Dahle Precision Pointer Sharpener Measuring Review

For professionals, our devices must function perfectly. Although this product sharpens lead, it does not provide the fine sharpness that Berol or Staedler sharpeners provide. Also, I have to wring out the line so it goes in the bottom hole. It doesn't slide like a sharpener with an internal bevel that guides the lead into the hole.

I bought this pointer because my previous is Berol Turquoise 14 which is still working after almost 20 years but maybe one day will decide to retire it. Before the Dahle 301 I bought a Staedtler rotary pointer (made in China, like Dahle) which I threw away and threw away because it kept breaking the blades when sharpened. Dahle 301 is effective (sharpens well, doesn't break) and easy to use. Although the axle that the black cap fits on is made of plastic rather than metal like the Berol, the…

Full disclosure, that's my first clue. I've only ever used caps or a knife, but wanted to start saving on graphite powder. I bought one of these little guys from a local art store today and my initial experience wasn't the best. The leader (read graphite) is quite difficult to get into the hole and I broke it several times trying to get the mechanism to work. After figuring out the right amount of lead to advance and the right pressure to apply to the tackle I was able to get a really good…