Carpenter Pencil Collection *SOLD*

[Bronco]

**SOLD**21 years ago I started collecting carpenter pencils while I was teaching woodshop. It's all I could afford to collect. :D
Cleaning out for move. Anyone want to take it over? (49 pencils)
I'm asking $6.50 (postage, packing and PP fees only).
That's $6.50 shipped CONUS. Slightly more for other countries. PM if interested. Thanks for looking!

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1624&d=1213200331

[IsaacRN]

i do have a question....why did they choose that shape for the pencils. I know you just sharpen it with a knife of some sort.but is that shape practicle for something_

[Bronco]

i do have a question....why did they choose that shape for the pencils. I know you just sharpen it with a knife of some sort.but is that shape practicle for something_

I've always been told the shape keeps them from rolling off of your work.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carpenter pencils, also known as Carpentry pencils and Carpenter's pencils have a rectangular body that stops the pencil from rolling or blowing away. They have a rectangular core which allows thin or thick lines to be drawn by simply rotating the pencil. Carpenter Pencils are typically sharpened with a knife, due to their flat shape, though recently a fixed-blade device with a rotatable collar has become available.

[Queen of Blades]

That's cool!

If only I was a packrat.................

I can't stand clutter or things I'm not gonna use lying around the house.

[Bronco]

That's cool!

If only I was a packrat.................

I can't stand clutter or things I'm not gonna use lying around the house.

They would look nice along with your new straight razor collection! :D

[Queen of Blades]

They would look nice along with your new straight razor collection! :D

I only have 2 straights at the moment. :p

One needs new scales, definetly. Hmmmm......maybe I should send it to you for re-scaling. :D

[Bronco]

I only have 2 straights at the moment. :p

One needs new scales, definetly. Hmmmm......maybe I should send it to you for re-scaling. :D

I have plenty of oak! :D

[Queen of Blades]

I have plenty of oak! :D

Well then, I guess I could send the razor to you, with a little something for your troubles, of course. :happy088

[Reformation Student]

Howse about rescaling it with a carpenter pencil motif? :D

[Bronco]

:happy102 Now that is funny!

[michael m]

PM'd

[rodd]

Carpenter pencil scales would be bad ass. :happy102

[Padron]

Yea,

They would be cool scales although too thin :( and a fragile core :)

[Wildtim]

i do have a question....why did they choose that shape for the pencils. I know you just sharpen it with a knife of some sort.but is that shape practicle for something_

Actually There is another reason for the shape as well.

The pencil is 1/4 inch thick, 5/8 inch wide, and if you twist it on the short flats, diagonally, it is 1/2 inch across. so it makes a handy dandy measuring tool for down and dirty work.

[Bronco]

Gone to a new home! Thank you!

[moviemaniac]

Actually There is another reason for the shape as well.

The pencil is 1/4 inch thick, 5/8 inch wide, and if you twist it on the short flats, diagonally, it is 1/2 inch across. so it makes a handy dandy measuring tool for down and dirty work.
Now that's good to know!

Due to the shape they also fit perfectly behind the ears as well :D

[Bronco]

Due to the shape they also fit perfectly behind the ears as well :D

Good point!

[AsylumGuido]

Good point!

They have that, too!

[moviemaniac]

They have that, too!
If you know how to sharpen 'em :D

[Bronco]

We need a snare drum in the background for this thread doing rimshots! ;)

[michael m]

The collection grows........:D

[Queen of Blades]

Pictures!

I know I'm odd, but this collection is really cool to me. :ashamed001

[Bronco]

Pictures!

I know I'm odd, but this collection is really cool to me. :ashamed001

Right, we will expect periodic updates! :D