What is the maximum sized pencil this sharpener can handle, please? It's not in the specifications.
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i just use a razor to slim down larger pencils like my pastel and conte before putting them in this sharpener. i've tried many sharpeners and had to result to razor and hand and sandpaper. now this is my go to machine. i take it life drawing with me as it's way better than the electric in the class. also take it with me on trips
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This sharpener works with a standard size pencil only. The opening is not adjustable so larger pencils (like those used in kindergarten or preschool) will not fit.
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I used the standard number 2 pencils and they sharpened beautifully. I only wished the sharpener didn't break after sharpening only a few pencils.
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I really don't know. This model is the only one I have ever used. It is small and handy and does a good job. My daughter also has one and she is very happy with it. She says it does as good a job as any more expensive sharpener she has had.
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I bought the Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener. It fits in the pouch perfectly. Probably 3 to 4 inches long.
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No. This is not a good sharpener. It breaks the tips off pencils frequently. You would better off with a manual sharpener
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I bought it for my daughter's 2nd grade teacher because every other model she tried quickly died, unable to handle the fatties or the coated pencils. She knows to return it to me if there are any signs of failure so I can return it and she has not said anything so far. I'll ask for an update specifically tomorrow afternoon and report back. (if I remember, maybe ask me again if I forget :-)
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I gave it as a gift and that person claims it's a wonderful pencil sharpener, but as to its degree I haven't a clue; wish I could be of better assistance.
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The one I purchased was donated to my daughter's classroom so we haven't used it for that but I think as long as you don't want to use them down to the end, it should work fine. It is a great sharpener and has saved her teacher a ton of time.
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It's technique, you can sharpen pretty much anything with this up to a sword or machete; but the practical limit is 2x the stone length, which is 8 inches. Good general rule for all stone sharpeners.
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You can sharpen up to 10mm diameter pencil, which is two sizes above the standard size.
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It stands just about 5.5" X since it is oval the widest part is 3.625" x 2.875". It seems to be made of plastic but has some weight to it. I have cats so I place it so they can't knock it off. I am pretty sure it would break. An excellent product for sharpening you pencils.
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Hi Marsha! I have a small pencil sharpener and a large one. I got the large sharpener out of my local beauty supply store, it works just fine. I did wait until the wax was barely there.
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It is! It may seem a bit over-kill for a pencil sharpener, but I can honestly say, this is by far, the most satisfactory pencil sharpener I've ever used. The point you get with both charcoal and lead pencils is amazing. Highly recommended.
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I've sharpened hundreds of colored pencils with mine, with about one in 15 getting jammed. Unjamming it takes abot 10 seconds. What happens is the lead, because it is softer than graphite breaks off, preventing the next pecil from sharpening properly. Removal of the tip takes about 10 secods total.
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This unit has a fixed size for "regular" pencils, like your common #2. I am sure you would not be able to use it for jumbo pencils.
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Hi - I didn't need to unwind the cord very much to plug it in where I wanted it, so I don't really know. I did end up sending the item back and getting a refund, as it is very cheaply made, can only accommodate one size pencil, and mfr instructions (not the seller's ad) says not to use for colored pencils, which was why I bought the item in the first place. My advice: you can find a much better quality sharpener at an office supply store for less money.
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I have a SharpNEasy pocket sharpener. It looks like the friskars and it is bout 3"x3".It has ceramic sharpeners and that is why I bought it. It is an excellent sharpener.
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I use the larger hole in a two hole pencil sharpener. You can buy here on amazon or at your local retailer. http://www.amazon.com/Maped-Croc-Croc-Sharpener-Expandable-001700ST/dp/B003155XW6/