Halcyon Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 CLASSROOM FRIENDLY SUPPLIES SHARPENER!!!! I know you were all eagerly awaiting my report after my looooong whiny thread about not being able to find a decent sharpener, and how basically my whole life was being ruining by dull and breaking pencil tips ;) Anyhoo, we received this sharpener about a week ago, shipped quickly, and we are in LOVE. All our pencils are poke-your-eye-out sharp now. I also bought Dixon Noir pencils which are amazing. The two together? I''m in heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I think I'm going to have to try that combo now. Did you install the sharpener? Or just leave it loose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I think we will have to give this sharpener a try. Sharpening pencils around her has been quite stressful. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 I think I'm going to have to try that combo now. Did you install the sharpener? Or just leave it loose? We attached it to the edge of my computer desk. It can be used without attaching but it;s much easier for my younger to use it when it's attached. It has a simple clamp. We're happy! And free shipping is a good thing :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 CLASSROOM FRIENDLY SUPPLIES SHARPENER!!!! I couldn't get that one to even WORK. I'd put the pencil in and the collar slipped right back to the body and it just wouldn't work. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 It's the little things in life that matter most isn't it? :) I'm glad you found something that works for you! :hurray: :party: :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 I couldn't get that one to even WORK. I'd put the pencil in and the collar slipped right back to the body and it just wouldn't work. :glare: Did you release the tabs--when you release the tabs it "locks". It might have been defective and I bet she would have replaced it for your for free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnomeyNewt Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 WOOT! Yes its pretty awesome sharpener. First one I've found that doesn't break my pencil tips (which has always been my biggest problem). I like my pencil super sharp so I would over sharpen most of the time. Classroom Friendly Supplies Sharpener stops you from doing that, you can't over sharpen with it. Plus it has the sharpest tip I've ever gotten out of a sharpener. Win win situation. I couldn't get that one to even WORK. I'd put the pencil in and the collar slipped right back to the body and it just wouldn't work. :glare: When you pull out the metal clamping area, it should stay open (even without a pencil in it). Than you can place your pencil in it. Once you turn the handle, it releases and will push the pencil against the blades. If the metal clamping area is not staying open on its own or won't clamp the pencil, I would believe something is wrong with the unit you have, as mine works as I stated above. I would contact them and find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thanks for letting us know. I might have to buy that sharpener soon. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Oh dear. I can easily get sucked into anything office supply. We also love those pencils. We just discovered them when Santa left them in our stockings. ;) As for sharpener, I like the cheapo plastic Staples brand ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Ok, but in the technical details of the pencil description it says, 'assembly required '. Personally, I like my pencils already assembled.:tongue_smilie: Thanks for this recommendation though. Our pencil sharper is dying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansamy Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I'm confused about this little slidy area. What's that for? How does that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amey311 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 So, you're not opting for this: http://artisanalpencilsharpening.com/index.html ? I saw that a few weeks ago and immediately thought of the sharpener discussion :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Yay! I've been looking for a decent pencil sharpener! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 After that thread, I bought the same sharpener and I second the recommendation. It is absolutely wonderful. My kids used to be in tears because they couldn't get their pencils to sharpen. For three days after we got that one, they dug up all the pencils we had (probably over 100, it was ridiculous) and sharpened them all. They love it. It even works on really cheap pencils. I'm going to stop now because I sound like an infomercial. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Timely! I totally need a new pencil sharpener. I am so sick of the awful ones we have tried and of the fact we never have sharpened pencils :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I'm confused about this little slidy area. What's that for? How does that work? There is a video on the website but basically, it holds the pencil in place so you won't even be touching the pencil while it is sharpening. It prevents you from oversharpening the pencil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Oh poo. I just bought this funky one from Jet Pens that is sort of similar. I couldn't get it to work but my kids figured it out. Boy were they proud of themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 So, you're not opting for this: http://artisanalpencilsharpening.com/index.html ? I saw that a few weeks ago and immediately thought of the sharpener discussion :) :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Timely! I totally need a new pencil sharpener. I am so sick of the awful ones we have tried and of the fact we never have sharpened pencils :glare: You'll love this one. