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X-Acto Wall Mount Pencil Sharpener

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Let’s talk About Workshop Pencil Sharpeners

Jun 24, 2021 Stuart 72 Comments

Let’s talk about workshop pencil sharpeners.

Rockler HB Shop Pencil

Accessories

New Rockler Shop Pencil

Apr 6, 2021 Stuart 20 Comments

Is it time to try out a new shop pencil?

Staedtler Norica Pencil

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My Favorite Wood Pencil: Staedtler Norica

Jul 10, 2020 Stuart 37 Comments

I’ve been doing a lot of project planning this week, and so it seems like a good time to talk about my favorite wood pencil.

Rotring 800 Mechanical Pencil

Precision Tools

Deal: Rotring 800+ Mechanical Pencil & Stylus

Jul 8, 2019 Stuart 6 Comments

The Rotring 800+ mechanical pencil plus stylus is currently on sale at Amazon.

Uni Shift Mechanical Pencil

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Uni Shift Mechanical Pencil with Retractable Tip

Jun 13, 2019 Stuart 7 Comments

The Uni Shift is an interesting mechanical pencil with retractable tip.

Ohto Sharp Wood Mechanical Pencil Green

Precision Tools

Ohto Sharp Pencil, a Wood-Bodied Mechanical Pencil for Under $6

Jun 3, 2019 Stuart 10 Comments

This mechanical pencil looks and feels like a traditional wood pencil.

Grafton Pencil

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The Everyman Grafton Mechanical Pencil

Apr 23, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

There’s a new mechanical pencil that some of you might be interested in.

Staedtler 2mm Lead Holder

DIY Projects

Getting Started with 2.0mm Mechanical Pencils

Mar 24, 2016 Stuart 31 Comments

Here’s what you need to buy to get started with 2.0 mm technical pencils.

Staedtler Blue Metal Mechanical Pencil

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Staedtler Metal-Bodied Mechanical Pencils

Mar 22, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

Here’s a mechanical pencil that will completely change the way you sketch your projects! (Not really, but it’s still great to write and sketch with.)

Accessories

SleeveNotes: Write Notes on Your Arm

Sep 17, 2015 Benjamen 9 Comments

What’s quicker than jotting down measurements to a smartphone? Notepads. SleeveNotes is a notepad and pencil holder that conveniently straps to your arm.

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Rite in the Rain Says Their Mechanical Pencil is the Last You’ll Ever Need

Aug 10, 2015 Stuart 22 Comments

Looking for a tough new mechanical pencil? This one is boasted to be “the last pencil you’ll ever need.”

Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencil

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Do You Have a Favorite Pen, Pencil, Marker, or Other Writing Tool?

Mar 4, 2015 Stuart 52 Comments

Tell us about your favorite writing tools! If you don’t have one, maybe some of our favorites or reader comments will give you ideas.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Monteverde Tool Pen

Nov 18, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

The Monteverde Tool Pen seems to be a neat EDC tool.

Mobius & Ruppert Brass Pencil Sharpener

Accessories

Mobius & Ruppert Brass Pencil Sharpener

Jul 30, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Who knew that something as minor as a pencil sharpener would make such a difference when using manual pencils!

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