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I thought it would be an easy fix... all I wanted to do is shred cardboard so I can feed it to my hungry briquette press! well the shreddeers were more broken than I expected but I fixed one an probably improved it. I think a lower gear ratio would be better, I used the smallest sprocket I could find with taper lock so that I didnt have to weld it to the shaft so it is possible to make a much lower ratio by welding a smaller sprocket.
You could even just run this with a drill and a hex socket but I wanted something more permanent.
In any case I didnt go further since the cardboard doesnt shred small enough to go into the briquette press so I need to revisit this another time, possible with a full custom hydraulically driven unit.

[SethKotta]

"It didn't seem to work, so I tried welding knives to it."
A man after my own heart.

[richards]

In Yorkshire, we only have two requirements for health and safety:

1) It doesn't kill you
2) You didn't lose any body parts

Best shredder I've ever seen. Shamed it clogged up the briquette maker for now :/

[PoignantPirate]

The drive gears were designed as the 'weak point' so that something hard jamming in the teeth strips the gear instead of sending tooth shrapnel all over the place.
The replacement gears are probably available to 'authorized support' companies that are partnered with the manufacturer. (Similar to copiers and enterprise/corporate printers, where the end user has a support contract and a lease instead of buying the device outright)

[mikefisher]

That shredder has got a real snap to it, reminded me of Arkwright till.😁😁

[rootvalue]

Lovely problem solving and ingenuity. I don’t mind whether you post home improvement or shop projects, I enjoy your work in all forms.

[ronaldeisel]

Perhaps a "worm drive" (feed screw) would eliminate the jamming issue,

[oliverking]

I remember when I use to get blown away when I thought you were JUST a carpenter! Loving to watch all these extra projects!

[kawonnowak]

You need to give it a name. Warthog would do it. Sounds just like an A10. And almost as scary. Brilliant work.

[davidankenbrand]

😳 Mr Russ, I think you are a very ingenious man. Your problem solving ability is top notch. Thanks for your work.

[twocvbloke]

This is the sort of thing I miss the late Aussie50 for, he made a few crazy shredders in his time (though more for metal munching), though this creation had me giggling just as much as his, the speed that it ate the cardboard (and the resulting pile!), that was hilarious!!! :D

Nice work there, really well done... :D

[groundspeed]

Another example of your creativity, which keeps me tuned to your channel.

[ChristianN-]

Just recently found your channel and I get so happy when you post. Love to see how you overcome problems and MacGyver yourself on. Great stuff.

[robertgoshey]

Obviously this man has several certifications. CMC: Certified Master Carpeenter. PTMS: Part Time Mad Scientist.

[JOSEPH-vsgc]

If this guy just sat there and problem-solved stitching floral Crochet... i'd probably watch it.

[catgynt]

You need the head from a cross cut shredder. Produces smaller bits rather than long lines. Thanks for sharing this insightful video. Wishing you and your family a blessed new year. Cheers

[Davetheth]

The slight look of panicked confusion when it turned on is one that I have experienced many many times.

[TimothyJesser]

Absolutely loved this video. The creativity, as always, was fantastic. I even love the “failure.” A crosscut shredder should solve the issue you faced. Good luck!

[-abacchus]

My workshop ends up with a lot of cardboard boxes, but that amount is crazy!!
That is by far the quickest shredding machine I've ever seen!!
I'd love one, but found a mouse roaming around my workshop, so might just leave it to him to nibble away at the cardboard!

[JohnnyMotel]

Place a hopper over the shredder and see if it will re-shred the shreds?

[Preso]

Good for garden mulch, rabbit hutches, chicken coops, low budget wedding confetti etc, etc.