Level Up Your Marking Game: Why You Need a Pica Marker Set in Your Toolbox
Posted by Hardware & General on 17th Apr 2024
Ever felt like your markings just don't cut it? You spend ages trying to get a decent line on damp wood, or your marker craps out halfway through marking a bunch of metal pipes. Frustrating, right?
Well, ditch the marker graveyard and upgrade your toolbox with a set of Pica markers! These bad boys are built by professionals, for professionals, and they're here to make your life on the job a whole lot easier.
Built to Last, Built to Perform
Pica markers aren't your average hardware store special. These things are engineered for the tough conditions you face every day. Whether you're working with:
- Slick surfaces: Glass, metal, laminate – no problem! Pica markers have inks that grip tight and leave clear, crisp lines.
- Rough and ready: Concrete, wood, tiles – Pica markers can handle the texture and leave a bold mark.
Wet or dry: Rain or shine, your Pica marker will keep on marking.
More Than Just a Pretty Line
On top of being tough as nails, Pica markers come with a bunch of features that'll make your workday smoother:
- Long-lasting inks: Say goodbye to constantly replacing dried-out markers. Pica markers are built to keep going, saving you time and money.
- Refillable options: Eco-friendly and cost-effective, many Pica markers can be refilled, so you can keep your trusty tool going for ages.
- Wide range of tips: Need a fine line for detail work, or a thick line for bold marking? Pica has a marker tip for every job.
Types of Pica Markers
| Model | Description | Use |
| Big Dry Marker wedge tip | The carpenter's pencil for professionals. A hard-wearing and robust marker that can withstand even the toughest demands. Its 2 x 5 mm thick leads are ideal for precise edge guidance when marking. With integrated lead sharpener for ready-to-hand precision. Equipped with a unique high-tech push mechanism for automatic lead feed at the push of a button | wood, wet wood, metal, plastic, tiles, brick, stone, glass, rubber, wet rubber |
| Dry Marker Round tip | The Pica Dry is the professional construction marker and is suitable for almost all material surfaces. 2.8 diameter lead. Built in sharpener, and practical holster | wood, wet wood, metal, plastic, tiles, brick, paper, glass, rubber, wet rubber |
| Fine Dry Round | Precision without sharpening – the mechanical pencil with a lead diameter of only 0.9 mm is ideal for fine and precise drawing, the push mechanism serves an automatic lead feed and has a long-lasting holding power. The practical holster made of sturdy plastic with extra-strong clip enables quick one-hand operation. | wood, metal, plastic, paper, brick |
| Ink Deep Hole | The Pica Ink is the original Deep Hole Marker. Its quick-drying ink writes on almost all dry surfaces and its long tip is ideal for marking deep drill holes. | wood, metal, plastic, tiles, brick, glass, rubber, leather |
| Big Ink Marker | A combination of deep-hole and permanent marker: the 'Smart-Use Marker' BIG Ink. With its thick tip (2-4mm), it can be used for both powerful and precise marking on all smooth materials. The extra long tip marks hard-to-reach places. The XL marker is versatile and has many well thought-out features. Available in white | wood, metal, plastic, tiles, brick, glass, rubber, paper |
| Gel Signal Marker | Fast, efficient and highly permanent: The Pica Gel is the perfect replacement for tube markers and marks on all surfaces with a rich contrast and even withstands temperatures of up to 1000°C. Ideal for marking on metal, even rusty or oily, chloride-free. | wood, wet wood, metal, tiles, brick, glass, rubber, wet rubber, leather |
| Visor Permanent Crayon | Building Crayon Marker The refillable industrial marker is ideally suited for rough or wet surfaces in outdoor areas. Due to its high contrast, markings never fade, even in heavy weather. The lead never dries out. | wet wood, metal, plastic, tiles, brick, glass, rubber, wet rubber, leather, |
| Pocket Pencil | Holster & sharpener in one Pencil holder and sharpener in one: an extremely robust pencil holder that fits all shapes of thick wooden pencils. Thanks to the integrated clip, almost every wooden pencil is safe and ready to hand in your trouser pocket - right down to the last stub. | Suits: oval, black edge, rectangle, hexagon, triangular pencil shapes |
Invest in Yourself, Invest in Pica
Let's face it, good tools make a good tradie. A Pica marker set is an investment that will pay off for years to come. You'll spend less time wrestling with unreliable markers, and more time getting the job done right.
Our most popular Pica Master Pack is the Carpenter set which is a valuable & practical marking set. The contents are perfect for trades such as Carpenters, roofers, plumbers, stonemasons, bricklayers and many more. The Velcro fastener prevents unintentional opening and there is a safety catch for mine sets. Supplied in packaging with pull-out hanging function.
Contents (3 pens, 2 refill packs, protective carry pouch)
- Pica BIG Dry | 6060
- Pica Dry | 3030
- Replacement refills BIG Dry For All Color Mix | 6045
- Replacement refills Dry Multi Use Graphite 2B | 4030
- Pica Visor Permanent, Red | 990/40
So head over to the H&G website and check out the range. Trust us, your toolbox (and your sanity) will thank you!