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Welders' Pencils

Write on oily, wet, and rusty metal surfaces in welding, metal layout, and metal fabrication applications.

Color	Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Application Temp. Range, °F	Environment		Each
Red	Medium	2	Metal	-20° to 150°	Wet Location	000000	00000
Silver	Medium	2	Metal	-20° to 150°	Wet Location	000000	0000

Mechanical Welders' Pencils

Write on oily, wet, and rusty metal surfaces in welding, metal layout, and metal fabrication applications.

Pencils									Lead Refills
Color	Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Application Temp. Range, °F	Environment	Features		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Silver	Medium	2	Metal	-20° to 150°	Wet Location	Pocket Clip	000000	000000	6	000000	000000

Pencil Sharpeners

Styles A and B have two sharpening blades: one for the pencil’s lead and another for the wood to shave a finer, sharper point.

						Batteries
Style	Power Source	Housing Material	Color	Electrical Connection Type	Cord Lg., ft.	Included	Size	Number Required	Mounting Fasteners Included	Features		Each
A	Manual	Zinc Alloy	Silver	__	__	__	__	__	__	Two Sharpening Blades	0000000	00000
B	Manual	Plastic	Black	__	__	__	__	__	__	Two Sharpening Blades	0000000	00000
C	Manual	Steel	Silver	__	__	__	__	__	Yes	__	0000000	00000
D	Battery	Plastic	Black	__	__	No	AA	4	__	__	000000	0000
E	Electric	Plastic	Black	Plug	6	__	__	__	__	__	0000000	00000

All-Graphite Pencils

This solid stick of graphite writes vivid lines on concrete, metal, and wood and can mark surfaces up to 1100° F without melting. Also known as lumber crayons.

Optional holder makes it easier to write and prevents breakage.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	Dia.	Lg.	For Use On	Max. Temp., °F	Environment	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Bold, Extra Bold, Medium, Ultra Bold	2-12.7	1/2"	4 1/2"	Concrete, Metal, Wood	1100°	Outdoor	Black	12	0000000	000000

Optional Aluminum Holder

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Carpenters' Pencils

The rectangular profile prevents rolling.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Medium	2	Wood	Gray	12	0000000	00000

White Vinyl Erasers (Pkg. of 3)	00000000	Pkg.	00000
Gray Kneaded Rubber Erasers	0000000	Each	0000

Pencils

Extra-fine tip pencils are also known as No. 2 pencils.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Extra Fine	0.7	Paper	Gray	12	0000000	00000
Medium	2.1	Paper	Red	12	0000000	0000

White Vinyl Erasers (Pkg. of 3)	00000000	Pkg.	00000
Gray Kneaded Rubber Erasers	0000000	Each	0000

Illustrators' Pencils

This pencil provides a smoother stroke with less effort than regular pencils.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Fine	1	Paper	Gray	12	0000000	000000

Sharpener	0000000	Each	000000
Eraser Refills (Pkg. of 10)	0000000	Pkg.	0000

Self-Advancing Mechanical Pencils

The lead automatically advances when it's lifted from the paper—no clicking required. Looks like a standard No. 2 pencil.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Extra Fine	0.7	Paper	Gray	2	0000000	00000

Mechanical Pencils

Pencils							Lead Refills
Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Features	Color		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Extra Fine	0.7	Paper	Pocket Clip	Gray	00000000	00000	90	00000000	00000
Fine	0.9	Paper	Pocket Clip	Black	00000000	0000	15	00000000	0000

Grease Pencils

Peel away the paper cover to write. Also known as China markers, these wax-based pencils make marks that won’t wash off with water but can be wiped off with a dry cloth or sanding.

Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Environment	Choose a Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Medium	2	Glass, Plastic, Rubber	Wet Location	Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow	12	000000	000000

Mechanical Grease Pencils

Also known as China markers, these wax-based pencils make marks that won’t wash off with water but can be wiped off with a dry cloth or sanding.

Pencils									Wax Refills
Tip Size	Stroke Wd., mm	For Use On	Environment	Features	Choose a Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Bold	4	Glass, Plastic, Rubber	Wet Location	Pocket Clip	Black, Red	12	0000000	000000	72	0000000	000000

Lead Holders

Body Material	For Lead Dia., mm	Lead Advancement	Grip Texture	Includes		Each
Plastic	2	Button	Knurled	__	000000	000000
Plastic	2	Button	Knurled	One Lead	000000	00000

Lead

Lead is listed from softest to hardest.

HB grade lead is equivalent to No. 2 regular lead.

Lead Dia., mm	Choose a Lead Grade	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2	4B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H, 4H	12	000000	000000

Lead for Lead Holders

Lead is listed from softest to hardest.

HB grade lead is equivalent to No. 2 regular lead.

Lead Dia., mm	Choose a Lead Grade	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2	4B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H, 4H	12	000000	000000

Lead Pointers

Make blunt and sharp points.

For Lead Dia., mm	Material		Each
2	Plastic	0000000	00000