Arctic Hayes expands its trade hand tool lineup with a new deep hole pencil and multi-colour refill lead pack designed for hard-to-reach marking.
Arctic Hayes has expanded its trade hand tool lineup with the launch of a comprehensive Deep Hole Pencil range. Built specifically for tradespeople working in tight, dark, or hard-to-reach spaces, the new offering includes a complete Deep Hole Pencil & 6piece Refill Set alongside standalone replacement lead packs.
Marking through deep fixing holes in joists, backboxes, or sanitaryware frames often ruins standard carpenter pencils or fine-tipped markers. Arctic Hayes has engineered this range for durability and accuracy, supplying a mix of graphite and coloured leads to ensure visibility across diverse building substrates.
The replacement lead pack includes six refills split across three high-contrast colours: four standard black graphite leads, one red, and one white. This combination allows plumbers, electricians, and joiners to create clear layout marks on dark pipework, metal studding, timber, or tile surfaces without switching between different marking tools.
What does this mean for a UK tradesperson or DIYer actually buying this kit — does it change what they should pay, buy, or watch out for?
For trades buying layout tools from merchants like Screwfix, Toolstation, or local independent suppliers, deep hole pencils have quickly moved from a specialist luxury to an essential daily carry. Arctic Hayes entering this category creates direct competition for established marking brands like Marxman and Pica.
Tradespeople should look out for these sets at merchant counters and compare refill costs. The inclusion of white and red leads in the standard replacement pack offers practical value for those working routinely on dark metals, boilers, or dark tiles, eliminating the need to buy separate specialty packs just to get high-contrast refills.
Reported by Builders Merchants Journal — original article
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