A Carpenter Pencil. What’s the Big Deal? Don't use these sharpeners!

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

As simple as this may seem it really is a very good tutorial on the use of a carpenter’s pencil. I have a flat wooden advertisement with graphite in the center and not lead but that is what we refer to it as🤣. It sits in the tray of my truck on the dash. I find that this pencil is good for scribing a contour line when fitting trim to a cabinet next to a wall that is not plumb. When marking cut lines for fine work I use a marking knife. Thank you Paw Paw for highlighting this tool that is fast becoming forgotten. 😀🛫

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I also use it for scribing paneling which is not used much any more and when installing formica on countertops. The wall is rarely straight. Thank you very much. People have no idea how to sharpen a carpenter pencil. The pencil sharpener is for non carpenters. You will be laughed off a job site and would be a sign that you are not a true professional carpenter.

[@mel-ink]

First vid i watched a guy talking 13mins about a pencil...reminds me of my dad...good tutorial 👍

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you so much 😀

[@AlexMartinez-sj4zs]

I absolutely love this guy's verbal presentation. Very humble, and down to Earth. Keep it up.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I appreciate that! Thank you very much.

[@jackgetzler3451]

For use on the job site these shine however in the shop I use a mechanical

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome! I have never used that

[@baltigra]

Same, brother

[@jaimebermudez7081]

Para hacer marcas puntuales yo uso el tradicional lápiz redondo, pero para trazos muy delgados y precisos uso el lápiz de carpintero; a éste le saco filo, como de formón, raspándolo en una tablilla recubierta de papel de lija, como las que usan los dibujantes técnicos. Gracias.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome, I still do the old school techniques as well. Thanks for watching

[@murphyslaw580]

My God your the man! I beleive you could make a video in explaining a splinter and its uses. You should have a main TV channel to combat all the rubbish food showes that are on. Many thanks for making the boring so interesting and engaging. God bless from Ireland.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You are very welcome sir. Thank you very much for your kind words.

[@petrocksgarage]

Really helpful tips. I hadn't thought of using the pencil as a scribe. I'm going to have to remember that one. btw, I think they contain graphite, not lead, these days since lead is toxic. I also still call it lead sometimes though. Old habits die hard.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome

[@Bobo-ox7fj]

Not sure that they ever contained lead, that's just a follow on from older scribing tools that used lead and silver to make semi-permanent markings

[@gregorypaulino8842]

That’s funny, because I would use a pen to make my marks and only because it makes darker markings on any wood surface. I rarely use a pencil unless it’s real wood finishing work. This is good Info... Thnx! 😀✅✌️

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you

[@andreaj2602]

Who'd 'a thunk it? Love this video. I just thought these were cool pencils rather than functional. Awesome information! Thanks PawPaw!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You are so welcome!

[@boosebill]

There is a carpenter's pencil sharpener that puts a proper point on them, unlike the two you showed. It is called a Keson, and I found it on ebay.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I'll check it out. Thanks

[@MrMikegunter]

Thanks!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

My pleasure

[@trezzh4]

Actually when I'm in my shop I'm almost always use belt grinder to sharpen my pencil.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Cool, a lot of people do that

[@ayotaamer]

Useful information thank you 🙏💐🇮🇶

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You're welcome. Thank you very much.

[@henrymiller9151]

Watching this while my eagle is carving from your other video. I cheat sometimes with my carpenters pencil and hit it on the belt sander. Thanks Paw Paw for the great videos. Keep up the good work.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Great, nothing wrong with doing that at all. I use the sander and I have also used the concrete floor when needed.

[@daneilers739]

This was a great video; Less is More.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much.

[@yubidubi]

Wow just wow---AWESOME VIDEO!!!!!

[@k.bellingham8335]

I can't believe I'm watching someone sharpen a pencil, but now I know why. Thanks Paw Paw! Oh, and sharpen both ends?! Blasphemy! HaHaHa, that too is a wonderfully helpful tip.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Lol, thank you very much. So many ways to sharpen a pencil

[@mikejoyce3782]

01:50 Also known as a "Roofer's Safety Pencil".

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Indeed! It will not roll off the roof

[@mikejoyce3782]

@@PawPawsWorkShop The natural instinct is to go after the pencil if it moves away from you. Not a good idea when on a roof.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

So very true!

