New Posts For Thread: Sharpening pencils with a cheap pencil sharpener.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30685041/sharpening-pencils-with-a-cheap-pencil-sharpenerEither, all pencils are produced with the lead inside broken into bits every 0.5 centimeters, or the pencil sharpener manufacturers only put in blunt blades to protect children from harm, or I am doing something wrong, and have been for over 40 yearsI prefer crayons - to be honest I've no choice, as where I live we're not allowed to play with anything sharp.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30685041/sharpening-pencils-with-a-cheap-pencil-sharpener?post_id=548543033#548543033I prefer crayons - to be honest I've no choice, as where I live we're not allowed to play with anything sharp.Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:05:24 -0500There's a good reason why so many stores are stationary, lfc1971.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30685041/sharpening-pencils-with-a-cheap-pencil-sharpener?post_id=548542621#548542621There's a good reason why so many stores are stationary, lfc1971.Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:37:06 -0500To write with a pencil and not damage it you have to be able to sit still. Otherwise nothing else is more likely to damage the pencil. Does the OP set it down gently and carefully?A pencil should be pleasant to use and to read.Writing something thoughttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30685041/sharpening-pencils-with-a-cheap-pencil-sharpener?post_id=548542421#548542421To write with a pencil and not damage it you have to be able to sit still. Otherwise nothing else is more likely to damage the pencil. Does the OP set it down gently and carefully?A pencil should be pleasant to use and to read.Writing something thougFri, 29 Apr 2016 10:25:16 -0500great stuffhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30685041/sharpening-pencils-with-a-cheap-pencil-sharpener?post_id=548542301#548542301great stuffFri, 29 Apr 2016 10:17:29 -0500Thanks HH, sorry to take so long to reply, I'm live tweeting this as it comes in.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30685041/sharpening-pencils-with-a-cheap-pencil-sharpener?post_id=548542247#548542247Thanks HH, sorry to take so long to reply, I'm live tweeting this as it comes in.Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:15:31 -0500Its important how you write with a pencil, and use clean, smooth paper. Why else are there so many stationary stores?When writing your elbows can`t fly around too wildly.Perhaps this is the problem.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30685041/sharpening-pencils-with-a-cheap-pencil-sharpener?post_id=548542131#548542131Its important how you write with a pencil, and use clean, smooth paper. Why else are there so many stationary stores?When writing your elbows can`t fly around too wildly.Perhaps this is the problem.Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:10:44 -0500fascinating stuff eh?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30685041/sharpening-pencils-with-a-cheap-pencil-sharpener?post_id=548542127#548542127fascinating stuff eh?Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:10:38 -0500no that's it. It's a fact - not an overture.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30685041/sharpening-pencils-with-a-cheap-pencil-sharpener?post_id=548542121#548542121no that's it. It's a fact - not an overture.Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:10:22 -0500Go on...https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30685041/sharpening-pencils-with-a-cheap-pencil-sharpener?post_id=548542049#548542049Go on...Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:05:45 -0500I use a pen knife to sharpen pencils. If anyone's interested.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30685041/sharpening-pencils-with-a-cheap-pencil-sharpener?post_id=548542039#548542039I use a pen knife to sharpen pencils. If anyone's interested.Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:04:52 -0500