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Newspaper log rollers?

721 views 6 replies 6 participants last post by  Shrek  
#1 ·
Does anyone have any experience with these machines? How well does the newspaper log burn? I've thought about getting one of these as we do a couple of paper routes and usually have about 600 newspapers extra each week. I have been dropping them off at the recycle center but if they would burn good I might buy a roller and have the kids roll some logs.

Please give me the good, bad, and the ugly on this if you know anything about them.

Thanks, Happy
 
#3 ·
Yes, just do a search on the keywords of newspaper roller. About a half dozen appliable threads.

D-I-Y method. Use an outdoor table and slightly (barely) dampen the newspaper sections. Just roll into a tight bundle 4-6" thick. Stand upright under shelter to dry for a long time. Then place on top of an already hot fire. Newspaper logs will burn a layer at a time.

Alternate: Sprinkle on a layer of sawdust as you roll.
 
#7 ·
My father made newspaper logs by dipping them in water, rolling them tight and binding with a couple heavy rubber bands to dry. As they dried adequately, he would remove the rubber bands for reuse in rolling and drying more.