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School Smart Vertical Electric Pencil Sharpener, For Classroom, Home, and Office Use, Black and Grey
$38.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Steel body and blade with optimal heavy-duty motor
- Modern design with large shaving bin
- Sharpening prohibited if bin is removed
- Single-hole sharpener, 6” x 4” space-saving design
- Great for schools, office, and home use
Description
We know that using a pencil can be a pain – dull points, pencil shavings everywhere, and if you’re using an old-fashioned mechanical sharpener, you might end up with an uneven tip. This means you’ll have to keep sharpening it until it’s as sharp as you like. The School Smart Vertical Electric Pencil Sharpener is the modern answer to your pencil sharpening needs. Every pencil that enters this single-hole sharpener comes out with a fine point for precision use. The highly efficient blade quickly and consistently sharpens pencil after pencil. Whether it’s just your typical lead number two or a rainbow of the colored variety. This design works for everyone from preschool teachers to CEOs, because it’s practical, has a space-saving design, and it’s reliable. However, the best thing about it might be the auto-stop feature; once the shavings receptacle is removed, it will not function until it is locked back in place. This allows for peace of mind for anyone using it.
School Smart offers genuine, reliable, and smartly made products designed to give educators peace of mind without breaking the bank. We are focused on the everyday needs of classrooms, school offices, and beyond. From basic needs like paper, folders, and notebooks to more specific, curriculum-driven items like pocket charts and jump ropes for physical education classes, our products stand up to the rigors of your everyday learning.
Dimensions (Overall): 5.0 inches (H) x 7.5 inches (W) x 7.85 inches (D)
Weight: 2.9 ounces
Package Quantity: 1
Material: Plastic
Power Source: Electric
Battery: No Battery Used
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 76479445
UPC: 885634007812
Origin: imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 7.85 inches length x 7.5 inches width x 5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.9 pounds
item ships from third party seller: School Specialty
Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Does it come assembled?
submitted by NC GUTMSN FAN - 5 years ago
A: The sharpener comes pre assembled.
submitted bySchool Specialty - 4 years agoBrand expert
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Summary of reviews
This electric pencil sharpener is highly praised for its quick and effective sharpening capabilities, making it ideal for both classroom and home use. Guests appreciate its ability to sharpen pencils to a perfect point in seconds, along with its sturdy design that withstands heavy usage. However, some guests have experienced issues with durability and the shavings basket filling up quickly, suggesting improvements could be made in these areas. Overall, it remains a popular choice among educators and parents alike.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.2 out of 5 stars with 45 reviews
quality: 4.2 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
75% would recommend
4 recommendations
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5 out of 5 stars
Janet59 - 2 months ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
This is a perfect hardworking sturdy pencil sharpener.
Does not work well
1 out of 5 stars
Teachers 24 - 8 months ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
My student used it once new out of the box and it stopped working. It starts and stops. I will not repurchase
1 reply from Maureen team - 7 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. All School Smart Electric Pencil Sharpeners have a safety feature that keeps the motor from running if the shavings receptacle is not in place. There is a peg on the receptacle that engages the motor; if that peg is damaged the motor will not work. If you find that the peg on the receptacle is broken or loose, please contact Customer Care at https://help.schoolspecialty.com for a replacement.
Stopped Working
1 out of 5 stars
gofo - 10 months ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
This pencil sharpener stopped working. Nothing is jammed inside of it. The motor just won't run anymore.
1 reply from Maureen team - 10 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. All School Smart Electric Pencil Sharpeners have a safety feature that keeps the motor from running if the shavings receptacle is not in place. There is a peg on the receptacle that engages the motor; if that peg is damaged the motor will not work. If you find that the peg on the receptacle is broken, please contact Customer Care at https://help.schoolspecialty.com for a replacement.
Ok for light/occasional sharpening.
3 out of 5 stars
gmann - 1 year ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
As teachers, we know to "stack" comments, so will start with a praise. Praise: I love how easy, quick and effective the sharpener works. The pencils have never had such a sharp point. Problem: The shavings get caught in the device so it takes quite a bit to fully empty it. The "basket" that catches the shavings fills FAST!! We do community supplies and a student sharpens all pencils daily. The basket is filled after one day of sharpening (we only use it at the end of day for sharpening the tables pencils). So I have to empty it every day and get out the shavings that are stuck inside the sharpener. Solution: It is a decent sharpener for occasional sharpening, it is easy to use by students. Perhaps a larger basket would be better, and the place where the shavings come out of ,to go into the basket had something that would allow it to not get clogged (trapping shavings in the sharpener).
1 reply from Maureen team - 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re sorry to hear that the product wasn’t what you expected. Your feedback allows us to ensure our product offering evolves to meet the needs of all of our customers. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Care portal at https://help.schoolspecialty.com.
