The Naked Truth About the Fellowes B-081C Cross-Cut Shredder Technology Articles | January 10 Minkah Fitzpatrick Hat , 2011 After pulling out our microscope and taking a closer look, the Fellowes B-081C Cross-Cut Shredder has proved to be a worthy machine. It's a fairly versatile machine with a not-too-crazy price tag ei...
After pulling out our microscope and taking a closer look, the Fellowes B-081C Cross-Cut Shredder has proved to be a worthy machine. It's a fairly versatile machine with a not-too-crazy price tag either (but remember you can often get a better deal if you call or email :-) Overall we'd recommend this machine but I suggest that you take a look at the specs yourself.
Security
At a level 3 security, this cross-cut shredder gets the job done. Although there are higher levels of security, a level 3 machine provides a sufficiently small cut size to put your identity theft worries to bed. We also like the cross-cut because it takes up much less space which means that you won't have to empty your bin as frequently as you would with a strip-cut machine. There is really no reason to jump up to a level 4 machine unless you have some ultra-sensitive documents you need destroyed.
Shredable Material
The Fellowes B-081C Cross-Cut Shredder can shred Credit Cards Michael Deiter Hat , Paper, Paper Clips, Staples. If you need to be able to shred something else then we recommend that you look at a larger machine andor look for something with a little bit lower security (the higher the security the less likelihood that the machine shreds something other than paper).
Continuous Motor
This shredder is not rated for continuous use. That simply means that you will have to shut the machine down after a certain period of time to let it cool off. Now don't let this scare you away because most people will never reach that point unless they just sit down and start shredding and shredding and shredding. If you plan on doing all your shredding at one sitting then it is highly recommended that you get a machine with a continuous duty motor, otherwise you're just fine.
Bin Size
With a 53 the Fellowes B-081C Cross-Cut Shredder is going to take quite some time to fill up unless you are shredding non-stop. Your bags will be pretty heavy so go ahead and cut off your gym membership to save a little bit of money. Just make sure every time you empty the bin that your machine is getting enough oil!
Throat Size
With a 8.75 inch throat this shredder gets the job done but doesn't leave much room for error. Your paper will fit in just fine but you'll just need to make sure that it doesn't bunch up and cause problems. If you have odd sized paper, you may want to think about getting something with a larger throat.