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Gunner Asch
Jun 18, 2012, 5:03:37 AM6/18/12
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I was at an estate sale yesterday and wound up with an 18" Craftsman
"shredder/bagger" that seems to run fine, though its not been fired up
for at least 10 yrs or more. (Got quite a number of other goodies as
well..but nothing Im having any problems with)
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Craftsman-Parts/Grass-catcher-Parts/Model-917270010/0247/1500115
Question #1
Is a shredder supposed to have sharp blades like a chipper or do they
simply bash the vegitation to bits and spit it out?
IE:
Is this beasty supposed to have sharp blades?
Or are they simply beaters?
If so, what angle and method is best to sharpen them?
I ran part of a tree limb through it and it didnt want to shred it very
well. Some of the smaller branches kinda sorta got shredded and chuffed
out, so Ive got the idea of how its supposed to work...chuckle but I
cant find a manual for it so dont know "whats too big" and "how to get
gnarly branches to go though the blades" and so forth
Any info would be greatly appreciated, on service, lubrication and so
forth. Im currently searching for a manual, but am not having a lot of
luck.
Gunner
--
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It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an
Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense
and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have
such a man for their? president.. Blaming the prince of the
fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of
fools that made him their prince".
"shredder/bagger" that seems to run fine, though its not been fired up
for at least 10 yrs or more. (Got quite a number of other goodies as
well..but nothing Im having any problems with)
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Craftsman-Parts/Grass-catcher-Parts/Model-917270010/0247/1500115
Question #1
Is a shredder supposed to have sharp blades like a chipper or do they
simply bash the vegitation to bits and spit it out?
IE:
Is this beasty supposed to have sharp blades?
Or are they simply beaters?
If so, what angle and method is best to sharpen them?
I ran part of a tree limb through it and it didnt want to shred it very
well. Some of the smaller branches kinda sorta got shredded and chuffed
out, so Ive got the idea of how its supposed to work...chuckle but I
cant find a manual for it so dont know "whats too big" and "how to get
gnarly branches to go though the blades" and so forth
Any info would be greatly appreciated, on service, lubrication and so
forth. Im currently searching for a manual, but am not having a lot of
luck.
Gunner
--
"The danger to America is not Barack Obama but a citizenry
capable of entrusting a man like him with the Presidency.
It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an
Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense
and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have
such a man for their? president.. Blaming the prince of the
fools should not blind anyone to the vast confederacy of
fools that made him their prince".
Bruce L. Bergman (munged human readable)
Jun 18, 2012, 9:58:31 AM6/18/12
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On Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:03:37 -0700, Gunner Asch <gunne...@gmail.com>
wrote:
>I was at an estate sale yesterday and wound up with an 18" Craftsman
>"shredder/bagger" that seems to run fine, though its not been fired up
>for at least 10 yrs or more. (Got quite a number of other goodies as
>well..but nothing Im having any problems with)
>
>http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Craftsman-Parts/Grass-catcher-Parts/Model-917270010/0247/1500115
>
>
>
>Question #1
>Is a shredder supposed to have sharp blades like a chipper or do they
>simply bash the vegitation to bits and spit it out?
>IE:
>Is this beasty supposed to have sharp blades?
>Or are they simply beaters?
>
>If so, what angle and method is best to sharpen them?
You're never going to keep them "Scary Sharp" for long, but they
should have a little edge to them, just like your lawnmower. Cutting
is always going to be more efficient than beating the branches into
submission.
I'd get out the 4" angle grinder and just touch up the edges at the
same angles it has now. And like a chisel, don't touch the flat side,
only the cutting edge.
>I ran part of a tree limb through it and it didnt want to shred it very
>well. Some of the smaller branches kinda sorta got shredded and chuffed
>out, so Ive got the idea of how its supposed to work...chuckle but I
>cant find a manual for it so dont know "whats too big" and "how to get
>gnarly branches to go though the blades" and so forth
>
>Any info would be greatly appreciated, on service, lubrication and so
>forth. Im currently searching for a manual, but am not having a lot of
>luck.
SOP - If it has bearings, grease them. If a shaft pivots, oil it.
If the branch hopper has a 2" opening, that probably means they don't
want you shoving 6" limbs through it.
--<< Bruce >>--
wrote:
>I was at an estate sale yesterday and wound up with an 18" Craftsman
>"shredder/bagger" that seems to run fine, though its not been fired up
>for at least 10 yrs or more. (Got quite a number of other goodies as
>well..but nothing Im having any problems with)
>
>http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Craftsman-Parts/Grass-catcher-Parts/Model-917270010/0247/1500115
>
>
>
>Question #1
>Is a shredder supposed to have sharp blades like a chipper or do they
>simply bash the vegitation to bits and spit it out?
