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type of tile saw??
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engineer2
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Based on what I've owned based on blade diameter.
4" table type: OK for occassional small jobs. inexpensive and very portable. Messy since it sprays water everywhere.
8" arm type: Good all-around saw. Reasonably portable. Some tiles have to be flipped to finish the cut, but not a big deal.
10" arm type: Fast and powerful. Will cut tile about as fast as you can push it through. Not very portable because of the size and weight. Does larger tile easily. Can be set up to cut brick and stone.
4" table type: OK for occassional small jobs. inexpensive and very portable. Messy since it sprays water everywhere.
8" arm type: Good all-around saw. Reasonably portable. Some tiles have to be flipped to finish the cut, but not a big deal.
10" arm type: Fast and powerful. Will cut tile about as fast as you can push it through. Not very portable because of the size and weight. Does larger tile easily. Can be set up to cut brick and stone.
rsanter
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Table saw type tent to Ben the lower end or homeowner type.
They can also tend to throw water at you and the motor is below and eventually can get water in it.
The more professional type is the over arm type
Bob
They can also tend to throw water at you and the motor is below and eventually can get water in it.
The more professional type is the over arm type
Bob
BB64
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Bridge saws were just coming out when I bought my MK-101... In hindsight, because I often was asked to cut inlay tiles, I regret not spending the money on the bridge saw.
If you are just cutting straight lines, a 10" sliding table saw would do everything you ever wanted, although it will throw water everywhere -- I have been to the showroom for tiletools.com, their "saw shacks" are awesome to contain the mess, if you are cutting indoors! I've also found that NOT recycling the water helps keep the orifices clean and improves pump life, because you don't shoot any particles through the system, also reduces how rapidly your wax marks wear off during cutting!
Watch craigslist for deals -- people buy them to do a project and unload them afterwards, some cleaning, a new pump and a fresh blade (or getting an actual diamond dressing stone) and you'll be cutting!
If you are just cutting straight lines, a 10" sliding table saw would do everything you ever wanted, although it will throw water everywhere -- I have been to the showroom for tiletools.com, their "saw shacks" are awesome to contain the mess, if you are cutting indoors! I've also found that NOT recycling the water helps keep the orifices clean and improves pump life, because you don't shoot any particles through the system, also reduces how rapidly your wax marks wear off during cutting!
Watch craigslist for deals -- people buy them to do a project and unload them afterwards, some cleaning, a new pump and a fresh blade (or getting an actual diamond dressing stone) and you'll be cutting!
fivespdcat
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If you're just cutting lines in tile get a snap cutter and save yourself the headache.
hefnerconstructionlc
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What size tile are you trying to work with. All have their trade offs however a 7" arm saw is about the best all around. It will cut accurate does not cost a ton and can cut most tile large and small. The table saws are terrible, too small, under powered, and cover you in water. A good tile snapper is also great.