B
breezer
any one got a cross cut paper shredder? reason i ask is mine is almost useless, (struggles with tissue paper) and i want to get a new one, and as recomendations are always good........................
-
Looking for a smarter way to manage your heating this winter? We’ve been testing the new Aqara Radiator Thermostat W600 to see how quiet, accurate and easy it is to use around the home. Click here read our review.
- Joined
- 11 Jan 2004
- Messages
- 45,846
- Reaction score
- 3,514
- Country
Thing is breezer, forget what they say in the instructions. If it says it'll mince 5 sheets plus staples, don't do it. Put em through 1 at a time and leave the metalwork out.
They last a lot longer that way.
I know paper shredding technology has come on in the last few years, but I thought I'd do myself a favour first time round buying a straight cut paper shredder (good brand) which lasted 18 months. So now I have bought a Tesco cross cut shredder from the Extra stores (model 600 CM).
Quite good, although the old machine had a beam activation, and this one has a microswitch which is a bit tricky to trip with thin paper. Apart from that it was very good for the price (£9,99 I think).
I suppose you can't really go wrong for a tenner. If you look at it this way, it makes sense:
The old one cost 39.99 and lasted 18m. If the new one costs a tenner and lasts a year (even if it breaks I've got 12m warranty), then I'm quids in.
Or not, as I've lost the original investment of 40 quid. Oh, well.
They last a lot longer that way.
I know paper shredding technology has come on in the last few years, but I thought I'd do myself a favour first time round buying a straight cut paper shredder (good brand) which lasted 18 months. So now I have bought a Tesco cross cut shredder from the Extra stores (model 600 CM).
Quite good, although the old machine had a beam activation, and this one has a microswitch which is a bit tricky to trip with thin paper. Apart from that it was very good for the price (£9,99 I think).
I suppose you can't really go wrong for a tenner. If you look at it this way, it makes sense:
The old one cost 39.99 and lasted 18m. If the new one costs a tenner and lasts a year (even if it breaks I've got 12m warranty), then I'm quids in.
Or not, as I've lost the original investment of 40 quid. Oh, well.
I bought one from WH Smith about a year ago. It was their own brand - Level 5 (I think) - well it is the cross cut one.
Cost around £25 and will cut upto around 5 sheets. It also has a shredder for old credit cards.
Still going strong after regular use
Cost around £25 and will cut upto around 5 sheets. It also has a shredder for old credit cards.
Still going strong after regular use
