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

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Let’s consider the good and the bad points. To get started we’ll take a look at some technical details. If your blades are dual-edged and both sides are blunt, flip them over and do the same on the other side. 2. Sharpening Garden Shredder Blades with a Wet Wheel Grinder We’ve already mentioned that the Bosch AXT Rapid has been around for a while. It was designed and constructed to last – a particular Bosch trait. Where problems do occur Bosch’s customer service is second to none. You really can’t go wrong.

One of the most common questions we are asked about garden shredders is “what power rating should I go for?” Motor power rating is only one consideration when comparing shredders but there is no doubt that this shredder is more than powerful enough. The 2200 Watt Bosch ‘PowerDrive’ motor and that high rotational speed cope with most things that you are likely to throw at it. Even with pretty large branches being fed the shredder doesn’t slow down that noticeably.No idea what this means other than the double sided bit. That means that you can turn the blades over and get twice the cutting life out of them.

However, the blades are not meant to be re-sharpened. As you can see – the Bosch blade is quite chunky. To stop vibration the blade needs to stay balanced. Sharpening, unless done professionally, is likely to unbalance the blade. Using an impact shredder with unbalanced blades create vibration and increased noise levels. Not bad but you will still need a heavy duty, outdoor extension lead so you can easily move the shredder to where you want to do the shredding. 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. Who repairs this kind of product without it costing as much as a new one? We know of plenty of people who have happily resharpened the blades. Just be aware, Bosch say not to do it. Yes you should. 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. That is why it is a good idea to wear hearing protection.

So long as you use a vice to hold your blades in place while you sharpen them, a disc sander with a fine-grit disc is a great tool to use. Use short strokes to run your sander over the blade’s beveled edges. Make sure that you keep them in line with the angle of the bevel. When the shredder starts up after a period of inactivity, therefore with a cold engine, it immediately revs up and then switches off automatically. Ear defenders are very much recommended – sound levels from this shredder are around 103-105dB. This is well into the danger zone. Obviously it gets noisier while it is chopping wood. You might like to consider a quieter model if you have particularly sensitive neighbours. Wet wheel grinders were designed for sharpening, making them the best tool to use for sharpening garden shredder blades. Since these have a built-in vice, along with a guide that will help you to maintain a consistent angle, wet wheel grinders will give you the most accurate finish. We tested a range of electric corded shredders, using them with different prunings, including both woody branches and fresher growth, to help you find the right one for your garden. Each has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has been rated according to assembly and storage, ease of use, performance, and value for money. Every shredder in our round up has scored a minimum of four out of five stars, so you can buy with confidence. Jump to: