X-ACTO XLR 1818 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black

Comments about X-ACTO XLR 1818 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black:

We bought this sharpener because my sons needed it for homework. They always seem to need to sharpen a pencil. They complained endlessly about the old fashioned sharpeners and not being able to sharpen pencils very well. I had never had an electric sharpener, so getting one was not on my mind. After years of dull pencils, I decided to finally buy a sharpener. It was a great buy. It was just what was needed. It sharpens pencils easily and does not oversharpen. It was a great buy. We love it.

Comments about X-ACTO XLR 1818 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black:

I had an old version of this model that finally broke down and liked the product so well that I had to replace it with the xacto version. So far no complaints- hope it last 20 years or so like the last one!

Comments about X-ACTO XLR 1818 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black:

This is a good sharpener for the money. It has one spiral cutter, not a knife blade like others in this price range. It also limits sharpening when pencil is properly pointed. Should last some years with proper care and moderate use as advertised.

Comments about X-ACTO XLR 1818 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black:

Purchased on May 9th, broken on June 28th. Only 2 people use it, and less than 10 pencils have been sharpened.

Comments about X-ACTO XLR 1818 Electric Pencil Sharpener Black:

This sharpener is described accurately for moderate use. It uses one spiral cutter head which is better than the knife blade used in many lower cost units. It also limits the sharpening so you don't keep cutting the pencil away after it is sharp. If used in a manner that doesn't overload the gears and motor, it should last a long time. This one is replacing an old one that lasted over ten years used by two people in a business office.