how can I modify 7" tile saw for a 7 1/2" blade
231526
You really DON'T want to do that. It'll most likely require removing the blade guard and that's NOT a good thing. That being said - UNPLUG IT, remove the existing blade (and NOT the guard) and see if the bigger one fits SAFELY inside the guard. Spin it by hand while raising and lowering the guard. If you have 100% clearance, then its OK to use. The slightest rub - and the solution is to buy a new saw or another blade. Stay SAFE....
231527
I agree with Bruce Backman and add that not only is the blade guard a safety protection, it also helps keep the water from spewing everywhere.
1098144
Anything 2 inches wide or less should fit. The slots are thin to fit the razor saw.
1155742
Rikon and sears sell direct replacements. I make my own out of hardboard for each blade I use because I like to have zero clearance. Rough cut it on the bandsaw, double stick tape the original to the new one to use as a template and clean it up on a large disk or stationary belt sander. I leave the double stick tape on the new insert (bottom down) and use it in the saw. If you do this, drill some 3/16" holes to aid dust collection.
217737
It is limited because the tile will hit the frame of the saw on the left. I just did a job with 6x24 tiles on the diagonal and I had to be quite creative to make all my cuts around the floor vents. It does help that you can make plunge cuts similar to a miter saw. Overall this is a very nice saw. But may not be the right saw for large format tiles.
553315
No. This is just for wood/laminate flooring purposes. I suppose if you find a tile blade that would fit the saw it would work for tile u to a certain thickness. As it is boxed it will not cut tile.
874326
I used this saw for a kitchen backsplash which had ceramic and glass tiles . I used the diamond blade that came with the saw to cut the ceramic only . For all my glass cuts I ordered the 7" QEP Glass Tile Diamond blade which I felt gave me very precise cuts, as my pieces were all 5/8" and the QEP blade was higher quality.
400196
Yes you can make any size you want. The saw-jig is guided by a 2x6 or 2x4 that the jig rides along, and you position that guide board by screwing it down to your log so that your saw cuts off a slab at the thickness you want.
323661
I have a 7" blade and about 1 inch sticks out. If I push it down really hard I can get it so about 1/4" sticks out.
1061182
I had to modify my hitachi' base, by drilling another hole in it, so that the guide fence would be square with the stop blocks on the stand... I love the stand, and I love my Hitachi saw, but the modification had to be made for the full function of the stand to work with the saw.
2155922
With a carbide grout blade you can cut tile . It is very hard on the blade however.
1290077
Specifications for the Laser Cutting Guide states "Fits most Miter, Chop, and Cutoff Saws with 7/16-Inch shaft". The specs for your saw say the arbor is "1. If that's true, the laser guide will not fit your saw without modifying it. Also, know that the laser line projection is not that visible in bright light such as outdoors. The thickness of the Laser Guide is given as 0.4 inches, the diameter is 1.96". Hope this helps.
1299392
absolutely NO. the saw chips small tile. I had to get a wet saw to do my tile work
31205
Not this model number, it uses the screws on the saw. The screws can be adjusted through the holes already provided.
1946020
No. I thought of various ways without success. I ended up buying the Rockwell Versacut saw. It has a depth adjustment up to 1". Very good saw and easy to control versus the Rotozip which I consider close to money wasted. With the rotozip, I used it to cut cement /wonderboard with success since accuracy isn't a problem and thinset will cover it anyway. For finish cut on paneling, go with the Rockwell which also comes with guides. For your info, Rockwell Versacut is a safer tool to operate than the Rotozip bcz the blade retracts.
785289
You can NOT adjust the width. The only way to do this is to use a diff. cutter. The depth MAY be somewhat adjusted by inserting the blade less or further. Adjustment this way is affective. GREAT little tool though!!
225495
This saw can be used with about any size tile...you simply take the guide off and saw it free-hand. The limiting factor is how large a piece of tile can you hold steady and cut. Great little saw.
217736
You can do it. 1st mark the tile with a pencil and cut the tile till it hits the saw, 2nd turn the tile around and cut from the other side. Just be sure you stay on the mark or when you get to the middle the cut will be off. Also depending on the size of the tile it may have to hang over the saw tray at the back. Watch your blade depth it may not cut all the way though when the tile is hanging over the tray and you may have to cut twice to get it to work.