OX Tuff Carbon - Marking Pencil

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I’ve actually had 5 and one of my dogs chewed one so I’m not counting that as a failure on their part. The IRWIN six-piece setof traditional carpenter pencils are meant to be sharpened the good old-fashioned way: with a utility knife (although you can always sharpen it with the IRWIN carpenter pencil sharpener if you prefer). Though carpenter pencils can be difficult to sharpen, this set comes with its own sharpener that extends the life of the pencils by removing just the right amount of lead and wood to achieve a razor-sharp tip every time. Each pencil has a premium pencil lead core and a strong wooden casing to mark difficult building surfaces.

The Striker pencil has a thicker, much tougher ‘lead’ that is great for marking rough sawn timber, concrete, slabs, etc. In addition, because of the lead’s water solubility, temporary markings easily wipe off—no harsh scrubbing needed.

Short of the obvious ‘just use a pencil’ answers anyone suggest another brand that will work for more than 5 minutes. This type of pencil can prove more expensive as you’ll have to invest in extra lead tips every so often. The International Carpenter pencil from Deluxe has a flat barrel core and comes in eight different colors. 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.

For more suppliers of related products, including fasteners, socket wrenches, impact wrenches, small tools, and lug wrenches, consult our additional guides, or visit the Thomas Supplier Discovery Platform.They require regular sharpening, so you will need a sharp tool, like a utility knife, to shave them as they cannot be sharpened with a standard pencil sharpener. If your hands tend to get sweaty, or you work outdoors in all weather, look for pencils with non-slip, rubber, or silicone grips.

The vivid red exterior on each pencil carpenter pencil in this set of three makes them easy to find even in a crowded toolbox and gives users a firm grip. The Kapro 275S carpenter pencil sharpener is designed to sharpen any pencil swiftly and efficiently. The Swanson Tool AlwaysSharp mechanical carpenter pencil set includes two plastic pencils and eight graphite lead replacements for those who want a rectangle pencil they don't have to sharpen every few minutes. When you purchase products through our independent recommendations, we may earn an affiliate commission. Their design also provides a more comfortable grip due to the increased surface area, even when hands are wet.Dixon brand pencils are a deep black color, with a medium-density graphite core that is stronger than conventional pencil lead, making them perfect for use on construction sites to draw thick, dark lines. Many woodworkers struggle to measure and draw in tight, out-of-the-way locations with a typical carpenter's pencil as it's too thick. Robustly constructed from the highest quality Stainless Steel and ABS/PP it includes a lead sharpener built into the cap plus a belt clip for convenience. A versatile carbon marking pencil, like this OX Pro Series Tuff Carbon Marking Pencil is what every carpenter needs. Their unique shape, being either rectangular or elliptical, is designed to prevent the pencil from rolling away while cutting or taking measurements.

The OX Tools OX-T023010 set’s green exterior is thick enough to provide a strong grip and prevent pencils from rolling away when you set them down. Both brands start off brilliant and the minute they get damp (impossible to avoid for me) they turn to mush and whatever you do to clean them out and dry them they never work properly again.

The logo, color, typos, and other pencil characteristics are not guaranteed, so you can get the same logo and color 24 times or a full set of random matches. It’s made from durable PP, ABS, and stainless steel, and its large needle-nose tip makes it ideal for marking through holes.