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5UP Pencil Sharpener by FlightsOfIdeas is licensed under the Attribution - Non-Commercial - Share Alike license.
© 2009 by FlightsOfIdeas
Instructions
I've put all of the objects into the one SVG file, although you may want to cut the body and guides out of different materials, as shown in the photographs.
The box base should be cut from 6mm material. The pencil guides can be any thickness.
The original SketchUp file that I created is also included. You can modify it and then use my "SketchUp SVG Outline Plugin" code.google.com/p/sketchup-svg-outline-plugin/ to create different SVG files. See my Instructables instructables.com/member/flightsofideas/ for more information.
The design fits 10x5mm (0.6x0.4in) single hole sharpeners and 6mm (1/4in) threaded rod. There are holes to allow 2M screws which give it a steampunk-ish look. You will also need a handle (you may need to change the spacing and diameter of the screw holes). A cabinet magnet can also be used to keep the rear panel firmly in place.
To assemble, glue the box together with PVA or another clear-drying glue. If using ply for the base, simply drive the screws in by hand. If using something like acrylic you will have to pre-drill and perhaps tap holes into perpendicular edges.
Use epoxy to glue the sharpeners in place. You may also want to modify the design to include a channel for shavings if the sharpening blade does not sufficiently clear the 6mm material. You can also attach the cabinet magnet (optional) at this stage to the rear panel.
Once dry, use the threaded rod to fasten the guides into place. Use nuts and washers to sandwich the guides and the top panel of the box. Add dome nuts to the tops of the threaded rods. To get the threaded rod to the length that I wanted, I simply used a Dremel to cut a single 2ft piece into 6 segments.
Attach a nice handle to the box, add pencils, and start sharpening.
