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    21 Products

    Grease Pencils

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pencils. Grease Pencils, Standard.

    Standard

    Write clearly on wet, oily, and slippery surfaces such as ceramic, metal, and glass. These wax-based pencils make marks that won’t wash off with water but can be wiped off with a dry cloth. Also known as china markers.
    Tip
    Size
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    For Use On
    Environment
    Choose a Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Standard
    Medium2Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic, RubberWetBlack, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White, Yellow121514T3000000
     

    Pencils

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    Standard

    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.
    Pkg. of 12
    Pkg. of 144
    Tip
    Size
    Stroke
    Wd., mm
    For Use
    On
    Lead
    Color
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Standard
    Medium2.1PaperRed1653T88000001653T24000000
     
    Pencil Sharpeners
    Each
    Pencil Sharpener1225T1800000

    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

    Welders' Pencils

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

    Standard

    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.
    Red Lead—Make bold red marks that stand out on bright metals, such as aluminum, where silver lead would be hard to see.
    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
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Standard
    Medium2Metal-20 to 140Red125877T15000000————0
    Medium2Metal-20 to 140Red725877T1300000————0
    Medium2Metal-20 to 140Silver125877T1200000————0
    Medium2Metal-20 to 140Silver725877T1100000————0
     
    Mechanical
    Medium2Metal-20 to 150Silver15877T60000065877T800000
     
    Pencil Sharpeners
    Each
    Pencil Sharpener1225T1800000

    Rough Surface Graphite Crayons

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    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

    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
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