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    Welders' Pencils

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencils. Welders' Pencils, Mechanical.

    Mechanical

    Make visible marks on metal to lay out cuts and welds. Unlike soapstone, these pencils produce clean lines that resist smudging and reflect light. Also known as metal layout markers.
    Silver Lead—The best choice for making high-contrast marks on dark or rusty metals that remain visible through a welding lens.
    Pencils
    Replacement Lead
    Tip
    Size
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    For Use
    On
    Application
    Temp. Range, ° F
    Lead
    Color
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Mechanical
    Medium2Metal-20 to 150Silver5877T600000065877T800000
     

    Rough Surface Graphite Crayons

    Image of ProductInUse. Crayon with Holder (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Crayons. Rough Surface Graphite Crayons.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Crayons. Rough Surface Graphite Crayons.

    Crayon with Holder (Sold

    Separately)

    Make fade-resistant marks on rough surfaces, such as concrete and wood. These all-graphite crayons last up to 10 times longer than wax crayons do. Also known as lumber crayons.
    Application
    Temp.
    Tip Size
    Stroke Wd.,
    mm
    Dia.
    Lg.
    For Use On
    Min.
    Max.,
    ° F
    Environment
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Medium, Bold, Extra Bold, Ultra Bold2 to 12.71/2"4 1/2"Concrete, Metal, WoodNot Rated350OutdoorBlack121654T71000000
    Holders
    Holder makes it easier to write and prevents breakage.
    Each
    Aluminum Holder8613T21000000

    Welders' Pencil Lead

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencil Lead. Welders' Pencil Lead.
    Refill mechanical welding pencils. The standard lead size is 2 mm.
    Red—Make bold red marks that stand out on bright metals, such as aluminum, where silver lead would be hard to see.
    Silver—The best choice for making high-contrast marks on dark or rusty metals that remain visible through a welding lens.
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    For Use
    On
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    2MetalSilver65877T800000
    2.8MetalRed65877T10200000
    2.8MetalSilver65877T10100000

    Pencils

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencils. Pencils, Standard.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencils. Pencils, Mechanical.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencils. Pencils, Self-Advancing Mechanical.

    Standard

    Mechanical

    Self-Advancing Mechanical

    The classic tool for writing, drawing, and marking.
    Standard—Made of premium wood, these pencils are durable and reliable from their first stroke to their last.
    Mechanical—Advance lead with a click so you never need to sharpen them.
    Self-Advancing Mechanical—The lead in these pencils automatically advances when it’s lifted from the paper. They look like standard No. 2 pencils.
    Pencils
    Replacement Lead
    Tip Size
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    For Use
    On
    Lead
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Standard
    Extra Fine0.7PaperGray121653T2200000————0
    Extra Fine0.7PaperGray1441653T2300000————0
     
    Mechanical
    Extra Fine0.7PaperGray18656T3070000908656T35200000
    Extra Fine0.7PaperGray121653T2500000908656T3520000
    Fine0.9PaperGray18656T4550000158656T5440000
    Fine0.9PaperGray121653T2600000158656T5440000
     
    Self-Advancing Mechanical
    Extra Fine0.7PaperGray28656T510000908656T3520000
     
    Accessories for Pencils
    Pencil Sharpener1225T18 Each 00000
    White Vinyl Erasers13225T23 Pkg. of 3 0000

    Illustrators' Pencils

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencils. Illustrators' Pencils.
    These pencils provide a smoother stroke with less effort than regular pencils.
    Tip
    Size
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    For Use
    On
    Lead
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Fine1PaperGray121653T17000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Pencils
    Sharpener1653T61 Each 000000
    Eraser Refills1653T53 Pkg. of 10 0000

    Drafting Lead Holders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencils. Drafting Lead Holders.
    Image of Product. Lead Grade Indicator. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Pencils. Drafting Lead Holders.

