Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Production and Availability Update

There have been many requests on availability for the Model 18/19 gears and the Model 17 gears. This is a home-brew effort and periodically the setup/trial-and-error has to be re-approached from scratch. Also, nothing is listed until available and all items are tested before shipping. For these reasons there may be a short runs until the wheels are turning again so keep checking here for updates.

Jan 28th - After many delays, both gears are now available on ebay again. I am going to remove references to any inactive auction numbers to prevent confusion. Both listings can be found by searching for "boston pencil sharpener gear" on ebay.

Sorry to anybody who was not updated yet, I was not aware that ebay limits how many messages you can send in one day (grrr). I will try to catch up on notices until those are finished.

More info will be posted soon and I will continue to make this available for as long as there are requests.
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14 comments:

  1. EllynFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I have model 18. It no longer sharpens a pencil, even tho it makes sharpening noise. How do I even know what's wrong with it, if I need to replace the gears, or if led is stuck in it?

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  2. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Didn't see gear for Model 19.
    Do you plan on adding again soon?
    I'd really like to fix this sharpener rather than toss it.

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  3. rkpFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Looked on ebay and could not find any listing. Are you planning on making more gears for model 17 available?

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  4. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Also Looked on ebay and could not find any listing. Are you planning on making more gears for model 17 available?

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  5. CastawayFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Okay I thought I had set this thing up to notify me when there are comments posted but it's not happening. Catching up on the comments:
    ellyn - check the post for last oct (31st) and if you follow the directions you can see how to open your sharpener to check for any jams or a broken gear.
    Mark - model 19 replacement part is the same as the model 18 they are interchangeable.
    r and rayzor264 - I will be listing more parts by next week for all models that I support.

    If any questions other send me an email valens_h@hotmail.com

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  6. UnknownFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Hey Castaway, I just installed the gear I bought from you (I'm TJC on eBay), and it worked great! I'm leaving you good feedback on eBay, but I thought I'd comment here, too. Count me as a very satisfied customer. I *hate* throwing away otherwise good equipment because of one small part.

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  7. CastawayFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Carroll - thanks for the update I'm very glad your sharpener is working again! Thanks for the update and thanks also for the positive feedback on eBay! ***-

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Hi,

    Can someone tell me the value of a Boston Model 18 Pencil Sharpener? Is it worth keeping? Why is it sought after?

    Thanks.

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  9. RandallMarch 31, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Hey I am looking for the gear for the model 17, any word on how I can get it.

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  10. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Incredible! I love that you are making these parts ;) I am off to check ebay for my replacement gear (model 17) Fingers crossed!!!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    When are you going to have more model 17 gears. I was so excited to see you were making them. Thanks.

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  12. dannyJuly 9, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    was wondering when you are going to make and post more gears for model 18 on ebay. I would rather buy a gear for it than throw it away.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Got my gear for my #17. I was back sharpening pencils in minutes after opening my envelope. Thanks so much. I did not want throw my awesome sharpener away.

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  14. stockfootagereportJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    i'm looking for a gear for a #17 model. can't believe i find this blog?! - hope you're gearing up to make these parts again? :0) bad pun
    Rob

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