Well I already did the deed today and bought a Bosch (2000 model) from
Homebase (they had an extra 10% discount off on for the bank holiday) - only
£215 - bargain!

First impressions are very good this afternoon. Although it would not go
through a 25-30mm branch which had been dead for some time and had a few
knots in (i.e. dry and very hard). I think when they quote maximum size
they assume green (soft) wood.

Softer stuff which I dragged off the compost heap (needed chopping) would
not feed through properly and needed a good prodding with the dead branch
mentioned above (the metal 'prodder' which comes with the machine is not
long enough, for obvious reasons).

So, I'm learning how to use but lots of happy shredding and more managable
compost to come.


Couple of questions though:

1. Will the corkscrew blade ever need changing (or sharpening)?
2. As it is not going to be used every week, should I attempt to spray WD40
onto the corkscrew to stop rusting?


D



"ogglet" wrote in message
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OOps correction it was £280.....£180 must have been what I told the wife!!


"ogglet" wrote in message
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I asked a few friends what they thought when I was looking for a
shredder.

The overriding p#opinion was that the Bosch type "Gear" shredder was the
type least prone to clogging & also its crushing action was better than
a
cutting action with the added benefit of not needing to sharpen blades
etc.

I acti#ually borrowed a Large Bosch silent shredder & it was very good &
very quiet.

In the end however I bought an AL-KO Silent Power 5000

This operates on the same principle as the Bosch but is a little more
advanced in my opinion having a roller in conjunction with the gear.

I bought mine mail order off the net (I can give you the details if you
wish, I dont want to be accused of advrtising, I have no connection) I
think
it cost £180. delivered.

I am very pleased with it. It easily copes with green wood (mainly beech
&
conifer) up to 40mm in Dia.

cheers

Ian