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kdh2013
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Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas???
#19384067 - 01/07/14 05:55 PM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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Stumbled into this tonight http://www.aaroncake.net/projects/mulcher.htm
I tend to over think things and miss the simplicity of life. Any other ideas out there you are willing to share?
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: kdh2013]
#19384105 - 01/07/14 06:02 PM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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Nice project. You'd gotta have some pretty sharp blades and a powerful motor to chip wood waste though... I feel like a lawnmower engine just might not cut it.
It seems like it'd work great for straw though.
Edited by MisterCoOo (01/07/14 06:04 PM)
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: MisterCoOo]
#19384167 - 01/07/14 06:15 PM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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Yeah I think it would be great for straw and if you used an electric mower it would be quieter and not smell of exhaust.
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: kdh2013]
#19384343 - 01/07/14 06:48 PM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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Did you guys see the one Snakebite and his dad made?
I think it is a bit superior in a couple of ways.
You can see the amount you are chopping.
Also, there is no lifting your shredder to get at the product.
The design is nearly as simple too. The only extra would be the leg mounts and the guides inside the barrel.
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/18609793/fpart/8/vc/1#18609793
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: kdh2013]
#19384347 - 01/07/14 06:48 PM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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kdh2013 said: Yeah I think it would be great for straw and if you used an electric mower it would be quieter and not smell of exhaust.
That is a great idea.
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: Ganzig]
#19384371 - 01/07/14 06:52 PM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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Ganzig said: Did you guys see the one Snakebite and his dad made?
I think it is a bit superior in a couple of ways.
You can see the amount you are chopping.
Also, there is no lifting your shredder to get at the product.
The design is nearly as simple too. The only extra would be the leg mounts and the guides inside the barrel.
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/18609793/fpart/8/vc/1#18609793
Beat me to it. This video is so impressive! edit: The video is on page 7.
Edited by Neller (01/07/14 06:56 PM)
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: Neller]
#19384412 - 01/07/14 06:59 PM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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Same deal using stock electric lawnmower. Add garbage can and go!
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: t3chnobily]
#19384451 - 01/07/14 07:05 PM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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Now that is very cool!
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: kdh2013]
#19385098 - 01/07/14 09:09 PM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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1+ for leaving the wheels on.
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: MisterCoOo]
#19386699 - 01/08/14 07:00 AM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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Wood chipper/mulcher is what you want. You can get a smaller used one for fairly cheap if you search craigslist or something similar. It shreds through straw like a beast as well as chips; its also convenient to have a chipper if you own property with some average. The trick is to put large mesh laundry bags around the exit shoot for shredded stuff. Once its full pull it off, tighten the drawstring and dip the bag into your lime/hot water bath. Then just add your next laundry mesh bag to the exit shoot and continue
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: Aleon]
#19387115 - 01/08/14 09:47 AM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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Aleon said: Wood chipper/mulcher is what you want. You can get a smaller used one for fairly cheap if you search craigslist or something similar. It shreds through straw like a beast as well as chips; its also convenient to have a chipper if you own property with some average. The trick is to put large mesh laundry bags around the exit shoot for shredded stuff. Once its full pull it off, tighten the drawstring and dip the bag into your lime/hot water bath. Then just add your next laundry mesh bag to the exit shoot and continue 
+1 for the mulcher.
All I have to say about that upside down lawn mower is that looks like death, I have visions of that can some how coming off...
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: nanncee]
#19387209 - 01/08/14 10:14 AM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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I use a mulcher/chipper on a table with a big garbage can below the shoot.
Ill take some pics later.
But I want what Snakebite has instead. But like Aleon said, they are good for other things than straw.
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: Ganzig]
#19387245 - 01/08/14 10:21 AM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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Word. If your doing any type of volume a chipper shredder is a must. Im going to be doing the same except ill blow mine onto a 10x15(or so) cut of archery mesh, then roll it up burrito style and push that into me trough, then use my hoist to lift out and drain. Should hold three bails per batch. http://www.westcoastnetting.com/netting-products/sports/archery.html
Otherwise ill go the laundry bag route.
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: chefinainteasy]
#19387274 - 01/08/14 10:28 AM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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Mmmmmmm burritos.
Ahem, I mean, cool.
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: Ganzig]
#19387313 - 01/08/14 10:35 AM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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takes about 20 mins to double chop a bale with the lawn mower rig. You never get close to the blades but eye, hearing and dust protection is a must.
Next step for me will be a round bale shredder as I get better deals on them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SupYPeSrTQc
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: chefinainteasy]
#19387350 - 01/08/14 10:43 AM (10 years, 23 days ago) |
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Quote:
chefinainteasy said: Word. If your doing any type of volume a chipper shredder is a must. Im going to be doing the same except ill blow mine onto a 10x15(or so) cut of archery mesh, then roll it up burrito style and push that into me trough, then use my hoist to lift out and drain. Should hold three bails per batch. http://www.westcoastnetting.com/netting-products/sports/archery.html
Otherwise ill go the laundry bag route.
I have considered doing something like that with ours. But we don't do much straw anymore, but may end up looking back into it in the future if space allows. Let us know how that works out for you.