Broken in no time
1 out of 5 stars
ko2463 - 1 year ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
I had it in the classroom for 2-3 weeks and it stopped sharpening pencils. The motor was running but the sharpener mechanism stopped spinning. I had to go back to a hand sharpener.
1 reply from Maureen team - 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. All School Smart Electric Pencil Sharpeners have a safety feature that keeps the motor from running if the shavings receptacle is not in place. There is a peg on the receptacle that engages the motor; if that peg is damaged the motor will not work. Please check that the receptacle is firmly in place and that the peg is intact. Customer Care will be reaching out shortly to assist in replacing the receptacle at no cost if needed.
Pencil sharpener
5 out of 5 stars
Dbahar - 2 years ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
This is the one worth buying, it’s the best one I’ve ever bought
Sharpest Pencil Sharpener Ever!
5 out of 5 stars
Happy Teacher - 3 years ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
This is my 2nd pencil sharpener of this brand. My students accidentally broke the other one and it still survived/worked. It makes it’s point with every use.
Waste of money
1 out of 5 stars
avelez - 3 years ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
This sharpener broke within the first month of school. To give background, I DO NOT let my students touch my sharpener. Get this if you want to throw your money away.
1 reply from Ashley team - 3 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We've forwarded your issue to our Product Management Team. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Our Customer Care Team will be in touch with a possible resolution to your issue. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please visit our Customer Care portal at https://help.schoolspecialty.com.
Awesome sharpener
5 out of 5 stars
- 3 years ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
I received this about a month ago and it is awesome so far!!!!
Best sharpener ever!!
5 out of 5 stars
4th grade teacher - 3 years ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
I have tried several sharpeners over my 20+ years as a teacher. My colleague, who is an art teacher, recommended this model. An art room sharpener is used by over 100 students daily with all types of pencils. So, I bought 2!!! The best purchase i ever made. My favorite part is that it sharpens to a perfect point in seconds!!!! Which means less noise!!!
Not as good as my first one
4 out of 5 stars
MadderRoot - 4 years ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
I have had one of these for home use as an artist for the last 3-4 years and it's wonderful. I purchased a second one for school and it just doesn't feel like the same quality and the leads seem to break and get stuck more often, which almost never happens with my home one. Hopefully it's just coincidence or the particular pencil I picked up...
1 reply from Merchandising team - 4 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Customer feedback allows us to continuously improve our product line. Please note that this sharpener is not intended for use with colored pencils as their wax cores heat up and melt onto the blades causing uneven sharpening. Have a great day!
The best school sharpener
5 out of 5 stars
DBPhoenix - 4 years ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
This is the only electric pencil sharpener that lasts in an elementary school classroom for the whole school year plus.
Long Lasting and Durable
5 out of 5 stars
Deb28 - 4 years ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
I have bought this same pencil sharpener for the past 10 years. It works great and sharpens both colored and regular pencils with NO issues. Great for classroom and home use.
Great sharpener
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Alelenci - 4 years ago
Perfect for our home. Sharpens perfectly
Great for home learning!
5 out of 5 stars
MaryCas - 4 years ago
Works well, is perfect for keeping all of my children's pencils ready for virtual learning! High quality, not crazy loud. I love that the sharpener hole is at the top, it makes it less attractive for my 3 year old to try to put his fingers in it.
I'm so upset!!!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Reina - 5 years ago
I bought this sharpener about 2 months ago and I loved it. It’s just died 2 days ago without any warnings, with nothing stuck inside..... it just died. I am so disappointed. Should ave read the reviews before buying!!!!
Child tested mother approved
5 out of 5 stars
Boy Mom - 5 years ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
This has been worth ifs weight in gold. With Covid19 and all the homeschooling, my kids would deliberately break their pencils to get out of doing school work(i sas hand sharpening at the time). This took their excuse away and made it so much easier for me.
Works perfectly!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Tori A - 5 years ago
Best pencil sharpener ever and easy to use.
worth every penny!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Tara - 5 years ago
Wish I would've bought this sooner! This sharpener is amazing. With two boys that love to draw we were constantly struggling to sharpen pencils and colored pencils with battery operated sharpeners. I decided to splurge and make our life easier with this electric sharpener and it was worth every penny! It's a little noisy but sharpens fast. I sharpened about 20 pencils/colored pencils in a row and had no problems. You have to be a little careful when putting the canister back in because there is 1 peg that needs to line up and fit right so I told my kiddos that I will empty and reload it. I sharpened two different brands of colored pencils and the tips got very sharp and held up very nice while coloring. I'm extremely happy with this School Smart Vertical Pencil Sharpener.
Great
4 out of 5 stars
Caleb - 5 years ago
originally posted on schoolspecialty.com
I bought this last year. Loved it. It just died about a week ago. No warnings, just gave out. I am buying another one. I love it. I will buy one a year if I have too. It is the best one I have ever had. Hope this next one lasts a little longer though.