Pencil Making : Tools

Small gouge : Swiss Made 11/1 or 11/1.5 or 11/2

Or small handsaw – dovetail saw works well

  • Flat chisel of any kind – sharp! Any ¼” – 1” chisel will work!
  • Vice or a vice made from a handscrew (or two) and two F-clamps 
  • Marking gauge
  • Shaping tool options:

Spokeshave

OR

Rasp & File 

  • Sandpaper – 150, 180, 220, 320 Grit
  • Sanding block
  • Sanding Sponge (the grit doesn’t matter – it’s just nice to have a flexible sanding surface)
  • Pencil (I know, ironic)
  • 5 minute epoxy – anything at the hardware store will work!

 

Optional For those of you who’d like to ebonize:

  • Steel wool
  • White Vinegar
  • A glass jar with a lid