My 12-sheet shredder just died one day. It was a heavy machine that sat atop a plastic basket and needed a good fit for the “actuating pin” to sit on this plastic receptacle bin. Over time, the weight of that shredder had cracked the bin and made everything unusable. No replacement for the bin available and superglue and duck tape just wasn’t working.
I considered a new shredder that had a pull out bin, but after analyzing how much use (including number of sheets to feed into the machine at one time), cost, and overall weight of the machine, I realized a lightweight shredder might meet my needs. Good decision on my part.
Excellent aspects:
It is very lightweight machine that has an excellent and comfortable folding handle to lift it off the included basket. I have serious arthritis in both wrists and most fingers, and I can lift this off without any issues at all. It also easily seats right back into the correct position without any problems when put back onto the receptacle bin.
It is pretty quiet when running.
It has a window that clearly tells you when the bin is getting full, ensuring that you do not overfill and jam the machine. When full, the bin is easy to lift and dump its shredded pieces into a larger trash bag. The pieces may get a little statically attached to the plastic bin, so try covering the opening of the bin with a trash bag before you invert the bin and then tap the aides of the bin to get all the shredded pieces into the trash bag. I still had to round up some “shred debris” that clung to the inside of basket or missed the bag…not big deal.
Price was awesome!
Average/neutral aspects:
My previous shredder had a lock out mechanism that let me ensure the shredder could not be accidentally turned on if the main selector switch was unintentionally moved to the “on” position. This machine does not have such a feature. It has 4 positions: FWD (on with continuous shredder wheels engaged regardless of whether something is sensed in the shredder slot), AUTO (power on, but shredder wheels not engaged unless something is sensed in the shredder slot), REV (shredder wheels in constant motion, but pushing things back out of the feeder slot), and OFF (which powers down the machine, red power light goes off). As there is no “guard switch” to prevent accidental activation, I simply unplugged it when I am not using it for a time and if any small children/pets are around.
It also has an overheat light if the motor os getting too hot from continuous or heavy load use.
It is not top heavy, but still can be tipped over if you move or bump against it. I have it freestanding on the floor between a similar sized trash can and the side of my desk. I have had no problems with it tipping or moving during use.
There is a credit card slot, and while the machine will “chew” these up, you can hear the machine slow and even see the credit card wobble as it is being shredded. Worked OK as I only shred a card or two annually.
I would not place more than 3-4 sheets of regular paper in at one time as you can hear the machine slowing to shred that amount. I am sure it can do more, but I decided to simply be cautious. The machine does shred as quickly as most residential use machines, however.
Note: The actual continuous run time on this machine is much better than advertised. I ran it for 10 minutes without any problems, although I was only inserting 1-2 sheets at a time, not the max they say you can at a time. No overheat light came one, albeit the top of the machine did become a little warm.
Overall, very happy with this machine. It will only get used every couple of weeks and then for only about 15-20 sheets of paper or other junk ail (credit card mailings, credit card receipts, etc…
Bonsaii Paper Shredder for Home Use,6-Sheet Crosscut Paper and Credit Card Shredder for Home Office with Handle for Document,
4.4 | 57,490 ratings
Price: 34.99
Last update: 12-23-2024
About this item
【Crosscut Paper & Credit Card Shredder】Bonsaii home paper shredder, shreds up to 6 sheets of paper at one time (Max 36 Sheets in one minutes) into tiny pieces measuring 13/64 x 45/64 inches (5x18mm), also destroys document/staples/credit cards/junk mail without plastic film, etc.
【Compact Sizes】The home shredder comes with portable handle design and small size of 14.1 x 11.8 x 7 inches, you can place it in the coner or under the desk. Perfect for home or small home office.
【3-Minute Continuous Shredding】This small shredder can continuously shred about 100 sheets of paper for in 3mins. If keeps shredding over 3mins may overheat and automatically shut down, the unit enters the overheat protection, requiring 40 mins of cooling before next working.
【Easy Operation & Safe Protection】Auto start/stop and manual-reverse function protect the paper shredder from the frustration of paper jams. Overheat protection function tackle the trouble in using the shredder and prolong its lifetime. The document shredder will stop working once you lift the head, keeping you safe.
【3.4 Gal Transparent Wastebasket】The crosscut shredder with 3.4 gallon wastebasket can hold 180 sheets of A4 paper for less frequent and easy emptying. Large transparent window makes it easy to see when it is full.
【1 Year Warranty & Professional Service】Bonsaii provides 1-Year warranty for your shredders for home office heavy duty. If you meet any questions, please feel free to contact us. Important Note: We test every shredder before shipping, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing.
【Compact Sizes】The home shredder comes with portable handle design and small size of 14.1 x 11.8 x 7 inches, you can place it in the coner or under the desk. Perfect for home or small home office.
【3-Minute Continuous Shredding】This small shredder can continuously shred about 100 sheets of paper for in 3mins. If keeps shredding over 3mins may overheat and automatically shut down, the unit enters the overheat protection, requiring 40 mins of cooling before next working.
【Easy Operation & Safe Protection】Auto start/stop and manual-reverse function protect the paper shredder from the frustration of paper jams. Overheat protection function tackle the trouble in using the shredder and prolong its lifetime. The document shredder will stop working once you lift the head, keeping you safe.
【3.4 Gal Transparent Wastebasket】The crosscut shredder with 3.4 gallon wastebasket can hold 180 sheets of A4 paper for less frequent and easy emptying. Large transparent window makes it easy to see when it is full.
【1 Year Warranty & Professional Service】Bonsaii provides 1-Year warranty for your shredders for home office heavy duty. If you meet any questions, please feel free to contact us. Important Note: We test every shredder before shipping, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 7 x 11.8 x 14.1 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 7.12 pounds |
| ASIN | B0CPDFYYJK |
| Item model number | C237-B |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars
51,425 ratings
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #155 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #2 in Shredders |
| Date First Available | December 16, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | bonsaii |
| Country of Origin | China |
Top reviews from the United States
Coffeelover
Perfect size and weight for residential use
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2022Jessica
Works great, very noisy so keep that in mind
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
Clonsee
Get's the job done!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
Clonsee
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
Pros:
- Makes every paper it shreds completely illegible 100% of the time
- Miniature when compared to other shredders out there (doesn't take up as much space)
- Sleek and cute design to the point where I don't mind having it out on display (I usually hide ugly shredders in a closet)
- Easily shreds 1-6 pieces of paper at a time
- Able to shred credit cards, staples, paper clips with ease
- Safety features work
Cons:
- Extremely loud at times
- It's small size means we have to empty it frequently but it's way easier to empty than a full heavy bin.
- The bin is made of flimsy plastic and it feels that it will crack if I hold it the wrong way
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