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Dewalt Tile Saw

EricPaulson | Posted in Tools for Home Building on December 14, 2007 02:22am

Got to run the new saw through the paces a bit today. I like it a lot. A couple of odd quircks in the design, but what a VAST improvement over the old Felker type tray saws.

Accurate tray and slides. Water is very nicely contained too.

I went in for a few hours and left when the snow got heavy. Laid this out and did all the cuts on a piece of cardboard. It’ll be ready for install now. The deco tile is a plastic resin. You can cut them on a mitre saw with a wood cutting blade. Yes, i am missing one. That’s our designers fault. Sometimes I don’t have a clue what she is thinking.

 

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Edited 12/13/2007 6:22 pm ET by EricPaulson


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    Huck | Dec 14, 2007 03:07am | #1

    Thanks - I've been looking at that one, and wondering. (I don't do tile, but my guys do, and I provide the tools.)

    View Image â€œGood work costs much more than poor imitation or factory product” – Charles Greene
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      EricPaulson | Dec 14, 2007 03:16am | #2

      I bought it recon from tool king.

      A little over $700.oo delivered.[email protected]

       

       

       

       

      1. JulianTracy | Dec 14, 2007 04:13am | #3

        There's a guy nearby that is selling his on CL with the stand for $550 or so... I've been tempted as it is a kick butt saw.I currently have the MK 660 - it's quiet as can be and I have all the accesories for it, but it's a pain for diags over 8" or so.Probably be able to sell it for $300 or so, so the used Dewalt would run about $200-250 to upgrade.How compact does it store - can you fold in all the tables and stuff?nice saw from the last time I saw it in the store.JT

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          EricPaulson | Dec 14, 2007 04:18am | #4

          The sliding tray locks onto the saw itself. The unit as a whole is a bit unwieldy to handle.

          The pump goes into the tray and the water catcher extensions fit and secure nicely into the water tray. There is a compartment in the side of the tray for the miter fence and the carriage or slider tray extension with an elastic to hold it all in.

          It's not small and is not light, but lighter for sure than my old Felker.[email protected]

           

           

           

           

          1. rez | Dec 14, 2007 05:54am | #5

            Ya, that saw can be a real motherfelker. 

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            EricPaulson | Dec 14, 2007 06:15am | #6

            Dinosawr[email protected]

             

             

             

             

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            Huck | Dec 14, 2007 07:58am | #7

            Careful don't drop 'er and Felker up!View Image â€œGood work costs much more than poor imitation or factory product” – Charles GreeneCaliforniaRemodelingContractor.com

          4. Billy | Dec 15, 2007 12:04am | #8

            When the cuts ain't right I blame it on my Mother's Felker saw, but it's usually a problem with the blade.

          5. reinvent | Dec 15, 2007 02:41am | #9

            While we are on the subject of wet saws have you ( or anyone you know) ever used this saw?http://www.contractorsdirect.com/Revolution-XT-Curve-Cutting-Ring-Saw

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            EricPaulson | Dec 15, 2007 03:09am | #10

            I've only seen them in magazines or on the internet.

            If you are considering purchasing one, keep in mind that it seems to be a single purpose saw. That is a saw with which to cut curves.

            Pretty neat though huh?

            Eric[email protected]

             

             

             

             

          7. JulianTracy | Dec 15, 2007 11:13am | #14

            Well,The guy just dropped the price to $400 with the stand, so I went to take a look at it.I bought it, but should've offered $350-$370 and left if he wasn't interested.If you've ever seen a tile saw that looks like it's never been cleaned since it was brand new, this dewalt is it.He said he was the one that bought it new, but it looked like a saw that was used by those that didn't buy it.But the motor sounded good and everything works ok, although the bevel is a bit tight.So I'm taking the whole damn thing apart and cleaning it to start off from a fresh start when I use it.Like I said, had I realized what a Pain it would be to clean it up, I might have lowballed him and he might not have budged and I'd have just kept my MK.Anyone want to buy a CLEAN MK660 with all of the bevel miter accessories/GFI/Stand with a recently replaced motor?One thing about the MK is that it is quiet - the Dewalt is louder as it's a universal motor, but not too bad and it's easy as heck to cart around and break down very lightweight considering it'll cut 24" tiles.Any suggestions for a very good all-around 10" blade?Julian

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            EricPaulson | Dec 15, 2007 04:00pm | #15

            Good score, have fun!

            I tried the Dewalt blade, kinda sucky, put a Hot Dawg on that I had, not much better.

            Put on the MK and it made all the world of difference.

            If you google Dewalt Tile Saw John Bridge you will find an old thread or two that began about two years ago when the Dewalt first came out. Lots of good information and reviews.

            One thing I did pick up from those reviews was to put a 1/4 valve in the water line to control the water flow. I also have an extra three foot piece of tubing to connect to the valve, to pump the water tray empty into a bucket. The valve is a push connect type, picked it up at HD.

            I can also use it to rinse down the trays at the end of the day or when needed.

            Eric[email protected]

             

             

             

             

          9. Toolsguy | Dec 15, 2007 04:23pm | #16

            Oh man...I bought a mid range Felker about a year ago. Thought I made a good decision until I just read this. What did I miss? I dont do a ton of tile work but this little guy seems pretty decent.

          10. JulianTracy | Dec 15, 2007 06:47pm | #17

            Thanks,I started reading that thread when I decided to look at the one for sale.Which MK blade?Man, is that Dewalt I bought gunked up! Stayed up way too late fooling around with it...J

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            EricPaulson | Dec 15, 2007 07:59pm | #18

            You should check out the thread on John Bridge. There are a couple of guys over there that obviously disdain the mere thought of cleaning their equipement.

            You might try a pressure washer. The one time so far that I have cleaned mine, a strong hose stream was all that was needed. I'm a big fan of cleaning these things after each project. I also like leaving them set up for the duration which is something I never liked with my old Felker as it had a metal water tray.

            I'm not even sure that it is an MK blade............I know I paid near $100.00 for it.

            I don't know which model if they do designate that. It's continous rim if that helps.

            Eric[email protected]

             

             

             

             

  2. jayzog | Dec 15, 2007 03:23am | #11

    have you ever use decos like that before?

    A neat trick is to load em up with rubber cement before grouting, the RC will peal right off later& save hrs of trying to get grout outa the cracks.

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      EricPaulson | Dec 15, 2007 03:31am | #12

      Been using tape mostly.

      Sounds like an interesting technique. What kind of rubber cement?[email protected]

       

       

       

       

      1. jayzog | Dec 15, 2007 03:37am | #13

        Elmers was recommended by a mfg of some bronze decos (that look remarkably the same as the ones in your photo) I installed recently. HD has got it.

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