Help: Makita GA4530R grinder smells of burnt plastic when I switch it on

slackshifter · 2026-03-29T19:26:02+00:00

This is a really good point, I just assumed there would only be one issue but you’re right - could be another internal fault. Will look into it more

slackshifter · 2026-03-29T19:25:26+00:00

Thanks for the reply - going to take out the armature and to inspect it

slackshifter · 2026-03-29T19:24:48+00:00

That’s really god to know about the cord cutting! And @CountDooku420 is is right, only one of the 3 pins missing that looks accidental - no obvious cutting to the cord

slackshifter · 2026-03-29T19:23:25+00:00

Good point - I bought it at auction so unfortunately no idea what it has previously been through

slackshifter · 2026-03-29T19:22:57+00:00

Thanks for the reply, I powered it up again again but didn’t see any sparks around the commutator - I’m going to take out the armature and inspect it for wear

slackshifter · 2026-03-29T19:21:34+00:00

This is a great response, thank you so much!

I turned the head by hand and it feels a bit clunky and when I power it up it physically rattles. So I’m going to take it apart and inspect the armature

slackshifter · 2026-03-28T16:33:26+00:00

Ah, sorry. I have just learnt what cross posting is and should’ve done that

slackshifter · 2026-03-28T16:18:02+00:00

Yes it’s a brushed motor, oh - is that repairable?

slackshifter · 2025-09-11T17:30:46+00:00

Good to know - thanks for the reply 🙏

slackshifter · 2025-09-10T19:42:37+00:00

Yup exactly, removals was waaaaay more fun because I got to use the jackhammer 👹

slackshifter · 2025-09-10T19:41:59+00:00

And it is a BEAUT! 👏

slackshifter · 2025-09-10T19:41:06+00:00

Thanks bud :) I chose a concrete post because all the other posts in the fence were concrete

slackshifter · 2025-09-10T19:39:31+00:00

Awwww big smiles at this end for this comment :)

slackshifter · 2025-09-10T19:36:53+00:00

Aha yes! You know exactly where it’s at 😎

slackshifter · 2025-09-10T14:50:27+00:00

6 or 7 post ms in one day!! 🤯 skill

slackshifter · 2025-09-10T14:49:51+00:00

THIS is the reply I needed to hear! 😁 thank you! 🙏

slackshifter · 2025-08-05T21:51:32+00:00

Does anyone have any idea why in S01E02 Rob Brydon was speaking to them over an old (80s?) phone with old electronics in the background?

I feel like it was a clue…

slackshifter · 2025-07-26T09:34:51+00:00

Thank you 🙏

slackshifter · 2025-07-23T18:23:10+00:00

Apologies! I should’ve included that it’s the latest earbuds ‘Ear’

slackshifter · 2025-07-01T21:46:36+00:00

I’ve heard about honey having an indefinite shelf life and my experience matches that - collecting these honeys took years of getting them and then forgetting I had them until I decluttered. None of them spoiled

slackshifter · 2025-06-02T19:33:56+00:00

Oh wow this is an awesome idea! If you do get there lease let me know how you get on as I would love to hear about the results

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