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AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ: Why did my shredder suddenly stop shredding my papers?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:40:06 -0700

I was shredding a lot of papers and then mid-shred, the shredder turned off and stopped working. What did I do wrong?

⟐ Commented March 26, 2026 at 6:40 MST

Laminator: Not staying on and not turning on

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:05:13 -0700

I have an older Scotch brand laminator TL 1306 and when I went to use it today it just shut off. I turned it on again and it immediately shut off. I did this a few more times and now it will not turn on at all. Any ideas?

⟐ Commented January 18, 2026 at 0:05 MST

Typewriter: return button on panasonic r305 goes only down not back

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:23:21 -0700

hi everyone

my mother recently left me a panasonic r305 electronic typewriter

the problem:

when I hit the return botton, instead of going down and back to the beginning of the line, it just goes down and stays on the same "column".

if I switch it off and then on, it restarts and goes back to the beginning. but u can imagine that's not something I want to do every time.

I'm gessing it has something to do with margin setting? I can't find the instruction manual anywhere online, and there doesn't seem to be any button or lever to move the carrier mannually

any thoughts? ideas?

thankss

GBC Creative Laminator: My lamintor is too hot it is turning the sheets black

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:32:04 -0700

My lamintor is too hot it is turning the sheets black. Can i repair this

⟐ Answered April 09, 2025 at 10:32 MST

Fellowes T7CM: Why is my shredder making a humming noise when it is running?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:53:16 -0700

When I am using my shredder for long periods of time it begins to make a humming sound. Should I be concerned about this or can I keep using the shredder?

⟐ Answered April 09, 2025 at 8:53 MST

Globe: Replogle Vintage Globe Repair

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 11:51:19 -0700

I found an old Replogle globe from a thrift shop. I always wanted to have one, and despite it being old, and in a language I cannot even read or speak, I am happy.

My issue is that the globe does not spin freely, because the globe seems to be sitting lower than usual at the bottom.

How does one remove the spindle (metal rod running through the center) on one of these? If I could safely remove the spindle (without any further damage to it), then maybe I can insert a plastic bushing to make the globe spin freely again? When I raise the globe, (like with my finger there) it spins freely. So I think the globe sits too low and there must be something missing. Or it could be something else. Maybe something on the inside?

Or, if you have another suggestion and maybe have seen this issue before I would appreciate a fix here!

Thanks a lot in advance!

⟐ Answered July 07, 2024 at 11:51 MST

Stapler: Where does spring go?

Wed, 15 May 2024 14:39:20 -0700

where does spring go in manual stapler

⟐ Commented May 15, 2024 at 14:39 MST

Fellowes T7CM: What are the gear part numbers?

Sat, 04 May 2024 08:53:06 -0700

The primary and secondary gear teeth are stripped, do you have any idea what the part numbers are? I’ve looked everywhere I can think of. Thanks!

⟐ Commented May 04, 2024 at 8:53 MST

AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ: How can I find the sensor to replace?

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:44:30 -0700

It seems like my sensor is broken. How can I find a suitable one to replace?

⟐ Commented April 22, 2024 at 15:44 MST

Scotch TL901: Scotch TL902 laminator assembly instructions

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:01:25 -0700

I recently got the scotch laminator tl902..the sheet was jammed so,I opened the machine and removed the jam..But, now unable to assemble it back..Any step by step instructions with pictures would be great help

⟐ Commented April 04, 2024 at 7:01 MST

GBC Creative Laminator: Not laminating plz ty

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:19:25 -0700

The laminator turns on and heats up. When it says ready i place a4 paper in and it rolls through fine but no lamination. Am i missing something please?

Staples 34462 electric pencil sharpener: Replacement tray for Staples Pencil Sharpener

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:51:37 -0700

Can you buy a replacement tray for this Pencil Sharpener?

Shredder: AmazonBasics Paper Shredder B005QAQFFS - Motor works but not rotating

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:31:12 -0700

I've got an AmazonBasics Paper Shredder Model No. B005QAQFFS. The motor turns on, but it is not rotating. I would love to fix it, since it has had very low usage. I don't see a repair guide for this model, and I'm wondering if I can use the guide for another AmazonBasics Paper Shredder to repair it? Or if anyone point me in the right direction to attempt to fix it?

Typewriter: Tabulator on Smith Corona Classic 12 is not working?

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 05:55:01 -0700

I have Smith Corona typewriter Classic 12 that I had polished up and refurbished. It was working until (I think) it fell off my desk. It seems now the Tabulator is not working to set tabs. There is a set button on the top to the left, tabulator in the middle, and clear button on the right. When I set it to a position for tabbing and then press the tab key, it either skips ahead a space or get to the position a space before, and then also doesn't stop at all. I tried clearing it after moving the moving piece to complete right and then hit clear. Still the problems persists. I looked at all the springs, the ones I could see at least, but everything looks intact. I don't know if its the teeth or soemthing else, but any help appreciated. thx.

⟐ Answer accepted December 29, 2023 at 5:55 MST

Scotch TL901: Laminator will not heating up.

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 09:50:38 -0700

Laminator will not heating up.

⟐ Commented December 23, 2023 at 9:50 MST

Stapler: How do I put these parts back together?

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:39:19 -0700

The base of the stapler fell out, first time I’ve had this problem, I have tried looking it up but never found a good maintenance guide. Anything I do find disregards the base, including the clearing leaf and the catch.

AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ: I have a different brand of shredder.

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:10:16 -0700

And money I'm willing to spend to get it fixed. Would you be able to help?

Scotch TL901: Why wont it grab and pull through the lam. pouch?

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:40:13 -0700

while using it just fine, all of the sudden it would not take the pouches anymore. it heats up but the automatic roller doesnt feed the pouch through. is there a fix?

Shredder: Wolverine shredder stopped working

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 22:11:33 -0700

My Wolverine shredder model SD9101 won't work in forward but does work in reverse. I've cleaned it, but now 'm pretty sure I need to replace the sensor but can't find anywhere that lists parts for it. Then I'll need a guide on how to take out the old and install the new. Can you help me with that?

Shredder: Why did the shredder overheat at the same time ready?

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 02:07:37 -0700

I was working for hrs, and the shredder overheat twice and I let it rest but then when it is ready to use again, I start shredding papers. While shredding, as I was putting once piece of paper it suddenly "overheats" at the same time it indicates "ready"

(The shredder wont shred paper even if you put anything above it when it is in overheat mode, and it will only indicate "ready" once it cool down or free to use)

I am confuse as to why it happened, and after that the shredder wont on anymore with a half shred paper intact.

Can anyone tell me what to do?

The shredder is intimus 21 CP4

PS. I used the wrong device because I cant see any work office equipment like shredder

⟐ Edited September 29, 2023 at 2:07 MST