    Lead Grade Indicator

    Sketch everything from fine lines to bold strokes with one pencil—these holders work with a range of lead grades. Sharpen your lead to a point for detailed work, or leave it blunt for broader coverage. Each holder comes with one HB lead, which is equivalent to regular No. 2 pencil lead.
    Pencil Lead Grade—Lead is listed from softest to hardest. Soft lead makes dark, smooth marks, while hard lead creates delicate lines that resist smudging.
    Pencils
    Replacement Lead
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    For Use
    On
    Grip
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    Choose a Pencil Lead Grade
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Lead Holder
    2PaperMetalOne HB Lead8380T10000004B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H, 4H128380T9000000
     
    Accessories for Pencils
    Lead Pointer8398T11 Each 00000
    White Vinyl Erasers13225T23 Pkg. of 3 0000

    Carpenters' Pencils

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencils. Carpenters' Pencils, Standard.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencils. Carpenters' Pencils, Mechanical.

    Standard

    Mechanical

    Make bold marks on rough or smooth wood—these pencils have thick lead that won’t snap. A rectangular profile means they won’t roll away, so they’re always right where you left them. Sharpen these pencils with a knife for fine or broad marks.
    Pencils
    Replacement Lead
    Tip
    Size
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    For Use On
    Lead
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Standard
    Medium2Paper, WoodGray121653T4400000————0
    Medium2Paper, WoodGray721653T4300000————0
     
    Mechanical
    Medium2Paper, WoodGray11653T54000061653T10100000
     
    Erasers
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    White Vinyl Erasers313225T2300000

    Drafting Lead

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencil Lead. Drafting Lead.
    Draw or draft with different grades of lead. They are listed from softest to hardest. Soft lead makes dark, smooth marks, while hard lead creates delicate lines that resist smudging.
    HB—HB grade lead is equivalent to No. 2 regular lead.
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    Choose a Pencil Lead Grade
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    24B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H, 4H128380T9000000

    Hole-Marking Pencils

    Image of ProductInUse. Shown in Use. Side1 orientation. Pencils. Hole-Marking Pencils.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencils. Hole-Marking Pencils.

    Shown in Use

    Reach into deep holes and grooves to mark wood, metal, and plastic. The long tip on these pencils lets you make accurate marks in tight spaces that standard pencils can't reach. These pencils come loaded with standard gray lead for everyday marking tasks. Use red or silver reflective refills (sold separately) for welding and metalworking.
    Pencils
    Replacement Lead
    Tip
    Size
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    For Use On
    Lead
    Color
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Mechanical
    Medium2.8Metal, Paper, Plastic, WoodGray11196N1100000068656T601000000
     
    Accessories for Pencils
    Welders' Pencil Lead
    Red—Make bold red marks that stand out on bright metals, such as aluminum, where silver lead would be hard to see.
    Silver—The best choice for making high-contrast marks on dark or rusty metals that remain visible through a welding lens.
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    For Use
    On
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    2.8MetalRed65877T102000000
    2.8MetalSilver65877T10100000
    Erasers
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    White Vinyl Erasers313225T2300000

    Metal- and X-Ray Detectable Pencils

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencils. Metal- and X-Ray Detectable Pencils.
    Write without risking contamination of your food line. Made of metal-infused plastic, these pencils set off metal detectors and show up on X-ray machines. Ideal for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics facilities, they support HACCP programs. These pencils are also FDA-compliant, so they are safe for contact with food.
    Pencils
    Replacement Lead
    Body
    Each
    Package
    Tip Size
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    Material
    Color
    For Use
    On
    Food Industry Std.
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Mechanical
    Ultra Fine0.5PlasticBluePaperFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    		11192N11000001011192N120000001211192N11100000
     
    Erasers
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    White Vinyl Erasers313225T2300000

    Pencil Lead

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencil Lead. Pencil Lead.
    Refill mechanical pencils for writing and marking.
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    For Use On
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    0.5PaperGray1211192N11100000
    0.7PaperGray908656T3520000
    0.9PaperGray158656T5440000
    2.8Metal, Paper, Plastic, WoodGray68656T60100000
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