Harborfreight 10" tile saw

[mayday0017]

Well I gave in and decided to buy the Harborfreight tile saw, it looks like a knock off of the Ridgid 10" except with the current deal and 25% off coupon it is only $150. I have used really cheap tile saws and really nice ones both and to be honest all of them have gotten the job done some where just more enjoyable then others. I really look forward to trying this one out, I think it will work very well.

$209.99 - 25% = $157

 

[IlliniBone]

Everything but the platform looks very similar to the nicer Ridgid tile saws.

Let us know how it works. I'm assuming it comes with the pump and water basin?

 

[shannonw]

Yeah should get the job done! If you're cutting thick stuff, buy a new diamond blade right off the bat! I have the ridged only because I had a few hundred sq feet of wall caps to do and didn't know if these home jobs would last and hd was close by in case i needed to return.

But even the ridged the blade flexed too much, with a new blade made a big difference you can tell the thickness is significantly different. Cutting 2" wall caps it would deflect a little and I'd end up with a bigger joint so i'd adjust, when i got the new blade i didn't need to adjust much as it didn't flex so much. Not so much a concern with tile though as likely cuts will be hidden.

I'd really have preferred to find a used belt drive but didn't want to deal with the weight and storage after my project was over

 

[mayday0017]

I plan on getting the QEP Black Widow blade, is it a good choice?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DU1D5Q/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[uncletater]

That is a good saw and a good deal. I have a couple tile saws. I first bought an MK and then a Husqvarna and finally a HF. I agree that if you are using it for home use you will be more than happy. I agree that you should change the blade to a good quality one. Try a good tile store like DALtile showroom. They have really nice contractor tools and great blades that will last a long time. Cut slow and dont run out of water.

 

[tomd]

where is this 25% off HF discount everyone is referring too?
any link available?

 

[mayday0017]

It's in the HF coupon thread, but the number I used is 11051881 that will get you 25% off

 

[tomd]

It's in the HF coupon thread, but the number I used is 11051881 that will get you 25% off

thanks

 

[fivespdcat]

Thanks to the OP for this one. I've been staring at this saw for a long time and this is $50 cheaper than it's ever been, I couldn't get to a store today so I ordered online for the extra $6.99 in shipping. The website took the coupon no problem.

Now I just need to decide on the blade. I too was looking at the QEP Black widow continuous rim blade, but seems like it gets suspect reviews. Anyone have recommendations for a good homeowner blade to do stone, ceramic and porcelain tile? I know I need a second one for brick cutting, and that one will be segmented.

 

[mayday0017]

No prob, I jumped on it for the same reason. Kept trying to talk myself into buying it but wanted it to be cheaper just never seems to happen. Saw it was cheaper today so decided to take advantage...

Not sure the difference but I didn't plan on getting the continuous rim blade, the other is said to run quieter and cut better so I was looking at it. Still haven't ordered either just yet....

 

[stage20]

that is a decent sliding table saw for the money, ive wore a couple of them out. ive got a big industrial qep bridge saw that i use on a daily basis.

you want an MK diamond hotdog blade or a rigid diamond blade. the dewalt with all the reliefs cut into it works really good too. ive got a rigid in my saw currently, cuts like butter. probably done 6 or 8000 ft on it since july.

 

[log man]

Better to put the pump into a 5 gallon pail of clean water than to re-circ the dirty water. The pump lasts a lot longer.

 

[stage20]

Better to put the pump into a 5 gallon pail of clean water than to re-circ the dirty water. The pump lasts a lot longer.

to a point. the bucket gets sucked dry, and you need another bucket, then all the water from the bucket is not in the tray and overflowing everywhere.

there is no win with a tile saw and pumps. i keep a few on hand.

 

[mayday0017]

Stage20, you have worn out a couple of these new style HF saws or the old orange ones?

If it was these, how long did each one last you and are there any "tweeks" that need to be done in order to get the best results out of these?

I did assemble mine tonight just for the sake of checking it out. I was shocked that there is zero play in the sliding table. Really the whole thing is built/designed very well, looking forward to using it.

 

[Gerald O]

I got one of these a few months back and used it to tile a small room. It performed really well. Nice when you need to cut 24" tiles, which I did. I used the Kobalt 10" continuous wet blade (Lowes) with it. It went through the porcelain tile like butter. Cuts were very smooth and free of any noticable saw marks.

I've still got a lot more tiling to do so we'll see how it holds up in the long run.

 

[stage20]

Wore out and old orange and working on one of these. Buddy spent money on a rigid and there is little difference imo. The newer style is a much better designed tray. The old version was smll and cheap. Slack in table and a cheap china bearing in the shaft of motor will cut a bow in the tile if its butted against the block. Time for a new one. Dont think you can go wrong for price unless you install travertine everyday for a living it is a good saw