I bought this sharpener and the trusty Panasonic (that I no longer see here on amazon) together. I knew I wanted the panasonic but I needed two sharpeners- one for home and one for school, so I decided to give the Bostitch a try. It was annoying the heck out of me. It took too long to sharpen, and when it was finally sharpen one side of the tip still had wood around it. You kinda had to twist it around so it can get all the sides. but still it was not all that good, pencil lead would break offwhile writing. I think because the way it was sharpening (or maybe cause I had to twist it around while sharpening) but the point is that it didn't sharpen the way a sharpener is suppose too. Donated it to Goodwill maybe someone will love it. I still have the panasonic and the motor on it is strong and fast. still have it and came back to get another one but don't see it.. going to keep looking though.