I've used one of these for years and I'm happy with it. It shreds leaves wet or dry and easily handles large maple leaves (not pre-shredded). A bungee cord around the base holds a large garbage bag in place to catch the mulch. I like this shredder because it's lightweight, easy to clean and it's non-polluting.
@vidid99 It's non-polluting if you get your power from a nuclear power plant. Coal power plant -- not so much. It just pollutes at a different location.
I have a lot of leaves to mulch and am considering buying this Flowtron. Do you still like it? I'm also looking at the Workx or possibly one of those blower/vacuums that go over the shoulder. I would love your update. Thanks.
it may be unsafe but for people that dont know its not throwing a steel blde it is actually just a whippr sniper like cord spinning at high speed so its not really dangerous but if it were to hit your hand it would prob do some damage
I think it's basically a weed whacker in a tube. No real cutting blade, just a cutting string. I have constructed something similar based on this idea except mine is more like a blender because my tube is a bucket with no holes in the bottom. It processes leaves in batches instead of a steady stream. Mine does not jam but the weed eater string doesn't last long so I often have to let more string out to compensate. I'm thinking about replacing the string with a piece of 14 or 12 gauge wire.
i tried that with a weed whacker b/c i didnt have any string but some thin braided cable so I used that but it broke anyway, and this shredder is your generic cheapo walmart shredder not good for much anything but leaves. I like that shredder that destructionfun1 has, it shreds mostly anything you put into it.
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tommyclancygames 4 months ago
I've used one of these for years and I'm happy with it. It shreds leaves wet or dry and easily handles large maple leaves (not pre-shredded). A bungee cord around the base holds a large garbage bag in place to catch the mulch. I like this shredder because it's lightweight, easy to clean and it's non-polluting.
vidid99 5 months ago
@vidid99 It's non-polluting if you get your power from a nuclear power plant. Coal power plant -- not so much. It just pollutes at a different location.
localcrew 5 months ago
I have a lot of leaves to mulch and am considering buying this Flowtron. Do you still like it? I'm also looking at the Workx or possibly one of those blower/vacuums that go over the shoulder. I would love your update. Thanks.
KLisaLisa 6 months ago
if OSHA sees this...
hootergirlsrhot 6 months ago
it may be unsafe but for people that dont know its not throwing a steel blde it is actually just a whippr sniper like cord spinning at high speed so its not really dangerous but if it were to hit your hand it would prob do some damage
TheHotrod1994 11 months ago
lets see take leaves OUT of bag.Shread them and shoot them all over the ground again.PICK leaves back up and put them in a new bagHHHHHHMMMMMM
216252lou 1 year ago
JUST DUMP THE WHOLE FREAKING BAG IN AND SEE IF YOU CAN BREAK IT!
ALL CAPS IS FUN!
cheetawolf 1 year ago
See, thats the kind of life we all need... one where shredding leaves is considered a "fun" thing....
Man that thing is a heap of crap...bogs down with preshredded leaves going through it...
Did you keep the receipt? Take it back for a refund and go to a mower shop and get something with balls...
Cheers mate.
kasdave 1 year ago
@kasdave "Get something with balls" xD
noediebroedie 1 year ago
A gas shredder would tear through the leaves easier.
gajda1984 1 year ago
can u fit a grass bag under there. the bag that u poured leaves out of??
madskillz141 1 year ago
Can you use it to make salsa?
bellerve201 1 year ago
That's just a big blender!
Coiltec 1 year ago
this has got to be the most unsafe shredder ever.
cheetawolf 1 year ago 4
@cheetawolf Wish it were more unsafe - it would chop leaves better. It's really too safe.
jrkelm 1 year ago 2
@cheetawolf how so?
couvidan 2 months ago
@couvidan it has exposed blades, you could easily stick your hand in there and get it all chopped up.
cheetawolf 2 months ago
@cheetawolf all it is is wheedwhacker string that spins... can.e chop ur hand off.. they flex.. most it would do is cut u
couvidan 2 months ago
My magic bullet salsa maker can do that in under 30 seconds.
stinkfist2010 2 years ago 6
im still waiting for the FUN bit, perhaps it comes later.
bobbelsekwol 2 years ago
LOL
BulldogsRule12 2 years ago
that looks and sounds like an electric weed wacker in a tube
hootergirlsrhot 2 years ago
that shredder is weak, sounds weak, I bet its only made to shred leaves and nothing else
coondogtheman1234 3 years ago
You bet correctly. It's a leaf shredder, that's what it does, shreds leaves, and other leaf like material.
macgyver44 3 years ago 3
drop a twig in that thing and i bet it will jam and the motor will hum with AC noise.
coondogtheman1234 3 years ago
I think it's basically a weed whacker in a tube. No real cutting blade, just a cutting string. I have constructed something similar based on this idea except mine is more like a blender because my tube is a bucket with no holes in the bottom. It processes leaves in batches instead of a steady stream. Mine does not jam but the weed eater string doesn't last long so I often have to let more string out to compensate. I'm thinking about replacing the string with a piece of 14 or 12 gauge wire.
macgyver44 3 years ago
i tried that with a weed whacker b/c i didnt have any string but some thin braided cable so I used that but it broke anyway, and this shredder is your generic cheapo walmart shredder not good for much anything but leaves. I like that shredder that destructionfun1 has, it shreds mostly anything you put into it.
coondogtheman1234 3 years ago
Looks like you're putting leaves already shredded in the shredder!
w11z 3 years ago 2
You're right - they were already chopped by the lawnmower before the shredder arrived. The shredder chopped finer for some pretty good mulch.
jrkelm 3 years ago
wooo hooo.gee you guys know how to have fun.
johnknoefler 3 years ago
It seems to me that the Missus is doing all the work while you do the filming. What a deal!
Bed0roses 4 years ago