Nicpro MG812 Carpenter Pencil Set with 2.0 mm and 2.8 mm Leads, Centre Punch

If your work involves more than marking a clear line, a set that brings several marking tools together can keep everyday layout tasks organized. The Nicpro MG812 combines carpenter pencils in two lead sizes with refills, a carbide scribe, an automatic centre punch and a storage box for woodworking and other marking jobs.

Its extended 45 mm tip helps reach into small holes and tight areas, while the built-in sharpener supports precise marking as you work.

What you’ll notice day to day

The two pencil formats offer different line widths for marking out: the set includes five 2.8 mm solid carpenter pencils and five 2.0 mm mechanical pencils. Their matching refills help keep each format ready for continued use, and the 2.8 mm pencils have an extended tip designed to reach recessed marking spots. A sharpener is built into the top of each carpenter pencil, so you can refresh its point without carrying a separate sharpener for that task.

The kit also brings marking beyond pencil lines. Use the spring-loaded centre punch with one hand to make a centring mark for drilling, or use the carbide scribe to mark hard materials such as metal, tile, glass, ceramics and wood. Keeping these tools and the included eraser and sharpeners in the plastic storage box makes it easier to carry the set between work areas.

Highlights

The included lead supply is divided between 30 refills at 2.8 mm and 60 at 2.0 mm. The 2.0 mm refills come in 12 colours, while the 2.8 mm refills come in six, giving you colour choices across both pencil sizes for marking different surfaces. The combination suits jobs where you may move between a broader carpenter-pencil mark, a finer mechanical-pencil line and a scribed or punched reference point.

Compared with assembling marking tools individually, this kit groups pencils, refills and complementary marking tools in one portable case. Buyers appreciate the range of tools and their usefulness across different tasks, feedback on durability is mixed, with some reporting breakage. The set’s appeal is its selection of marking formats and tools in a single organized kit.

Best use cases

For woodworking and carpentry, the pencils support marking out, and the extended tip is useful when a mark needs to reach into a small hole or tight space. The centre punch provides a defined starting point for drilling, while the carbide scribe offers another way to mark materials including tile, glass and metal. The 2.0 mm pencils are also suited to writing and drawing, making the set useful when a project calls for both workshop marks and finer lines.

It is a practical fit for carrying between work locations: the pencils, refills and accessories have a dedicated plastic box, and the built-in sharpener keeps pencil-point maintenance close at hand. Rather than relying on one marking method for every surface or task, you can choose among pencil, scribe and punch within the same set.

Practical questions

Which lead sizes are included? The set has 2.0 mm mechanical pencils with 60 matching refills and 2.8 mm solid carpenter pencils with 30 matching refills. The refills are offered in multiple colours across both sizes.

Can the pencils reach into recessed spots? The carpenter pencils have a 45 mm elongated tip designed for marking in small holes and other tight areas. Each also has a built-in sharpener at the top.

What are the centre punch and carbide scribe for? The spring-loaded centre punch can be operated with one hand to mark a centring spot for drilling. The carbide scribe is intended for marking or carving materials such as metal, tile, glass, ceramics and wood.

Buying verdict

Choose the Nicpro MG812 when your carpentry or workshop routine benefits from having two pencil sizes, a substantial selection of matching refills and dedicated tools for punching and scribing. Its mix of marking options and compact storage makes it especially useful for moving between layout tasks and materials without gathering each tool separately.