Are the two wheels on the sharpener supposed to be very loose?
161590
I don't know, for sure, if they are supposed to be loose but mine are and I suspect that it doesn't really natter. When a knife blade is inserted between the wheels and pressure is applied by pulling the blade through the wheels, the wheels tighten and remain stationary. Loose wheels without a blade inserted are not a problem. Loose wheels while a blade is inserted is a problem and would indicate a defective unit, in my opinion.
1926611
Are you pressing the knife hard into the sharpener? It only requires light pressure. I've had mine for over a year and used it at least a dozen times so far without any issues.
75270
Its normal. Its a brand new knife. Just practice a little bit and it'll loosen up. If not put a little bit of WD 40 in the joints and that will make it very smooth.
2266673
My electric pencil sharpener has been excellent. I have used it lots and emptied it often with no problem. Have no idea what your problem could be. Are you sure you replaced the container firmly?
1499751
I have had this pencil for several months now and have not had this experience. Mine has not been wobbly at all.
1632270
Small length blades are not going full length contact with the sharpener components due to the housing. It will not work on serrated blades.
1056289
You have to turn the handle where it attaches to the sharpener. It is quite easy to get to and clean when necessary.
1060510
when there is no more drag on the blade you are sharpening.the groves that are cut into the rod get worn to the point they become smooth.im not sure if you can " sharpen the sharpener " or notit would be best if you would call one of the blade manufacturers and find out for sure .otherwise its time to replace it
1048075
I think it's bad design with the mounting bar. I don't recall a tipping problem (maybe it's being tightened too much?), but it's pretty flimsy and I finally just gave up trying to keep it secured to the table. The sharpener works great...the mounting device is terrible.
1829498
Just sharpened my No.2 with it and it comes out perfect. I bought it for home, bc I have two in elementary and I didn't want to fool around. I'm very pleased. Kids use it just fine. Works fast too. Seems you always get what you pay for. Good Luck
657255
You may be using too much pressure on it. It requires very minimal pressure to sharpen a knife. Most sharpeners will bog down with excessive pressure. Try a very light touch with the blade.
382513
No, and if you open the sharpener it voids the warranty. If you wanted the stones replaced you would most likely have to send it back to the factory
1545236
It only had cheap sharpeners when I first got these and I did not have a problem sharpening. :)
1993087
Yes, it's intended to be a little loose. That appears to just be part of the design. The top on mine does not fit tightly into the glass beeker whether the plunger is up or down.
842867
Yes. One smaller one larger. It's not an enclosed sharpener, the bits it sharpens off will just fall wherever.
388790
Not as per the directions. The sharpener is supposed to rest on a counter surface. The machete blade would likely be too long.
544630
The drawer is on the guides and it wobbles a bit. The handle of the drawer is what we were not able to install correctly and it is loose.