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    Default Work shop pencil

    Hi all.

    Ok guys, no clever remarks please and if you can't resist make sure we all get a good belly laugh as I am going to ask one stupid question.

    Here goes. How would you go about making a workshop pencil. It has no brass tube, just thread at the nib end, no post end etc. I have made a few sleeves, one drilled to 10mm (too large) one drilled to 9mm (too small, sleeve cracked) and one thrown across the yard through the shed door. Good throw though as it just missed the chook. I am now loath to waste another blank thus the red faced cry for assistance. So if someone has some real bright ideas I will forever be greatful

    Roger
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    Ahaaa ! the carba-tech specials . 9 mm is ok for the main body ,but the thread end is 9.88 mm . or .388" dia. Easy to drill 3/8 " for about 1/2 " depth ,then file some off the top of the thread till it just fits the 3/8 " hole . Either epoxy or CA just the threaded part of the nib end in and see how that goes . There are some brass tubes that are suitable but not sure which ones they are , cheers ~ John
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    Hi John

    I see you also buy there or at least look at them. Thank you for your info. After asking for advice I went to the shed and said to the pen. You are not going to beat me. I called in the army. Anyway, after the pen chat I took out a 9 1/2 mm drill bit, took some rough measurements (still need to get a digital caliper) and threw caution to the wind, drilled, cut and wallah. It fits like a dream, can still be unscrewed for replacements and repairs and I am happy.

    Thanks for your advice though.

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    With kind regards and may the wood chips fly

    Islander

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    Bit late now that you already have the cheap ones from carbetec but the other type are much better and come with a 2 tubes. Try mark at 043turning he has some good ones but I am not sure of the price.

    Cheers Ian

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    Hi Ian

    I give him a call. I decided that, as they are cheap at Carbatec $9 on special, usually $21 I'll give it a go. I have about 30 carpenters pencils floating arround and could never warrent another one. I am glad I did as I prefer a round one to the oblong. I'll give 043 a look.

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    Roger
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    Islander

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    Islander,

    I had similar issues/questions; see the following thread.
    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f69/dr...pencil-123714/

    I've made them (ie. I've only made two to date) using a brass tube from a 'traditional' pen from TimberBits, and drilled the blank with a 10mm bit.

    good luck
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