Steve wrote:

> No, no, no. The problem with making a hexagonal pencil round by subtraction
> (planing, turning, dowel machine, dowel plate) is that you make it smaller
> in diameter. That would negate both the comfort factor and the fit in the
> divider.

No problem! Just pound the pencil through the dowel plate to make it round, then
wrap it with duct tape to restore it to the desired diameter. :-)

Cheers,
Chuck Taylor
north of Seattle