Does this leave a long point like a good crank sharpener would, or a stubby one like a golf pencil?
1956992
The sharpener gives pencils a midsize point, longer than golf pencils, but not too long. I measured just under 2/3 of an inch from a pencil I sharpened with it.
2070620
This makes a very clean nice point so I would recommend it for that. My normal go to sharpener is an antique Panasonic electric from the '50s.
1963010
It is designed for larger lead that you can sharpen. When it gets dull you sharpen it just like you would a normal pencil.
1224676
No. Golf pencils are too small. It may sharpen a new golf pencil once but will take off a lot of the outside. Compare a regular sized pencil to the golf one....you will see it will take much of the wood off and there won't be much left. I have used golf pencils for school and one time is all it took
643232
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.
1895738
That's the way it's supposed to be. It shows the sharpener has a flat end and a pointed end for different types of sharpening.
2110947
In my opinion the Ridge Runner is a better product. I like to have an edge that will last. I can sharpen now if needed and not wear myself out in the process.
1148662
When between a leadholder and mechanical - get both. As for shapening... it needs to be sharpened as often as you want it to. The sharpener is inexpensive and it's fun to use.
1881374
It holds the pencil in place, preventing it from turning with the blades. So pull it as far out as it goes, put the pencil in, and instead of holding the pencil in place with your hand, use your hand to stabilize the sharpener while turning the crank.
1777318
hows it going jeff?first of all this is the best little pencil point maker i've ever seen or used.however it makes the standard writing point. not the point that most colored pencils come from the factory with. but its a cool german made unit just the same. take care, jim h
2054563
It essentially gives you very thin long strands. Makes great hash browns. I would say about the same size as the lead of a fine pencil, but thinner than the lead in a typical 2B "standard" pencil.
1606060
Oh does it Nicole! I have a vacuum mount manuel pencil sharpener that does a great job, but I have a tendency to bend the pencil when I sharpen, so break the grafite inside the pencil. So my last company had one of these X-Acto Teacher Pro's, so I bought one for myself. If you use pencils, you need one of these. I should get one home also. I use Dixon Ticonderoga(The rubber coated trianglar one), they are bigger than a standard pencil and the point is very sharp.
2068405
Yes it sharpens evenly around the diameter. It does take a lot of the pencil off at a time.
2232270
Yes. I've tried pencils that were maybe 3 inches long or so and it's worked just fine. I've been very pleased with this sharpener so far. Just remember to kind of give me a little twist while you are sharpening or else you end up with a small spot that didn't quite sharpen.
653305
No. This is not a good sharpener. It breaks the tips off pencils frequently. You would better off with a manual sharpener
1074341
This one comes with a clamp for the edge of something, like a desk. I don't like that clamping function, and I simply instal the pencil and hold down on the top as I turn the crank.. I do like the feature that grasps the pencil and pulls it in. I would like the adjustment for sharpness, to be able to deliver an even finer point.. If I need it sharper, I use a small flat sheet of 120 or 200 grit sandpaper. That's seldom though. I like this pencil sharpener.. I was looking for an old fashioned sharpener with two blades, but never did find one.
279331
I have a standard size lawn mower. This sharpener is too big to sharpen the blade while the blade is attached to the mower. it is 7 inches long so I cannot get it on the blade and slide it on the blade to sharpen it. If you detach the blade from the mower, then it is OK. But I do not want to do that every time I mow which is every week. My previous sharpener was 4 inches long and was perfect for my standard push mower. I used to sharpen with my old one every time I mow. Now I cant. My answer might be different if your dad is using a riding mower.