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Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross Cut Paper, CD, and Credit Card Shredder, Black and SIlver
Cut Type | Cross Cut |
Brand | Amazon Basics |
Capacity | 4.8 Gallons |
Color | Black and Silver |
Special Feature | Automatic Start Stop |
About this item
- Cross-cut paper shredder with 12-sheet capacity; destroys credit cards, CDs, and DVDs (one at a time)
- Shreds paper into cross section strips measuring 7/32 by 1-27/32 inches
- 5 minute continuous run time with 30 minute cool down time; Auto start and manual reverse to clear paper jams
- 8.7-inch-wide paper feed; 4.8-gallon bin; thermal protection with auto shut-off. Measures 15.67 by 8.9 by 12.48 inches; Backed by an Amazon Basics 1-year Limited Warranty.
- Refer the Instructional Video & the User Manual before use
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Maneuverability | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Noise level | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
Safety Features | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | — | 4.2 |
Value for money | 3.1 | 4.2 | 4.4 | — | 3.9 | 3.6 |
Easy to use | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Bonsaii US | Bonsaii US |
capacity | 4.8 gallons | 7 gallons | 3.7 gallons | 3.4 gallons | 5.5 gallons | 4.2 gallons |
sheet capacity | 12 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
cut type | Cross Cut | Micro Cut | Cross Cut | Cross Cut | Cross Cut | Micro Cut |
operation mode | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
weight | 12.79 pounds | 36 pounds | 8.7 pounds | 8.4 pounds | 10.74 pounds | 16.53 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 8.9 x 12.48 x 15.67 inches |
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Item Weight | 12.79 pounds |
ASIN | B005QAQFFS |
Item model number | AU1225XB |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | December 1, 2011 |
Manufacturer | Amazon Basics |
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Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper, CD, and Credit Card Shredder
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Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
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Customers like the performance, shredding, and value of the paper shredder. For example, they mention it works well, it handles things like a champ, and it's excellent value for the price. That said, opinions are mixed on sturdiness, size, jams, and quality.
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Customers like the performance of the paper shredder. They say it works well, has no issues, and does a good job for most documents. Some mention that the output is pretty good throwing confetti. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and quality of the product.
"...The cutting blades in this thing are wicked and do very well...." Read more
"...Overall, this shredder has been a very nice product for me. No issues at all. Works perfectly every time...." Read more
"...I bought it 10 years ago and it is still working well. The key is to not over load it and try to shred more than recommended...." Read more
"...for highly confidential documents, but it seems to do a good job for most documents including financial documents...." Read more
Customers like the shredding capabilities of the paper shredder. For example, they mention it's an amazing shredper at a great price, it allows them to shred things without having to pull it out, and it seems to shre well enough that when they toss the paper into a recycling container. The shreddor is also robust and relatively quiet for a shredmer. It's a good shredner for medium use, and can easily shred multiple pages of paper at once.
"...Will it shred twelve sheets at a time.?? Yes... as long as you are shredding normal thickness paper...." Read more
"...All 3 points above amount to one thing: Hardcore motor for hardcore shredding...." Read more
"...I would say this is a pretty light duty shredder, something good for a home office or anyone who needs a few things shredded here and there...." Read more
"...Robust.It's relatively quit for a shredder - everyone in the office will know you are shredding stuff, though...." Read more
Customers like the value of the paper shredder. They mention that it is an excellent value for the price, with free shipping and no sales tax.
"...Also it was a good price for what you get." Read more
"...I decided to try this one because:1. The competitive price for a mid-class 12-sheet vs. 11 sheet shredder...." Read more
"...Overall: 5/5 stars, great bang for the buck!" Read more
"...Excellent for the price - a good robust shredder for medium to heavy shredding." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the paper shredder. Some mention that it's sturdy enough to last many years, has a strong motor, and great safety features at a good price point. However, others say that it sounds like it'll die, and started to grind itself to pieces.
"...I can easily say that this is a good shredder and that it will handle tough jobs, but only with a bit of reason thrown in...." Read more
"...The shredding unit is heavy! I was surprised at its heft, and it is mostly due to the cutting rotors...." Read more
"...This thing is a tank. Still consistently running strong with no problems!..." Read more
"...So far it works pretty good. The blades look very menacing and sturdy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the paper shredder. Some mention it's just about the perfect size, nice and compact. They say it takes up very little room and is perfect for lining the bottom of a bird cage. However, others say that the Amazon shred size is slightly bigger, the bin is definitely too small, and the pieces are a bit larger than they would care for.
