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Top positive review
Teacher Approved
October 28, 2018
Elementary classrooms are where pencil sharpeners go to die, but not this one! We are two and a half months in and it is still sharpening like the day I took it out of the box! I sharpen about 25 pencils a day and have had zero problems. It doesn’t chew through them leaving me with a bunch of short pencils and has held up well to colored pencils and those with the plastic wrap. Even the cheapest pencils come to an even and sharp point. I tell all my colleagues that this will end their pencil sharpening woes!
UPDATE: it is now February and still going strong! A student brought me a pencil they had sharpened in another classroom but couldn’t use because one side was still covered with wood. This sharpener evened it out immediately!
UPDATE: it is now February and still going strong! A student brought me a pencil they had sharpened in another classroom but couldn’t use because one side was still covered with wood. This sharpener evened it out immediately!
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Top critical review
Worked well...for 2 weeks.
September 19, 2018
I ordered this product for my class of only 7 students. This pencil sharpener worked great for about 2 weeks, but today, it will not turn on or sharpen any pencils. I am so frustrated. I had to buy this pencil sharpener with my own money, and now I do not have the money to buy another one. How is it so hard to make a pencil sharpener that lasts? :(
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October 28, 2018
Elementary classrooms are where pencil sharpeners go to die, but not this one! We are two and a half months in and it is still sharpening like the day I took it out of the box! I sharpen about 25 pencils a day and have had zero problems. It doesn’t chew through them leaving me with a bunch of short pencils and has held up well to colored pencils and those with the plastic wrap. Even the cheapest pencils come to an even and sharp point. I tell all my colleagues that this will end their pencil sharpening woes!
UPDATE: it is now February and still going strong! A student brought me a pencil they had sharpened in another classroom but couldn’t use because one side was still covered with wood. This sharpener evened it out immediately!
UPDATE: it is now February and still going strong! A student brought me a pencil they had sharpened in another classroom but couldn’t use because one side was still covered with wood. This sharpener evened it out immediately!
March 11, 2018
After going through a series of electric pencil sharpeners that started out ok but after a while started grinding and skipping, I bought this sharpener based on reviews by people that had the same experiences as I have had. I have not been disappointed. This sharpener results in perfect points every time, even with those pencils that have wood overlapping the lead on one side. I used to peel the wood back and try to get the sharpener to even it out, but results were uneven at best. With the Jarlink I simply insert the pencil and the sharpener stops when the point is perfect. Also, it takes up less room on my desk than the other ones I have owned.
Since I haven't had it very long I can't attest to its durability, but I did sharpen about 100 colored pencils with no problem. Also, I have not put batteries in, so I don't know if performance is the same when battery powered. I power it by USB cord attached to my computer.
Since I haven't had it very long I can't attest to its durability, but I did sharpen about 100 colored pencils with no problem. Also, I have not put batteries in, so I don't know if performance is the same when battery powered. I power it by USB cord attached to my computer.
April 20, 2018
It has far exceeded my expectation. . .
Sound corny? I purchased it for my workshop to make precision marks on material I'm cutting. One box of #2 pencils later, I'm ready to purchase a couple of more. It consistently provides me with a point that is not too sharp and fragile, but perfect for a clean precision line to follow when cutting a verity of material. Other sharpeners I have purchased, all costing much more, have literally eaten up pencils in an attempt to get a usable tip. Either the tip is to sharp and fragile, or it dose not efficiently remove material from around the tip. Both resulting in wasting time and pencils. Another feature I like is it's adaptable power source. Thus far I've used it only with batteries, but in other scenarios I might chose to use the AC features. in any event I like having choices that meet my needs.
This product is worthy of your serious consideration.
Better yet, just get one. . .
Sound corny? I purchased it for my workshop to make precision marks on material I'm cutting. One box of #2 pencils later, I'm ready to purchase a couple of more. It consistently provides me with a point that is not too sharp and fragile, but perfect for a clean precision line to follow when cutting a verity of material. Other sharpeners I have purchased, all costing much more, have literally eaten up pencils in an attempt to get a usable tip. Either the tip is to sharp and fragile, or it dose not efficiently remove material from around the tip. Both resulting in wasting time and pencils. Another feature I like is it's adaptable power source. Thus far I've used it only with batteries, but in other scenarios I might chose to use the AC features. in any event I like having choices that meet my needs.
