Will the lead hold up to a heavy hand? Just out of bad habit that will never change, I press very hard usually resulting in flying lead.
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I too have a very heavy hand. These are good pencils, but I don't think you'll find them to be the miracle pencil you're looking for. It is definitely better than standard yellow #2's, but it is only a wood pencil and has it's limits. The lead does collapse under the pressure of a heavy hand with a freshly sharpened tip, but holds up well overall and I think you'll notice and like the difference. If you really want to fine tune it, why don't you get a set of nice graphite pencils in different hardnesses and see which you prefer, then go from there.
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This pencil likes a firm hand. A heavy hand will have you picking up the pieces. One of my favorite brand of writing utensils!
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I use it and I am a woman with small hands. It is not as heavy as my husband's regular drill but it is more sturdy than my previous B&D; driver/drill. I prefer this one even though it is a bit wider in the grip and a tad heavier. It's my favorite gadget.
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I find it rather hard to press in and pull at the same time but it has always worked for me. There is a knack to it but it always works. I know what you mean but it does work! Frustrating sometimes, though.
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One simply pushes the top end to retract the claws of the holder on the bottom, and the leads needs to be carefully inserted through those claws. The lead just "drops" in. There are no threads of any sort, but instead a solid tube to house the lead.
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We have no issue with ours pushing. In fact easier than our last one. Check the bottom to see if you can find anything that would impede performance or call the MfG customer service for assistance.
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Keeping in mind that I am so used to using it left handed the quick attempti made produced awkward results, however if someone has never used it before I suppose they could get used to using it that way. The keys themselves are not pitched more in one direction or another as to make themselves unusable if pressed with the other hand. Something worth pointing out is that your thumb is kinda just left hanging there with nothing to support it. So while not ideal, it is still doable.
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You don't have to press hard at all. The key is an even consistent stroke every time. Let the material hardness of the stones do the work.
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I have had no problem with the button on mine slipping. Haven't used it a ton, but had no problems with it so far.
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Hi Isabel, I noticed my pinkie to not be as strong at first. Then I stopped trying to do individual fingers and just work on making a full grip, as in a handshake. After a couple weeks, all my fingers were stronger, then I went back to working on the individual fingers. All my fingers had made some improvement, but the pinkie is not as strong as the others. I have the Grip-Master "Heavy Tension" model, and I have reached the conclusion that the pinkie is not suppose to be as strong as the big meaty fingers on the hand. I have accepted the fact that the pinkie is the little finger and it won't be as strong as the others. However, I have used it to compress the Grip-Master "Heavy Tension" model and I can do it, but it is a good bit of effort to compress it down all the way. I can do it, but I ask myself, Why? I have no plans of crushing walnuts with my pinkie, so I really don't see a need to do a workout routine to beef up my pinkie. It does get stronger from doing a handshake grip of all fingers. I step through all fingers and the little pinkie is able to compress the button down. Over time, you will probably see strength develop in your pinkie, but I don't see a need to be able to crush walnuts with it.
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I have had this pencil for several months now and have not had this experience. Mine has not been wobbly at all.
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Greetings karen,I sort of learned to feel every single time i pull the press handle.I added a factory crimp die. It helps for makes the rounds more uniform. I do believe too much gadgets are having negative impressions on me. Honestly,you don't need them :0) The powder check on Lees products are made prisizely & i thrust them.Have fun reloading.kind Regards,DT
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What size lead? ... That small 0.5mm Pentel pencil type lead seems to work fine.
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I agree w/other responders here --- if I can hold/use w/o difficulty, it's not too heavy. ---
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I have been using it for 3 months and have not had any issue's with it. You just cant use a heavy hand.
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Yes, see answers below. Be advised you have to press pretty hard...I have to use my thumb. Mine is working very well too. I would purchase it again.
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Lefty loosey as always. The knob should be able to back all the way out as well. Its pretty tough so some percussive persuasion is acceptable.
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Yes! I just tried mine out last night, and I was surprised at how tough it is to push. I thought it did a pretty good job, but the jury is still out on whether or not I will keep it.