On Nov 29, 2007, at 1:38 AM, papercreters@yahoogroups.com wrote:
There was an article in the Stolsberg [Solberg] book about a woman
using a string trimmer to shred the paper. I don't know if this book is
still available. Charmaine could you let us know?
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the book is avail; Building with Papercrete & Paper Adobe $35. I keep
it in stock, along with their companion DVD of same name.
http://www.dirtcheapbuilder.com/builwitpappa2.html
Yes, to my knowledge a string trimmer/ weed whacker has been used in
both straw bale and papercrete.
loose straw is chopped up with the trimmer easily, ( fine straw for
plasters is needed this method seems to be perfect for that use)
paper needs to be torn up a bit, no full books or heavy cardboard as I
recall. in both cases a lid is kept on, or a notch in the lid is made
so the trimmer can be moved about inside.
I have NOT use this method, so not clear what else is done to make it
work, OR if it all comes out evenly chopped up.
YMMV
Charmaine Taylor Publishing
STOREWIDE SALE on Books & Videos
www.dirtcheapbuilder.com
Tel: 1-707-441-1632 PST Eureka, Calif.
