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21.2.2017

Haven't even received my order yet but I know this tool well, which is precisely the reason I chose it for my own workshop.I use an identical grinder at work. It's several years old now & aside from the odd cable replacement due to operator error (it's a shared grinder & some people go through cords for a past-time!) it's as good now as when it was new.Having used & owned dozens if not hundreds of grinders by different manufacturers over the years, I can honestly say this model has been the nicest I've ever handled.It's extremely lightweight compared to a lot of grinders & fits in the hand beautifully,I have fairly small hands but have used this model one-handed for hours on end without any cramping or discomfort.The compact body size also means it's easy to manipulate & fits into gaps /corners that most grinders cannot.On the theme of comfort, the power toggle switch is also very comfortable to use. All you need is a thumb. Bearing in mind I'm right handed... I can imagine the switch being on the wrong side of the body for left-hookers, though it's possibly just a matter of preference. For clarity the switch is on the left hand side of the grinder body.The switch does feature something of a safety toggle and is difficult to operate accidentally, though I daresay not impossible. Balancing safety with ease of use I'd say Makita have it just about right here.The standard safety handle (for 2-handed operation) is minimally designed & features no shock / vibration absorbtion, as is required in certain industry for H&S purposes - it's just a moulded, stiff plastic handle. Frankly though, if you know what you're doing with an angle grinder you'll probably consign the handle to a toolbox somewhere & never use it.The handle can be mounted on either the left or the right hand side of the grinder body. There is no mounting point on the top of the housing as with some makes / models. I don't see this as a failing & have never in 25 years in the industry found a reason to need the handle mounted in that fashion.The spindle lock is a convenient feature & on this model is very easy to use - you don't have to jump up & down on the thing to get it to engage & keeping pressure on it doesn't create any discomfort. You can hold the grinder and operate the spindle lock at the same time with one hand - an index finger is all it takes to engage the lock.Also, there's no real need to use an arbor wrench to change discs, as the hub can be sufficiently tightened by hand. The same cannot be said of some grinders. This makes changing discs extremely fast & much less fiddly.During prolonged use this model handles & distributes heat very efficiently. You get no "hot spots" on the plastic body, even after an hour or more run-time & I've never known anything to melt through extended use... ever.It's also possible to hold this grinder one-handed by the gearbox (the metal bit at the end) and not have it overheat, even if your hand / glove is blocking the air intake. Not advisable to block the intake if you can help it but this grinder can handle it for short periods, which makes it all the more useable.The only feature I'd want for on this grinder is a quick release mechanism on the disc guard. As it is this model has the older screw-tight design. Although that woks fine and is long tried & tested, there are times it's just not practical to use a grinder with the guard installed. For those times it'd be nice to be able to remove it quickly without needing a screwdriver.As for adjusting the position of the guard - if you know what you're doing there's almost never any need. Angle the guard at 10:30 / 16:30 and it can happily stay there til the end of time in most situations.As for swapping the guard for one with a quick release latch - I can't say. It may be possible, though If taking a guard from another make or model I'd expect to need to do some modifications for the thing to fit.Build quality is very possibly the best of any 115mm grinder, including many more expensive makes / models... even dare I say the Bosch GWS / PWS ranges, which many consider to be the very best on the market (I can't disagree with that). The gearbox uses hardened metal rotary bearings in place of static plastic bearings as found in the GWS. It also features a cast aluminium covering plate in place of a plastic one as seen on most makes & models.As for the motor, 720W sounds low - and for the very heavy duty jobs it's advisable to have a more powerful grinder handy (something in the 1,000W range perhaps), though with that said, if you're doing work that requires that much power you probably already have a more powerful grinder anyway.Personally I find if I'm doing a job that requires a more powerful grinder, chances are it's a job for a 230mm grinder, not a 115mm. Very rare I'll ever find the need for more power in a 115mm grinder.A 1,000W grinder for example becomes slightly too much for prolonged one-handed operation - so if 2 hands are needed anyway, may as well make the job that much faster & use a 230mm.In summary, an extremely capable / versatile / comfortable / well made / long-living little grinder & well worth the money.As a professional metalworking / welding engineer I can wholeheartedly recommend this machine to the industry pro, hobbyist and first-time owner alike.It's comfy to use, more versatile than most and very much up to most jobs. With proper care & maintenance it should last a lot of years, if not a lifetime.Price-wise, expect to pay around the £50 - £60 mark & possibly a bit more for convenience of buying locally or having it shipped. Any more than £65 and you can get it cheaper elsewhere.Be aware that some GA4530s come in plastic carry cases and some come only in a cardboard box. Double check the listing before purchase if you want the carry case. Price shouldn't be affected by more than £5 or so.Also be aware that this model is available in either 230V or 110V. Again, double check the listing before buying. Picking the wrong one is easy done if you're busy comparing several machines.100% recommend without hesitation. You won't be sorry buying this.
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4.7.2021

I am a diy enthusiast an have gotten through a few angle grinders in my time. I use them for stone work and metal work. I have never spent this amount of money on one before, hence probably why I have got through a few! I realise £50 isn't a great amount of money but usually go for the £25 specials that come with 50 million discs. I realise I may have exaggerated a bit but you get my drift? Upon delivery of said item I was keen to get to work on a metal project I had waiting. First impressions out the box was how well made it looked and felt. I feels a premium product. I have a DeWalt Multitool and it felt every bit as good if not better than that.Upon starting to use the tool I couldn't believe how easy it was to use.It made short work of cutting the various lengths and thicknesses of metal I had, it was so different to any other grinder I had ever had. Even though I have used more powerful grinders this one just felt easier to use. Even after cutting a substantial amount of steel bar the hand cramps I would usually start feeling didn't appear. This grinder cut like a hot knife through butter. Totally recommend it. I think it will be a very long time before I need to replace it and I have no doubt I will be replacing it with the same make.
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22.7.2017

