ON TEST Acer AMK3 Professional Deep Hole Pencil & Marker Pen Set
24 The Woodworker & Good Woodworking September 2019 http://www.getwoodworking.com
ACER PROFESSIONAL
DEEP HOLE PENCIL
& MARKER PEN SET
The perfect choice for professionals and DIY
enthusiasts alike, this handy pencil and marker
set represents fantastic value for moneyThe built-in sharpener keeps the leads nice and sharp
The long pen nib is ideal for marking through deep
holes in timber... and allows you to write in both thick and thin
configurationsYellow leads are great for marking on darker surfaces
The pen nib is double-ended to suit your needs...
SPECIFICATION
Acer APL1 replacement pencil leads- 2B Graphite 120mm long replacement leads
- 4 × grey leads for general marking of timber,
plastic, plasterboard & metal - 2 × yellow leads for marking of tiles and
darker surfaces
Acer AMP1 Double Tipped Marker Pen- Unique design features a double-tipped nib
that can be reversed to draw both thin and
thick lines, especially useful when marking
plans and materials such as plastics and pipes - Ink reservoir in the top, which re-inks the tip
every time you turn it around - Removable protection cap
- Shirt/trouser clip
Acer ADP1 Deep Pencil Marker- Can mark 100mm depth in a 3mm hole
and so is ideal for site work - Features unique 120mm long retractable,
interchangeable leads, so pencil can mark
through beams & joists with ease - Long sturdy stainless steel shaft offers
protection for the lead and allows marking
through deep holes - In-built removable sharpener for maximum
precision - Shirt/trouser clip
- Supplied in a small pocket size spring-loaded
carry case
Typical price: £20
Web: http://www.acer-tools.comTHE VERDICT
PROS
(^) Great combination for all marking needs
CONS
(^) Ink transfers onto barrel when reversing
RATING: 4.5 out of 5
I
t’s always handy to have a marking
implement close to hand and the Acer
pen and pencil marker set with their clip
holsters will ensure you’re never going to
be hunting around, as they can be clipped to a
tool belt, pocket or pouch, always ready for action.
Pen & pencil
At around £20 for the set, they are definitely
worth owning as they cannot only do the standard
marking jobs expected of a pencil or marker pen,
but the strong pencil lead and thin marker pen
barrel design allows deep hole marking up to
145mm deep; this ensures you can mark through
fittings or components to transfer positions for
drilling or alignment.
The pencil has a push button click advance
similar to the ultra-fine draughtsman type
for easy control and a built-in sharpener in the
button keeps the lead sharp for finer marking
and setting out. It’s good to see that the lead is
hard enough to stay sharp for this sort of work.
The pen has an identical design but this time
the lead advance is replaced with a reversible
tubular nib with a fine end for writing and finer
marking or a thicker end for bold. It is easy to
spot general marking up, with ink that writes
on most surfaces including smooth, non-porous
surfaces such as glass, ceramics, plastics and
metals, so it’s great for marking up tiles, pipework,
laminated material and glass for cutting to size
or shape with bold or fine lines.
The reversible tip looks like it’s leaking when
reversed but the tip sits into the ink reservoir
inside the body and picks up a small amount
on the tube tip, so the only thing to worry about
is perhaps transferring this onto your fingers,
but this is a minor detail over its benefits.
Conclusion
Also included in the set are six spare leads, four
graphite ones for general marking up on timber,
drawing, writing and other general tasks, as well
as two yellow leads, which are ideal for marking
on darker materials such as hardwoods,
worktops and masonry.
With the kit comprising essentially seven
pencils with the spare leads, plus a thick and thin
marker pen, the Acer set is incredible value and
with a build quality that is made to last, they
should do exactly that and do it with style.