Thread: Pencil Hone Advise

So I have my new Nani 12k and I was about to draw a grid on it so I could lap it for the first time. Turns out I could not find a working pencil, nor can I find my pencil sharpener. (Grandson #1 is the primary suspect. I may well find my sharpener in a couch cushion, or behind the china cabinet.)

So I have a factory sharpened pencil. They may have claimed that it was 'draw ready', but we all know how the factory edge is in reality v. their claims. (The attached photo will clearly demonstrate the lack of a 'draw ready' edge)

So my question is:
What would you pencil honemeisters recommend to bring this pencil up to a true 'draw ready' status?

Here are the tools I have at hand:
Buck 110FG
Leatherman-Wingman
Gerber Venison Master
Gerber Bone Knife
Buck Chairman Series

Or, and I know this is blasphemous:
should I use the plastic cartridge pencil?

I'm really at a loss here. Sending the pencil out for professional honing is not an option. SWMBO insists that I must shave if I want to enjoy her company... Surely you gents can understand the urgency of my circumstances.

Any and all advise is greatly appreciated. (except paper test recommendations)

Have you checked the library or searched the forums for an answer yet? If not, I'd suggest you start there.
Maybe if you check out a video you will get a better idea of just how sharp that pencil needs to be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDnhwSbrzoQ

Otherwise, given the equipment at hand I'd go with Buck 110

Thats a dilly of a pickle you've found yourself.
Well I dont know if any of those edges will hold up to the hard pencil wood, furthermore im not sure how your going to deal with the inevitable disaster of yellow primer after the sharpening process...that pencil crust is a doozy to get off.
I find soaking the pencil in 112 degree water for about 23 minutes really helps soften the fibers of the wood grain...thats at sea level btw, not sure about your elevation...
Whatever you do dont forget to adjust for wind!! Good luck my friend, hope it works out.

id use my teeth !! like a "MAN"

Originally Posted by criswilson10

Have you checked the library or searched the forums for an answer yet? If not, I'd suggest you start there.
Maybe if you check out a video you will get a better idea of just how sharp that pencil needs to be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDnhwSbrzoQ

Otherwise, given the equipment at hand I'd go with Buck 110

You beat me to it Chris. I remember seeing this last time it was posted. It made me smile

I've never seen that video before but now I want that pencil sharpener!!!

I have found that he even offers a web site for both his book and services!

So it turns out the same guy has another video that teaches how to sharpen a pencil. This is a true artist of a pencilmeister!
that truly

Sigh......................Oh, Dave..Don't be getting out a straightedge and scale /square to draw the lines. Just do it. It does NOT matter!

Well you know what Glen says when you "Hit the wall".

Try a bigger pencil
Try a smaller pencil
Hell, try one of the grandsons colored pencils.
Take a break, and come back to it

I finally solved the pencil dilemma... Now I am scrubbing my a%&^%%(*%^)& off, trying to get this stone flat. I may have to get some ruff grit sandpaper. Sheesh.