Make a Cyclette Shredder
SHREDDER
OTHER MACHINE
This guide outlines the steps to construct a bicycle-powered plastic shredder.
The device is suitable for shredding small items, such as caps or bottles, but is not intended for large-scale operations.
It is particularly effective for educational workshops and events, offering a fun and interactive experience.
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Announcement: Cyclette Shredder Machine Release
We are pleased to announce the release of the Cyclette Shredder machine, a collaboration between [filtered] and [filtered] Torino. This marks an important achievement for our community.
Developing a new machine involves significant expense, with total costs reaching approximately 600 euros (about $640 USD) for materials, time, and transportation. For the initial six months (until February 2024), complete blueprints will be accessible to [filtered] supporters on Patreon. Thereafter, they will be freely available on this platform.
You have the option to support us on Patreon with a monthly contribution of 7.5 euros (around $8 USD) at patreon.com: patreon.com/one_army. Benefits include:
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Required Tools for Building a Shredder Bike
- Old Exercise Bike (ATALA): Available at second-hand stores.
- Steel Frame Parts: Laser-cut.
- Plexiglass Protection and Box: Laser-cut.
- Bicycle Chain and Gear.
- Shredder Block.
- Additional Customization Items: Bike pedal, knob, paint.
- 3Frame
You will need to remove:
- All plastic parts for cleaning and any others you wish to customize.
- The metal part in the picture; it will not be used again.
- The speed cable in the picture; it will not be used again.
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Tutorial Video on Cyclette Shredder
We have produced a video showcasing how Torino constructs the cyclette shredder. You are encouraged to view it for detailed insights.
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You may paint it according to your preference. Refer to the pictures below for inspiration.
Enjoy shredding.
The bicycle-powered plastic shredder combines recycled exercise equipment with custom components for educational use. Below are the essential components categorized by type:
Hardware
- Old exercise bike (ATALA model)
- Laser-cut steel frame parts
- Laser-cut plexiglass protection shield and collection box
- Standard bicycle chain and gear mechanism
- Industrial-grade shredder block
Software
- Machine blueprints (Patreon access)
Tools & Customization
- Paint supplies for surface finishing
- Replacement bicycle pedal and adjustment knob
- Basic workshop tools (unspecified in source)
Costs for materials and development exceeded €600, with Patreon supporters receiving exclusive early access to technical documentation. The design prioritizes modular components compatible with standard exercise bikes found in Italian second-hand markets.
Articles
- https://hscprojects.com/diy-bicycle-powered-food-waste-shredder-and-compost-maker/
- https://www.designboom.com/technology/precious-plastic-dave-hakkens-recycling-workshop-06-02-2014/
- https://preciousplasticplymouth.co.uk/pedal-powered-shredder/
YouTube
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxz3nAcZquY
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDGFrDOjn6A
Open-source Designs
- https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/build-a-bicycle-powered-shredder
- https://community.preciousplastic.com/library/make-a-cyclette-shredder
- https://www.instructables.com/Low-Cost-Plastic-Shredder/
- https://docs.specollective.org/introduction/our-work/research-and-development/open-source-recycling
Manuals
- http://formax.com/sites/formax.com/files/FD%2087%20Plasti%20Op%20Manual.pdf