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Boston® Ranger® #55 Pencil Sharpener

Item: 384670 Model: 1001

Extra-large, hinged swivel receptacle
Adjustable pencil guide accommodates eight different diameters
Twin X-ACTO steel cutters with 30 cutting edges

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Built for heavy-duty use with strong double-bearing, all metal construction.

Extra-large, hinged swivel receptacle
Adjustable pencil guide accommodates eight different diameters
Twin X-ACTO steel cutters with 30 cutting edges
Mounts on desktop or in wall position (mounting screws included)
Black
10-year limited manufacturers warranty

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Boston® Ranger® #55 Pencil Sharpener

4.5

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (4)
Easy to use (4)
Well built (4)
Stays sharp (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Home (4)
Everyday (3)
Office (3)

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2/25/2008

(31 of 32 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best I've Ever Used

By Cat

from Washington State

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Comments about Boston® Ranger® #55 Pencil Sharpener:

I am a substitute teacher and have used just about every pencil sharpener out there. My boys' school installed these and I've never seen anything like it. The Ranger eats through pencil lead like it's made of butter and leaves a smooth sharp point. Pencils are horribly made these days and I often have to throw out 25% of them because they sharpen on an angle and you can't get both lead AND a sharp point. With the Ranger I hardly ever have problems being able to get both. It's an expensive model and a bit blister forming if you're doing 200 pencils in a day since it's manual but I am in awe of its sharpening power.

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10/5/2010

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

OLDER IS BETTER

By ARKAWANA

from MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS

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Pros

Durable
Easy to use
Stays Sharp
Well Built

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday
Home
Office

Comments about Boston® Ranger® #55 Pencil Sharpener:

I DO ILLUSTRATIONS AND ART SUPPLIES NEEDS A SPECIAL SHARPER SO YOU DON'T WASTE THE PENCILS.
BOSTON MAKES THE BEST OVERALL SHARPERS. OLD FASHION IS JUST THE BEST. ELECTRIC EAT YOUR PENCILS UP.

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2/15/2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Bought this for the 3rd grade classroom

By Dancer's mom

from Lebanon, OR

About Me High-end Shopper

Pros

Durable
Easy to use
Sharpens well
Well Built

Cons

Best Uses

Business
Classroom
Everyday
Home
Occasional use
Office

Comments about Boston® Ranger® #55 Pencil Sharpener:

We purchase this sharpener for the 3rd grade classroom that my husband and I volunteer in. It has gotten a lot of use in the few weeks that it has been in the classroom. It works extremely well. It is very easy for the kids to use and sharpens all of their pencils to a nice point. It is heavy duty and seems to be built to last.

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11/16/2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Students Thrilled by "cool" sharpener

By Teach

from Swarthmore, PA

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Durable
Easy to use
Stays Sharp
Well Built

Cons

Best Uses

Business
Classroom
Everyday
Home
Office

Comments about Boston® Ranger® #55 Pencil Sharpener:

When the power went out we could still sharpen pencils! Bought one for school and one for home. Easy to install. Sharpens better and faster than any other sharpener (electric or manual) I've ever used. Most students had never seen any but electronic pencil sharpeners and were amazed that something without a motor was so useful and effective.

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1/5/2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not recommended especially in schools

By Whoofoto

from Chino, CA

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Cons

Difficult To Sharpen
Uncomfortable Grip

Best Uses

Comments about Boston® Ranger® #55 Pencil Sharpener:

This reflects usage in a 2nd and 3rd Grade public school classroom. The grip on the handle that turns the sharpener is too small and causes sore fingers. We sharpen Ticonderoga Laddie HB2 pencils and it constantly breaks the lead, forcing us to sharpen and sharpen and sharpen. We often stop sharpening because it is whittling down the pencil too much. Not recommended unless you have the patience and perhaps a touch to prevent pencil leads from breaking. Unfortunately the school invested in this model. It is new and sadly lacking in practicality.

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10/19/2010

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great pencil sharpener--maybe the best

By ac

from Cincinnati, ohio

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Durable
Easy to use
Stays Sharp
Well Built

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Home

Comments about Boston® Ranger® #55 Pencil Sharpener:

The quintessential pencil sharpener.

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How do you dispose of the shavings? How much can it hold, ie. what are the dimensions of the receptacle?
Asked on 8/29/2011 by Anonymous
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Where is it made?
Asked on 8/22/2011 by engraver24 from Poughkeepsie, NY
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Can you use the Boston Ranger #55 Sharpener without mounting it to a surface?
Asked on 7/30/2010 by Anonymous
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  Yes you can.
  Answered on 8/17/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
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Will this product sharpen crayons?
Asked on 1/7/2010 by Anonymous from Daphne, AL
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  A:
  This product is to sharpen pencils only.
  Answered on 1/12/2010 by Customer Care from Staples
Q:
What is the largest dimension pencil it can sharpen?
Asked on 12/9/2009 by Nwarren
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  Big fat primary 1st grade pencils.
  Answered on 1/5/2010 by Whoofoto from Chino, CA
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is this sharpener considered "heavy duty".
Asked on 11/7/2009 by Anonymous
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  Yes. Twin X-ACTO steel cutters and strong double-bearing, all metal construction make this the perfect sharpener for heavy-duty use.
  Answered on 12/23/2009 by Customer Care from Staples
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  A:
  No this sharpener is not considered heavy duty. Staples does offer item 787473 X-ACTO Magnum 1645 Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener that is good with continuous office use.
  Answered on 12/22/2009 by Customer Care rep Joe from Staples
Q:
are the cutter heads replaceable. can i get them through you.
Asked on 11/7/2009 by Anonymous
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  The cutter heads are not replaceable.
  Answered on 12/23/2009 by Customer Care from Staples
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  A:
  Staples does not sell replacement cutter heads for this pencil sharpener. Boston the manufacturer can be reached directly at 1-800-848-9400 as to whether or not they can be replaced and where to obtain them.
  Answered on 12/22/2009 by Customer Care rep Joe from Staples
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Is it possibe to buy the Twin X-ACTO Cutter for the machine and how?
Asked on 8/22/2009 by Anonymous
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  A:
  Unfortunately we do not carry the twin x-acto. I beleive this can be special ordered though item # is EPI1001. Please contact your local Staples Rep or you can call customer service (800-333-3330) and they should be able to get this for you
  Answered on 9/1/2009 by Customer Care from Staples

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