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: t3chnobily]
#19387731 - 01/08/14 11:50 AM (10 years, 22 days ago) |
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t3chnobily said: Next step for me will be a round bale shredder as I get better deals on them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SupYPeSrTQc
Holy hell! That's a serious unit! 
Dunno about low tec, but my little black and decker garden shredder works like a charm. All I did was take the safety restictor off the top. Craigslist $40
 
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: FoxFire]
#19388141 - 01/08/14 01:15 PM (10 years, 22 days ago) |
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that thing is cute! How long to chop a bale into 2" pieces?
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: t3chnobily]
#19388228 - 01/08/14 01:35 PM (10 years, 22 days ago) |
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t3chnobily said:
Next step for me will be a round bale shredder as I get better deals on them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SupYPeSrTQc
... and the tractor to power it of course! Have not found a stand alone round bale shredder yet but interested if you do!
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: chefinainteasy]
#19388237 - 01/08/14 01:37 PM (10 years, 22 days ago) |
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Quote:
chefinainteasy said: Word. If your doing any type of volume a chipper shredder is a must. Im going to be doing the same except ill blow mine onto a 10x15(or so) cut of archery mesh, then roll it up burrito style and push that into me trough, then use my hoist to lift out and drain. Should hold three bails per batch. http://www.westcoastnetting.com/netting-products/sports/archery.html
Otherwise ill go the laundry bag route.
Onion/vegetable nets. Cheap and reusable. Also hold a reasonable amount so that you can handle them.
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: t3chnobily]
#19388516 - 01/08/14 02:48 PM (10 years, 22 days ago) |
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t3chnobily said: that thing is cute! How long to chop a bale into 2" pieces?
About 45 minutes for the big 3 tie bails, ~65 lbs.
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: FoxFire]
#19388593 - 01/08/14 03:03 PM (10 years, 22 days ago) |
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Techno billy- that thing makes me proud and cringe. I'd hate for you to get maimed!
I've looked at those drum chippers, similar to the round bale shredder, but that would be massive overkill. I really want to try out a chicken feed mixer. Specifically see if it can chop soaked straw, mix it with spawn, and fill a straw log all in one go. I'd put a 10-20 HP electric motor on it.
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: drake89]
#19391168 - 01/08/14 11:17 PM (10 years, 22 days ago) |
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drake89 said: I really want to try out a chicken feed mixer. Specifically see if it can chop soaked straw, mix it with spawn, and fill a straw log all in one go.
Now THAT would be something!!
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: drake89]
#19392750 - 01/09/14 09:10 AM (10 years, 22 days ago) |
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drake89 said: I really want to try out a chicken feed mixer. Specifically see if it can chop soaked straw, mix it with spawn, and fill a straw log all in one go. I'd put a 10-20 HP electric motor on it.
WTF is one of those ... Pics please.... immediately!!
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: solarity]
#19392766 - 01/09/14 09:14 AM (10 years, 22 days ago) |
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: Ganzig]
#19392828 - 01/09/14 09:40 AM (10 years, 22 days ago) |
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Thanks, already did that! There are 20 different types of machine falling under that description I was interested in which one drake was talking about!
However I did come across an interesting idea of using an old exercise treadmill to roll a plastic drum with a paddle inside for mixing stuff.
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Edited by solarity (01/09/14 10:02 AM)
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: solarity]
#19393151 - 01/09/14 11:05 AM (10 years, 22 days ago) |
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Hahaha that's funny!I found the same thing and am thinking up an idea for sawdust mixing using the same idea and a piece of drainage tubing like this. Just fabricate something to cap the ends and a jack to tilt it or something along these likes. Could hold more than a cement mixer and a lot cheaper.
http://www.kanapipeline.com/images/metal-drainage-pipe.html
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: solarity]
#19393577 - 01/09/14 12:41 PM (10 years, 21 days ago) |
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drake89 said: I really want to try out a chicken feed mixer. Specifically see if it can chop soaked straw, mix it with spawn, and fill a straw log all in one go. I'd put a 10-20 HP electric motor on it.
WTF is one of those ... Pics please.... immediately!!
well thanks for asking me to look, cause I found a model that handles whole hay bales!

the other ones i've seen have an auger driven expeller chute. but I have no idea how the insides of these things work.
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: drake89]
#19393681 - 01/09/14 01:14 PM (10 years, 21 days ago) |
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drake89 said: but I have no idea how the insides of these things work.
here ya go! http://www.bakerandsons.com/W14571-10.htm
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: solarity]
#19393936 - 01/09/14 02:26 PM (10 years, 21 days ago) |
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drake89 said: but I have no idea how the insides of these things work.
here ya go! http://www.bakerandsons.com/W14571-10.htm
thats way more expensive the the ones i've seen. but it looks like it's made to eat bales so...
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Re: Awesome idea for a shredder mulcher? Other Lo-tech ideas??? [Re: drake89]
#19413458 - 01/13/14 05:41 PM (10 years, 17 days ago) |
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I ended up scoring a Sears leaf shredder for less than 30 bucks! I'll see if it works
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