"...It's a very good size and is ideal for home use or any small office...." Read more
"...And the basket is rather small. I did not find that to be a particular problem, but some folks might...." Read more
"...With its efficient footprint, simple design, attractive brushed aluminum and black housing, it fits comfortably under my computer desk...." Read more
"...The basket is a good medium size for home users. The shreds are medium cross cut and no where near as small as my previous cheap shredder...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the jams in the paper shredder. Some mention that it has no jams or clogs, while others say that it is prone to irreparable jams.
"...to prevent fingers from getting shredded, but it often triggers while feeding cardboard due to the stiffness of the cardboard...." Read more
"...about 3 full bins of shredding usage, all of a sudden the shredder just started on its own. The switch has an AUTO, OFF, and REV position...." Read more
"...time, but have shredded six pages at once without any problems and no jamming, but it is not something I would recommend doing consistently...." Read more
"...I am happy to say that the only issue I had with it is a severe jam that was my fault for adding to many papers at once...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the paper shredder. Some mention that it offers nice features to ensure that everything is safe and avoiding of jams. However, others say that it's a good moderate device for handling menial around-the-house, and very easy to operate and figure out different functions. However some customers say that paper gets stuck between the two teeth, does not get sucked in by the machine, and that some plastic will get stuck to the blades.
"...that clear plastic (the window envelop plastic), some of the plastic will get stuck to the blades...." Read more
"...It does not actually destroy the CD. My older one did. Now for the old credit cards. The go in the center of the main shredder section...." Read more
"...What I didn't like was the way you had to feed paper into it...." Read more
"...sealed in the cheap plastic bag from China, and there is no evidence of paper dust anywhere. The instructions were intact...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the paper shredder. They mention that the high pitched whine is annoying, the struggling sound it makes when they have 6-8 sheets is enough to worry them, and the humming noise. Some say that the motor strains and sounds like a jet engine starting up. Overall, some customers would caution anyone thinking about buying this product due to the loud noise.
"...Not much else to say really, other than it is not particularly quiet or fast...." Read more
"...The Amazon shred size is slightly bigger, and the motor slightly louder, but I still hold to the fact that this is the best shredder I've ever..." Read more
"...The noise level is acceptable, but can still be loud in a home environment.The shredding unit is heavy!..." Read more
"...level on this shredder is pretty high and really does sound like a jet engine starting up, but it's for casual use and not an all day workhorse...." Read more
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So far, after roughly 8-10 baskets of cardboard boxes, packing paper strips, and newspapers, there has been no real problems with this shredder, though there are 2 things that I would like to point out.
The first is that even though the sound of the motor changes significantly when it takes a bite of cardboard, it does not slow down while cutting it. This means that it has a good amount of power. It has, however, slowed down a bit overall. I have corrected this by soaking a small amount of vegetable oil into a sheet of copier paper and shredding it.
The second thing to point out is that it has a feature where the feed slot will deactivate the shredder if said slot is gently forced open. This seems to be a feature to prevent fingers from getting shredded, but it often triggers while feeding cardboard due to the stiffness of the cardboard. You can hold the cardboard down to an angle that does not trigger this safety switch, but I would rather be trimming more pieces to paper width while it's working on the last one. I have trimmed the edge of this slot off so as to allow the cardboard to feed straight down into the shredder and thereby violated my warranty, and though it has corrected the problem of safety + 'just in case' for me with no noticeable loss of actual safety, I can't recommend doing it for obvious reasons.
Most negative reviews I read about shredder failures generally involve the negative interaction between heat and plastic. This shredder does contain plastic, but can generally do 2-3 typical boxes before any heat is detected. I do not wish to challenge the engineering of this device, and I have lots of time to shred when I see fit, so I let it cool whenever I detect any warmth at the top or bottom of the housing. The unit does also have a temperature cutoff feature. I have not triggered it.
The cutting blades in this thing are wicked and do very well. When the working part is lifted from the basket, a covered and protected switch turns the unit off so that it will not start if you were to lift it from the basket and reach into the wicked cutting blades to determine their level of wickedness. If you forget to empty the basket, the shreds will pile up until the pile eventually lifts the top off of the basket, triggering the switch and turning it off immediately.
I can easily say that this is a good shredder and that it will handle tough jobs, but only with a bit of reason thrown in. If you have a pile of papers or cardboard that has building up and expect to get it all done the day this arrives in the mail, please stop and think for a moment. I'm pretty sure that this is not intended to be used for marathon shredding sessions, and it does contain some plastic mixed in with its working parts. Shredding paper is not a light task (tape 50 pairs of scissors together and see how hard it is to cut a piece of paper) and nothing in this price range is going to last long if abused heavily.
