Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

This is a blower similar to the one I have, except mine has a pully and drive belt to turn fan, instead of direct drive as pictured.

By removing the fan part (looks like a big hamster wheel) from the shaft and installing paddles or string of some kind to the shaft . . . hey, success could be just around the corner!

Of course I would also have to install some kind of mesh or wire grate over the blower end to sift the smaller pieces through. Also, a piece of sheet metal to block one side of blower where motor connects. 

Next would be to install wheels, making it portable. This would be a heavy-duty machine. Those are my thoughts for now.

Any info would be appreciated.

Don't want to burst your bubble but I suggest you look at the mechanics of an actual leaf shredder.  It uses a fairly large blade similar to blender blade but not angled.  Also, the blower cage you show is designed to move relatively clean air.  You'll have to find a way to by-pass the cage to keep the leaves from clogging up the blower vanes.   

Not going to work. Don't even go there. Your way off from the mechanics of it.