[@gamerplay8922]

Thanks for getting to the video.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You're welcome

[@RonaldJS]

They also produce a darker line. You can make a mark with a regular pencil and have a hard time finding it when you need it.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

That's true. Thank you for reminding me.

[@jimmypadgett1460]

WOW Just a pencil great job

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thanks!

[@anonymousperson4363]

So, a carpenter's pencil is like the Energizer bunny. Now, for a serious comment; you have converted me to using them.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Awesome

[@morokeiboethia6749]

Problem i always have isn't so much the pencil its my razors are starting to rust before i put them on the utility knife and they dont stay sharp very long at all. Put a dull rusty razor on the pencil and it damages the pencil worse than it was before i tried to sharpen it.

[@watkinsrcful]

great info

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you

[@thedieiscast9729]

I think you have it right, start using your pencil sharpener on site and you will still be the but of jokes a long time into the future. Thing is they appeal, to todays gadget lovers. Always preferred a standard pencil myself , after all our ears were designed as a safe place to keep it. My current pencil of choice, "a Berol Cardinal medium soft".

[@shilohwalker8888]

I find the modern sharpens are more good for faster lead exposed not a full sharpen. Then fine tune with knife savese at least half the time in my opinion

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Good point. Thank you

[@bobmorleyjr4943]

Shared Subscribed Love your videos

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much. I appreciate it very much.

[@foxtrap8826]

Well, this is interesting. Almost one of life's mysteries. But here's the straight story. Before I get ahead of myself, I'll tell you straight out that I'm a geezer. Yep, I am. That means that I have gained a tiny bit of knowledge that I wouldn't have gained if I had croaked earlier. So I'm probably ahead of you by whatever margin. OKay, now that 've pissed you off. After nearly 60 years in construction and woodworking I`ve used all types of pencils. The straight story is, that carpenter's pencils carpenter's are designed for use on rough, unplaned lumber. They excelle at that. BUT, they are double ended, so if a finer line is needed, just a whittle away takes care of the problem. These days, I use a regular Dixon pencil, with a #4 lead. Except on those times when I need a carpenter's pencil.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you for sharing

[@bobwilliams5506]

Use a marking knife and forget about sharpening pencils forever!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

That's works.

[@yeti7520]

For as long as it took you to sharpen your pencil, I could've used a sharpener, and been back to work. Also, those kind of utility knives are garbage.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

You have an interesting point of view. Speed is not important when demonstrating a technique. If you don’t like the knife I’m using then don’t use it. It’s that simple. I’m so glad that you were able to determine for yourself (maybe not for others) exactly what knife you do not like and that you would rather use a sharpener for your pencil. Fantastic! Glad I could help.

[@yeti7520]

@@PawPawsWorkShop One more thing, if your tip is too short, it's hard to see what you're doing, and, if you're doing it accurately. Just saying.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

There are many many ways to sharpen the pencil depending on the application that you need it for the job at hand.

[@yeti7520]

@@PawPawsWorkShop Bullshit, lol. You need a sharp point that you can see while using your pencil. A short, stubby point doesn't work well.

[@ohske]

👍👍👍👌❤❤❤

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you

[@g.m.forsythe9626]

Suggest that you move to Rumble instead of KZbin.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Tell me more why I should move

[@g.m.forsythe9626]

@@PawPawsWorkShop No censorship. None of the requirements of KZbin.

[@ricolaw2571]

@@g.m.forsythe9626 if they censor a carpenter video the algorithm is broken

[@wjsprayberry]

7

[@3dtexan890]

That is because they are metric and most made in china.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Well the US is almost converted to the metric. They are just doing it quietly

[@TonyWright-tf5zy]

Carpenters pencil is a waste of time.. any pencil will do.. as will a pen, texta ("sharpie"), scribe.. fuck, a nail will do.. why be a hipster and buy a rectangle pencil?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Then I would simply say, don’t use them!

[@NBGTFO]

I've used carpenter pencils before and honestly, I prefer mechanical pencils.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I have never had much success with mechanical pencils on construction jobs.

[@FiglioBastardo]

You should check out the new STKR Mechanical Carpenter pencil. It's baaaad ass!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thanks