Have a order for 5 p.s.i. vertex click pencils all in gun metal.
Vertex click pencils
- Thread starter Patrude
- Start date
nice pencils. What do you think of the pencil mechanism in these? I'm still looking for a good pencil kit.
Nicely done. 
Les
Les
Very nice.
- Thread Starter Thread Starter
- #5
I've done ok with the mechanism with this kit. Going by my own experience I'm using a pencil I did up a couple years ago, still doing what it needs to do. I did, however, have one request for a replacement mechanism.
Thanks. The pencil quest continues ...
- Thread Starter Thread Starter
- #7
So far this is my pencil of choice but am always on the lookout as you are. Let us know if you find something better
I see the lead size is 2. What do you think of this blog post: https://www.penheaven.co.uk/blog/lead-sizes-for-mechanical-pencils/ Since I have a heavy hand thin lead simply doesn't work. I'm one looking for a good pencil kit two.
Found this to be an incredibly informative article. I have a lot of different mechanical pencils that take different size leads. I also break the thin ones, so appreciate those with a little more girth. Chuck
I'm a fan of the larger lead also.
I use this kit daily in my shop. I do have to get harder lead for em, they are a softer lead right now.
I like the heft of em, and they look like a pencil!
https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKMPLSS.html
I use this kit daily in my shop. I do have to get harder lead for em, they are a softer lead right now.
I like the heft of em, and they look like a pencil!
https://www.pennstateind.com/store/PKMPLSS.html
Here's the one I use in my shop. Briar burl, ca finish.
- Thread Starter Thread Starter
- #12
I like this one as well for the same reason, it looks like a pencil. Good job too
- Thread Starter Thread Starter
- #13
I like how this kit presents too. Just has good pencil looks. Nicely turned and finished
It has nice thick lead too....2.0mm
- Thread Starter Thread Starter
- #15
Perfect lead for the shop
Wow. Rich, I just realised I haven't commented on your set of pencils. Nicely done. I like the colors. What is the dark one on the left?
- Thread Starter Thread Starter
- #17
I'm pretty sure that's a Rhino Plastics "blueberry pickin" blank I got at Beartooth woods. These Rhino blanks can be difficult as I find them to be brittle. I make sure to ease the edges before turning which helps. I've used really sharp hss tools on them with varied success but the best tools for me turning these are carbide.In spite of the extra care I like the Rhino blanks. They're 7/8" and they finish up nicely
Aha. I'm not a fan of the rhino blanks. I love their colors, but they are way too "chippy."
- Thread Starter Thread Starter
- #19
They do cause me to sing out with some questionable lyrics now and then 
Very nice set of five Rich.