Does this sharpen pencils evenly all around the pencil? I have an x-acto sharpener and it always leaves wood to the tip on one side.
1829495
For the most part, it sharpens pencils evpently, but the the sharpening process is not as smooth as my previous on which was of similar shape and size. It seems that the blades are not precisely constructed.
1829496
Mostly sharpens evenly. Does sharpen to very sharp point which can sometimes lead to breakage of newly sharpened pencil. I have sharpened regular pencils and colored pencils.
1829497
This sharpener does really well sharpen the pencil to a very fine point and does do so all the way around the pencil.
1829498
Just sharpened my No.2 with it and it comes out perfect. I bought it for home, bc I have two in elementary and I didn't want to fool around. I'm very pleased. Kids use it just fine. Works fast too. Seems you always get what you pay for. Good Luck
703681
Yes, it sharpens any wooden pencil as long at the diameter fits in one of the holes. Mine works great!
1095549
It does! When you press the lead down into the paper, there's a feeding mechanism that advances the lead when you pick the pencil up. This does mean that it only works when you press hard enough to get the mechanism to do this (there's a spring involved), but it doesn't mean you end up digging into the paper either. It works well, and I don't think about it. Can't recommend this pencil enough, it's fantastic.
1922863
The slot to incert the pencil has the diameter of a standard pencil - I'm not sure what size exactly it is, but it is the most common pencil size you see. It probably could sharpen thinner pencils, though I'm not sure how well.
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.
1675610
I have the x27 and it works great. You have to tilt the head a bit when running it through the sharpener, but my ax came out razor sharp after a few runs. Wood beware!
1043546
I'm sorry, your questions are difficult to answer just like vehicles - some are lemons while most are not. We have been using X-ACTO ProX Electric Pencil Sharpener daily for our school, and haven't experienced any problem(s) so far. Good to hear those blades are available at Staples; X-Acto USA had been producing engineering/drafting tools for many generations.
2140935
I have nothing like that on mine. I've been really happy with this pencil sharpener.
294518
Blade does not quit when pencil is sharpen. It sharpens with in seconds. The motor does stop when you remove the pencil.
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.
493291
When I bought my pencils I researched and found the following: Sharpen a few regular graphite pencils between times when you sharpen some Prisma because Prisma colored pencils have such a high wax content, they often get a build up in the sharpener and slow it down. By sharpening a graphite/ regular pencil sometimes it helps keep the build up to minimum and sharpener lasts longer. I would suggest getting a sharpener designed for Prisma if you will use them exclusively.
1988691
Yes-this sharpens the colored pencils well. Mine are not too soft- so this was not a problem at all. Not sure if you have a softer lead with your pencils-but this worked well in ours.
480395
Yes. The 2 buttons push together and it slides out holding the pencil . As it sharpens they move back towards the sharpener. I love this sharpener!!!!
1440517
I've sharpened hundreds of colored pencils with mine, with about one in 15 getting jammed. Unjamming it takes abot 10 seconds. What happens is the lead, because it is softer than graphite breaks off, preventing the next pecil from sharpening properly. Removal of the tip takes about 10 secods total.
491206
I don't know. It shut off before the pencil was sharp. I tried to sharpen brand new pencils and it barely began to sharpen when it shut off. I'd wait until it reset and try again. Still not sharp. It took at least 6 times through to get the pencil sharp.
1744533
I don't know about Prismacolor pencils directly, but it works for all of my other wooded pencils quite well. I do also have some solid color pencils as well, but it seems to go through those a bit quick. I use my smaller handheld sharpeners for more control over that aspect so I don't wear down my solid color pencils as quickly. In either case, the device is really nice and the fact that it's portable is a real help. I noticed last week there was even one in my painting class and everyone there uses it for the sketch class which overlaps the painting class. Hope that helps.
106509
No. It just fits regular size pencils. But, this little guy works great. My 5yr old grandson loves this thing and has sharpened every pencil in the house and it just keeps working. We love this sharpener.