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My new 0.3mm drafting pencil snapped on a heavy line weight
I was laying down a thick property line on a site plan and pressed a bit too hard. The lead shattered inside the clutch and jammed the whole mechanism. Anyone have a good trick for clearing a jam like that without wrecking the pencil?
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andrew_shah6mo ago
Try using a thin sewing needle to poke out the broken bits.
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alice8176mo ago
That needle trick is a solid idea. I've been there with broken bits stuck in tight spots. It can feel like a real puzzle to get them all out.
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karenc206mo ago
Oh man, I saw a video where someone heated the tip of the needle just a bit first! It can soften the plastic around the broken piece so it comes out easier. You have to be super careful not to melt anything, but it looked like a genius trick for really stubborn bits.
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alex8206mo ago
Ugh, that's the worst feeling, isn't it? Honestly, I've wrecked a couple good pencils the exact same way. Did you manage to get any of the bigger pieces out first with tweezers? Sometimes if you can clear a little space, a needle can get better leverage on the smaller bits.
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