Swingline Optima Electric Pencil Sharpener - 29968

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Swingline Optima Electric Pencil Sharpener Review

Whether you're a student, artist, or a draftsperson, chances are you work with pencils a lot and thus, need something with which to sharpen them. If you've tried the little handheld ones but found that you're longing for something a bit fancier, you'll want to take a look at the Swingline Optima Electric Pencil Sharpener. This is a powerful sharpener that has a lot of unique features including the ability to sharpen writing utensils of different sizes. Here's everything you need to know about this product. Check it out so you can determine if this is the sharpener that's right for your needs.

• Whether you're using art pencils or regular Number 2 ones, the Optima can help you out. This sharpener can accommodate 6 different sizes of pencil so no matter which writing instrument you're using, chances are this device can take care of it. You can even use it to sharpen those triangular pencils that are popular with students. To switch sizes, just turn the dial.

• The Optima works quickly so you can get back to writing and/or drawing as soon as possible. This little machine has a very powerful motor and carbon steel blades so you can get your pencils sharpened in what seems like the blink of an eye. And this sharpener operates quietly so you can use it around others and not need to worry about disturbing them.

• You don't need to worry about this device overheating because the motor has a thermal cutoff feature. The machine will shut down when necessary to avoid overheating.

• The Optima has a roomy shavings cup that can hold a lot of waste. The cup is made out of translucent plastic so you'll be able to see when it's getting full. Also, the cup is spill-proof so you won't accidentally wind up with shavings all over the place.

• When you use a sharpener, it's possible to sharpen your pencil way too much. This can cause them to be used up quickly. That won't happen with the Optima though because it has a lead-saver feature. This feature will lengthen the lives of your writing instruments.

• If you need a convenient place to store your writing utensils, this sharpener has a storage area. That way, your supplies will be in one place for easy access.

• You can count on this device living up to your expectations because it comes with a 100% performance guarantee. It's also covered by a limited lifetime warranty.

The Swingline Optima is one of the most innovative electric pencil sharpeners around. It's terrific that this device can sharpen pencils of different sizes and that you can just turn a dial to get the right size. The storage area is nice and convenient, and you'll never have to worry about shavings messing up your workspace thanks to the spill-proof cup. This product's motor is strong but it will still run quietly and it won't overheat. All together, this is an impressive sharpener so be sure to check out the Optima today.