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1. 
   alwaysoverbudget | Dec 24, 2008 01:07am | #1

   harbor frieght has one,10" basiclly a spinoff of something like a mk.on sale 200. i don't think you can beat it for the money. there are nicer saws but 4 times as much.        http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=brick+saw&Submit=Go  i have one,cuts square better than my old felker by alot. my only complaint after 6 years is the bearing in the arbor is noisy,but still tight. i'm thinking about selling mine on cl just to buy a new one thats nice and clean.....

   my hd has their mk 10" from the rental fleet for sale for 325. might check yours if your wanting a good quality saw.

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   DUCT TAPE.

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   USAnigel | Dec 24, 2008 01:34am | #3

   Check the drive belt for wear, when I got mine the belt was so tight it sounded like the bearing was bad! Sounded like a rumble. Reset it and all is good!

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   Henley | Dec 24, 2008 01:36am | #4

   That look's promising.

   That web sight is glitching out on me, I'll try again later thanks.

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   Jed42 | Dec 24, 2008 01:17am | #2

   We bought a Felker not too long ago.  I like it, but I only do tile on my investment properties so I'm not using it every day.  It was just under or right at $300...can't remember for sure.

   If you can find an MK for that or even a bit more, I'd probably go for that.

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1. 
   Henley | Dec 24, 2008 01:39am | #5

   I think I saw that one at one of the big block stores.

   Definitely one of the better offerings. Many of the reviews I found said it needed a good bit of
   adjusting and was underpowered. I know you can't expect much from these lower price range
   saw's but the 3/4 hp seams a bit lacking.

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   JeffinPA | Dec 24, 2008 01:58am | #6

   I bought one of the Home Depot $88 yellow ones about 2  years ago.

   I dont cut a ton of stuff but have used it dozens of times and every time I think that i got my monies worth out of it.

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   Henley | Dec 24, 2008 02:04am | #7

   The fence seams so flimsy on those.
   Any trouble cutting true?

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   JeffinPA | Dec 24, 2008 02:23am | #8

   The fence is flimzy.  Once locked in it is fine.

   I learned to look at the reliefs in the table and align the fence with the reliefs so that it is square with the blade.  (binded up all the time till i figured out that trick)  It still binds sometimes but a quick tweak usually resolves that.

   Like I said, it paid for itself time and time again but I only do tile maybe once  a month.  (now that I said that, I will get 3 tile jobs in january)

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   Henley | Dec 24, 2008 03:03am | #11

   Any opinions on these-http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100569361This one didn't look to bad-http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100557928&N=10000003+90401+503002OOPS! Addressed to ALL.

   Edited 12/23/2008 7:04 pm ET by Henley

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   USAnigel | Dec 24, 2008 05:07am | #12

   Blade above the tile works best and gives a cleaner edge. If the tile you want to cut is very hard you need a heavy rated machine. Most manmade tiles can be snapped. granite and marble need to be cut.

   Both the HD husky models are fine but I would pick the above blade model. Like all tools take your time and be kind to the machine. Remember your cutting with very small teeth on the blade, keep the water flowing too.

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   Henley | Dec 24, 2008 05:42am | #13

   Thanks for the feed back. My immediate project is slate tile. Seams like it should cut
   fairly easy. I was wondering if the Angle grinder type motors were worthwhile
   or seriously under powered?

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   USAnigel | Dec 24, 2008 07:24am | #14

   If you have a HF near you I would go that way. Not many moving parts on these saws and they work well. You can get an extended warranty for peanuts that will give you a instant new unit for the old, if your worried about it. 

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   Henley | Dec 24, 2008 04:05pm | #17

   yeah, it looks like a good way to go. I'll have to see where the nearest HF is, could be pretty far.

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   JeffinPA | Dec 24, 2008 02:47pm | #15

   I never used those ones.

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   DonCanDo | Dec 24, 2008 02:26am | #9

   I have one of those cheap tile saws too.  You can get it to cut square by carefully aligning the fence square with the blade EVERY time you move the fence.  Once set, it actually stays pretty true.

   I've been thinking about scoring some lines in the table (parallel to the blade) to make it easier to square it up when I move the fence, but I haven't gotten around to it.

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   JLazaro317 | Dec 24, 2008 02:41am | #10

   I bought this one a couple years ago and love it. Sold my junk cheapie.

   http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Norton-Clipper-7-Tile-Saw-1-2HP-CTC705E-Free-Stand_W0QQitemZ160254992483QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

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5. 
   FatRoman | Dec 24, 2008 03:43pm | #16

   Assume you saw the thread the other day on Ryobi vs. Felker

   There was a link to a HF model on ebay that looked like a fairly routine offering. 99 cents for the saw, $100 for shipping.

