will it shred old dry straw?
1741271
Yes, it will handle dry straw, when fed through the chute for small twigs and leaves. However, the degree to which it shreds is not very fine...it does a reasonable job. NOTE: do not "force-feed."
512481
It will cut dry branches up to 3/4 ", fresh ones to 1/2". You have to hold branch so blade doesn't bind which makes this a 2 hand operation. It's fine for dry wood like plywood sheets but not a real outdoor unit. Jack Schmidt
1357595
It should shed straw. The blades will certainly shed straw and you will just have to shove it in the hopper with the shoving tool a large handful at a time.
789628
Don't know for sure about the straw, but I often use disposable straws anyway (just remember to get the extra long ones or they don't work). The hard straws are a lot harder to keep clean - even soaking them doesn't always clean the inside surface enough to suit me. Have used pipe cleaners more than once to remove stubborn stuff.
1341680
Yes, it will as long as its taken care of. Its similar to a soldering iron with a blade. Keep it dry when not in use.
2190307
I guess it will. I use it for shredding cabbage regularly. I like the shred thickness adjustment feature that is very easy to use.
512769
I have only used it for sticks (up to about 2" diameter) and leaves, does a great job as long as everything is dry. Any wet leaves will clog the machine quickly.
934585
Yes, It will clean even the new "stainless steel" straws, marketed by Starbucks. However to clean thoroughly, make sure to clean from both sides.
463035
In my experience with the shredder, if the leaves are dry they are able to be better mulched although green leaves will go through if you go slow. The green leaves have too much moisture and can tend to clog up the machine. If you are mulching freshly cut branches go slow and every ferw feeds use a dry stick and feed it through. It cleans out the mulching chamber.
205356
Not familiar with the Bubba. But I've used it on multiple other straws. Very effective on the cheap plastic straws with the bendable neck. I'll try to make a better response if you'll describe the Bubba.
758697
Yes, it does shred any unopened mail of regular thickness. It also has the "Credit card/CD" shredding slot, which will shred thicker pieces of mail. However it won't mulch through this slot, will only shred into 5 or 6 different pieces.
260162
You know I honestly don't think so. I would say that overall, it's not a bad little gadget if you are picking up light crumbs, etc, but to say it would work on anything substantial, it's not worth it. It works great on light dog or cat fur, or bird seed, but it won't pick up any straw (we have a rabbit also)....and it fills up very fast so sometimes I have to dump it three times just to pick up after the birds. Almost easier to use the big machine!
758699
It will shred unopened offers right in the envelope as long as it's not too thick and there isn't an actual credit card in it. I've done it without any problems with this machine.
1724869
Yes, the instruction manual specifies that it can shred coconut. Just make sure to clean it good and watch for clogs from the coconut's oils.
2225349
Yes it will as long as the surface is dry ....the stuff works great well worth the money
1357596
It might since the straw is dry - just feed it a little at a time. It would do cornstalks (which are notorious!) as long as I did one, then alternated with woody material.
2190310
No, I don't think so. It makes slices (think tomatoes or cucumbers) it doesn't shred.