Any comments on how well it cuts tile? I am considering it for occasional tile use, I'm sure a pro would have a wet tile saw.
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I'm sure you would just burn up blades and ruin the tiles. You could try a little trim piece, but I wouldn't hold my breath. You can buy a small wet saw from Northern Tool, or rent one from your local hardware store.
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This will cut tile, if you use a diamond saw blade, but you are right in considering the wet tile saw, that's what I used in Phoenix. If you want to use it for more than one type of cutting, than this is the tool for you, but if you're just going to cut tile with it, than get a wet saw... Stephen
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This product is a wet saw for cutting tiles. It can be used to cut stone/pavers, but that is not its primary design. If you are intending to cut an entire wall's worth of stone, I would look to a more industrial product. Of course it also depends on the hardness of the stone in question.
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Sorry this saw is for wood laminate flooring, I also used for wood and plastic molding. Ceramic Tile cutters are very cheap for the manual typs and just a few more dollars for an elctric wet tile saw.Hope this helps you out..BTw this is an excellent Saw, I Laminated 2 large rooms, and a hallway with this saw using the original blade it came with!!
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that is exactly what I have, the overhead 'tile' saw, use it to cut firebrick for wood fired ovens and heaters. Worked fine till we burned it on a job doing 100's of cuts, then finally on some very hard high duty refractory, it was 90% gone by then anyway. Have at it..., OH, with the serrated (instead of continuous smooth edge..) blade, we careful, it will cut you much like a table saw, and the smooth edge is better for fine tile cuts...but not so important for firebrick, eh..!
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I agree with Gordon...the saw I purchased went together perfect and the performance was as well. Only thing I can think of is that it was damaged at manufacture or while being shipped. What size tile are you working with and how far out is the cut?. You might call Bosch and see what info they have for you. I am very pleased with the saw, it is built very well..only thing I thought was unnecessary is the plastic splatter guards, useless and only get in the way. Also....for those of you who don't like the available stands for this saw I have an option. I also purchased the Bosch Easy Up and with some inistrute, metric bolts made one killer saw/ stand combo.
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I would not recommend this for tile. To get a clean cut on tile you need to use a wet saw. for a diy job there are alot of cheap wet saws on the market or just buy a cheap die grinder and use a dry cut masonry blade on it. use the right tool for the right job
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Very accurate and stable if you take the time to set the saw up as per the instructions. Don't force the tile and let the saw do its work. I am sure you will be as happy with the saw as I am. I have cut over 40 tiles with no problem at all. Hope this helps. Bob
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I have not used it for tile. I used it to cut a piston out of the block. Cut through it like butter!
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How does a jigsaw compare to a table saw? Its not a rotary tool. I find it well suited for precision cuts or cuts in tight spaces; but, not for long or deep cuts. Molding, door frames, sheet metal. I'd use it to remove grout; but wouldn't be my choice concrete.
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It is designed for hard porcelain/ceramic tiles. It doesn't really "cut" the tile. It scores the tile (through the glaze) - along which the tile is "snapped" or cleanly broken. Hope this helps.
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There is a masonry blade included that could probably notch tile but probably wouldn't get too many cuts out of it...are you referring to tile already bonded to a substrate?
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I had purchased for cutting granite. It does a good job for that. I haven't cut tile with it, but compared to granite , I'm sure it would cut very well.
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in some respects this tool is much like an angle grinder fitted with a masonary or diamond bland, with the only difference being a slight degree of improvement in control. It looks to be somewhat water resistant but Im not sure you could use it the same way as a "wet saw". I have both and use the hitachi to cut tile that is already in place or in situations where the tile is too long to run through my wet saw.
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Yes. We cut alot of tile with the original blade with no problem. It worked great!
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Short answer, yes. I had a couple of places where ceramic tile drifted out of position and was touching. I chucked the blade in my 7 1/4 Black -Decker hand saw, used a spritzer bottle with water to keep it wet and cut grout grooves back to size. Wear ear protection and avoid chips & such flying off unless you like to bleed.
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This has been a great saw I think this is good for most wood and really more depends on the actual blade you use I have used it on 3" inch thick counter tops, cutting tile, concrete, think ply wood, kitchen cabinets So it really depends on the blade you use as there is a blade for different materials But the actual saw itself is excellent and does a great job - even the laser light helps with lines Highly recommended!
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It would cut it but holding a small stone to cut it would be hazardous to your hands and very messy. You should by a cutter that has a holding fixture. My opinion. I like the saw for tile.