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   joeh | Jan 14, 2004 07:23pm | #1

   http://forums.taunton.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=tp-breaktime&msg=31658.1&maxT=15

   http://forums.taunton.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=tp-breaktime&msg=37739.1&search=y

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   billyg | Jan 14, 2004 07:43pm | #2

   It looks a lot like the Felker FTS-150.  I paid $499 for mine and it is a great saw with a powerful motor.  If I sell it, I should be able to get most of my money back.

   http://www.felkersaws.com/new_FTS150.shtml

   Billy

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   EdJW | Jan 14, 2004 08:34pm | #3

   Dean there was someone on this Tile forum (listed below) that said the saw was a very good deal for the money.  I have an MK 370 and now I have to rip 16 inch tile and need something bigger.  I'm not a tile setter, maybe I'll give it a look.

   http://johnbridge.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?s=dcd6cb323f25503d03ab46a0d8e8c719&forumid=1

   Ed

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   HealeyBN7 | Jan 14, 2004 09:16pm | #4

   Thanks for the pointers/links.  From what I can tell it received a positive review - actually I didn't see a negative comment. 

   The only downside is the space to store yet another tool...

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   EdJW | Jan 15, 2004 01:31am | #6

   Dean,  It looks like it doesn't come with a blade.  I have a Harborfreight store where I live so I can go check it out first.  The smaller saws like the MK 370 that have the right angle grinder motor are pretty noisy and rough, the larger saw should give you a much cleaner cut.  Here's agood site for blades. 

   http://constructioncomplete.com/Tile-Equipment/Tile-Saw-Diamond-Blades.html

   Ed

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   HealeyBN7 | Jan 15, 2004 02:37am | #7

   thanks - Didn't know there were so many specialty diamond blades.  Based on the listing I probably have used the wrong blade most of the time... 

   I know on my wood tools, the blade makes the difference.  Any recommendations for general purpose blade.  I usually cut slate and ceramic tile.

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   SamT | Nov 07, 2006 02:45am | #8

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   nikkiwood | Nov 07, 2006 04:15am | #11

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   "It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."

   John Wooden 1910-

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   rasconc | Nov 07, 2006 07:33am | #13

   Oh no, things that go bump in the night.

   Edited 11/6/2006 11:34 pm ET by rasconc

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   nikkiwood | Nov 07, 2006 08:11am | #14

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   "It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."

   John Wooden 1910-

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   SamT | Nov 07, 2006 02:45am | #9

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   toolin63 | Jan 14, 2004 10:54pm | #5

   I've got one, and it works great Just put a good blade in it. It's not even to difficult to move around. Worth the money. Iv'e used HF equipment before and have been satisfied. I still have a 14" band saw that I bought 15 years ago and it's still going strong.

   Men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing!     Holmes Sr. Oliver Wendell

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   SamT | Nov 07, 2006 02:46am | #10

   Bump

   SamT
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   mllester | Nov 07, 2006 06:54am | #12

   I picked one up for just a couple small jobs.  Put a MK hot dog blade - cut very comparable to the MK 100 I've rented in the past.  Its paid for itself if it never cuts again.

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   philarenewal | Nov 15, 2006 05:04pm | #15

   I have that HF 10" tile saw, use it to cut brick pavers and have been very satisfied for the money.  I initially had trouble getting enough water on the blade so after jerking around with it for a while I bought another pump (on sale at HF for about 10 bucks) drilled a hole in the center of the rear of the blade guard and pump extra water to the back of the blade with the second pump.

   Can shave pavers like cheese on a deli slicer.  My experience was it is worth the $.

   Only caveats, I never really got a smooth cut on tile, but I think the HF blade I bought for it is too coarse.  If my little 4" tile saw ever dies, I'll likely try a more expensive better quality blade on the HF.  Also, it can be very loud -- wear ear protection.

    

   "Let's get crack-a-lackin"  --- Adam Carolla

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   HealeyBN7 | Nov 15, 2006 07:27pm | #16

   This thread started 2 years ago, when I was considering the HF tile saw purchase.  I did indeed buy the saw.  Overall I am satisfied. 

   You are correct that the pump is lacking.  I was able to get enough water by putting in longer plastic tubes and using a couple of zip ties to keep them aimed in place. I didn't think about replacing the pump, but that is a good idea.

   Also, the HF blade is *&^&*.  Upgrading to a real blade puts it on par with real saws.

   We have cut hundreds of slate and glazed tiles in addition to three river rock ledge stones.  Not all HF tools are worth the effort, but for $200, it's a decent tool.