make a long reach mark (for instance on a shower wall post bracket or through a 4x2 stud) then this is the pencil that does the job. There's a massive amount of lead to get through so you'll never be caught short without lead in your pencil! The holster clipped to your pocket or collar makes it simple to pull out and replace to a safe place. It clips into my holster pocket securely marks every material I've used it on clearly, without smudging, and and I've only had to sharpen it once with the built in sharpener once. Straight out of the packet this little marking pencil is ready to go, all you do to extend the lead is press down on the green top until you reach desired length.

It has a good led that is quite soft which allows it to rub on the surface and not break, like pencils. The only negative I have noticed is the tracer branding on the side of the marker has worn off however this is not really an issue. I'd been aware of these since they were released, and to be honest I wasn't impressed with the idea of them, it seemed a bit of a gimmick to me. Only negative is I keep putting down on site and then spend 30 minutes trying to find it which is my own fault as it comes with a clip. These are amazing for every type of marking and the built in sharpener means you can keep your marks accurate.