httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2i-efD1m2E&feature=youtu.be
The Worx WG430 Leaf Shredder has quickly become my favorite composting tool for its speed, ease of use and quality of the finished leaves.
I used a Black & Decker Leaf Hog until I realized I could do more with less energy using a standing shredder instead of a shoulder-mounted one.
The Worx shredder is essentially a weed whacker on a frame, and it sets up in seconds: Put the legs in the stand, put the shredder unit on top of the stand and plug it in.
It’s loud, and it’s kind of a mess. It ejects leaves up into the air quite a bit, and you MUST wear glasses and a dust mask if you want to have fun using it.
For my routine, I sweep up a trash can’s worth of leaves and dump them in the chamber, using the can to minimize how much stuff kicks back in my face.
If the leaves are wet, this definitely slows down the process and wears down the trimmer line much quicker.
It comes with a lot of replacement trimmer line, and you will need it. I’m currently looking for replacement line that isn’t plastic so I can cut down my waste as a result of using it. That being said, replacement of the trimmer line can be done in the seconds without using any tools.
Otherwise, this thing hasn’t let me down yet. It can jam sometimes if you really dump a lot in at once… you’ll notice in my video that I did that, and it can be remedied by just shaking the frame a little bit.
This tool really comes in handy for condensing my leaves for the Fall/Winter composting season.
If you’re looking for an affordable tool to save storage space through the winter and keep your compost pile cooking, I’d recommend checking this out.
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Nice video. I haven’t found a metal replacement but instead of the lightweight string I now use thicker, commercial-grade line. Bought in a large spool it saves money and it lasts longer, though it still has problems with wet leaves and thicker items, just like you said.
The one I use is MaxiEdge .095 in line.
Good luck, and if you find a suitable metal replacement I hope you’ll post something!
nice one, man. i’ll take a look.
i will definitely post something if i can find something better. in the meantime, I’m going to try the type you got and see how much longer it may last… tis the season for leaf hoarding.