X-ACTO Quiet Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Auto-Adjust Dial, SafeStart Motor, SmartStop - Black, 1 Count: The Perfect Sharpener for Precise, Quiet, and Safe Pencil Sharpening Review

I have bought and used many pencil sharpeners in my 20 years of teaching. I learned never to let elementary school students use my sharpeners. However, sharpeners I've bought in the past have rarely lasted more than a few months without noticeable slowdown and possible engine damage. Over the years I've literally spent $100 on sharpeners and burned myself nearly every time. My last sharpener was the X-acto brand. I had a little problem early on and they sent me a replacement part for free. At…

I bought this sharpener after reading countless reviews of other models and brands because I need a sharpener that will last a long time and sharpen pencils properly without having to mess with the hassle Having to argue quirks about how he sharpens. I didn't want to twist the pencil or insert the pencil at an angle or do other stupid, annoying things to get an EVEN sharpened pencil! I loved this sharpener and my students loved it, obsessed over it. It WAS a favorite pencil sharpener in ALL…

I liked that. Thing is smooth. It automatically adjusts to the size of the pencil. Sharpens quickly and relatively quietly. It lights up around the pen. It has a very large chip container. It will stop automatically when the pencil is sharpened. I like all that very much. Also a note. There is a large square button on the back for removing the chip container. Not obvious, but easy once you know it's there. There was no mention of this in the poor instructions. That's what I don't like. I…