Taking apart a mechanical pencil sharpener

[@migyverman]

The old sharpeners cut the wood in the direction from the tip to the eraser. The new Exacto and Bostitch manual sharpeners have helical blades that cut in the opposite direction. The effect is that the new sharpeners feel as if they are drawing in or devouring the pencil. 😮

[@windandkitesurfer]

This was very helpful, I found that the pencil was not inserting completely into the bore, but it looked clear of graphite on visual inspection but I could not see down into the inner center. Looking at how the components fit together via your video I was able to avoid taking everything apart and rather stuck to poking down deep into the roller mechanism to look for chunks of graphite, I did this by using a thin drill and gently drilling into the center, and sure enough it was packed with graphite pieces which were invisible to the eye, color matching the machined steel. So simply using the drill to gently loosen and then tapping the sharpener on its end to shake out the pieces opened up the blockage. Now working perfectly and re-mounted on the wall. Again many thanks for your video!

[@SteveCrayons]

Thank you for letting me know it was useful!

[@RazzorG]

I really like the general idea of these videos and I look forward to seeing more.
Just some feedback:
The video is still a bit long for such a simple mechanism.
It might also help to clear some of the things from the background as they are a bit distracting.
Having a separate camera for close up shots seems like a fine idea however it takes a while for the camera to focus and sometimes is unable to focus on what you are talking about.
Hope this helps somewhat if didn't know about these points already.

[@SteveCrayons]

+RazzorG Thanks! I just posted a newer video that addresses a lot of your points: th-cam.com/video/H4he8Pfywd0/w-d-xo.html

[@Keifsanderson]

Thanks. Had no idea the handle unscrewed to remove the cutting assembly. This helped me change the cutters on my old sharpener.

[@Strife72]

Very informative breakdown and description, I enjoyed the disassembly process. 👍

[@edm2822]

Great video! I really enjoy seeing how these sharpeners are made!

[@teddyvisitacion9535]

Does a pencil sharpener has a lever

[@janak1797]

Hello, amazing video.. I have a question about the numbers inside the sharpener? Does it mean month and year of the production? :)

[@Nana-sg5ps]

Schools put these EVERYWHERE

[@alittax]

Very interesting, thank you.

[@Narakgar]

Hello! I hope you read this. What is the name of the kind of screw/bolt thing that's located in the pencil sharpener? inside of the cutting blades

[@TilakPatel-em5dw]

So good

[@amanfigo1550]

Tysm for the video man ily, its gon help me in my questionnaire

[@MirRid]

This video really helped me with my fyp... Thx!

[@rikkert4242]

Interesting videos and a qreat quality camera setup, keep 'em coming!

[@johnanderson3700]

The one I have looks new but the gears seem jammed. I tried WD40 but no luck. It doesn’t appear rusty, but simply somehow stuck. I’m a little nervous about taking apart but suppose that’s the only option. Too bad because it looks bran new.

[@ravenbonanza1522]

If it's made in China just throw it.

[@jmegown52302]

Look on the bottom of the base or inside the base for a 2 digit year.

[@Mingus8]

How do you sharpen these blades? Is it possible?

[@bsewelliii]

Magnus Pagnus Did you ever figure out how to sharpen the flutes

[@PATRICKJLM]

They aren't blades. It is wrong that he calls them blades. They are gears.

[@Mingus8]

@@bsewelliii Im sorry, but what do you mean with that?

[@Mingus8]

@@PATRICKJLM Alright, is that because a blade is supposed to be straight, or? This is helical.

[@PATRICKJLM]

@@Mingus8 Blades are sharp and that's why they need sharpen. This is just two gears - their "teeth" aren't sharp.

[@danychakra2973]

what is the name of every part in french ? or english i will translate them. THANKYOUU

[@chessguru900]

I am looking fro a similar machine that is capable of cutting around the tip of the shaft of a snooker /pool cue to fit a new ferrule on it.

[@amandaimagination149]

Does any one know if there is a way to sharpen the helix barrel blades in this vid????

[@TravelswithLucky]

SHARP PENCILS! ENJOY
th-cam.com/video/XcMYZ-J55Hk/w-d-xo.html
next video repairing sharpener!

[@ravenbonanza1522]

You can easily tell these US made sharpeners are made to last compared the Chinese made that are made to be trashed after 3 months of use.🤣🤣🤣

[@MommyOfZoeAndLiam]

Now someone invent a tool to sharpen the damned helical cutting blades!!!!!!!!!!

[@atakanakkas111]

Very helpful

[@nerdgeek335]

I love old school sharpers

[@trainman071]

ADD OIL TO THE RING GEAR IT WORK A LOT SMOTHER THE GEARS WERE BINDING AS YOU CRANKED THE HANDLE DUE TO FRICTION.

[@undercaseupsb8490]

Luv u crayons!

[@teaall321]

Is this information who is 4 years old?