Automatic carpenter's pencil sharpener
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mike93lx
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The only automatic one I know of is called an Apprentice®
isb cornbinder
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I have a small plastic carpenter pencil sharpener. It is much like the pencil sharpeners we were given in elementary school.
K'ledgeBldr
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If you don’t have time to sharpen a carpenter’s pencil (by any means), you don’t have time to use one!
Dagny
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get the pencils that say my first ticonderoga. they are round but thicker.
I didnt even know they made them for the flat carpenters style pencils.
You could sharpen a box full of pencils pretty quick on a belt sander. Doesn't make sense to me though, I would have to sharpen a pencil multiple times a day and it would take a matter of seconds to grab the utility knife out of my pocket and freshen it up.
You could sharpen a box full of pencils pretty quick on a belt sander. Doesn't make sense to me though, I would have to sharpen a pencil multiple times a day and it would take a matter of seconds to grab the utility knife out of my pocket and freshen it up.
True, but the flat ones are so much more common and usually free
mike93lx
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I've tried them and they ****. A utility knife is the right way.
Belt sander if you are feeling fancy
Viper98912
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This is why I went to thick-lead mechanical pencils. It may sound silly at first, but being able to just click out another piece of lead is so much more convenient than fighting a pencil or sharpening it or breaking the tip while you're using your knee and two hands to mark an odd measurement, etc. And, if I need something thicker or more permanent, I also carry a box of sharpies as well.
Now, if you're the type of guy who uses a carpenter's pencil like you're trying to engrave stone, then you'll need to either learn to be easier on the pencil or just get used to using that utility blade...
Now, if you're the type of guy who uses a carpenter's pencil like you're trying to engrave stone, then you'll need to either learn to be easier on the pencil or just get used to using that utility blade...
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Which mechanical pencil do you recommend?
Zeke
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What's wrong with this one?
It's not electric but it works quickly and makes a nice centered point.
It's not electric but it works quickly and makes a nice centered point.
I've tried those rotational sharpeners , but I like the lead to be flat rather than round
TRWham
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Sharpening a carpenter’s pencil is yet one more of the many reasons I carry a knife ( or 2).
Viper98912
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Honestly whatever is cheap and/or on sale that has the thicker leads (not that 0.5mm stuff). Just buy a multipack of 12 because eventually these will get lost/thrown away/crushed by a tool/etc.
scooby074
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Go with a Pica. Not only does it mark deep holes, and have a holster, it also has a sharpeneer
They also make a "Big" model , more like a trad carpenter pencil
They also make a "Big" model , more like a trad carpenter pencil
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Works pretty well when blade is sharp but dulls quicklyWhat's wrong with this one?
It's not electric but it works quickly and makes a nice centered point.
Agree
Leaflessshadetree
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I have one that is similar to this style 
I don't like it but it does cut 4 sides flat
I don't like it but it does cut 4 sides flat
Shiftless
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Do you really want a rounded point like this on your carpenter pencils or the more traditional knife blade shape point? I use a knife and sandpaper to sharpen mine.
CSRPenFab
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+1 to the Pica! After seeing several pros in the trades using them, I finally ordered one last week. All of $20 on Amazon for the pencil with a variety of leads (graphite and red/yellow crayon leads). This thing is amazing! Great quality and the long tip lets you mark deep into holes on things you are mounting or marking.Go with a Pica. Not only does it mark deep holes, and have a holster, it also has a sharpeneer
They also make a "Big" model , more like a trad carpenter pencil
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Old Man Roger
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Had no clue there were sharpeners for a carpenters pencil. I like the looks of the one that sharpens them flat.
Walkers
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I just ordered that Pica. I have been using a Write in the Rain pencil with 1.3mm lead. I can't use regular mechanical pencils, I just continually snap the lead. I can run through a lead in seconds.