>IE:
>Is this beasty supposed to have sharp blades?
>Or are they simply beaters?
>
>If so, what angle and method is best to sharpen them?
should have a little edge to them, just like your lawnmower. Cutting
is always going to be more efficient than beating the branches into
submission.
I'd get out the 4" angle grinder and just touch up the edges at the
same angles it has now. And like a chisel, don't touch the flat side,
only the cutting edge.
>I ran part of a tree limb through it and it didnt want to shred it very
>well. Some of the smaller branches kinda sorta got shredded and chuffed
>out, so Ive got the idea of how its supposed to work...chuckle but I
>cant find a manual for it so dont know "whats too big" and "how to get
>gnarly branches to go though the blades" and so forth
>
>Any info would be greatly appreciated, on service, lubrication and so
>forth. Im currently searching for a manual, but am not having a lot of
>luck.
If the branch hopper has a 2" opening, that probably means they don't
want you shoving 6" limbs through it.
--<< Bruce >>--
pyotr filipivich
Jun 18, 2012, 5:54:37 PM6/18/12
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Gunner Asch <gunne...@gmail.com> on Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:03:37 -0700
typed in rec.crafts.metalworking the following:
were sharp.
and all? I make my own cat food (cheaper than store bought) but
grinding them up with a Universal #2 is a tedious task.
--
pyotr
Go not to the Net for answers, for it will tell you Yes and no. And
you are a bloody fool, only an ignorant cretin would even ask the
question, forty two, 47, the second door, and how many blonde lawyers
does it take to change a lightbulb.
typed in rec.crafts.metalworking the following:
>I was at an estate sale yesterday and wound up with an 18" Craftsman
>"shredder/bagger" that seems to run fine, though its not been fired up
>for at least 10 yrs or more. (Got quite a number of other goodies as
>well..but nothing Im having any problems with)
>
>http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Craftsman-Parts/Grass-catcher-Parts/Model-917270010/0247/1500115
>
>Question #1
>Is a shredder supposed to have sharp blades like a chipper or do they
>simply bash the vegitation to bits and spit it out?
>IE:
>Is this beasty supposed to have sharp blades?
>Or are they simply beaters?
I'd suspect they are suppose to be sharp. Heck, even reel mowers
>"shredder/bagger" that seems to run fine, though its not been fired up
>for at least 10 yrs or more. (Got quite a number of other goodies as
>well..but nothing Im having any problems with)
>
>http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Craftsman-Parts/Grass-catcher-Parts/Model-917270010/0247/1500115
>
>Question #1
>Is a shredder supposed to have sharp blades like a chipper or do they
>simply bash the vegitation to bits and spit it out?
>IE:
>Is this beasty supposed to have sharp blades?
>Or are they simply beaters?
were sharp.
>
>If so, what angle and method is best to sharpen them?
>
>I ran part of a tree limb through it and it didnt want to shred it very
>well. Some of the smaller branches kinda sorta got shredded and chuffed
>out, so Ive got the idea of how its supposed to work...chuckle but I
>cant find a manual for it so dont know "whats too big" and "how to get
>gnarly branches to go though the blades" and so forth
Hmmm, I wonder how this would do for grinding up chickens - bones
>If so, what angle and method is best to sharpen them?
>
>I ran part of a tree limb through it and it didnt want to shred it very
>well. Some of the smaller branches kinda sorta got shredded and chuffed
>out, so Ive got the idea of how its supposed to work...chuckle but I
>cant find a manual for it so dont know "whats too big" and "how to get
>gnarly branches to go though the blades" and so forth
and all? I make my own cat food (cheaper than store bought) but
grinding them up with a Universal #2 is a tedious task.
--
pyotr
Go not to the Net for answers, for it will tell you Yes and no. And
you are a bloody fool, only an ignorant cretin would even ask the
question, forty two, 47, the second door, and how many blonde lawyers
does it take to change a lightbulb.
Artemus
Jun 18, 2012, 5:56:15 PM6/18/12
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"Gunner Asch" <gunne...@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:v15tt7t56d884bphv...@4ax.com...
