How To Make A Hover Pencil

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Hover Pencils

Make your own pencils hover over your desk or work table and move fluidly with your hand with a nearly frictionless suspension system. Tim Elverston designed this method for making a writing instrument hover over any work surface. This video shows each detail of how to make your own.

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You'll need:

  • Stainless steel wire .030
  • Braided Spectra 5-10#
  • Finishing nails
  • Hammer
  • Pliers (round nose)
  • Side Cutters
  • Pencil
  • 30–45 minutes

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