Inglenook Briquette Maker Paper Log Briquette Blocks Maker Old Newspaper Press Recycle Small DIY

If you are strong and use your full force every time, then yes... the product will bend, but it's easy to use it without bending it and I've found that you can just put your weight onto the cardboard/paper shreds in the cradle with your hands and the bricks come out just as well. Worth buying for sure.

I am happy I can make my own paper logs now that the there is going to be a clampdown on burning wood logs.... Like most people say, the structure could be made stronger so you have to be careful not to use too much pressure when squeezing out the water..... It just means the logs will take longer to dry out and won't be as compact.... This may mean they will burn quicker.... I was unable to find any brick maker of stronger material so settled for this one.... Mine didn't have the Inglehook trademark on it but it works so it will be used.

The item works at a basic level. However, it the base plate and the handles bend with the pressure required to expel water. Just adequate for occasional and careful use.

In 2022 I made my own It worked well but was a lot of messing around. Bought this & so much easier (Should of just done it in the first place, live and learn) I use paper and sawdust. I make them up at the start of the new year and store them in my log store, which by the time winter or the next year comes around they have dried out nicely. With me doing it this way they don't have to be to dry and the summer weather normanly gets them well dry before the winter. If you want them to dry out quicker then I would try and get more water out of them but putting to much pressure on the Briquette Maker does seem to bow a bit & you will need to put them in a warmer environment, something like a green house if you have one. Over all for me it works great, easy to use & easy to extract them from the Briquette Maker.

I bought this item several years ago. Due to personal reasons, never got round to using it much but continued again very recently. Overall, I think I managed to make about 10 paper briquettes over the years before the upper plate buckled beyond actual use. The base of the plate bent upwards due to not being able to cope with the force of compression - which is exactly what it was made for - but I continued regardless. Rounded top briquettes didn't bother me despite the inability to stack them safely. With the most recent briquette, the actual sides of the plate gave way meaning that it now longer fits inside the unit to actually compress the paper. Would I have used it properly when I bought it I would be requesting a refund but due to the value and time passed I will not be chasing this. Incidentally, not worth the money I paid. Buying the actual briquettes would've worked out cheaper than what I paid for this to make 10. This does not take into consideration material cost. I do not recommend as I am now looking for a replacement despite barely using this one.

A decent quality press and made of steel. Simply load it up with paper and cardboard that's been left to soak in water overnight and the large handles allow a good leverage to squeeze the water to compress the paper and make brick size briquettes for the log burner after left to completely dry out. Proper recycling.

Not used yet got it on recommendation from a friend but feels very strong and sturdy & she has had hers for 2yrs

I ordered this as it was cheaper than others I’d looked at and I didn’t know if I would use it or it would just be a fad,and I was pleasantly surprised, it’s really sturdy and great quality, really easy to use. Would definitely recommend.