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Thread: Problem with GMC thicknesser
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30th November 2007, 08:02 PM #16GOLD MEMBER
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Its a bit obvious but - try blowing/vacuuming the thing out thoroughly. I have the Ryobi, the GMC's 1st cousin, and I was surprised at the quantity of shavings that had built up inside the casing despite having it connected to a a shopvac. A big wad of shavings could be blocking air flow & causing the thermal overload to trip prematurely & stay that way.
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1st December 2007, 08:06 AM #17
I have a GMC one at the moment and I love it but am very aware of its limitations. One suggestion I didn't see mentioned... wax the bed. I find that a bit of Ubeaut traditional wax makes a massive difference and regularly do my thicknesser and triton top with it.
CorbsIt's only a mistake if you don't learn from it.
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1st December 2007, 08:38 AM #18
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1st December 2007, 09:28 AM #19
We have exactly the same problem with a GMC benchgrinder, we threw the angle grinder out when it happened to that one, but we do not use the benchgrinder that often.
An electrician explained to me that it is the wiring, aka the insulation on the wire, that is the problem, it is too thin and overheats quickly, then triggers the thermal switch. As he said "you get what you pay for".
Little Wolff
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