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At Gears Direct, we believe in a simple but powerful idea: Repair, Don't Replace. Have a classic, high-quality electric pencil sharpener that suddenly stopped working? If the motor runs but the blades don't spin, you've discovered the problem we were founded to solve. For decades, many of the best sharpeners from trusted brands like Hunt Boston, Panasonic, Bostitch, and X-Acto were built with metal bodies and powerful motors designed to last a lifetime—all except for one critical component. Deep inside is a single, small plastic gear, often designed to be a weak link. When this one part fails, the entire machine is rendered useless, often destined for the landfill. That's where we come in. We design and manufacture high-strength, precision-fit replacement gears for these specific vintage and modern sharpeners, right here in the USA. Using a durable, modern polymer that is engineered to be significantly stronger than the original factory part, our gears are built to give your favorite sharpener a new lease on life. The repair is simple, the cost is minimal, and the result is a perfectly working tool that is saved from obsolescence. We are incredibly proud to have helped over 10,000 customers bring their classic tools back from the brink. Our business is built on a foundation of quality, precision, and a passion for restoration. We know that finding the right part can be confusing, which is why we've developed tools like our interactive Gear Compatibility Finder to help you instantly identify the perfect fit for your model. We are a small business dedicated to quality and customer success. If you've purchased one of our gears, we would be incredibly grateful if you would share your experience here on Trustpilot. Your feedback helps other "fixers" find the right solution and builds a community of people who believe in the value of repair.See more