Will this tool cut tile where a circular saw won't get into. I need to cut out some thresholds and i need to finish the cuts in a straight line. Only for a few inches I guess a heavy straight edge could help keep the line. Will this tool make plunge cuts. Will this tool cut tile where a circular saw won't get into. I need to cut out some thresholds and i need to finish the cuts in a straight line. Only for a few inches I guess a heavy straight... » Read More Will this tool cut tile where a circular saw won't get into. I need to cut out some thresholds and i need to finish the cuts in a straight line. Only for a few inches I guess a heavy straight edge could help keep the line. Will this tool make plunge cuts. « Show Less
1982939
If you get a Diamond Blade, you would be successful. Maybe the carbide blade for a while but I expect it would wear faster. As for straight? How steady are you.
382201
I haven't used the carbide/diamond/ whatever the masonary blade is yet, but I would think it would cut ok on that. I've plunge cut drywall, 3/4 plywood and 2 x 4's with the steel toothed blades. I don't think you'll get a clean cut line on tile like a diamond blade wet saw, but you should be able to cut very close to the wall.
1982940
Don't think it will cut tile however this tool I've used for everything wooden! It is excellent tool for any fine detail trim work!
1982941
No. It will make the cut, but it does not follow a straight line very well unless the tool (NOT THE BLADE) is supported securely. You can't use a blade-guide because the carbide cutting blade will make short work of anything it contacts...including a metal straight-edge.
958060
you can cut a groove on the straight or angle and only across, it has an adjustable depth stop that allows the blade to cut only so deep. I would not recommend to use it in that continuous manner as the saw is not designed for that purpose. I would use a small router or use the table saw for cutting grooves...the cut is called a dado cut.
829904
It will cut about two inches. This item is great for cutting through something with a smooth surface like sheetrock. Any breaks in the smooth surface and the cutting blades on the outer edge will get snagged in it and it will kick back and could hurt you. Also you must use a good 1/2 drill when cutting into deeper material. I used mine to cut through plaster and flat wood siding and it cut like butter. For those two cuts it was well worth the cost.
858415
No... It is a mighty fine trim saw or plywood cutter, in addition to light tile and masonary work, but, can't be used for flush cutting. That type of cut is best handled by a dedicated saw or one of the "sonic" type saws. I use a Rockwell Sonicrafter for that type of cut (toe-kick for floor easement).
1764557
This tool is NOT designed for that kind of cutting. It is designed to flush cut door bottoms ,door trim, etc. When you need to raise the floor with carpet or tile, you must trim the bottoms so the door will open or the tile will slide under under. the jambs . This blade has a heavy spline on it and will not work like a circular saw. It is a special purpose tool. You might find a cabinet shop that will cut them for you for a few bucks. Much easier solution. Good luck.
714508
Minimum width...well, I've trimmed some pretty narrow strips off of 4" ceramic tile. I've trimmed some to 3 1/2" wide (1/2" of waste). When I get that close I've used nippers to break off the waste end because I can't really get a "bite" on a strip that narrow. A 1 1/2" strip, though, piece of cake! By the way, be sure to get a stone to finish your cut ends and to 'break' the edges. Cut tiles can be sharp!
1274330
I used a Fein MM to cut out a 3/4" plywood floor I replaced. Cut was quite fine and smooth. I didn't use a straight edge, but I did have to cut along the long side of a bathtub. Using the bathtub itself as a guide was easy so I think any straight edge would be similarly easy.
2111154
Not only will it cut a 2x4 in half, but it can cut an end off of one, or cut one into smaller than 1/2 pieces. :-) There are, however, other types of saws better for that kind of cutting. A circular saw is much faster, more likely to cut straight, more efficient, and (in my experience) probably more reliable.
2239134
I have used this cut-off tool/grinder to cut tile. You will need to buy a tile blade. It's not the best for making long straight cut but it gets the job done. I found it to be most useful for making irregular cuts.
1712331
Yes it does plunge cuts. I have only cut up to 18 inch tiles but I believe it will cut 24 inch tiles. I do love this saw and it is very strong and durable. Definitely lives up to the name of the "beast". Hope this helps
714506
It would depend on the tile but I would say you could trim what you can score. 1/4"-1/2" though I would account for more breakage when planing how much to order. On some tiles you may have to use this to score it and finish it with the tile snip. I used it on glass tile and all of my cuts were in the middle of the tile. I had to hand snap most of the tiles but it was easy after scoring the tile.
2177450
Don't think you can do plunge cuts with it. I just cut large tiles with straight cuts.
2195067
Hello Diane, Yes, this tool would be great for the job you described. It even comes with a tile cutting blade. Hope that helps!
1944916
No chipping, but sometimes the line curves just slightly at the very end of the cut. I also had problems scoring and getting a clean break on very narrow pieces (like trying to score a 1.5 inch wide piece from a 13 inch square tile). But for large cuts (3+ inches wide by 13) I found the QEP makes a cleaner cut than my wet saw.
1820562
It will but not easily. I purchasing for the same thing and because the tiles were very small I frequently cut my fingers. Wasn't long before I went out and bought a wet tile saw which is what I should have done in the first place. This cutter is best used for solid one-piece tiles.
391899
As with any circular saw plunge cuts are difficult. You have to raise the guard, get a little forward motion, and cut slowly with the blade at full speed to avoid the kickback. This worked fairly well on my hardwood flooring. I then used a spiral saw to trim behind the cut.
1899102
If you properly score the tile, as evidenced by a ripping sound as you draw the score over the tile, all you need to do is push down on the handle, which puts pressure on the two sides of the score along the raised edge that is under the tile. As long as you keep it in place, it is pretty straightforward. I even used it to cut tiny corner pieces with no problem.