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Sharpen a carpenter's pencil flat for fine scribe lines

Get fine marking lines with a carpenter's pencil by sharpening the lead flat.

Time
⏱ 3 min
Difficulty
◆ medium

What you need

  • Carpenter's pencil
  • Knife for sharpening

How to do it

  1. Sharpen the lead flat so the rectangular cross-section is kept right up to the tip.
  2. Place the narrow side of the lead against the square or rule.
  3. Mark your line.

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