Why Pencils Are Built as Sandwiches First

Ever wondered how factories manage to get a fragile graphite core perfectly centered inside a solid piece of wood without snapping it? In this video, we go behind the scenes into the pencil manufacturing process—from mixing graphite and clay to grooving raw cedar slats, pressing the "wooden sandwich," shaping hexagonal profiles, and automated sharpening. 🔔 Subscribe to What the factory for more satisfying deep dives into how everyday objects are engineered! #Manufacturing #HowItsMade #Engineering #Factory #Pencil