Using a pencil.

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180 days ago

We all use a pencil for marking lines :) There is a new use for a pencil. To identify the coating or to narrow it down at least.

http://www.pencilpages.com/articles/simmons.htm.

At least we can now evaluate the hardness of the coating consistently

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#1 posted 180 days ago

Interesting!
Thanks for posting.

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