This product is worthy of your serious consideration.
Better yet, just get one. . .
April 19, 2019
Super easy nice sleek looks. My pencil comes out with s perfect point
October 20, 2018
This is a great pencil sharpener; excellent quality, perfect size and does a great job at sharpening quickly and without leaving the wood rough. The helical blade is strong and should last year's to come. It's not loud by any means, either!
Not only did this sharpener come with a cord to power it, but also the actual outlet plug, which most items like this never come with. It can be powered with cord OR battery, four AA batteries, actually, which aren't included. I've used it both ways, and both were equally powered, with no loss of power when using batteries.
I use this in my home, but I sometimes bring it to my Sunday school room, which I'll sharpen around 20 pencils at a time. The compartment size is perfect and I don't have to empty it every five or 10 pencils; I can easily do 20, plus more, before having to empty.
Size of sharpener is perfect, as well; about the same size as one of the smaller bottles of Gatorade, or a bit smaller that a can of soda. Mine sits out on a kitchen counter, where it doesn't get in the way because if its not-too-big size.
This is an all-around excellent pencil sharpener, and great quality for the price. It can take on around 30 pencils before having to empty, and it sharpens that amount very quickly. A great buy and highly recommend.
Not only did this sharpener come with a cord to power it, but also the actual outlet plug, which most items like this never come with. It can be powered with cord OR battery, four AA batteries, actually, which aren't included. I've used it both ways, and both were equally powered, with no loss of power when using batteries.
I use this in my home, but I sometimes bring it to my Sunday school room, which I'll sharpen around 20 pencils at a time. The compartment size is perfect and I don't have to empty it every five or 10 pencils; I can easily do 20, plus more, before having to empty.
Size of sharpener is perfect, as well; about the same size as one of the smaller bottles of Gatorade, or a bit smaller that a can of soda. Mine sits out on a kitchen counter, where it doesn't get in the way because if its not-too-big size.
This is an all-around excellent pencil sharpener, and great quality for the price. It can take on around 30 pencils before having to empty, and it sharpens that amount very quickly. A great buy and highly recommend.
October 12, 2018
It's perfectly fine for #2 HB pencils - I've not tried had the chance to try anything softer or color pencils.
After wasting money on some Amazon Basics manual sharpeners ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D5B7JRM/ ) which kept leaving one side of the lead covered and / or breaking it altogether, I gave up and got this thing.
My only "complaint" after a week is that the reservoir doesn't hold as much as I imagined it would by looking at the picture. The shavings are find and super curly, so it was about half full after sharpening just 4 brand new pencils.
As far as improvements - Other than increasing the size of the reservoir, adding something to hold 2 or 3 pencils would be nice.I'm probably the only person who wants this, so I'm not holding my breath.
After wasting money on some Amazon Basics manual sharpeners ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D5B7JRM/ ) which kept leaving one side of the lead covered and / or breaking it altogether, I gave up and got this thing.
My only "complaint" after a week is that the reservoir doesn't hold as much as I imagined it would by looking at the picture. The shavings are find and super curly, so it was about half full after sharpening just 4 brand new pencils.
As far as improvements - Other than increasing the size of the reservoir, adding something to hold 2 or 3 pencils would be nice.I'm probably the only person who wants this, so I'm not holding my breath.
September 2, 2018
Updated review: Returned item, stopped working 2 days after I received it. Update: The company kindly reached out to me and sent a new sharpener free of charge. We've now had it for a few days and has been working. The sharpener leaves a nice, even point on all sides of the pencil.
April 19, 2018
Wouldn't quite call it heavy duty but it does the trick for single user who occasionally sharpens pencils throughout the day. Not too big, (I have it nicely tucked away behind my phone) not a bulky piece taking up desk space.
September 30, 2018
Just started using this sharpener in my classroom and it's FABULOUS! No more guessing as to if the pencil is sharp. It ends the constant "grind, look, repeat" process we teachers endure. It stops when the pencil is sharp, and boy do I mean SHARP! I have heard quieter sharpeners, but this one is not any louder than the others I've heard. I've been extremely pleased with this purchase.
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March 27, 2018
I like the flexibility of three different types of power. At this time I have used only 120 AC but plan to supply it with batteries as soon as I purchase them. I have had a similar pencil sharpener on my desk for more than 20 years and replaced it only because I didn't replace the batteries soon enough. It works well
