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QuestionWhat do I do if I use a manual sharpener, but it stops working after a few tries?Community AnswerLook inside the sharpener’s hole, there could be a piece of lead blocking it. Remove the lead and that should solve your problem.
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QuestionHow do I prevent the pencil tips from breaking when manually sharpening them?Community AnswerDon’t oversharpen. You should check the tip of your pencil frequently when sharpening.
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QuestionCan I use construction paper to sharpen a pencil?Community AnswerSort of. If there is no lead poking out of the wood, then no. You can use construction paper to make the lead sharper, though, just scrape the side onto the paper until it is sharp.
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QuestionHow do I take the lead out of an electric sharpener?Community AnswerIt's impossible to get it out unless you disassemble the whole machine, and even then it's hard to get out.
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QuestionCan the lead or graphite break because the wood is too dry?Community AnswerIt might. Dry wood might cause the lead or graphite to break. If it is too dry and you sharpen it, it may break.
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QuestionI have a completely flat pencil!! How would I sharpen it?LilyCommunity AnswerThere are special pencil sharpeners made for sharpening “flat pencils”. You can get it at any hardware store or off online stockists. They are usually very cheap, costing only between $0.50 and $3.00.
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QuestionIs there any other way to get a chiseled shape to your pencil without using a knife ?LilyCommunity AnswerYes, you can also use sandpaper. It may take a bit longer, but if you do not have a knife, it will be worth the effort.
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