Question 1

where does one find the instructions for this mechanical pencil?

Accepted Answer

If there is a broken piece of lead stuck inside, or a short piece, you cannot get lead to advance, or reload new lead. There is a fine pin stuck to the inside of the eraser. You can remove the eraser and use this to clear any broken lead.
When the pencil is completely assembled, depress the top as if you were going to advance the lead. Extremely gently insert a new lead, while keeping the top depressed. I always load my 0.3 pencils from the writing end, since the lead is so fragile.
All brands of 0.3 lead pencils are difficult, for most people a 0.5 or 0.7, is better. This is probably the best.

Question 2

I don't see the eraser.,..   How easy is it to expose it?  Can you leave the eraser exposed? I typically always do that...

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The eraser is located under the silver cap at the top. Being a drafting pencil, the eraser is very small (~4mm) and is designed for fixing small mistakes without erasing anything else. For erasing most mistakes, I would suggest a separate eraser such as the Pentel retractable click (http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Eraser-Retractable-Assorted-ZE21BP3-K6/dp/B001HA77OO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453514031&sr=8-1&keywords=pentel+retractable+eraser) or the Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser (http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Hi-polymer-Block-Eraser-ZEH10BP3-K6/dp/B001Q4HQVU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453514058&sr=8-1&keywords=pentel+hi+polymer+eraser)

Question 3

Some people say that since the tip is retractable it can become wobbly while writing. Anybody else have this problem?

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Wobbly may be a bit of an exaggeration but there can be a bit of movement in the tip.  I have a two Graph Gear 1000's, one tip has no movement and the other has maybe a 1/2 mm movement.  The movement is imperceptible while writing though, at least for me.

Question 4

Is this mechanical pencil comfortable when used to write for long periods of time? Thanks in advance for any answers.

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I use it all of the time and find it quite comfortable.  I'm taking multiple classes and use it as my only writing implement in every one- note-taking as well as homework.Good luck!Sam

ASIN	B000GAU2RU
Age Range Description	13+
Animal Theme	no animal theme
Best Sellers Rank	12,562 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 50 in Mechanical Pencils
Body Shape	Hexagonal
Brand Name	Pentel
Closure Type	Retractable
Colour	Silver
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (12,952)
Drill Point	Fine
Global Trade Identification Number	00072512198063, 00635665088928, 00641438688660, 00799198214749, 04052305942369, 04902506066893
Grip Type	rubber pips
Hardness	HB
Included Components	Eraser, Lead
Ink Base	Pigment
Ink Colour	Gray
Is the Product Left or Right Handed?	Ambidextrous
Item Diameter	14 Millimetres
Item Dimensions	16 x 152 x 16 millimetres
Item Type Name	Mechanical Pencil
Item Weight	0.02 Kilograms
Line Size	0.3mm
Manufacturer	Pentel
Material Type	Metal
Model Name	GraphGear 1000
Model Number	PG1015-A
Pattern	Pencil
Product Warranty	2 Years Manufacturers Warranty
Recommended Uses For Product	Drawing
Special Features	Erasable, Eraser, Pocket Clip, Refillable
Style	Retractable
Subject Character	no subject character
UPC	641438688660 635665088928 799198214749 072512198063
Unit Count	1.0 count
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Writing Instrument Form	Mechanical Graphite Pencil
Writing Technique	pencil lead

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