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Staples® ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-Duty, Blue
Staples® ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-Duty, Blue

Staples® ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-Duty, Blue

Staples® ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-Duty, Blue
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  • Item: 356294
  • Model: 21833
44.996-hole dial accommodates various pencil widthsRecommended for large office or classroom use (up to 20 uses per day)Built-in safety switch automatically stops motorStaples® ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-Duty, Bluehttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0424033_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0424033_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0424033/Staples-ClassMate-Electric-Pencil-Sharpener-Heavy-Duty-Blue/product_356294Staples® ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-Duty, Blue4.525

6-hole dial accommodates various pencil widths

  • 6-hole dial accommodates various pencil widths
  • Recommended for large office or classroom use (up to 20 uses per day)
  • Built-in safety switch automatically stops motor
  • Overheat protection prevents motor from overheating
  • Extra-large shavings receptacle
  • AC powered
  • Staples Brand 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Staples� ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-Duty, Blue
 
4.1

(based on 33 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (18)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (26)
  • Efficient (24)
  • Easy to set up (22)
  • Reliable (19)
  • Well built / quality (17)

Cons

  • Unreliable (7)

Best Uses

  • Everyday use (25)
  • Organization (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Budget shopper (16), Midrange shopper (14), High-end shopper (3)
    • Primary use:
    • Business (25), Personal (7)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (29), Yes (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Works as hard as my students!

I have purchased my share of the cheaper electric pencil sharpeners and they all either fall apart, overheat, or don't sharpen pencils straight! I splurged on the mac-daddy this time and have no regrets...Read complete review

I have purchased my share of the cheaper electric pencil sharpeners and they all either fall apart, overheat, or don't sharpen pencils straight! I splurged on the mac-daddy this time and have no regrets! Some of my students went on a pencil-sharpening spree and sharpened about 40 pencils in a row. It automatically stopped working (I'm assuming it was beginning to overheat), cooled down, and then let us know when it was ready to work again by making a short whirring sound about 3 minutes later.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Decent 2 month classroom sharpener

This is my third shaprener of the school year. They overheat and break easily, but it gets the job done well when it's working.

This is my third shaprener of the school year. They overheat and break easily, but it gets the job done well when it's working.

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 33 customers

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5/10/2012
 
4.0

So far so good.

By Teacher

from RI

About Me Midrange Shopper

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Efficient

Cons

  • Unreliable

Best Uses

  • Everyday Use

Comments about Staples� ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-Duty, Blue:

Sharpened hundreds of pencils for testing. Does overheat after a while but a short break and it's ready to go.

  • Primary use:
  • Business
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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5/10/2012
 
5.0

Great Classroom Addition

By English Teacher

from Las Vegas, NV

About Me Budget Shopper

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Easy to Use
  • Efficient
  • Quality Construction
  • Reliable

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday Use

    Comments about Staples� ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-Duty, Blue:

    It is a fantastic addition to my classroom. I teach 218 advanced students and my pencil sharpener gets daily use in every period. The one the district provides does not sharpen to the fine point this one does. I also bought the extended warrantee just because of the heavy use I anticipated.

    • Primary use:
    • Business
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    5/5/2012
     
    4.0

    Staples� ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharp

    By Spike

    from New Castle, PA

    About Me Budget Shopper

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Easy to Use
    • Efficient
    • Quality Construction
    • Reliable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday Use

      Comments about Staples� ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-Duty, Blue:

      I like that there are adjustable settings for different size pencils.

      • Primary use:
      • Business
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      5/3/2012
       
      2.0

      Wish there was something more durable

      By jim the runner

      from houston tx

      About Me Budget Shopper

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up
      • Easy to Use

      Cons

      • Short classroom life
      • Unreliable

      Best Uses

      • Everyday Use

      Comments about Staples� ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-Duty, Blue:

      Machine works very well for about 2 months, then konks out. Cannot survive in a classroom. I have bought a string of 4 of these this year.

      • Primary use:
      • Business
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      5/3/2012
       
      5.0

      "Worth every penny"

      By Deb in third grade

      from Arcadia, CA

      About Me Budget Shopper

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Quality Construction
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • School

        Comments about Staples� ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-Duty, Blue:

        This is THE pencil sharpener for the classroom. Others promise to hold up to classroom use --- this one actually does!

        • Primary use:
        • Business
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        4/27/2012
         
        1.0

        HORRIBLE!!

        By Special Ed. Teacher

        from New York NY

        About Me High-end Shopper

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

          • Inefficient
          • Unreliable

          Best Uses

            Comments about Staples� ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-Duty, Blue:

            This was my fourth time getting this sharpener and was the LAST!!! This is the worst sharpener, and is not worth the money. It has broken on me every single year. I thought maybe it was overused by my students, but the last one I bought lasted only THREE DAYS!!!! I give up and I'll be shopping at [@] from now on. What a waste!!!

            • Primary use:
            • Business
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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            • Q:

              This says "accommodates various pencil widths", but no other detail is given as to the specific sizes that will fit. I am wondering if the Dixon "My First" Ticonderoga pencils will fit in this machine.
              Asked on 3/26/2012 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • A:

                The Staples sharpener has 6 sized holes for pencils, the largest size will accommodate the larger pre-writing pencils and triangular pencils

                Answered on 3/27/2012 by Community Answer from None

            • Q:

              Can a replacement receptacle be ordered? The pencil sharpener was knocked off the desk, onto the floor and the plastic prong in the receptacle broke. (The plastic 'prong' that makes the connection so the sharpener will work.)
              Asked on 3/15/2012 by Anonymous

              2 answers

              • A:

                Unfortunately there is no replacement receptacle/collection cup for this sharpener.

                Answered on 3/20/2012 by Community Answer from None

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                To best serve your needs, please call the Staples Brand Support team directly at 1.800.425.0049.

                Answered on 3/16/2012 by Darlene S from Staples

            • Q:

              When the sharpening blade becomes dull can it be replaced? If so, where do you get one?
              Asked on 2/17/2012 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • A:

                There are currently no replacement blade available for the Staples ClassMate Electric Pencil Sharpener, so you'll have to get a replacement.

                Answered on 2/21/2012 by Community Answer from None

            • Q:

              I have this stapler in my classroom. The collection cup broke and the safety stem at the back came off. The sharpener still will work but i need a new collection cup. Can I purchase one separately? I only purchased this sharpener in September and would hate to have to buy a new one over a small breakable part like this.
              Asked on 1/20/2012 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • A:

                Why not glue the broken collection cup back together with an epoxy cement you can buy at a hardware store. You don't care how it looks - only that it fits in the body without impeding operation.

                Answered on 2/15/2012 by guru from nyc
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