The Bostitch Personal Electric Pencil Sharpener features a space-saving vertical design and a translucent shavings tray, allowing you to see exactly when it needs to be emptied. The housing is made of high-impact polystyrene, which provides a rigid frame for the "stall-free" motor. This motor is designed to help prevent common burnouts by stopping when a jam occurs, rather than continuing to draw power. The sharpening core uses a hardened steel helical blade, which is focused on providing a consistent and sharp point.
A practical reality of this unit's motor is its thermal protection; it is designed for personal use and may shut down temporarily if used for more than five pencils in a row. This is a built-in feature to protect the internal components from overheating. The unit also includes a tray-interlock safety switch, which is a mechanical feature that ensures the motor will not engage if the tray is not correctly aligned. Users should keep the interface clean of graphite dust to maintain the reliability of this switch.
This model is best suited for standard graphite pencils and provides a compact footprint for smaller desks. Because the shavings reservoir is smaller than that of industrial models, it is most efficient for users who maintain their supplies on an as-needed basis. For the best experience, the unit should be used on a stable surface to manage the vibrations during the sharpening cycle.
If you frequently sharpen colored pencils and need a motor rated for high-volume, consecutive use, the X-ACTO SchoolPro is a more robust alternative.
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