does it sharpen a range of pencil sizes or just one size, large diameter as well as small, or just regular #2.
777739
The size of the sharpener only allows it to sharpen #2 pencils. I have used it to sharpen colored pencils which works as well.
1224677
Probably not. At least not more than once or twice. Not unless you have longer golf pencils than most. The absolute shortest pencil this sharpener will take and still give you a small tidbit to hold on to is 3 inches.
2275003
Yes to all. It has a plate on the front that you can move to adjust the size. The paper on the covered pencils just peels off as you sharpen them so you just take that off after you sharpen those pencils. This is the best sharpener I've ever used. I can sharpen ALL of my pencils...good AND cheap...well and fast.
703681
Yes, it sharpens any wooden pencil as long at the diameter fits in one of the holes. Mine works great!
464791
I didn't know so I tried an 8 inch blade. It was easy and may have taken 2 minutes longer than a larger sharpener would. I bought several for gifts.
491209
When I use the Ticonderoga pencils, yes it does. Sharpens quickly into a long sharp point. But, when I use an off brand pencil they do not sharpen very well.
2223225
I've not allowed my students to sharpen colored pencils in this sharpener. I'm sure this would sharpen colored pencils just as well as regular. I have a total of 50 4th grade students students a day. My experience with other electric pencil sharpeners is that because colored leads are softer, they tend to stick to the sharpener blades which seems to make them lose their sharpness. I'm trying to be pro-active rather than re-active.
2275007
The sharpener has three holes - large, medium and small. The sharpener is called "School Smart", so would think the largest hole is meant to sharpen the fat school pencils. I use it to sharpen the more expensive colored pencils, but also to sharpen the cheap lead pencils. However, cheap pencils don't sharpen as well as the more expensive ones on any type of sharpener. In my experience with cheaper pencils the lead will break often and the wood doesn't sharpen all the way down the lead point. As for the pencils that are covered with a sort of paper, I haven't used it on this type. Hope this helps!
934638
Yes, my students use it to sharpen my colored pencils. Additionally, it has several settings for various sized pencils.
901459
Yes. It fits anything the size of a normal pencil or pen. I have used it on crayons. Works great.
325890
I doubt it would work with larger-diameter pencils. (I don't have any here or I'd try it for you.) Both of the holes on the top are precisely the diameter of a standard Ticonderoga. One side is shallower for a flatter bevel when sharpening, but both holes are the same width.
993281
Yes ...it is a very nice manual sharpener ...actuaLy smaller blades are easier to control...
1222653
Are you asking if it will sharpen the jumbo primary pencils used in Kindergarten and 1st grade? Yes, it does. The primary classes all stream through my room sharpening their pencils, so be prepared to share. This machine holds up to the use. I have been quite happy with the purchase.
1821873
I am not able to answer your question. I ordered this sharpener a short time ago and have not used it yet.
1175524
inside diameter of the unit appears to be 8.58 mm. It may sharpen your large diameter pencil, but its going to be close and tight. I think I would call the Carl company and ask them before I spent the money.
2033627
It does work on colored pencils but when the lead breaks off as you are sharpening, you have to shake it out otherwise it jams. I haven't had any problems.
295656
This pencil sharpener can effectively sharpen a pencil in about 5 to 8 seconds, and it's even on all sides. Also, you will know when your pencil is sharpened when you have no resistance from the sharpener.