[doubleup16]

Most carpenters I know use a utility knife to sharpen their pencil, this is the next best way to that though.

http://www.wimp.com/oddcut

 

[JonM]

That method is a little tough...it won't fit in my toolbox...:thumbsup:

 

[john5mt]

man things must be slow at the machine shop

 

[PA woodbutcher]

I use a utility knife for framing and keep little hand sharpener like you had in school in my pouches for my "finish" pencils.

 

[JLTrim]

Lately I've been carrying one of these Accuscribes around, has a built-in sharpener, and it's a little cheaper than a cnc machine.

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[Tom Struble]

oooothat a nice scribe jl:thumbsup:

 

[doubleup16]

cool looking scribe you have there, I like it.

 

[JLTrim]

Woodcraft has them, $18... kind of pricey for a chunk of plastic but it works much better than the old compass-scribe.

 

[willworkforbeer]

I use a fine point pen if doing highend trim, then lightly sand the ink off, you cant ( at least I cant) get airtight cuts with a pencil.

 

[Bone Saw]

Drafting lead holder and a small alvin sharpener

 

[greg24k]

Most carpenters I know use a utility knife to sharpen their pencil, this is the next best way to that though.

http://www.wimp.com/oddcut

I have that CNC lathe set up in my truck, I would never use any other method to sharpen my pencil. :no: I would suggest that all of you glue sniffing and sawdust eating trades to purchase that pencil sharpener and install it in your truck :laughing::laughing::laughing:

 

[K2]

Block plane. But then you have to sharpen the plane once in a while. I can shave with my plane blades.

 

[Trim40]

Call me lazy, but I have had an electric pencil sharpener in my saw bench for years. I also buy #3 pencils because they stay sharper longer.

 

[user38755]

Beaver.

 

[TempestV]

Lately I've been carrying one of these Accuscribes around, has a built-in sharpener, and it's a little cheaper than a cnc machine.

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Those are great scribes, I adapted mine with a level vial for doing log scribes. I've never used the pencil sharpener though.

I mostly use mechanical pencils with rectangular lead meant for standardized test taking. If I need a really fine line, I use my knife to sharpen the tip, or rub the tip on a piece of scrap wood. For wood pencils, I use my utility knife.

 

[BHR]

I just chew the end off till I see lead :blink:

 

[chris n]

Beaver. Looks like raccoon

 

[leakygoose]

Call me lazy, but I have had an electric pencil sharpener in my saw bench for years. I also buy #3 pencils because they stay sharper longer.

Same here eventhough # 2 's are almost free most of the time .

 

[user38755]

Beaver. Looks like caged ****

Yep, it is. Was a toss up between it and a black convict. Pencil- both ends with a utility knife.

 

[john5mt]

I use the disposable mechanical pencils for trim

if i am using a #2 i usually use my knife or block plane