Pencil Sharpener Donegal 271036 — manual sharpener for crayons and pencils

Donegal 271036 is a compact manual pencil sharpener designed for sharpening wooden pencils and wax/crayon pencils. The handheld construction is lightweight and portable, suitable for home, school or office use. A single-blade sharpening mechanism produces a usable tip for writing and drawing while shavings are collected in a removable compartment for straightforward disposal and cleaning.

Advantages

The sharpener offers simple, reliable operation with a single cutting blade that requires minimal maintenance. Its removable collection chamber keeps work surfaces clean and allows quick emptying without direct contact with shavings. The compact size and low weight make it easy to carry in a pencil case, bag or drawer, and the manual design needs no power source, making it convenient for on-the-go use.

Suitable for

• Sharpening standard wooden graphite pencils for writing and sketching
• Sharpening wax and crayon pencils used in colouring and illustrative work
• Use in classrooms, offices, studios and at home for everyday tasks
• Portable use during travel or outdoor activities where electric sharpeners are unavailable

Key specifications

• Manual single-blade sharpening mechanism for reliable performance
• Removable shavings compartment for easy emptying and cleaning
• Compact handheld design for portability and storage
• Suitable for wooden pencils and wax/crayon pencils
• Lightweight construction for comfortable handling

How to use

Insert the pencil into the sharpening hole and rotate the pencil clockwise while holding the sharpener steady, or hold the pencil and rotate the sharpener around it. Apply gentle, even pressure to avoid breaking the lead or crayon core. Periodically check the tip and stop sharpening when the desired point is achieved. To empty shavings, open the removable compartment and dispose of contents in a waste bin, then reattach the compartment securely before next use.

Usage recommendations

Use with standard wooden and wax-based pencils only; avoid forcing overly thick or non-standard shafts into the aperture. Clean the blade area occasionally by removing loose shavings to maintain efficient sharpening. Store the sharpener in a dry place and keep out of reach of small children when not supervised.