Based on the Jakar 5151 model but at a ...better price than most on offer, the sharpener is heavy and we'll made and does an excellent job sharpening pencils and crayons (up to 8mm) however there are no ventilation holes or slots on the cover of the sharpener causing it to overheat and shut down due to the thermal reset device quite quickly, I found about 20 to 30 pencils and the sharpener would switch off for about 5 to 10 minutes each time, before it was usable again. Only a light pressure is needed to start the sharpening process (too heavy and the motor stops/jams as it is rather underpowered) But an excellent point is produced every time, spare sharpening blades are available from Jakar (probably Habercraft also) So your sharpener should last for many years. At the end of term time it has been a great help re-sharpening up to 2000 pencils ready for the next term.
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This is a 'must have' item for somebody l...ike me who works in pencil/coloured pencil for illustration. It is solid, sturdy and works to perfection. It is so easy to use and dispenses with using the old turn handle operation and rarely does anything get stuck. It works perfectly each time.
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Works really well, very quick & easy to use, delighted with it....
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Excellent sharpener, heavy duty. Sharpens all... kinds of pencils really well. Glad I bought it.
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I love this save my hands getting blisters
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