How To Build An Pencils

Pencil blocks are cut into pencil slats using specially designed circular saws.

How to build an pencils. Attach the strings to make a seat. To make the wood casings for the pencils square slats are formed and then grooves are cut into the slats. Affix the shaft to the crossbow. Fasten the lathe to the stock.

Method 3 factory made pencils. Then insert the lead into pencils or package it for use in mechanical pencils. Method 2 twig pencil. How to make a crossbow using pencils steps make the stock.

Pencil slats are treated with wax and stain to obtain uniform color and improve. You can dip the leads in oil or wax to create a smoother writing tool. Find a straight twig that fits comfortably in a pencil grip. Start with a square of origami paper inner side facing up.

Heat the pencil leads in a kiln at 1 800 degrees f until they are smooth and hard. Now you need to build a fire. This is the pivot point which will attach to your catapult s arm. The pencil making process at the slat factory pencil stock is cut into pencil blocks a bit longer than the normal length.

Next graphite sticks are inserted into the grooves on one slat and then a second slat with empty grooves is glued on top of the graphite filled slot. Take some tinder and light it 2. Grind graphite into powder. Put small pieces of wood on the lit tinder.

Start by hooking one end of the rubber band around the pencil s end then wrap it around both pencils until it s tight and you can hook the remaining end. Select a good twig. 4 wait for the fire to build up. Attach a pencil halfway up one side of your supports using rubber bands.

Construct a shaft for your crossbow.