This review is for the X-Acto School Pro
I ordered this electric pencil sharpener five years ago to use during homeschool. My two son's had to do a lot of writing for the curriculum they were doing through a college-prep home-cooperative that was very heavy in writing, penmanship, and worksheets. I read tons of reviews on different pencil sharpeners and even ordered several others that broke or quit working within the first year. Bottom line:
-This pencil sharpener has worked perfectly - no problems!
-The suction feet still work five years later. They do not suction so strongly that it can't be moved, but they provide resistance and keep it from sliding around.
-It has survived a few small falls, but I try to place it where it won't get knocked off of surfaces and isn't too high up.
-We have sharpened colored pencils in it but for the most part we try to use it only for pencils - we usually use manual sharpeners for colored pencils. It does work great for colored pencils, but I read those can lessen the life of a sharpener.
-We tried to avoid lots of cheap/coated pencils in this sharpener. We have used those, but again, read that the decorated pencils with lots of plastic and coated surfaces can lessen the life of the sharpener, so we use them, but not as often as normal pencils.
-When my sons were really young - Kindergarten/1st grade, I did not let them use this (I've seen kids put metal and all kinds of things in a sharpener). They started using it the last several years.
-We only had one point in the last five years where I thought we might be losing power or getting to the end of this sharpener's life, but it was just dirty. I let the collection bin get too full and it temporarily clogged the machine - just had to empty it and blow some of the debris clear and it worked perfectly again - no extra cleaning or digging anything out.
-At the time, I thought $30 for this sharpener was a lot, but after reading teacher's reviews I invested in it and after five years, it has more than earned its price - especially in ending frustration from poorly operating electric sharpeners, manual sharpeners that lose sharpness, problems with sharpeners not functioning correctly or breaking, and badly sharpened pencils that come out chunky, blunt, broken, and lose tips constantly. These come out very nice every time!
- I love that the sharpener **stops sharpening after the pencil is sharp!! My sons don't whittle their pencils down to nothing or get distracted and run the sharpener endlessly (the motor still goes, but the sharpener releases).
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At a Glance:
- Heavy-duty electric pencil sharpener designed specifically for classrooms
- Durable construction stands up to wear and tear
- Quiet electric motor provides reliable power
- Flyaway cutter system stops cutter automatically when pencil is sharp
- Helical steel cutter produces rounded pencil points
X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener
Engineered and designed specifically for classroom use, the X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener combines smart sharpening technology with rugged construction for dependable performance. This sharpener utilizes a flyaway helical cutter to efficiently sharpen pencils to rounded tips without oversharpening. A powerful and electric motor quietly delivers reliable sharpening power, while an Auto-Reset feature helps prevent overheating. Adjustable for six pencil sizes, the X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener is made to serve classrooms needs.
What's in the Box:
- X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty
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Automatically Stops When Pencil is SharpThe X-ACTO flyaway steel helical cutter system in this sharpener is engineered for precision and durability. This cutter offers blade life that is 33 times longer than a standard sharpener* without requiring regular maintenance. The patented flyaway cutter system automatically stops sharpening when pencils are sharp, reducing waste. *33 times longer than the X-ACTO W19505 Razor Blade Pencil Sharpener. |
Quiet, Dependable Construction Ideal for SchoolsThe heavy-duty electric motor of the X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Sharpener produces reliable power for consistent performance in busy environments. This sharpener has a tough outer case that resists damage and is engineered for quiet performance to limit classroom disturbance while in use. The sharpener also features non-skid feet that help it stay in place during use while simultaneously reducing noise. |
User-Friendly Design Suits Any ClassroomAdjustable for six pencil sizes, this sharpener can handle everything from beginner pencils to colored pencils with ease. Shavings are caught in an extra-large integrated receptacle for easy cleanup. Auto-Reset functionality stops the sharpener when it is in danger of overheating, while SafeStart ensures the sharpener will not start if the shaving receptacle is removed. |
X-ACTO Quality and Precision
All X-ACTO products are designed and crafted with the famous precision of the X-ACTO knife. From cutting tools to everyday office supplies, X-ACTO creates quality, industry-leading products for teachers, hobbyists, professional designers and more.
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Great sharpener for doing huge batches of pencils at a time!
My daughter is in 1st grade and I've asked her teacher how I can help make her life easier, and she requested that I sharpen some pencils for her, as its time consuming and she hates doing it. I happily agreed, and was shocked when the first gallon sized zip lock bag of 100 pencils came home. My electric pencil sharpener couldn't cut it, so I borrowed one from a friend who is a former teacher. A few weeks later, another bag of pencils came home with my daughter. I bought an electric pencil sharpener at Target. It was garbage... didn't even make it through the first 20. I knew I wanted something that plugged in rather than took batteries, and I needed it to have a very large holder for the shavings, so I wasn't dumping constantly. I asked around, looked at reviews, and chose this one - and I am so glad I did! It sharpens each pencil perfectly, and virgin pencils only take a few seconds. The blades retract and stop sharpening once the pencil is sharp, so you're not wasting pencils or having to remove it to see if its done. The bin is plenty large enough to do very large batches at a time, and so far I've had no issues with overheating, which was a concern. The different sized pencil holes came in handy as I was sharpening normal sized pencils as well as a few of the thicker beginner ticonderoga pencils. A nice added bonus that I didn't realize until I was ready to move it - is that it was stuck to my kitchen counter! It has several suction cups on the bottom of it so it will stay wherever you put it rather than sliding all around, which I thought was a nice touch.This may be overkill if you only sharpen pencils occasionally -- but for me, doing 100 or more in one sitting every few weeks -- this is a dream!
