Anyone tried the new Ryobi 7″ wet saw?
I was in HD this morning to pick up a pair of clamps and spotted a new (to me) Ryobi wet saw for $149.
Granted, it’s probably not up to par with the more expensive saws but it has most of the same features, including a stationary overhead saw with sliding table and a 1+3/4HP motor. It will handle up to 16″ tile, 12″ diagonally.
The one compromise I noticed is the water is fed to the blade by garden hose, not an on board pump. The positive side of that is that the water is always fresh (there’s a second hose fitting for draining). The negative side is that there might be some dripping. I suppose that a 5gal bucket would handle that problem.
I have a top quality Felker tile cutter and a Makita angle grinder so I’m set for most tile jobs but there are times when a small wet saw really helps out.
I’d certainly prefer to use a decent little wet saw than the angle grinder for most cuts that can’t be done with the Felker.
I don’t do tile very often so investing in a really good wet saw is not my best move.
Anyone tried the 7″ Ryobi? How’d it work out for you?
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never heard/seen this...
So when you turn off the saw and walk away the water is still going? I guess you would have to get used to turning off both the power and the water.
That could get old if you have a bunch of complicated tedious cuts.
I guess you would have to get used to turning off both the power and the water. That could get old if you have a bunch of complicated tedious cuts.
I'd probably cut an old hose and install an in-line butterfly valve, close to the working end. As I said, this is a saw that I'd only use sparingly on regular tile work so the hose feature wouldn't have much effect on working time.
I didn't mean to knock it. I don't tile a lot but will need a saw in the future.
I do get in a hurry with cuts that are complicated. You cut and check, cut and check.......... ad nauseam
Maybe have a wet saw outside and a small grinder inside to do small adjustments.
I do all my cutting with a grinder and a circular saw right now so any wet tile saw would be a vast improvement.
I might need a big block wet saw for cutting brick on a project coming up. But I would buy that used.
I didn't mean to knock it.
I didn't think you were. I have the same questions as you about the hose operation but I assume that it's something I'll be willing to adjust to, given the saw's price and the infrequent use I'd get from it.
If it turns out to be to be a problem I'll return the saw to HD, just as I've done with other tools of their's which were supposed to be professional quality but didn't perform well.
HD seldom questions returns and they've never refused to accept anything for a full refund, even when it showed signs of use. Their return policy is one of their real strong points IMO.
Edited 12/13/2008 10:42 pm by Hudson Valley Carpenter
i just posted over in the other tile saw thread,harbor frieght has there tile/brick saw on sale for the next couple weeks for 200. i don't think you can beat it for the money. larryYOU 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.
Thank!!!!!! I'm going to go look at it. There is a store pretty close to me.
Thanks! I'll go look at it. I will need one in the future if my plans go through for this house.
The remodel is on hold due to $$$$ or lack there of.
For the remodel I will need a big saw for cutting the face off of bricks. "There are three kinds of men: The one that learns by reading, the few who learn by observation and the rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves."Will Rogers
Just so happens I bought one 2 days ago to do a small bath floor and standard tub/shower.The table glide needed some fine tuning.Not too bad.The water is fed by water pressure from a hose. Salesman and directions were not real clear on that.Ther is an extra plug to plug another pump into. Not a bad little saw for the price.I also have a 6 year old Home Depot $89 saw.The Ryobi is a great step up without spending $500. I also do only 4-7 small tile jobs a year in conjuntion with remodels that I do.
I also have a 6 year old Home Depot $89 saw.The Ryobi is a great step up without spending $500.
Thanks for providing the needed insights.