Bosch Garden Shredder AXT Rapid 2200 (2200 W, 230 Volt System, Cutting Capacity 40 mm, in Carton Packaging)

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The Bosch comes with a “double sided, laser-cut precision blade that delivers approximately 7 times more cutting power than conventional blade shredders”.

Look for large wheels and comfortable handles and if weight is an issue, opt for an impact shredder which will be much lighter to lift and move. There are a minority of users that claim it is only fit for light duties and the blade will still go blunt far too quickly.

While you always have the option of taking dull garden shredder blades to be professionally sharpened, doing this yourself is surprisingly easy if you have the right tools. it’s light, and large wheels and a handle make it easy to move around the garden and in and out of the shed. It's sturdy and stable when it's up and running and although it's awkward to move around, at 20kg it's the lightest rotary shredder in our test.

Belt sanders work in a similar way to disc sanders and grinders, with one big difference – rather than putting your blades into a vice and running the sander over them, the sander remains stationary and it’s your blades that move over it. I've just used my 2200 shredder for the first time, I wanted one to shred all my green waste after cutting back flowers dead heading etc, I notice that it doesn't shred flower stalks it just cuts them into 6 inch pieces. Do you want to stay up to date as well as receive information about new products and exciting ideas for DIYers and gardeners?If you’re planning on shredding away from the house at the end of the garden, check the length of the electric cable or factor in the need for an extension cord. Duologi is the trading name of Specialist Lending Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (register number 774712). When you're pruning in the garden, rather than adding the spent branches to your green bin or bagging them up and taking them to the recycling centre, why not make the most of this valuable resource by shredding it for the compost or for use as a mulch? Although the amount of noise produced by a garden shredder can vary between brands and models, long term exposure to loud noise can cause permanent hearing damage.

Despite being lighter than most comparable shredders, the AXT Rapid 2200 excels with incredible cutting performance. They're simple to build, and light and easy to move around, with steel blades that finely shred material that's perfect for mulching. Ease of use: Looked at funnel size, noise levels, blade adjustment, cable length, safety features, collection boxes or bags, and how easy it is to clear blockages. But, it breaks down well for storage, with the funnel slotting upside down into the collection box, and if storage space is limited, would fit easily into a corner or under a shelf. Not many people have a belt sander at home, but if you know someone who does, it could be worth paying them a visit.

It also breaks down well for storage, with the funnel slotting upside down into the collection box, which is handy if storage space is limited. The 2200 Watt Bosch ‘PowerDrive’ motor and that high rotational speed cope with most things that you are likely to throw at it. It has a round plunger for pushing material down towards the roller blades and a short, black 4m cable. Very satisfied with the product, I have had it for several years, only here is the internal thread that holds the blade is worn, I would like it to be repaired rather than throwing the shredder away. The black cable is short, at just 3m long, and it comes with a small collection bag that attaches to hooks on the side to help it catch the shreddings as they fall.

Even pretty big branches, right up to the claimed 40mm upper limit, are efficiently chopped into 1mm chips ideal for composting. it’s light, and has large wheels and a handle so it’s easy to move around the garden and in and out of the shed.It has a large funnel and comes with a wide, sturdy plunger that was our favourite on test and which helps to push material into the shredder easily. Like most rotary shredders this needs more assembly than an impact shredder but it's not complicated to put together and once assembled is sturdy and stable. Please note that details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of publishing.