I bought this angle grinder to do a few odd jobs in and around the house. Mainly used it for cutting rebars, coach bolts, grinding lawn mower blades, reshaping blunt garden sheers and the like. If you search this in youtube, you can see my video review there. With the correct accessories, it can do wonders. I used a metal cutting disc to go through Iron rebars, aluminium metal pipes. Used the grinding disc, to grind lawn mower blades, garden sheers, loppers, chisels. Used the 40 grit paper disc for removing rust from a downpipe. Its probably not the best one out there in the 4.5" disc space, but its definitely the best value for money.I would defeniteily recommend this over the sub £20 items.
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1.7.2021

I bought this for cutting two-inch-thick Indian bluestone paving slabs. With a Bosch blade added, it sliced through the slabs like a knife through butter. Assembly is easy but the safety guard and handle really only go one way despite the options. The mains long enough to keep the power socket and extension reel out of the way.You will need safety glasses and ear defenders to use this tool. Cutting stone and grinding metal makes a terrific lot of noise. If cutting stone, you'll need a breathing mask because it generates a lot of dust.

16.2.2017

I'd have given it 5 stars had it been a bit easier to refit back into box after use. Very nice weight and like the safety cut out switch just in case the power were cut and then turned back on suddenly, safety first. Good that it comes with grinding disk and diamond disk. Overall amazing value for brand and machine, nice to have attachments come and although it can be a bit of a pain to put back into box, especially when keeping some more grinding disks in, it's still a red hot deal. Highly recommend for starters. Fast delivery

8.6.2018

...and with Makita gear you're getting top quality tools. I've been abusing my grinder every day several months now- cutting and grinding steel, sanding, and wire-wheeling (is that a real word? It is now!)This wee monster is comfortable, powerful and feels like it'll last a lifetime. As with other Makita stuff, the lead is long and tough, the grip is comfortable and it's well-balanced.the only downside is that this model doesn't come with a carry-case, but that doesn't bother me personally because I rarely put mine down!

20.6.2019

Needed an angle grinder that wouldn’t pack in after a week or two. Picked Makita for its reputation and it proved to be a decent choice. It’s simple, no- frills and built like a tank. The reason I didn’t give it a five star review is because the button to lock the spindle is awkward to operate, and the power switch doesn’t have the quality feel of the rest of the grinder. It did what I needed, did it easily and performed faultlessly. I would recommend this model, but be aware , like so much in life- it’s not perfect!

12.1.2017

Although not the "correct" way I use this mostly just in one hand or in two but without the handle as its really small slim and controllable, the soft start which is weird to begin with also helps a lot with turning on and off with one hand without it jumping all over the place. Got plenty of power for the work I do with it which is generally trying to be neat and tidy, if you need more you just get a bigger grinder.Only slightly annoying thing is the cable constantly twists itself up.

22.1.2018

the angle grinder is lightweight but it appeared to have plenty of power for my immediate use of cutting concrete with a diamond blade. In use it was found to have very little vibration and was comfortable to use for an extended period. The soft start is good, no kick on starting with a rapid gaining of full speed.The only criticism is of the on/off switch. Switching on, on my machine anyway, was fiddly and takes quite a lot of force but the more important switching off was easy.

5.1.2020

I got this for my husband as I thought he had broken his other one.He managed to fix it but I still give him this one for Christmas and I’m glad I did as he is over the moon with it.He does a lot of welding and fabrication of cars and motorcycles and he thinks this is the best present I have got him in years.He says it’s lighter, more compact, more powerful and smoother with less vibration than others he has tried.Big thumbs up from him!Highly recommended

11.1.2017

My grinder was supplied by JT Atkinson and arrived the next day which is great for free delivery.We use the 110v a lot at work with no problems so I bought the 240v version for working on my restoration projects at homeBeing a slimline grinder it's light and easy to use.Another bonus is that it is much quieter than the cheapo grinder I've been using over the last few years with less vibration too.Highly recommended!!

28.5.2019

After having bought a few cheap grinders from cheap brands (with mixed results), I decided to buy this small Makita for the sanding of the inside of my grp sailing boat (as the orbital sander didn't have enough speed for the very rough grp).The grinder is small and handy, and has now served for about 10 hours in less than a week (with flap discs). Great little machine, certainly value for money!

1.6.2018

I buy Makita for reliability. Other cheaper grinders DIE!I still have a 4'' version I bought over 30 years ago, and its still fully functional, tho its difficult to find disks for it.This one has an improved slider that locks, which is useful, its also much lighter than my old version.The only complaint is that the disk-lock is inclined to slip, otherwise its more comfortable to use.

4.3.2021

Very poor and awkward switch. Difficult to operate the switch to the lock position. Better with the old button lock system. I had to use 2 hands so I ciukd slide and depress the switch! The grinder itself works well and being a slimmer version it's easy to use (once you get the switch locked in). I think it's a design issue rather than faulty so I'll just have to get used to it.

9.3.2020

This is my first Makita tool and I'm very impreesed. I gave 5 stars for "Lightweight" but it is in fact quite heavy - I like that! - show it is well made. I've used it for several tasks - cutting up some thick sandstone pavers (50mm) and also ripping out mortar prior to repointing a wall and it has handled both jobs easily. Somehow, I think I might be buying more Makita tools.

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