X-Acto Boston 1670: School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener

Boston School Pro is Really an Amateur

Posted Jan 17, 2007 - Don't advertize this product as a "School Pro" which implies it will last through many classroom pencils and is "heavy duty". Teachers can't afford to keep replacing these items. Mine "died" in less than two months even though monitored its use by only a few trusted students and myself. At this price, I would have to have $150-180 available every school year just to keep the pencils sharpened!

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Exacto School Pro Pencil Sharpener

Posted Oct 18, 2006 - I didn't allow my students to use this sharpener and yet with only 2 months actual use (3 months off in summer)it quit working. I was unable to find recourse on the manufacturer's warranty. This was very disappointing. $40 wasted.

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Don't waste your classroom/personal money!

Posted Jan 19, 2007 - This sharpener lasted a mere 3 weeks in my classroom with students only using wooden pencils (without a plastic covering). I'm so disappointed in the quality! We took very good care of it and still the motor gave out after 3 weeks.

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NOT FOR CLASSROOM USE

Posted 2 months ago - I am a high school math teacher and my students need pencils. This sharpener was out of commission withing 6 weeks. A couple of my engineering students could get it working for me off and on; so I got another 6-8 weeks out of it. I am sorry I wasted the school's $50 on this product.

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