>I was at an estate sale yesterday and wound up with an 18" Craftsman
> "shredder/bagger" that seems to run fine, though its not been fired up
> for at least 10 yrs or more. (Got quite a number of other goodies as
> well..but nothing Im having any problems with)
>
> http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Craftsman-Parts/Grass-catcher-Parts/Model-917270010/0247/1500115
>
>
>
> Question #1
> Is a shredder supposed to have sharp blades like a chipper or do they
> simply bash the vegitation to bits and spit it out?
> IE:
> Is this beasty supposed to have sharp blades?
> Or are they simply beaters?
>
> If so, what angle and method is best to sharpen them?
>
> I ran part of a tree limb through it and it didnt want to shred it very
> well. Some of the smaller branches kinda sorta got shredded and chuffed
> out, so Ive got the idea of how its supposed to work...chuckle but I
> cant find a manual for it so dont know "whats too big" and "how to get
> gnarly branches to go though the blades" and so forth
>
> Any info would be greatly appreciated, on service, lubrication and so
> forth. Im currently searching for a manual, but am not having a lot of
> luck.
>
> Gunner
>
Shredders are not chippers as they don't have an anvil for the blade
> "shredder/bagger" that seems to run fine, though its not been fired up
> for at least 10 yrs or more. (Got quite a number of other goodies as
> well..but nothing Im having any problems with)
>
> http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Craftsman-Parts/Grass-catcher-Parts/Model-917270010/0247/1500115
>
>
>
> Question #1
> Is a shredder supposed to have sharp blades like a chipper or do they
> simply bash the vegitation to bits and spit it out?
> IE:
> Is this beasty supposed to have sharp blades?
> Or are they simply beaters?
>
> If so, what angle and method is best to sharpen them?
>
> I ran part of a tree limb through it and it didnt want to shred it very
> well. Some of the smaller branches kinda sorta got shredded and chuffed
> out, so Ive got the idea of how its supposed to work...chuckle but I
> cant find a manual for it so dont know "whats too big" and "how to get
> gnarly branches to go though the blades" and so forth
>
> Any info would be greatly appreciated, on service, lubrication and so
> forth. Im currently searching for a manual, but am not having a lot of
> luck.
>
> Gunner
>
to shear the branch against. My old shredder had problems with anything
much bigger in diameter than a pencil. Shredders do a wonderful job at
reducing the volume of leaves and chopping up compost and twigs but
not much more.
Art
ATP
Jun 18, 2012, 9:27:59 PM6/18/12
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lot of them forget it.
Martin Eastburn
Jun 18, 2012, 9:46:47 PM6/18/12
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My old 1 cylinder flywheel (what an engine) Chipper/Shreader
had two shoots. One big one for junk like leaves. Thrash them
to nothing. The chipper was a shoot on the side - and it was
for 3" or less. 1/2" would jam in it and require a thrashing
by a good limb in the shoot.
Looks like you have a high speed cutter and two flying blades
that inflate the bag to stuff it with junk. Not really cutting
but last chance.
Martin
had two shoots. One big one for junk like leaves. Thrash them
to nothing. The chipper was a shoot on the side - and it was
for 3" or less. 1/2" would jam in it and require a thrashing
by a good limb in the shoot.
Looks like you have a high speed cutter and two flying blades
that inflate the bag to stuff it with junk. Not really cutting
but last chance.
Martin
Bob Engelhardt
Jun 19, 2012, 9:16:15 AM6/19/12
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ATP wrote:
> "Artemus" <bo...@invalid.org> wrote
does a nice job of shredding leaves (if I'm VERY careful about not
letting them jam in the chute). The blades do not need to be sharp for
leaves.
> "Artemus" <bo...@invalid.org> wrote
>> Shredders are not chippers as they don't have an anvil for the blade
>> to shear the branch against. My old shredder had problems with anything
>> much bigger in diameter than a pencil. Shredders do a wonderful job at
>> reducing the volume of leaves and chopping up compost and twigs but
>> not much more.
>> Art
>
> Yes, I believe shredder/baggers are intended for leaves. And if you have a
> lot of them forget it.
Yes, again. I have that machine with a vertical 5(?)hp gas engine. It
>> to shear the branch against. My old shredder had problems with anything
>> much bigger in diameter than a pencil. Shredders do a wonderful job at
>> reducing the volume of leaves and chopping up compost and twigs but
>> not much more.
>> Art
>
> Yes, I believe shredder/baggers are intended for leaves. And if you have a
> lot of them forget it.
does a nice job of shredding leaves (if I'm VERY careful about not
letting them jam in the chute). The blades do not need to be sharp for
leaves.
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