2006-06-27 12:51:56 · 14 answers · asked by Danny S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
The pencil wood is cut as two separate pieces with a channel in the middle. They put the lead in the channel and then join the two pieces together.
2006-06-27 12:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by mthompson828 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it's graphite, with lead you cannot write on paper (and actually it is toxic). Graphite is a form of coal and however its structure is tough enough not to become powder at first use, there are layers in it, which can be transferred to the paper (this procedure is what many calls writing).
Graphite is mixed with clay which determines the softness or hardness (in Europe names like: HB, 2B, 4H - H for hard).
From this mixture they make a long thin rod, they burn it out and... then they slice them and put the pieces into the HALVED wood coat. Then the two wood half will simply glued together.
2006-06-27 13:37:19 · answer #2 · answered by dj_homa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good luck melting graphite (or lead) and not burning the wood.... im not sure but I suppose you could use a machine to cram the lead in, or soak the pencil in water to expand the wood, fit the lead in and let it try and tighten around the lead.
2006-06-27 12:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by billyboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Machinery drives the graphite stick into the wood that has a hole drilled through it.
Then it gets topped off with the eraser.
2006-06-27 12:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by streetglow50 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pencil is actually two pieces. The graphite is placed in the groove of one piece and then the other piece is joined to it.
2006-06-27 12:54:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not lead it's actually graphite.
2006-06-27 12:57:07 · answer #6 · answered by DiMooch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Janet... and I have no clue! But the website down there will help you and tell u the answer.
2006-06-27 12:55:38 · answer #7 · answered by *~MZ. BROWN~* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the graphite is liquid when they put it in.
2006-06-27 12:56:34 · answer #8 · answered by Spike Spiegel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they take a piece of lead coat it in clue and roll it in sawdust!!!
2006-06-27 13:35:05 · answer #9 · answered by tazmo_04457 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not lead, it is graphite.
2006-06-27 12:54:13 · answer #10 · answered by Janet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