The wide and flat approach also ensures that the pencil has a larger, thicker portion of lead, allowing for a thicker, more easily visible mark on wood they're looking to cut. The wide lead can ...

For broad curves, lay the pencil on its flat side to translate the shape of ... you more control over the shape of the tip and how much lead you want exposed. To sharpen the pencil, start on ...

Little Shop of Physics has built a miniature plasma cutter using a pencil lead together with 4 x 9 volt batteries and a couple of clips allowing you to cut through aluminium foil. Watch the video ...