metal in Reviews and Ratings

from digitald2, Shopping.com

…Pros: On sale at a great price. Nice metal mesh basket.… 20 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

…For the price, this shredder is really great! All metal instead of cheap plastic. Hasn't clogged up once!!…

from Circuitcity.com

…I like the construction of the machine - metal frame which should last. Ease of use and ease of disposing the shredded material. Price wise it was a great buy - free shipping helped.… 235 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

…nice size shred can and steel blades. Not those slim metal blades that bend easily on some low cost models. A definite buy if you are looking for a good shredder at low cost.…

from Target.com

…I bought this and put one piece of paper through it and it sounded like I fed it a sheet of metal. It is way too loud and hard to feed the paper through it.… 43 more reviews »

from customer from Lecanto, FL, Circuitcity.com

…I like the construction of the machine - metal frame which should last. Ease of use and ease of disposing the shredded material. Price wise it was a great buy - free shipping helped.… 165 more reviews »

from Savio, Newegg.com

… VF1012MX-08 GEARS #2). I was able to contact ROYAL to purchase parts (800-222-2310) and turns out they sell replacement gears in plastic and metal.....METAL is my choice Other Thoughts…

from Amazon.com

… it was new. Regarding plastic or metal gears, I'm going to say the PS-79Ci has plastic gears. On more expensive shredders like the SB-99Ci, the box clearly states that it has metal gears. The box for the PS… 105 more reviews »

from "Armtek", Abt.com

… the metallic opening, it will continue to shred.… 155 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… the metal bar. The only disappointment is the basket area. As stated in other reviews the basket area is flimsy but it is enclosed so no mess. Still a very nice product fot the money.… 407 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

…. Moreover, when it jammed it took forever to get it unstuck.
It is also made poorly, with a plastic gear in the middle of metal ones. Guess what, the plastic one got stripped. Never again.… 23 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… OF THE SMELL OF BURNT METAL. I SHRED A WHOLE BOX FULL OF PAPERS I HAD STORED WITH NO PROBLEM.… 90 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

…. Moreover, when it jammed it took forever to get it unstuck.
It is also made poorly, with a plastic gear in the middle of metal ones. Guess what, the plastic one got stripped. Never again.…

from Amazon.com

… these could have been metal...). The other point is the wire basket which at first looks stylish, but oozes paper dust, and emptying is a struggle as the shredder jams into it - this requires some effort… 48 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… bag. Finally, the metal frame that holds the trash bag in place is slightly too narrow and does not fit securely on the rails inside the cabinet. GBC had a good workhorse and ruined it on its redesign… 1 more review »