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X-Acto Powerhouse Electric Pencil Sharpener

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This is a heavy-duty motorized, commercial grade electric pencil sharpener. It features X-Acto precision steel spiral cutters, a Pencil-Saver that prevents over sharpening, and an Auto-Reset mechanism that eliminates motor burnout.

® X-Acto is a registered trademark.

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X-Acto Powerhouse Electric Pencil Sharpener

2.7

(based on 11 reviews)

45%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Reviewed by 11 customers

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3/1/2013

1.0

Not for daliy repetitive use.

By art teacher

from oklahoma city, Ok

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Comments about X-Acto Powerhouse Electric Pencil Sharpener:

I used this in my classroom and from day one it would freeze up but I could get it back to working. After a few months it completely froze up and had to throw it away.

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

Merchant response: We apologize for the issues you encountered with this product. If you are not completely satisfied with the quality of the merchandise you receive, you are entitled to a full replacement or refund. We ask that you contact our Customer Care Center at 800-723-2787 within 30 days so that the exchange, refund, or credit transaction can be arranged to your satisfaction.

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4/3/2012

5.0

Best little desktop Tool

By Riko

from Caldwell Texas

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Comments about X-Acto Powerhouse Electric Pencil Sharpener:

This sharpner really keeps the points sharp like a needle. For art work this is just what we need. It was recommended by a well known artist, and he really knew what he was talking about

3/6/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Worked very well...for a week...twice.

By Adam MacIntyre-Ross

from Wynantskill, NY

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Comments about X-Acto Powerhouse Electric Pencil Sharpener:

I ordered this for my art classroom. When it first arrived, it was a godsend. It sharpened anything; pencils, colored pencils, soft wooden dowels. But after two days, the rotary motor stopped turning. You could hear the motor activate, but the blades remained frozen. I opened the case to try and remove possible blockages, but everything was perfectly clean inside.

Blick was excellent in sending a replacement that arrived in a week. This time, I was careful to only use regular writing pencils or normal drawing pencils in it. Within a week and a half, the rotary motor froze again resulting in the sharpener making a lot of noise, but the blades not moving. Again, I followed Xacto's directions to look for blockages, and the guts of the machine were pristine.

I'm very disappointed with this product and am going to have to spend more of my limited budget to get a heavier duty device. My classroom isn't even that busy. I teach 7 classes a day with a maximum of 9 students in any given class.

1/30/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Defective Sharpeners

By lilpoche2000

from Cecilia, LA

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Comments about X-Acto Powerhouse Electric Pencil Sharpener:

I am an art teacher. The other art teacher and I got a total of 4 of these sharpeners in November 2011. They started getting used frequently in January 2012...it is January 30 and they are all broken. I have taken them all apart and all the gears are plastic, not metal. The gears are stripped and unfixable...on all of them! It is a defect in their product! Definitely disappointed with this XACTO product! :(

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

Merchant response: Blick attempts to send out every order free from defect or damage. However, these types of issues do arise occasionally. We apologize for this. Customers who receive damaged or defective items should contact our Customer Service department via email or by calling (800) 723-2787 and we will work with you to rectify the situation.

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1/1/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Very disappointing

By Patrick

from FL

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Comments about X-Acto Powerhouse Electric Pencil Sharpener:

I bought this in January 2011, and it died on December 31 2011. Didn't last a full year. It was not even used for about 6 months. When it worked, it worked well. Then, it just started chewing up pencils like a wood-chipper.

9/27/2011

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Darryl Tank recommend

By Sue G

from Chicago, Illinois

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Comments about X-Acto Powerhouse Electric Pencil Sharpener:

Sharpens to an exact point every time ....

4/28/2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Jams Easily

By E7Flux

from Jersey City, NJ

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Comments about X-Acto Powerhouse Electric Pencil Sharpener:

Sharpens to a needle point in seconds when it works, but jams very easily. This sharpener lasted less than a week before I encountered its first jam. It's a real pain because you have to literally take the sharpener apart in order to get to the core of the sharpener to release any broken embedded lead. You will have to go through 3 sets of compartments/screws to get to the core. It's been less than 3 months since first ordering this product and I've had to take the sharpener apart 3 times already. The 3rd time, immediately right after the second do-it-yourself repair. I don't even use it that frequently and can only imagine how much more of a nightmare this would be for someone who needed to have a working sharpener on a daily basis. It's certainly not worth the price for the quality. Keep looking.

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

Merchant response: If the sharpener is being used with colored pencils, we do recommend periodically sharpening graphite pencils as well. The graphite will help act as a lubricant, and will help keep wax from building up and contributing to jamming. If you ever have specific questions regarding our products or how to use them, please contact our Product information department at info@dickblick.com or by calling (800) 933-2542. Our product specialists will be happy to help you with questions about art materials, product applications, and techniques.

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3/14/2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not worth it, School Pro is far superior

By Art Teacher

from Atlanta, GA

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Comments about X-Acto Powerhouse Electric Pencil Sharpener:

It lasted for 3 weeks in a school setting and now couldn't sharpen a pencil without eating and shredding it. Go with the School Pro by X-ACTO, it is more but worth every cent.

1/31/2011

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good Sharpener for a Good Price.

By Art Teacher

from Wichita Falls, TX

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Comments about X-Acto Powerhouse Electric Pencil Sharpener:

I needed a replacement sharpener for my classroom, and this one has performed well. It is reasonably quiet and leaves the pencil needle-sharp.

10/4/2009

(12 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good quality, sturdy.

By Barry

from Vancouver, WA

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Comments about X-Acto Powerhouse Electric Pencil Sharpener:

Sort of a high price for this one, but as a colored pencil artist, I know that a good electric sharpener can be a rare find.
Super fast sharpening, large receptacle, a bit noisy, (but that's because it has a powerful motor). This is a good complement to my handheld manual sharpeners. Sharpens to a nice long point, and rarely breaks leads.
My colored pencils have gummed up other sharpeners, but so far this one hasn't had that problem.