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Paper shredder, not off topic
I am looking for a paper shredder, strangely it is not off topic. What
I would like is one that will shred, amongst other things, a few sheets of newspaper at one time. I would like to use shredded newspaper to sandwich my rather excessive amount of grass to compost it. any ideas as to model, source and supply please? also any tips on relative quantities would be helpful. TIA |
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I have an Argos 670/0108 and it is fine. You don't need a 'security
shredder' which gives a fancy cross cut for what you are shredding. Mike -- National Service (RAF) Ass. Cosford 24 - 27 June Spitfire Fly Past H.M.S.Impregnable Ass. Sussex 1 - 4 July Visit to Int. Fest of the Sea RAF Regiment Assoc. Scarborough 2 - 5 Sept. Visit to Eden Camp H.M.S.Collingwood Assn Trafalgar Dinner. Coventry October 21 - 24 "Broadback" wrote in message ... I am looking for a paper shredder, strangely it is not off topic. What I would like is one that will shred, amongst other things, a few sheets of newspaper at one time. I would like to use shredded newspaper to sandwich my rather excessive amount of grass to compost it. any ideas as to model, source and supply please? also any tips on relative quantities would be helpful. TIA |
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Broadback wrote:
I am looking for a paper shredder, strangely it is not off topic. What I would like is one that will shred, amongst other things, a few sheets of newspaper at one time. I would like to use shredded newspaper to sandwich my rather excessive amount of grass to compost it. any ideas as to model, source and supply please? also any tips on relative Why bother shredding the newspaper? I admit flung in whole, newspapers do take some time to compost. However, if you mix it in a single or a few sheets together at a time, it should work fine. Balling it up would provide a larger surface area to interact with the grass. Sarah |
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"Mike" wrote in message
... I have an Argos 670/0108 and it is fine. You don't need a 'security shredder' which gives a fancy cross cut for what you are shredding. Mike -- National Service (RAF) Ass. Cosford 24 - 27 June Spitfire Fly Past H.M.S.Impregnable Ass. Sussex 1 - 4 July Visit to Int. Fest of the Sea RAF Regiment Assoc. Scarborough 2 - 5 Sept. Visit to Eden Camp H.M.S.Collingwood Assn Trafalgar Dinner. Coventry October 21 - 24 "Broadback" wrote in message ... I am looking for a paper shredder, strangely it is not off topic. What I would like is one that will shred, amongst other things, a few sheets of newspaper at one time. I would like to use shredded newspaper to sandwich my rather excessive amount of grass to compost it. any ideas as to model, source and supply please? also any tips on relative quantities would be helpful. TIA I use a cross-cut shredder, can't remember the model but I reckon the smaller pieces mix in the compost better instead of staying a tangled lump like a strip shredder. -- Martin & Anna Sykes ( Remove x's when replying ) http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sykesm |
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Shredding makes it go quicker. I shredded a whole load of paper, photo copy
paper which I would think takes longer to decompose than newspaper, about 2 months ago and it had almost disappeared/composted when we turned the bin last weekend. Shredding for quicker action. Mike -- National Service (RAF) Ass. Cosford 24 - 27 June Spitfire Fly Past H.M.S.Impregnable Ass. Sussex 1 - 4 July Visit to Int. Fest of the Sea RAF Regiment Assoc. Scarborough 2 - 5 Sept. Visit to Eden Camp H.M.S.Collingwood Assn Trafalgar Dinner. Coventry October 21 - 24 "Sarah Dale" wrote in message news Broadback wrote: I am looking for a paper shredder, strangely it is not off topic. What I would like is one that will shred, amongst other things, a few sheets of newspaper at one time. I would like to use shredded newspaper to sandwich my rather excessive amount of grass to compost it. any ideas as to model, source and supply please? also any tips on relative Why bother shredding the newspaper? I admit flung in whole, newspapers do take some time to compost. However, if you mix it in a single or a few sheets together at a time, it should work fine. Balling it up would provide a larger surface area to interact with the grass. Sarah |
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"Mike" wrote in message ... Shredding makes it go quicker. I shredded a whole load of paper, photo copy paper which I would think takes longer to decompose than newspaper, about 2 months ago and it had almost disappeared/composted when we turned the bin last weekend. Shredding for quicker action. Mike -- National Service (RAF) Ass. Cosford 24 - 27 June Spitfire Fly Past H.M.S.Impregnable Ass. Sussex 1 - 4 July Visit to Int. Fest of the Sea RAF Regiment Assoc. Scarborough 2 - 5 Sept. Visit to Eden Camp H.M.S.Collingwood Assn Trafalgar Dinner. Coventry October 21 - 24 "Sarah Dale" wrote in message news Broadback wrote: I am looking for a paper shredder, strangely it is not off topic. What I would like is one that will shred, amongst other things, a few sheets of newspaper at one time. I would like to use shredded newspaper to sandwich my rather excessive amount of grass to compost it. any ideas as to model, source and supply please? also any tips on relative Why bother shredding the newspaper? I admit flung in whole, newspapers do take some time to compost. However, if you mix it in a single or a few sheets together at a time, it should work fine. Balling it up would provide a larger surface area to interact with the grass. Sarah |
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"Broadback" wrote in message ... I am looking for a paper shredder, strangely it is not off topic. What I would like is one that will shred, amongst other things, a few sheets of newspaper at one time. I would like to use shredded newspaper to sandwich my rather excessive amount of grass to compost it. any ideas as to model, source and supply please? also any tips on relative quantities would be helpful. TIA I find a real sharp knife and a straight edge does a fine job o shredding newspaper....with a sharp knife easy to cut thru a dozen sheets at a time.....can cut up a stack of them in next to no time........H |
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