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Just orderd, thank you! They were out of the green dang it! Did you all buy the green before I got there? I will just have to make do with blue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariston Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Thanks for this thread...I knew I should check these boards first in my pencil sharpener research! I have never thrown anything in anger but i have been pretty close to it over ineffective pencil sharpeners!! Can't wait for it to arrive... Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) Okay, I have a question! I got this one (essentially - it's this one from Amazon, which someone else posted that they thought it was the same thing). http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005D7S9FI/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00 Anyway, it sharpens great (once I figured it out) BUT we've had two leads break off inside, and it's quite a production to get that lead out. Any advice there? Also, how do you know when it's sharp? Do you have to keep pulling the pencil out to check? I accidentally kept going and it got so sharp that it could have stabbed someone to death. Edited May 18, 2012 by tammyw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I have a Japanese one that's similar, bought at Jet Pens, and it stops when done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I have a Japanese one that's similar, bought at Jet Pens, and it stops when done. That would be nice! It's kind of a pain to have to keep pulling it out to check, since it's got that spring-action, and it's not an easy "in/out". Grrrr! How is yours for broken leads inside? I can't believe I was hoping this was "the one". I didn't even get to go through a honeymoon stage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I haven't had any broken leads inside! :D heh. I've had it for several months, and it's been dropped on the floor more than once.... I couldn't figure out how to use it. (Japanese only instructions on box not clear enough for me.) Finally my kids played around with it (!) and figured out you have to pull the thing out, stick the pencil in, and then start cranking. It has two settings, it seems, one for a long, pointy end, the other for a flatter end. This is the style I have: http://www.jetpens.com/Uni-KH-20-Hand-Crank-Pencil-Sharpeners/ct/1128 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I haven't had any broken leads inside! :D heh. I've had it for several months, and it's been dropped on the floor more than once.... I couldn't figure out how to use it. (Japanese only instructions on box not clear enough for me.) Finally my kids played around with it (!) and figured out you have to pull the thing out, stick the pencil in, and then start cranking. It has two settings, it seems, one for a long, pointy end, the other for a flatter end. This is the style I have: http://www.jetpens.com/Uni-KH-20-Hand-Crank-Pencil-Sharpeners/ct/1128 Hmmm. I don't see any settings on mine. Hopefully someone who has this particular style can pop in and tell me if I'm doing it wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Anyway, it sharpens great (once I figured it out) BUT we've had two leads break off inside, and it's quite a production to get that lead out. Any advice there? Also, how do you know when it's sharp? Do you have to keep pulling the pencil out to check? I accidentally kept going and it got so sharp that it could have stabbed someone to death. I have this one. I carry it along with me when I substitute teach and the kids are crazy about it. I keep going until the resistance eases and then I check it. And yes, it makes a really sharp point. That's the point. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariston Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I have this one. I carry it along with me when I substitute teach and the kids are crazy about it. I keep going until the resistance eases and then I check it. And yes, it makes a really sharp point. That's the point. :lol: Yeah--mine basically stops sharpening (i.e. you are spinning it with no resistence) when it is done. I have had a few broken tips but I blame that on the cheap colored pencils I buy. It only take me a second to unscrew it and take the tip out. Seriously, I thank this thread and Halcyon every day since getting this sharpener :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Okay, I have a question! I got this one (essentially - it's this one from Amazon, which someone else posted that they thought it was the same thing). http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005D7S9FI/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00 Anyway, it sharpens great (once I figured it out) BUT we've had two leads break off inside, and it's quite a production to get that lead out. Any advice there? Also, how do you know when it's sharp? Do you have to keep pulling the pencil out to check? I accidentally kept going and it got so sharp that it could have stabbed someone to death. So is the Amazon one the same thing? Prime has me spoiled with 2 day shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 So is the Amazon one the same thing? Prime has me spoiled with 2 day shipping. I was wondering the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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