🖊️ Westcott iPoint Curve Black/White Electric Pencil Sharpener - Anti-microbial Product Protection (14766) Review

I put the required four AA batteries in the compartment but the sharpener didn't work. After a little inspection, it turned out that the compartment is longer than the total length of the AA batteries, so the metal parts in contact with the batteries don't touch. I fixed it with a small welder. After warming up the plastic holder, I removed the metal piece from the back of the battery cover and bent it a bit to touch the batteries. Then I attached a piece of metal to the battery cover. Now the…

I've been a long time fan of the iPoint pencil sharpeners. I teach in an elementary school and I needed a nicer and quieter sharpener for my class. This one definitely fits the bill. I love that he stops sharpening when he feels the pencil point is perfect. It sharpens much quieter than other brands I've used. This sharpener allows me to sharpen a cool set (32) of pencils in less than 5 minutes and it doesn't overheat or act weird. Definitely recommend it for teaching. Note: I don't let my…

For two years my students have complained about the X-ACTO sharpener in my classroom. I finally gave in and ordered this one. This is very fast and very accurate. It sharpens most pencils in just a few seconds and brand new pencils in less than 10 seconds. Very good. My students are grateful. I'm happy. After a month of use, however, I have a few complaints. Twice I dumped shavings on myself. The chip holder comes out of mine too easily. Clean up is a terrible mess every time because graphite…