Carpenter Pencil Sharpener Block
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Description
A sharpener block designed specifically for flat carpenter pencils, bypassing the frustration of forcing a flat profile into a standard round hole. It features a rectangular throat that guides the pencil directly across an 18-degree cutting plane, shaving a clean, flat chisel point on every pass.
- 50x25mm outer block with a 16.5x8.0mm rectangular throat
- Flared entry and exit ports for smooth pencil feeding
- 0.7mm friction-fit slot holds a standard utility blade securely at the correct rake
- Integrated holding rails and a rear thumb scoop allow for safe blade seating and removal
- Vertical exhaust chute clears wood shavings directly from the cutting edge
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