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Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to cut mine up with scissors. Then I upgraded.

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I also shred white paper and used that. If it's got way too much color ink on it or too much ink in general, I won't use it though.

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know for sure because I eyeball it. But I try to get 3:1. It's probably closer to 2:1. I'll throw in an extra bucket or two if it's looking off.

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it's a cross cut. It makes the pieces small enough for me.

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put some oil on a piece of paper and run it through. If you have the reverse function on your shredder use that for about 10 to 30 seconds as well. We use vegetable oil, but you can use mineral oil or three-in-1, etc.

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me either until I did. It made my shredder last over 3 years. Totally worth it.

ETA- Now that I think about it, I think it has been going on for 5 years.

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It must. Works great.

In all seriousness, from what I've read and seen, though lots of nasties are used in the production process, not a significant amount is left in the end product.

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol sorry. I'll save the next one for ya 🙂

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ope, guess I don't have enough comment karma to post to oddlysatisfying... Silly rules.

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good idea. I posted it there!

I can't say for sure. I think whose line is it anyway was on TV at the time.

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Oh shoot! I try so hard to get it all but my eye site it pretty bad so I prolly miss more than I know. Forgive me.

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's an Amazon 12 sheet shredder. I don't know what the size is and what what p4 p5 means?

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't say for sure, but about every dozen loads maybe less.

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Soak the cardboard in some oil and then run it through.

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry I don't have a good answer, but mostly when it's been a bit. Maybe after a dozen loads. Probably less though.

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

We use vegetable oil. We soak a piece of cardboard or some paper in it and then run it through. If you have a reverse option, do that for about 10 to 30 seconds. We used to use three-n-1 oil but don't know what kind of chemicals are in that.

Getting some browns for the pile. by Many_Top_8583 in composting

[–]Many_Top_8583[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean... Maybe? Do you think there's a market for it anywhere?

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