"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message
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"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message
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I am considering a paper log maker - one of those things designed to
squidge
damp paper into papier mache bricks.

I was prompted to this as a result of buying a shredder to get rid of old
bills etc. so as to guard against identity theft.

I looked at the shredded paper and thought 'Probably safer to burn it'.

Followed by 'Hmmm. paper logs'.

I can find them on T'Internet

http://www.scottsofstow.co.uk/Produc...ame=Hearthside
or
http://www.naturaldiscovery.co.uk/Pu...maker_P095.htm

I talked to a local shop who used to supply them and they said that they
had
gone out of fashion because of the amount of work you had to put in to
create a single log.

People liked the idea, but soon got fed up using them.

So has anyone got one?
If so, do you use it regularly?
How long does the log take to dry?

Finally, any sources cheaper that the ones posted :-)

TIA
Dave R


I remember these from years ago. Now I've got an open fire (and a paper
shredder) it would be great to have one.

My idea is to make them in the Summer and store them away in my coal bunker
for winter use. Would be really handy for when I get home late and I have
not got the time to get a coal fire going.