do newspapers work, and how small does the paper have to be shredded to bond well?
1829597
It really depends on how dense you want the brick to turn out. The less shredded and broke down te paper the less sense the brick. I is the paper from my bill shredder and then soak it for 24 hrs then mix it with a drill and beater to make sense bricks that burn longer.
1829598
I don't shred the newspaper at all. I just crumple it up, stuff it in a 5 gallon bucket with lots of water, and let it soak for a while. Since I do woodworking, and have lots of sawdust, I mix the newspaper and sawdust about 50-50. Then I use a paint stirrer attached to a drill. That tears up the newspaper really well after it has soaked for an hour or so
1829599
I'm still trying to figure out what works best since we got the contraption this passed summer. I don't think the shred size is as important as letting the paper break down after a few days in water. Be prepared for alot of ash burning the briquettes and be sure they are thoroughly dry or you will get bit of smoke. Good luck.
1829600
Newspaper works very well, as does all that junk mail you get. Just make sure to get the plastic out. Everything needs to be soaked for a few hours, or overnight if possible to soften it up.It is possible to have paper that's shredded too fine to be effective. So be careful of that.
1829601
I use any paper that is not "shiny". you can also mix in about 25% organic matter(dried leaves,twigs, grass, etc.). I just use a cheap paper shredder. size doesn't really matter much.
1829602
Newspapers work and no as long as the paper has soaked for a day or so it will bond. Paper needs air to burn so compressed paper doesn't burn that good. I found you will need to burn the paperlogs with wood logs 2or3 wood logs to one paper. They also create a good amount of ash. I also soaked mine with saw dust with no significant improvement. Hope that helps.
159811
yes if the paper was US 8.5x11 but not if it was A4. It would be tight and might handle 4-6 sheets max,
2132328
No, you need to have a bonding agent. The paper is there for the glue thats naturally in it and holds everything together. You could in theory add a different type of glue or wax.
2051215
We've just used regular computer paper and construction paper and they seem to work fine on both. I also recently used them on the side of a smooth cardboard box.
1206153
I have used this printer in a couple of different jobs and never tried regular paper. We always used the kit with the ink and paper combination. I guess someone could try it and see. If you used regular paper, I would think a heavier bond would be better since it does pull the picture back through the printer several times.
2208660
I assume by paper you mean a newspaper as that's the only paper I can think of which is "wider" than envelopes. To answer this question, yes it's big enough to hold a single decent sized newspaper if folded correctly, but not rolled up I would say.
616776
Hi Kathy, I have not used it for a newspaper. I work at home and have a big catalog that I keep open on it so that I can flip through the pages quickly. I think it would work with a newspaper though. When opened, my catalog is a lot wider (about 17" across) than the book stand just like a newspaper would be and it works just fine. I love this book stand by the way. Hope this helps a little.
1895353
It is plain paper and can be written on very easily. I would classify the paper as being a lighter weight, very opaque, high grade bond.
1579669
Hello, It can do up to 1" of paper so depending on the bond thickness will effect it. Thanks!
310363
While i don't have that unit, i think it should work. The basic process for the product should be the same and the carrier sheet protects the paper so it doesn't tear.
453775
Yes. It is plain un-printed newspaper. Smooth rather than rough surface. Best used for packing paper, sketching, crafts, etc.
1366904
Very easily as long as these items are smaller than 9"x12" and not too thick. I used them for two newsstand magazines, some flyers, promo pens and other items to make a welcome kit for an event and they worked just fine with lots of room to spare. The smaller the item (LxW) the thicker it can be and still fit. These are probably too large for regular comic books and they would need to be checked for compatibility as they may not be archival quality materials. Your best bet for comics is to get the sleeves designed just for that purpose to avoid damaging them inadvertently. Similarly, they're probably fine for storing photos in a cool area, but the photo paper could react with the plastic over time. Very easily as long as these items are smaller than 9"x12" and not too thick. I used them for two newsstand magazines, some flyers, promo pens and other items to make a welcome kit for an event and they worked just fine with lots of room to spare. The smaller the item (LxW) the thicker it can be and still fit. These are probably too large for regular comic books and they would need to be checked for compatibility as they may not be archival quality materials. Your best bet for comics is to get the sleeves designed just for that purpose to avoid damaging them inadvertently.... » Read More Very easily as long as these items are smaller than 9"x12" and not too thick. I used them for two newsstand magazines, some flyers, promo pens and other items to make a welcome kit for an event and they worked just fine with lots of room to spare. The smaller the item (LxW) the thicker it can be and still fit. These are probably too large for regular comic books and they would need to be checked for compatibility as they may not be archival quality materials. Your best bet for comics is to get the sleeves designed just for that purpose to avoid damaging them inadvertently. Similarly, they're probably fine for storing photos in a cool area, but the photo paper could react with the plastic over time. « Show Less
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Sure, you can use newspaper, just lift up the upper tray and place the newspaper into the tray, and lock it in by placing the upper tray on top, and lock it in. I bought the Doggy pad at Sam's Club, much cheaper there.
1858671
I use for example 4X6 photo paper with no problems. according the manual you can NOT use: Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper Damp paper Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb (64 g /m2)) Paper that is too thick (weighing more than 28 lb (105 g /m2), except for Canon genuine paper) Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when printing on paper smaller than A5) Picture postcards Postcards affixed with photos or stickers Envelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps) Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive Any type of paper with holes Paper that is not rectangular Paper bound with staples or glue Paper with adhesives Paper decorated with glitter, etc.
1106602
Yes paper is paper and works with anything, don't have a laser so I don't know really !!!!
1554196
No - it's not wide enough to take a magazine (I just tried a piece of 8 1/2 x 11 paper for you which didn't fit flat without bending), and by the time you folded a newspaper or two it would be full. That said, I use it for plastic/glass recycling and love it.
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It folds regular paper with ease and where you want it. So if the perf is on the half or one /third of the page, it should be no problem.