OX Tuff Carbon - Marking Pencil

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While most carpenter pencils are the typical shade of gray or black, the Home Depot’s Red Lead FSC pencils come in red, which can be useful if you’re in a line of work where you need a pen with more visibility. The vivid red exterior on each pencil carpenter pencil in this set of three makes them easy to find even in a crowded toolbox and gives users a firm grip. Dixon brand pencils are a deep black color, with a medium-density graphite core that is stronger than conventional pencil lead, making them perfect for use on construction sites to draw thick, dark lines. The International Carpenter pencil from Deluxe has a flat barrel core and comes in eight different colors.

They require regular sharpening, so you will need a sharp tool, like a utility knife, to shave them as they cannot be sharpened with a standard pencil sharpener. The 24-Pack Misprint Carpenter Pencil Setis a discounted set of professional carpenter pencils with printing problems.

The Striker pencil has a thicker, much tougher ‘lead’ that is great for marking rough sawn timber, concrete, slabs, etc. The Swanson Tool AlwaysSharp mechanical carpenter pencil set includes two plastic pencils and eight graphite lead replacements for those who want a rectangle pencil they don't have to sharpen every few minutes. Though carpenter pencils can be difficult to sharpen, this set comes with its own sharpener that extends the life of the pencils by removing just the right amount of lead and wood to achieve a razor-sharp tip every time. A versatile carbon marking pencil, like this OX Pro Series Tuff Carbon Marking Pencil is what every carpenter needs. Although carpenter's pencils are most suited for marking and measuring, they can also be used creatively.

Some painters value these items for their thick, dramatic strokes that allows them more flexibility in their creative process. The OX Tools OX-T023010 set’s green exterior is thick enough to provide a strong grip and prevent pencils from rolling away when you set them down. It’s made from durable PP, ABS, and stainless steel, and its large needle-nose tip makes it ideal for marking through holes.The logo, color, typos, and other pencil characteristics are not guaranteed, so you can get the same logo and color 24 times or a full set of random matches.

This type of pencil can prove more expensive as you’ll have to invest in extra lead tips every so often. Each pencil has a premium pencil lead core and a strong wooden casing to mark difficult building surfaces. When you purchase products through our independent recommendations, we may earn an affiliate commission. Robustly constructed from the highest quality Stainless Steel and ABS/PP it includes a lead sharpener built into the cap plus a belt clip for convenience. Their design also provides a more comfortable grip due to the increased surface area, even when hands are wet.

Its tool belt holster and the cap's lead sharpener ensure smooth operation and clean lines without adding weight to your tool belt.