## Hardware

- Aluminum/steel shredder housing ([project video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoSn84Axao8))
- Bicycle rear rack (modified for shredder mounting)
- Used bicycle square taper bottom bracket + crank/crank bolt
- Sealed ball bearing (17mm inner diameter)
- Steel rods + aluminum support base for frame attachment

## Tools

- Angle grinder (cutting crank arm/taper)
- Lathe (axle machining)
- Welding equipment (axle-taper connection)
- Laser-cutting machine (bearing housing layers)
- Grinder (shaping crank arm finish)

## Software

- Design software for laser-cut housing (e.g., CAD)

## Materials

- Clear acrylic (hopper/collection tray)
- Steel spacers (0.5mm thickness)
- 0.5mm steel plates (frame connectors)
- Rubber inner tube (anti-slip lining)
- Bolts/nuts (housing assembly)

## Additional Components

- HDPE plastic (primary shredding material)
- Quick-release bicycle chain
- 4.6:1 gear ratio drivetrain
- Acrylic casing frame (optional aesthetics)
- Crank bolt (gear attachment)

Contact @jam_goreing on Instagram for adaptation details [1].