Q: How does a mechanical pencil work?
This carpenters mechanical pencil advances a 2mm × 5mm lead with a push of the button, so you extend exactly as much as you need instead of twisting a barrel.
24K0452 - Pica Big Dry Pencil
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This carpenter’s pencil has a 2mm × 5mm lead that advances to the extent you need at the push of a button. The holster clips firmly to a belt or apron pocket and stays put when you withdraw the pencil.
The included sharpener creates a fine edge. Each pencil comes with one lead. The pencil is available on its own, or in a set with twelve additional black 2B leads.
Additional refill leads are available to meet a variety of marking needs.
Made in Germany.
This carpenters mechanical pencil advances a 2mm × 5mm lead with a push of the button, so you extend exactly as much as you need instead of twisting a barrel.
Yes, and this one ships with a 2mm × 5mm lead in 2B, with refill leads available in other grades and colors for different marking jobs.
Yes, a sharpener is included and built to put a fine point on the lead without a separate tool.
A holster clips firmly to a belt or apron pocket and stays in place even when you pull the pencil out to write.
Yes, Pica also offers this pencil as a kit bundled with 12 additional black 2B leads and refill leads are sold separately in 2B, 2B water-resistant, 2H and 10H grades, plus a mixed graphite/white/red pack.
| Dimensions | 2mm × 5mm lead |
| Compatibility Dimensions | Accepts 2mm × 5mm replacement leads (2B, 2B water-resistant, 2H, 10H and graphite/white/red combinations) |
| Includes | Mechanical pencil; sharpener; 1 lead; holster |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |

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Pica Big Dry Carpenter's Mechanical Pencil
This carpenter’s pencil has a 2mm × 5mm lead that advances to the extent you need at the push of a button. The holster clips firmly to a belt or apron pocket and stays put when you withdraw the pencil.
The included sharpener creates a fine edge. Each pencil comes with one lead. The pencil is available on its own, or in a set with twelve additional black 2B leads.
Additional refill leads are available to meet a variety of marking needs.
Made in Germany.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
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