Workshop pencil lead ?

[Lenny]

Does anyone know of a source for harder lead refill for the workshop/sketch pencil?
I'm used to using a #3 or #4 pencil and find that the lead that comes in the workshop pencil is very soft.

Thanks!

 

[Allenk]

Thanks for the thread, Lenny. I'm interested in this, also. I think it's 3mm size, correct?

 

[jimm1]

Do you have a Hobby Lobby nearby?

 

[Mr Vic]

The leads are 5.6mm unless you have the 3 mm versions which are coming out. From my searching it appears the hardest lead will be an HB which is close to a #2 pencil in hardness. I did find these sites that offer a larger range of colors but nothing harder then an HB


http://search.jerrysartarama.com/search?keywords=5.6+mm+lead

http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLATES/PRODUCT/Product.asp?Params=category=8-221|level=2-3|pageid=165

 

[JimMc7]

These are just google search results -- no idea if the "4B" hardness referenced would meet your requirements....

http://www.pencilthings.com/gessner-pencil-leads-graphite.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/PENCIL-LEADS-KO...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a55c3450e

 

[mrcook4570]

4B is supplied with the components and is fairly soft. Leads are available in (softest) 9B 8B 7B 6B 5B 4B 3B 2B B HB F H 2H 3H 4H 5H 6H 7H 8H 9H (hardest).

A standard #2 lead is equivalent to HB. #3 = H, #4 = 2H

 

[Allenk]

Thanks, Stan. Good of you to post this. Now maybe I'll know what I'm looking for.
I'm not sure if this will help Lenny, or not, but I'm going to start looking at Art Supply stores and Hobby Lobby... etc.

 

[Lenny]

Thanks for the info .... I don't really have anything nearby me .. LOL
But at least when I look I'll know better what I'm looking for ... :biggrin:

It brings up another question ... I wonder if the built in sharpener will handle the harder lead?

 

[bitshird]

Lenny we always sharpened our drafting leads with sandpaper, but I think the stock sharpeners should work if you stayed with an HB - 2H lead

 

[glen r]

Look for specialty leads in stationary supply stores or drafting supply stores. Most usually carry different hardness and sizes of leads and pencils.

 

[nava1uni]

Try Pearl or Blick art supplies online. They sell drafting supplies as well.