How thick of a pencil will it sharpen? I need to sharpen the thick beginner pencils used in kindergarten.
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You can sharpen up to 10mm diameter pencil, which is two sizes above the standard size.
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Yes, it does sharpen the kindergarten fat pencils. I just sharpened the "My First Ticonderoga" pencil which is the beginner pencil used for toddlers learning how to write. I have a 7 and 8 year old and it worked perfectly to sharpen their fat pencils.
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It will sharpen those on the biggest setting. We had a few left over from my 2nd grade twins. We used to use a exacto knife to sharpen them so they didn't get sharpened much until we got this sharpener.
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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.
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I taught Kindergarten for many years, so I am very familiar with My First Ticonderogas! (My favorite pencils by far....I still buy them for my own use!) This sharpener does not accommodate the pencils we're talking about, sadly. The two choices are for standard sized pencils, one makes a longer point and one a shorter point, similar to the point you'd see in pre/sharpened color pencils. The sharpener is AWESOME, though!!! Great value and a sharp, precise point every time. I highly recommend it!!! I hope this information is helpful! Happy shopping!! :0)
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Not as fast as others I've used -- you have to hold it steady for a while; otherwise, the pencil will just spin and not sharpen. It takes several seconds to sharpen one pencil.
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So far, regular and colored pencils sharpen equally well. No problems so far:)
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No, probably not. It is an excellent product for sharpening standard size pencils, but I think you'll need to find something else for sharpening thick pencils.
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I have sharpened colored pencils in my sharpener. I sharpen hundreds of No. 2 pencils a week. I found that the colored pencils gummed up the sharpener a bit. I also have more than one sharpener because I sharpen so many pencils. If I did sharpen colored pencils, I would use one of my older sharpeners for colored pencils and keep my better sharpener for the demanding job of sharpening all my pencils. I also no longer sharpen foil/plastic wrap pencils. These pencils have cute pictures and designs on them, but they also dull and gum up the blades.
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Re: Jane: Can you answer this question about School Smart Electric...?Jane D3:11 PMTo: Amazon AnswersI do not have a large pencil to try. Three different size holes are available and the largest one looks like it could accommodate a 1/2 inch diameter pencil.
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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!
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I would say yes! It sharpens classroom pencils that have the coating on them without a problem. It stops when pencil is sharpened. It's great!
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Probably not. My students have trouble sharpening short pencils. Golf pencils are probably too short to reach the blade of the sharpener.
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There is a special sharpener that is tailored for this pencil, and it is the Palomino KUM Long Point Sharpener. Though honestly, you can use any sharpener and it will work just fine. The pencils don't come with one.
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Depends on the paper. If it is thick it will probably be ok but it will be absorbed into the paper. The pencils dont matter just the paper
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Well, to be honest, I bought the sharpener for my usual pencils because it looked small and convenient. It works great as a sharpener for normal pencils, but I don't know the diameter of cosmetic pencils, or what type of sharpness you need for the cosmetic ones. I
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I haven't actually used one of the pencils down to the end yet. But I remember attempting to sharpen one out of idleness and it sharpened... But don't do it unless the top piece is completely finished! Cause it gets messy otherwise lol
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YES! You sharpen it like eyeliner pencil. Make sure you have a nice, quality sharpener, because the eyeliner is softer than a normal pencil version.
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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.