   This one is gone, but you might contact the seller/warehouse. Seemed like they might have another.

   http://cgi.ebay.com/2-5-HP-10-INDUSTRIAL-TILE-BRICK-SAW-115V-15-AMP-TADD_W0QQitemZ270319830188QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item270319830188&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1209|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A2|240%3A1318

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   Henley | Dec 24, 2008 04:07pm | #18

   Sorry, I missed that one!

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   Henley | Dec 24, 2008 04:09pm | #19

   The wife spotted this thing at Lowes-
   http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=116582-1255-83200&detail=cr&lpage=noneLooks more substantial then the others. Also looks
   huge and heavy.

1. 
   frammer52 | Dec 26, 2008 03:08am | #24

   HF in Utica

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   Henley | Dec 26, 2008 03:09am | #25

   Now way!

   Where are they?

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   frammer52 | Dec 26, 2008 03:21am | #26

   Commercial drive

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   Henley | Dec 26, 2008 03:23am | #27

   Thanks!

   So, is this new? Or have I driven past it for twenty years?

4. 
   frammer52 | Dec 26, 2008 03:30am | #28

   3 years, in the plaza with a furniture store, .

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   Henley | Dec 26, 2008 04:13am | #29

   Good, it wasn't me. thanks again, I'll check it out.

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   brokentile | Dec 26, 2008 05:11pm | #36

   I see a lot of name brand tile saws that are rebuilt and sell for about half the new price.  There is usually a warranty included.  Good luck.

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   seeyou | Dec 24, 2008 04:18pm | #20

   I've got the same saw as alwaysoverbudget. Lotta bang for the buck. It's sat outside for several years at a time. Will not die. We don't use it often, but when we do we give it hell. I've replaced the pump ($20 aquarium pump) several times, but other than that, no problems.

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   Edited 12/24/2008 8:20 am ET by seeyou

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   JulianTracy | Dec 24, 2008 06:16pm | #21

   There's a little tablesaw-style tile saw at Home Depot from Workforce. Small, about 18"x15" tabletop at the largest. Stainless steel top with aluminum fence. 7" blade, top tilts for bevel cuts, miter cuts done with angle fence riding accessory.They cost about $88-$100. I used one for a bathroom and a laundry room job, cutting 13x13 tiles and it worked pretty darn well. Throw a better blade on and I'd bet it'd work even better.Use it as long as you'd like and than it'll sell on CL for $55 easy.JT

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   alwaysoverbudget | Dec 25, 2008 10:18pm | #22

   i noticed that harbor frieght just sent out a flyer with the saw at 200.00 still on the internet at 299. are you very far from a harbor frieght ? if you are theres surley some way to get the same deal on the internet.i have the cupon code if you want it. larry

   YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T
   MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE
   DUCT TAPE.

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   Henley | Dec 26, 2008 12:10am | #23

   Thanks, I'll look into it and let you know. Chuck

8. 
   JeffBuck | Dec 26, 2008 04:17am | #30

   I'd look for a used Felker or MK100 / 101

    

   Jeff

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1. 
   Henley | Dec 26, 2008 04:42am | #31

   Haven't seen anything around here. I think shipping would be a killer.

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   Billy | Dec 26, 2008 06:47am | #32

   I have a Felker FTS-150 that performs well but they're over $500 now.

   I've heard good things over at John Bridge about a smaller Felker, the TM-75, in your price range. Check it out here:

   http://www.contractorsdirect.com/Felker-TM-75-Wet-Tile-Saw-Kit?sc=8&category=20743

   Billy

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   Stilts | Dec 26, 2008 06:54am | #33

   The TM-75 is an awesome saw for the little stuff.  It's nice and quiet, I used one for a few months because I didn't have room for my big saw in the truck I was driving.  It's really quiet, strong motor, I would set it up right in the bathroom that I was working in with some plastic for protection.  My MK-100 I would never try that with, the new Dewalt I got I might consider it, but it's so darn big it wont fit well in most bathrooms.  It saves a load of time in a master bath when you have to walk what feels like a half a mile down 3 flights of stairs to get outside to cut, then walk back upstairs the half mile and three flights to find out you cut it long by an eighth of an inch.

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    Henley | Dec 26, 2008 04:43pm | #34

    So, after bothering everyone on the entire internet,
    I'm picking this bad boy up today.

    http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95385

    On sale for $209.99 can't beat that!

    Thanks one and all for the help.

    Chuck

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   alwaysoverbudget | Dec 26, 2008 05:05pm | #35

   be sure and pick up a blade,it doesn't come with one. i have never used harbor"s blade??? with a good blade i think you'll be happy with the value on this saw.YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'TMOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THEDUCT TAPE.