Woolsche CD218 Cross-Cut Paper Shredder, 12-Sheet Claim

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Product guide

Woolsche CD218 Cross-Cut Paper Shredder, 12-Sheet Claim

The Woolsche CD218 paper shredder is a cross-cut model listed with a 5.55-gallon bin and P-4 security claim. Its listing describes a 12-sheet maximum, but the standard sheet-capacity field says 10, so buyers should treat the higher figure as an unconfirmed maximum. A stated five-minute run limit and 30-minute cooldown make it better suited to intermittent home or small-office shredding than sustained batches.

At a glance

Cross-cut paper shredding is listed as producing 4 × 35 mm particles, alongside a P-4 security claim.
The listing names CDs, credit cards, staples and paper clips as supported media or fasteners.
The 5.55-gallon basket is claimed to hold up to 280 sheets.
Three control positions are described as Auto, Off and Reverse, with automatic start/stop and manual reverse functions.

Price

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Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A 5.55-gallon bin can reduce how often it needs emptying during intermittent shredding.
The listed media range includes CDs, credit cards, staples and paper clips as well as paper.
The cross-cut and stated 4 × 35 mm particle size are useful for people disposing of sensitive paperwork.

Cons

The stated five-minute run time followed by at least 30 minutes of cooling is restrictive for larger shredding jobs.

Technical specifications

19 specifications

Identity
Brand	woolsche
Model	CD218
Cut type	Cross Cut

Capacity and media
Standard sheet capacity	10
Claimed maximum sheet capacity	Max12-sheet
Bin capacity	5.55 gallons
Supported media and fasteners	Shredding CD, Shredding Credit Cards, Shredding Paper Clips, Shredding Staples
Shred size	4x35mm
Claimed security level	P-4

Operation and protection
Power configuration	AC
Operation mode	Automatic
Listed controls	Auto, Off, Reverse
Continuous operation claim	5 minutes Non-Stop
Cooldown instruction	Rest at least 30 minutes of cool-down before next use.
Listed features	Jam Proof, Safety Lock

Dimensions and construction
Dimensions (D × W × H)	8.9"D x 12.8"W x 16.5"H
Weight listed	12 pounds
Color	Black
Enclosure material	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing is inconsistent on capacity and controls: the standard capacity field says 10 sheets while promotional text claims up to 12, and its title describes three shred modes for cards/CDs/staples/clips while a feature section describes Auto, Off and Reverse controls. The 12-sheet figure and exact mode behavior are therefore unconfirmed. The product description also uses both CD218 and CD218P, so check the selected listing details.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Home or small-office users shredding occasional paperwork and modest batches.
Buyers who want a cross-cut shredder listing support for cards, CDs, staples and paper clips.

Less suited to

Users who need long, continuous shredding sessions or frequent processing of large paper piles.
Buyers who require a verified 12-sheet capacity or clearly confirmed dedicated media-shredding modes.

Woolsche CD218 Cross-Cut Paper Shredder, 12-Sheet Claim · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 2,653 ratings

5 stars70%70%
4 stars13%13%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars2%2%
1 star9%9%

Customer feedback highlights ease of setup and use, shredding performance and the cross-cut format, with some customers describing good handling of smaller batches. Reports about durability and noise are mixed, and overheating is also raised as a concern. The stated five-minute operating window and required cooldown matter for buyers planning larger jobs, while the contradictory sheet-capacity claims make it hard to map reported batch experiences to a confirmed maximum.

Positive themes

Customers describe setup and operation as easy.
Customers report positive impressions of shredding performance and cross-cut output.

Negative themes

Some customer feedback reports overheating.
Some customers report early failure.

Mixed feedback

Noise and durability receive mixed reactions, with some describing the unit as quieter or heavy-duty and others reporting the opposite.

Frequently asked questions

How many sheets can the Woolsche CD218 shred at once?

The standard sheet-capacity field lists 10, while promotional text claims a maximum of 12. Because those figures conflict, confirm the capacity for the selected listing rather than assuming 12 sheets.

How long can it run before cooling?

The listing claims five minutes of continuous operation and says to allow at least 30 minutes of cooldown before the next use.

Does it handle cards, CDs and stapled paper?

The listing names CDs, credit cards, paper clips and staples as supported. However, the title's three-mode media description differs from the feature section's Auto, Off and Reverse controls, so the exact mode behavior is unclear.