How do I oil my shredder?

tronator

poppellerant wrote: »

I just set my shredder to forward and spray some WD40 in where the paper goes. I can hear the tone of the shredder change from a low grumbling sound to a higher and happier sound.

I wouldn't use WD40 for that. It acts more as a degreaser than a lubricant and therefore might have the opposite effect. When I searched how to clean my bike chain very often people suggest to use WD40 to clean the chain and afterwards use a lubricant.

poppellerant

Chino wrote: »

This blog post suggests that the use of WD-40 to lubricate a shredder might not be the best idea:

"http://www.whitakerbrothers.com/blog/why-not-to-use-wd-40-to-oil-your-paper-shredder/#.VO2rBO-zWUk"

LOL, I don't think I'm going to worry about the blades of my shredder getting to such a heat that they might ignite WD40. I use my shredder most days for brief periods, so I'm not worried about my blades glowing red hot.

tronator wrote: »

I wouldn't use WD40 for that. I acts more as a degreaser than a lubricant and therefore might have the opposite effect. When I searched how to clean my bike chain very often people suggest to use WD40 to clean the chain and afterwards use a lubricant.

Oh I agree. But I find myself spraying WD40 into the shredder maybe once every 3-4 months and this keeps it ticking over very nicely.

I think the fact my domestic shredder is over 5 years old indicates that I've been looking after it perfectly well.

Mr_Toad

I used to give my waste to my daughter when she was a toddler, she could turn an A4 sheet into thousands of tiny, tiny triangles with a pair of Mothercare scissors in a mater of moments. The only downside was the mess.

Sadly she's now 25, I need a new shredder.

mchale

Annie1960 wrote: »

I know I need to oil it, but I'm not sure where to put the oil. Also, should I use WD40 or 3 in 1 oil?

Some engine oil split on a couple of A4 pieces of paper you are about to shred normally does the trick.

shaun_from_Africa

Hedgehog99 wrote: »

Before now, I've done this:
1) Ensure shredder's bin is empty
2) Outside, spray clean sheet of A4 paper with WD40 or Screwfix chain lubricant
3) Shred sprayed sheet

There are lubrication sheets available that are pre-soaked in the correct oil (not as moneysaving as your way though).
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Texet-Shredder-Lubricant-Sheet-Pack/dp/B007ZQMRQW (just one of many)

cookie365

Don't waste your money on expensive 'specialist shredder oil'.

Use cheap rapeseed oil (aka canola oil).

Have a look at the ingredients list for Fellowes hyper-expensive specialist oil:

http://sites.fellowes.com/fellowes/materials/documents/MSDS_35250.PDF