My sharpener came apart, and there are 2 rollers and 2 pins. Not sure where the pins go. Any suggestions?
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sorry, I threw mine away, it didn't work for me, and I couldn't bother returning it
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Mig, did the black plastic on the inner (not visible when closed) part of the crank/sharpener somehow become separated from the chrome handle? Mine are fused together, and the both pieces stay connected when I unlock the sharpener. I'm just trying to get a visual of what you're describing in case I can help.
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Pull out the opening where you put the pencil, turn the black ring on the handle and remove the sharpener arm to take out the sharpening unit. (Just like you put it together) Then I used a large paper clip to push on the lead. It is easy to see when it is apart. Push on the lead until it pops out. Sometimes just shaking it into a trash can can also make it let go. Put the sharpener together and your off again to perfect sharpened pencils. :)
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Im no expert, but try checking out the container for cracks, take the blade out using the wrench, clean it up and put it back in.
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I just took a dremel and sawed it in half. If you want to go back you can find the original pins for about $5
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Sorry so late, but its not a dumb question. I brought a sharper from walmart (Revlon) and it has the small and large sharper connected together. You can also try you neighborhood drug stores for the large sharper. I hope this helps.
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I did that too. I turned it up side down and where I saw slots I carefully pulled them out and lifted the cover off and got the blade out. After that I discovered that all I needed to do was turn the blade until it was positioned for the dots to line up and it would come out.
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You do not replace the "carbide" inserts. You buy a whole new sharpener, at a 19.95 price point - the thing is a throw-away. I have not had to replace ours yet. Lots of life from a 20 buck purchase.
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I don't know. I was just getting ready to figure that out. Mine could use a new blade. If I couldn't find it on Amazon I was going to try Lowes. It's my go to store.
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You should have gotten two with it? I change them and then sharpen the one I removed. Hope that helps.
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I would suggest contacting the Westcott company, they may exchange it for a new one, that's what most companies do. I honestly only use mine at home, so we do not sharpen many pencils. Sorry, hopefully this helps!
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when there is no more drag on the blade you are sharpening.the groves that are cut into the rod get worn to the point they become smooth.im not sure if you can " sharpen the sharpener " or notit would be best if you would call one of the blade manufacturers and find out for sure .otherwise its time to replace it
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Set the blade on the slicer to open fully so that the sharpening wheel fits behind the blade. Advance the carriage toward the blade but do not have it touch. The blade should contact the wheel in the middle of the "grit". Turn on the slider and advance the sharpener until it touches the blade. The sharpening wheel should turn. Keep the sharpener and blade in contact with medium pressure for about 10 seconds and pull sharpener back from the blade. To remove the burr on the blade, position the sharpener so that the pad is near the sharpened blade. Turn on the slicer and engage the pad by pushing the "actuator rod" to move the pad against the blade for about 5 seconds. Wash blade with damp sponge.
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take the sharpener to home depot or lowes both helpful to find correct size screws needed
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Don't feel bad, I have the same problem. I've discovered that the blades that come with the sharpener works well but the others? Not so much.
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You have to remove a lot of parts to get to the rollers... Start with the top and the sides will separate easily giving you a better idea on how to proceed. If that sounds too difficult, take the unit to a tool service shop.
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You've probably blown out the cutting stick (the red bar). It comes out. Use a pen and stick it in the hole at the end (it's hollow) and pry it out;i t's easier to get at in the end near the handle. You should be able to rotate it 8 times before you have to replace it.