Carpenter's Pencil and level in one. Not only that it has a magnet and ruler

**johnfrwhipple** · 12-08-2011, 05:57 AM

I was going to start out today by saying that this guy at the lumber desk yesterday gave me a "Chubby" but that doesn't sound right. But the fact is he did! Seven inches. In his hand he was holding a nine inch "Chubby".

Before you go and flag this thread as "****ography" I'm talking about a new carpenter's pencil.

Here is a peak.

The Pencil is a proper carpenter's pencil invented by "Chubby" and I used it day one to set an alarm pad out in UBC.

My pencil is both Green in colour and Green is material selection. It is not made from wood but some sort of composite material. I think I will enjoy this new tool so long as I don't sit on it!

I showed my daughter's and they all want it. Now I better order a box for the kids. I'm sure my Journeyman will pinch my new toy when I'm not looking. David if your reading this - you better not touch my "Chubby". LOL

JW

Measuring the pitch on a shampoo shower niche.

If your looking to order some of these pencils you can do so here

**johnfrwhipple** · 12-08-2011, 08:25 PM

JW

**leejosepho** · 12-09-2011, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by johnfrwhipple

I showed my daughters and they all want it ...

I need six for my grandchildren!

**johnfrwhipple** · 12-10-2011, 05:46 AM

My daughter wants ten for her friends at School.

I ordered 40!

I broke this one yesterday. You need to be a little extra careful because the level is the weak point for the pencil but it is a very handy tool. I'm hooked.

Get your Chubby ordered here

hj · 12-10-2011, 08:28 AM

The Swiss Army Knife of carpenter's pencils. Now, if I could just hold the Chubby level and find a "carpenter's pencil" to draw the line. You have to sharpen Chubby on both ends to get full usage out of him. Eventually, you will wind up with a lot of 1 1/2" "levels", which might be good for something.

**johnfrwhipple** · 12-10-2011, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by hj

The Swiss Army Knife of carpenter's pencils. Now, if I could just hold the Chubby level and find a "carpenter's pencil" to draw the line. You have to sharpen Chubby on both ends to get full usage out of him. Eventually, you will wind up with a lot of 1 1/2" "levels", which might be good for something.

That's funny HJ. Yes you will need two pencils. Excellent point.

JW

**mtcummins** · 12-10-2011, 09:19 PM

Ha, that is funny. I guess its useful for many things though... I don't actually mark level that often, at least not when using a torpedo level. I just throw it on a piece of trim, or tile, or electrical box, or whatever, and secure it. Then again, I tend to lose pencils left and right, so I usually carry about 3 anyway...

JW, you said it has a magnet in it... where is that? Embedded in the wood? Does it stick to a metal surface like many levels?

I might have to find these, if nothing else just for the novelty when BSing with other contractors... not sure if I want them all talking about my Chubby though...