Do they make bags stronger for this product? How much are replaceable bags? Is there a way to instal a metal blade to replace the plastic (shredding)?
600593
Don't see how a replaceable bag could work in that it would have to have the ability to allow air flow without releasing too much dust. The cost would not be much less than the bag supplied with this item
1926544
Yes you can beat the quality for the price, buy a Amazon Basics 12 sheet micro cut shredder. Cost is $99.99 and it is one tuff machine that does it all!!
1514961
I do not know. I've never had to replace the sand bags. You may want to look on the Everlast Website and see if they offer an answer to your question.
139805
Good luck with that. It was made in China, I'm sure, and there was no paperwork that came with it about where to get additional parts. I agree with the prior poster -- use duct tape and fix your bag. This is a cheapie; get your money's worth out of it and buy another or move onto something else.
2236767
You replace the entire unit. The bag is heavy duty and is rinsed daily. It has lasted a year and is still just fine! I am sure it will need replacement, but not yet!
2236762
I emailed the manufacturer at their website. I was told that you can buy the bags from a medical supply company. Also was told that the manufacturer does sell bags, although you do have to pay a flat rate shipping, so maybe best to order 2 or 3 bags. Price quoted for the bags could be considered expensive for such a bag, but significantly cheaper than replacing the whole unit.
815503
I use PVC cutters from Lowes or Home Depot to cut the large length-wise into smaller strips. I have 4 dogs, all under 30# and this makes the bag last a little bit longer. They still need to chew for a few minutes and they get it every night.
1894155
In my experience, the plastic is as strong as the bags I got at Safeway. If you are in doubt of their endurance, or are carrying something particularly heavy, you can always double up the bags in order to get some extra reinforcement.
968316
I don't use a bag with mine and just pick up bits that fall on the floor when I remove the shreddings into a paper bag for recycling. It's not too much more work.
1053934
Sorry, I have looked and looked and cannot find someone who offers a replacement blade. I saw one for $900 but that is 4 times the cost of the machine. Someone said you may sharpen the blade yourself. Lay it on a flat surface and use a very fine sand paper wrapped around a solid block of wood. Be very careful with the sanding strokes and you will be able to achieve a sharp cutting edge. I haven't tried that myself but I intend to.
1326214
i wouldn't know the ziszor only lasted me for two bags,then it died. spend $10 - $15 dollars more and get a good shredder!!!!!
2257698
The quickest(?) way to obtain a replacement is to find a local service center for B & D. Make it easy; take the sander with you to the store. If they can't help, call/email the company, with the model number/part number of the needed item. Option 3 might be eBay. I have seen stuff on eBay that I never expected--especially parts. Option 4: make your own. Save the neck. and the stiffening rod, of the old one and fasten a new bag to it. If you machine sew, so much the better. Pick material that won't let dust seep through it while running. You can vary the size--forget the zipper they usually jam after a few uses--empty it through the neck. Good luck. PS: Keep the cost in mind. It might not be worth it to buy.
1085043
It is not replaceable. To preserve the longevity of the bag, use non-abrasive cleaner such as vinegar and use bleach on a as needed bases.
1745466
Nate, I've owned this machine about 9 months now. I've put several hundred sheets through it. Some I've put straight in, in little packs, the machine ate them up. Others, I've stacked and laid them in, and closed the lit, it ate them as well. I read all the reviews too, prior to buying. I compared more $ costs to bigger and better machines, but who wants to pay $$$ big dollars just to shred junk you don't want, or need? My idea is this machine for the money it cost, does a better than average job, and doesn't jam. I think I've seen my wife feed it so much paper, hand fed, group after group for long enough to cause the machine to jam once. Once! When it did that, it backed itself up, and cleared the jam. I had her wait a little while to let it cool down. Gotta remember it's not a professional machine, but a darn good home owner's machine that does the job. There's always somebody somewhere that'll review that it's a terrible machine. Gotta expect that. But more, many more, said it was very good. Including my review. Good luck. rw
212534
I hate how quickly the refill rings run out and how hideously expensive they are. I started using white kitchen garbage bags and anchoring the corners to the outside of the locker using green painter's tape (no residue). The kitchen bags are stronger and bigger than regular grocery bags and a package of 100 is less than the cost of just TWO of the refill rings. I have a multi-cat household and am back to changing the bag once a week, rather than every other day.
685487
Spend a little more and get the metal impeller model. With all the trouble I have with small bits of cypress mulch finding their way into the housing and jamming the steel impeller, I'm sure the plastic one would have shattered by now. If you're SURE nothing but leaves will ever get sucked up, the plastic one will prob be OK, but you better be sure!
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I purchased mine through AMAZON at the same time I purchased my shredder. LawnMaster customer service is excellent and should be able to arrange one if AMAZON no longer carries the replacement. My original resharpened very nicely and did not have to be replaced as yet. The extra I purchased is still in the shipping envelope it came in. Good luck and enjoy the rest of the summer.TomTD