Not much else to say really, other than it is not particularly quiet or fast. My worms are going berserk over the cardboard, versus leaves and grass though, and where I live, I would have to pay to have the cardboard removed to a recycler that would just sell it on, and I did not wish to burn it.
Now a few comments... It shows as a twelve sheet shredder. Will it shred twelve sheets at a time.?? Yes... as long as you are shredding normal thickness paper. If you have a lot of heavier stock to shred... probably would be best to limit it to maybe eight or ten. Typically, I shred four to six pages at a time and it handles that with ease. Why so little..??? Well, because that is usually what I have in my hand at the time. I shred bills and envelopes, miscellaneous mail, junk mail with my address and identifying information.... you know, the normal stuff. So, when I open an envelope and decide it needs to be shredded, I shred it. I don't store up a whole pile and then try to force the machine to work overtime. If there is any doubt about the number of sheets, I divide them into two batches and run them. I have never had a problem.
Now the CD/credit card shredding... Does it work as described.?? Yes it does. ONE at a time, please. Don't force the machine to do something it isn't supposed to do.
The one thing that I believe is not adequately explained is the need for lubrication. It states that the shredder needs to be lubricated and sort of explains how to go about it.... sort of. There really needs to be a little more time spent on this. For instance, what to use for oil if you choose not to buy the expensive 'lubrication sheets'. I've read in places how to use vegetable oil (yes... really.!!..) smeared on a piece of paper or two and then run through the shredder. Hmmm... I don't think I would do that. Some oils will go rancid, and some are polymerizing oils which will tend to harden or get gummy. NOT GOOD for a shredder.!! So, if you choose to do something like that, probably would be smart to do a little research into the oil before running it through the shredder.!!
Overall, this shredder has been a very nice product for me. No issues at all. Works perfectly every time. Cannot fault it at all for home use..... Recommended.
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The credit card shredder uses the main cutting blades and works well. The CD slot is separate and will only cut the disc into 4 strips (no cross cutting), I didn't get a chance to test this feature.
PROS
+ Perfect size and strength for daily home office use
+ Cross-cutting shreds the paper into 2"ish strips
+ Fits kitchen size garbage bags
+ Credit card and CD features
CONS
- Feeding the paper through the plastic guard was kind of awkward sometimes. Some times if you fed it too close to one side it would get sucked in at an angle and get scrunched up but never jammed.
CONCLUSION
For my needs (light to medium home office) I could have probably got away with the 6 sheet unit but I wanted the cross-cutting feature. As long as it keeps performing I'll be happy with the purchase. If you're going to be standing in front of a shredder for hours at a time, something with a better feeder mechanism will be worth while.
Take note: being impatient will always cost you in one way or another, so Zen out a little more and your chance of having to dip into the cash reserves to fix things will be lessened. Being Zen may also increase your life expectancy so you'll be needing all that extra cash to pay for your expenses during your longer than expected life expectancy.
This shredder certainly is quieter than my old one, and can handle the number of sheets it says it can. I'd like it more if it mulched up the paper a bit more (like my old one). The shredded sheets don't look that shredded to me but maybe I'm just nit picking too much. Either that or I'm letting my paranoia getting the better of me. I guess I'd better cut down on those conspiracy movies for a while.
This is actually my second of this particular product, since the first one I got was damaged upon arrival. The lip of the basket was snapped off in one spot, meaning the whole basket is made out of rather brittle plastic. So don't kick the bucket in a fit of anger (refer back to paragraph 2) or run your chair into it too hard or you risk either cracking or putting a hole is the in the basket, rendering this product into something you'll have to jerry-rig to work for you on another waste paper basket.
That's never really a good idea. One either has to spend extra time cleaning up all the paper bits that fly about outside of the basket, or you spend an inordinate amount of time in Emergency getting your fingers stitched back on again... further frustrating any other activity that involves the use of fingers. Which - if you haven't really thought about it - is a rather long list of things.
This is the part where I heap an inordinate amount of praise upon Amazon for making the return of their damaged product an incredibly painless and easy affair. I'll also be going on and on about their stellar customer service and the rapid replacement of the damaged product in the hopes they read my review and become so misty eyed they send me a special thank-you in the form of a $100 coupon off my next purchase from Amazon (wink, wink).
So to conclude the mechanical part of the shredder is well made (though a bit heavy) and functions quite well, while the waste basket it sits on is of low quality and will more than likely be the first thing to bust if you're not careful This will cause most people to be forced to buy a whole new unit sooner than you really want to. And for most of you whose inside voice asked that question the answer is "Yes, it was made in China".
Happy shredding.