formariz 11,968 #1 Posted July 23, 2022 A very important thing in the shop that is not thought of often enough are sharp pencils . They are essential in about every single task and their sharpness is critical if accuracy is to be achieved. There are many ways of achieving that but none more efficient and consistently accurate than a proper pencil sharpener. Nothing fancy is needed. The simple vintage ones are always the best readily available and inexpensive. My favorite of all of them is the Dixon Enduro No. 20. Because of its swiveling container it can be mounted in any position, container also being easily removed for emptying. However it’s best feature is it’s ability to automatically except any diameter pencil and automatically stopping cutting when pencil is done. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,663 #2 Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) I moved in to my house in 88. There is a pencil sharpener in the kitchen and one in the garage. I have emptied the kitchen one but the garage one has a clear bin and there was shavings in it. I knew the guy who had lived there died in the 70's. I said I wouldn't dump it out until it's too full to accept any more shavings. It's still going. Pics to follow. Kitchen unit. Edited July 23, 2022 by squonk 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,968 #3 Posted July 23, 2022 1 hour ago, squonk said: I knew the guy who had lived there died in the 70's. I said I wouldn't dump it out until it's too full to accept any more shavings. It's still going. Pics to follow I don’t know. 50 years and not full yet? Seems to me you are not sharpening your pencil often enough. What seems to be the problem? 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,043 #4 Posted July 24, 2022 1 hour ago, formariz said: I don’t know. 50 years and not full yet? Seems to me you are not sharpening your pencil often enough. What seems to be the problem? Don’t know about @squonk, but I’ve always been told I’m not the sharpest pencil in the holder… 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,312 #5 Posted July 24, 2022 We have the same one as @squonk. Likely was a part of my maternal grandparent's estate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,002 #6 Posted July 24, 2022 I have the same one as @squonk also, but I don’t believe mine has “US PROPERTY” written on it. These we’re widely used in school districts down south, and probably everywhere else too. Of course I bet “all” pencil sharpeners were widely used in school districts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,663 #7 Posted July 24, 2022 13 hours ago, formariz said: I don’t know. 50 years and not full yet? Seems to me you are not sharpening your pencil often enough. What seems to be the problem? Garage sharpener. I use mainly Sharpies and pens. I still have Wheel Horse pencils from Glen I got at the show years ago. I even have an old school masking tape dispenser! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,019 #8 Posted July 24, 2022 I picked this one up a few months ago. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,211 #9 Posted July 24, 2022 15 hours ago, squonk said: Did you take that out of my barn 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,663 #10 Posted July 24, 2022 1 minute ago, rjg854 said: Did you take that out of my barn I think that sharpener was hanging there when you and I were chasing girls on our bikes! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,227 #11 Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, formariz said: I don’t know. 50 years and not full yet? Seems to me you are not sharpening your pencil often enough. What seems to be the problem? Squonk does not have lead in his pencil. Edited July 24, 2022 by elcamino/wheelhorse 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,156 #12 Posted July 24, 2022 I’ve got one too…upgraded model with the wood grain accent…lol 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,663 #13 Posted July 24, 2022 2 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Squonk does not have lead in his pencil. Do you even know where your "pencil " is? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,968 #14 Posted July 24, 2022 2 hours ago, dclarke said: I picked this one up a few months ago. Got one of those also. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,968 #15 Posted July 24, 2022 If you use them a lot try to find new cutters for them. They are increasingly becoming hard to find. A lot of sharpeners found are rather dull already. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,039 #16 Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) 20 hours ago, squonk said: I moved in to my house in 88. There is a pencil sharpener in the kitchen and one in the garage. I have emptied the kitchen one but the garage one has a clear bin and there was shavings in it. I knew the guy who had lived there died in the 70's. I said I wouldn't dump it out until it's too full to accept any more shavings. It's still going. Pics to follow. Kitchen unit. As Mike, I have a Boston Hand crank pencil sharpener that was Dad's, perhaps older than that. Still works well, once I cleaned the two tapered cutters. Seems that ONE of us 3 kids got the bright idea that it would work well to sharpen crayons about 60 years ago - NOT!!! Edited July 24, 2022 by ri702bill 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,043 #17 Posted July 24, 2022 18 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I’ve always been told I’m not the sharpest pencil in the holder… 2 hours ago, formariz said: are rather dull already. Been told that too… Stop rubbing it in… 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,968 #18 Posted July 24, 2022 That is actually a rare one. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,968 #19 Posted July 24, 2022 4 hours ago, squonk said: Do you even know where your "pencil " is? He may not be the only one with that problem. Here is my solution to that here. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,043 #20 Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) Just wondering if there is a high correlation between hoard… er, um, “collecting”, and pencil hoarding… Edited July 24, 2022 by SylvanLakeWH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,211 #21 Posted July 25, 2022 You can never have enough pencils Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,968 #22 Posted July 25, 2022 18 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Just wondering if there is a high correlation between hoard… er, um, “collecting”, and pencil hoarding… LOL . Let’s analyze it .I guess one could always assume that there is some type of correlation . One can always look at someone who collects lots of different stuff and make that assumption. The word “hoard “ however generally takes into account individuals who’s collecting has a negative impact on not only their lives but also the lives of others around them. If I am to be considered a hoarder, and I have indeed been affectionately called “ a very organized hoarder “ in the past , the difference is that my hoarding actually has the opposite effect on my life and on the others surrounding me. It is a positive effect whether it be by the tractors, tools,artifacts,etc. I am sure that many who collect many different types of items occasionally pose the question to themselves , wether they are hoarders. I know that I do. However when often visitors enjoy walking through the place classify it as a museum or that it is like taking a step back in time I feel assured that I am still under control. I do enjoy and use every single item that I have, learn from them and work to pass them and their history on to the next generations. As for the pencils , I do go through a lot of them since they are always kept with a sharp point, and luckily my wife was a school teacher who literally bought thousands of them every year to give to the kids in school. When she retired I was left with a heathy supply of them. 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #23 Posted September 14, 2022 On 7/24/2022 at 2:37 PM, formariz said: That is actually a rare one. My grandpa had one just like that in his garage fyi the grandpa with my rj in his backyard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 222 #24 Posted September 15, 2022 Hi fellas. I know this is for sharpeners. But do you know where I can get soft lead Ticonderoga or Mongol pencils with an eraser? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,968 #25 Posted September 16, 2022 22 hours ago, hotajax said: Hi fellas. I know this is for sharpeners. But do you know where I can get soft lead Ticonderoga or Mongol pencils with an eraser? Thanks You can buy the Ticonderoga pencils at Target. They are not however US made. The Mongol brand has not been available in the US for a while. Another industry virtually gone from the US. Big difference in quality from the US made pencils. Wood in Chinese pencils is garbage and leads are broken inside already many times. Erasers are many times useless since all they do is smear and spread the lead on the paper rather than erase. I still have a hefty supply of US made pencils. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites