Recycled paper bricks keep you warm

A great way to recycle newspapers and an invaluable tool used in parts of the world where firewood is not readily available. Compressed wet newspaper dries into 8-1/2" x 3-1/4" bricks that burn at the rate of about 4 per hour. Just soak newspaper (mix with sawdust and chopped grass if desired) and fill brick maker, then press down on handles. Remove brick and allow to dry, then use like wood in your stove.

• Made of heavy painted steel
• 10-1/4"L x 5-1/4"H
• 5-3/4lb
• Imported

Note: Paper bricks should not be used in a catalytic stove as the smoke may damage the catalyst.

Average Rating: 3.8 Total Reviews: 5

Review Breakdown: 5 reviews 5 Star: 1 reviews 4 Star: 2 reviews 3 Star: 2 reviews 2 Star: 0 reviews 1 Star: 0 reviews

"Does make the bricks as described. Is messy as described. Brickmaker does a good job."

Bill, Missouri - 2012/01/21

"Really like the product however, living in Florida this is not something we do every day, so was a little disappointed when the instructions didn't come with it.Especially since the packing slip stated with instruction. After a phone call all we received was sheet from the web site. "

Loretta, Florida - 2011/12/04

"Our intention was to use this to recycle our local paper into something useable. The handles need some sort of padding, as they are very uncomfortable when applying pressure. The narrow sides need drain holes - as one compresses the sodden mass inside, some of the water percolates up and then has nowhere to go. The pressure basket (the piece with the two steel rods that applies pressure to the wet paper) needs to be beefier - we made 9 bricks the first evening we had this item and the basket is bent. Great idea and looks good, but I question whether or not it will stand up for another 9 bricks. "

Brooks King, AZ - 2011/04/19

"Just loaned out my brick maker ( John and Judy in Fossil, Oregon). With luck they hope to get a community brick project going--lots of sawdust and paper available.Lessons Learned from making bricks:* Don’t leave the pulp mixture soaking too long–a nasty smelling odor was evident when I left it soaking about 10 days. Did not go away–even after the bricks were made and dried. I'd suggest 1-3 days only to soak the mixture.*Warm or hot water and a SMALL amount of bleach is the best way to break down the paper–shredded/crosscut office paper and junk mail is what I use*Best mixture I tried was a 50/50 (by weight) mixture of office paper and sawdust*Still need to find the best wood (sawdust) to make a better smelling brick–I suspect Juniper or Cedar might be the best–but I don’t have any to test*After sun drying for a day or two, bricks can be placed on a wire shelf. A fan at one end of the shelf will greatly speed the drying time needed. If you live in the Mojave Desert you can dry these fast in the summer!"

Steve, WA - 2011/02/20

"Well made, but takes a bit of time to learn to get it. my first dozen bricks simply fell apart when dry, you really need to pack it in there. "

Sean, PA - 2010/09/25

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