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    Thought I would show you my little shredder. Its small but Christ its powerful. I was collecting up al the leaves and shredding them for leaf mould. Then I had an idea, I have lots of paper and cardboard I have been saving up to put in the compost. So I thought why not throw it through the chipper and see if it works. Low and behold it did. Lovely little pieces of paper and cardboard ready for the compost heap. The chipper is a little ALKO given to me by my father in law. I am getting a petrol one but this one is great. Here are some pics. Hope you all like them and that I have inspired some of you to try this out as well.
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    " Thou shall not lay a hedge when the birds are nesting"

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    I don't have a shredder - can I use my food processor?

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Cranford Steve View Post
      Thought I would show you my little shredder. Its small but Christ its powerful. I was collecting up al the leaves and shredding them for leaf mould. Then I had an idea, I have lots of paper and cardboard I have been saving up to put in the compost. So I thought why not throw it through the chipper and see if it works. Low and behold it did. Lovely little pieces of paper and cardboard ready for the compost heap. The chipper is a little ALKO given to me by my father in law. I am getting a petrol one but this one is great. Here are some pics. Hope you all like them and that I have inspired some of you to try this out as well.
      Great idea...mind if I copy..?
      Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

      Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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        Go for it. I just thought I would share with everyone. I found that if the cardboard was a little damp it worked better.
        " Thou shall not lay a hedge when the birds are nesting"

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        • #5
          Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
          I don't have a shredder - can I use my food processor?
          I bet you could! Give it a go.
          " Thou shall not lay a hedge when the birds are nesting"

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          • #6
            Here is the exact same shredder as mine
            GARDEN shredder AL-KO H11005 Good condition | eBay
            " Thou shall not lay a hedge when the birds are nesting"

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Cranford Steve View Post
              Go for it. I just thought I would share with everyone. I found that if the cardboard was a little damp it worked better.
              I will use our chipper (baby one) tomorrow and start this ingenious idea...thanks CS.
              Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

              Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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              • #8
                Originally posted by VirginVegGrower View Post
                I will use our chipper (baby one) tomorrow and start this ingenious idea...thanks CS.
                My pleasure
                " Thou shall not lay a hedge when the birds are nesting"

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                • #9
                  Damn fine idea that is bud
                  He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

                  Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by bearded bloke View Post
                    Damn fine idea that is bud
                    Thank you very much Glad it helps everyone to make composting a little easier.
                    " Thou shall not lay a hedge when the birds are nesting"

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                    • #11
                      Shredding in a Chipper!

                      Did anyone use there chipper for shredding paper,card, veg peelings etc? I use mine all the time for that purpose, it is great. Got loads of leaves to shred now, ready for next year. Let me know how you got on, or do you think it was a waste time. I suppose it will depend on the shredder.
                      " Thou shall not lay a hedge when the birds are nesting"

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                      • #12
                        I've merged your two threads together - to keep the replies all in one place.

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                        • #13
                          Cool thanks!
                          " Thou shall not lay a hedge when the birds are nesting"

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                          • #14
                            http://www.youtube.com/user/MrCranfo.../1/cVHQSy7WRpI
                            Here is the video of the "Compostinator"
                            " Thou shall not lay a hedge when the birds are nesting"

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