On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 4:27 PM, Gary Roberts  wrote:

> The next All Oldtools Galoot project will be the making of round pencils.
> Construction suggestions are welcome.


I think that is a fine idea. Naturally, a Real Galoot will want to start by
making his own pencil lead:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5024388_make-pencil-
lead.html">http://www.ehow.com/how_5024388_make-pencil-lead.html

Also, this recent (4-1/2 stars-rated) treatise will, no doubt, be of
interest to many readers of this thread:
"How to Sharpen a Pencil"
The reviews are a hoot:
http://www.amazon.com/How-Sharpen-Pencils-Theoretical-Contractors
/product-reviews/1612193269/">http://www.amazon.com/How-Sharpen-Pencils-
Theoretical-Contractors/product-reviews/1612193269/

:)

Darren Addy
Kearney, Nebraska