Will it shred thin cardboard? Example: cereal box
369671
You know what, Jacob? I think it probably would. I wouldn't try to go much thicker or heavier than that, but a single sheet of cereal box wouldn't probably be a problem. Lemme see here... I have the back sheet from a pad of paper... Yeah, that went through okay. It didn't sound real good, but it went through okay eventually. It's something I'd want to often, but it appears to handle that, yeah.
369672
I have used it to shred thin cardboard but it is not ideal. You can tell that the motor is working harder than with regular paper - even 8 sheets. Normal usage limit is 2 minutes of continuous shredding. If you were going to shred thin cardboard, I wouldn't do more than 30 seconds at a time or so, just my opinion.
369673
The thickest items we shredded was credit cards, which it cut through well.
369674
I think not. It seems to struggle with 4-5 sheets of paper. It works OK for my needs but I don't think I would put cardboard, even thinner cardboard.
369675
I Would not recommend trying to shred something like that. I have seen more expensive type shredders struggle with cardboard. It may be okay if you shred in small strips. But it will eat up credit cards, CD's, and DVD's with no problem. Hope this helps
369676
I haven't tried it, but I imagine it handling an occasional piece of cardboard since it's able to handle a CD or credit card. I would only shred a cereal box if I'd opened it up to a single layer.
554681
It will work. They are just smaller. You could cut the cardboard, but you don't have to
556606
yes it shreds credit cards the same as paper i have only shreded 3 cards since purchase
743799
It will score cereal box cardboard. Chipboard may be a bit too thick. I use my board every crafting session. Heather
2190310
No, I don't think so. It makes slices (think tomatoes or cucumbers) it doesn't shred.
2125383
It can shred credit cards which are not as hard as cds and dvds so I would assume no. In fact the unit has a small input just for the cards to be destroyed and the instructions say only 8 paper pages at a time can be safely fed into the paper input. So I definitely would not advise getting this unit for disc disposal.
1877571
If the cardboard was thin enough yes. Not sure how thin it would need to be but the slot is pretty thin. Thanks for the interest.
1251463
I just tried to shred paper with this and yes it does work it's going to take some time but it will work
221183
For regular 200lb cardboard box, you will have to put some effort in cutting straight lines. Altho it can cut cardboard fine, box cutters are still more efficient and alot better for thick, fluted cardboard boxes. I wouldn't recommend this for making patterns in 3/8" fluted cardboards.
2048311
This chipper works well for small branches, but if you are going to put cardboard through it you would have to flatten and divide the box to fit, and feed each piece one by one. It will shred them, but the by-hand prep work might take a while.
392295
I have not tried it for this. It is a chipper not a shredder, so I think it would not.
1824402
You can more easily shred cardboard by soaking it 24-48 hours in a plastic bin, then use a metal "paint mixer" attachment that attaches to a power drill. Basically the cardboard fibers soften to the point that the blender action will shred it. Be aware that the cardboard can tend to "clump" in the compost bin - even though cardboard and twigs are "brown", add some twigs to create airspace, plus add your "greens" like leaves and food. (And yeah, ancient post, I know. It wouldn't be productive to use one of these for cardboard because you'll just wear out the blades or motor anyways).
1790623
You are thinking beyond this tool's capabilities. Think of this rotary cutter as useful for much lighter materials.. nothing heavier than corrugated cardboard boxes. For the price, you really can't expect more. What it does, it does very well. Especially nice that it is self-sharpening. I use it to cut down cardboard boxes to take to our local recycling center
2040843
From my experience, yes. I usually just place the entire unopened envelope into shredder an shred it. Never had a problem yet. Keep in mind that you wouldn't want to place a really thick one and try to shred it. But so far I haven't found any junk mail that wouldn't shred. I think you'll be fine.
1786338
For me it is. It cuts the paper into small pieces, and I haven't emptied the bin yet, after two months. It's very quiet as shredders go. And it handled 5 to 8 sheets at a time if that is important to someone. It also shreds old credit cards and CDs and DVDs, but those features are not important to me. Yes, it's the best shredder I've owned. It pays to buy something like this rather than the el-cheapos that don't really work well, even while they might suffice for someone with just a few items now and then. I shred a fair bit of material, and this is the way to go.
1702985
According to the Fellowes site for this shredder, credit cards are to be shred through the CD slot. See info below.Will shred: Paper, credit cards, CD/DVDs/3.5 disks and staplesWill not shred: Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper,cardboard, paper clips,* laminates or plastic other than noted abovePaper shred size:Confetti-Cut.................................................................... 5/64" x 5/16" (2 x 8mm)Card/CD shred size:Strip-Cut ............................................................................................ 5/16" (8mm) According to the Fellowes site for this shredder, credit cards are to be shred through the CD slot. See info below.Will shred: Paper, credit cards, CD/DVDs/3.5 disks and staplesWill not shred: Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper,cardboard, paper clips,* laminates or plastic other than noted abovePaper shred size:Confetti-Cut.................................................................... 5/64" x 5/16" (2 x 8mm)Card/CD shred size:Strip-Cut... » Read More According to the Fellowes site for this shredder, credit cards are to be shred through the CD slot. See info below.Will shred: Paper, credit cards, CD/DVDs/3.5 disks and staplesWill not shred: Continuous forms, adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper,cardboard, paper clips,* laminates or plastic other than noted abovePaper shred size:Confetti-Cut.................................................................... 5/64" x 5/16" (2 x 8mm)Card/CD shred size:Strip-Cut ............................................................................................ 5/16" (8mm) « Show Less
750697
I haven't tried shredding it but the consistency is similar to a really hard cheese so it would probably work. It would probably shred best if it was chilled.