Hey all,
I have a few tile jobs coming up; marble for bathroom floor, ceramic for kitchen etc. I’m looking to buy a decent tile saw. I always try to by the best I can afford within reason. I tile only a few rooms a year. I’m considering the MK 100 Anyone familar with this saw? Thanks-Pete
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Can't speak the model you are looking at but I have an MK 370 that has seen a lot of use and I have been very happy with it.
(As have all my friends and co-workers who seem to put more miles on it than I have! That saw is out and about more than a Tomcat during breeding season)
I also believe in getting the best and bigger than I think I need.
I have had a MK-100 since 1992 and I have never had a problem with it at all. I don't use it everyday since I only build a 2 or 3 houses a year. I am sure someone that uses it everyday would have worn out something by now.
We have used it to cut everything, marble, ceramic, granite, stone, slate, even brick and pavers. It cuts through marble like butter since marble is so soft. For brick and pavers I have another blade specifically for that.
I paid a little under $900 for it way back then, they are cheaper now. But I have noticed that the newer 100's don't have a slide cover like mine has. My saw has the slide cover you see on the 101 series.
I also recommend you get a rolling stand like Mk's ATS rolling stand. These saws are fairly heavy and awkward, so a stand that folds up so that you can roll it around like a hand truck is nice.
Thanks all.
I really appreciate all of the feedback. Looks like I'm gonna go with the MK 100. The target looks great too, it's just a little bit too expensive for my needs.-Pete
the most important thing you can do with ANY saw is not to recirculate the water, I always put the pump in a bucket of clear water, and draw off the dirty water into a second bucket. Recirculating the water with the fine grit in it eats up pumps quick
adds to blade wearout too..Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
I have the Dewalt tile saw, and love it. Very little over spray, Extra trays catch all the mess. You can make a plunge cut into the middle of a tile for holes, fixtures etc, and you can make any angled cut with ease because the blade tilts so you don't have to tilt and support the tile. The water trays, the fence extension and the fence w/ a 45 degree attachment that flips out of the way all fit together into the base tray. They are plastic and are very light and easy to deal with. Addmittedly, this is my first tile saw, but I've rented at least 4 or 5 different saws over the years and this saw beats them hands down in my opinion. You can also purchase a bullnose blade for bullnosing granite and stone.Ottcarpentry
If you don't need the capacity try the Porter Cable 1500. I've had mine for 5 years and use it for 2-3 jobs a year, the rest of the time it's always lent out which keeps me in new blades. Cuts 14 inch tile, 10 inch on the diagonal. A great tool when teamed up with a pair of 5 gallon buckets. About $300.00.Bruce
I bought the Target wet saw about fifteen years ago and use it ALOT for tile and brick and haven't had a days trouble with it in all those years.
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Felker or Target
I bought the $300 bridge saw from Lowes as I was cutting 12" on the diagonal.
Inexpensive saw; cuts well. It's borrowed more than anything else.
Hammer,
When I built my house I was going to do alot of tile. I bought a dewalt because I was using 18" tiles and wanted to do some diagonally. The saw worked great. I set a drop cloth up behind it and under it and used it in the master bedroom after it was painted and had no water problems, very little spray got out. Saved alot of trips up and down the stairs.
Great saw. Just another option for you. Larger cutting capacity, better spray management, but it'll cost you about $300 extra.
ya i agree i had an mk... i was soo frustrated with it i bought the dewalt... night and day difference in design...
I've been using a DEWALT D24000S tile saw for a long time and it still works perfectly. It is extremely well made. Cuts straight. Easy to set up and light to carry around. Bought mine on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-D24000S-Heavy-Duty-10-inch-Stand/dp/B000J0BG7W/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=DEWALT+Wet+Tile+Saw+with+Stand%2C+10-Inch+%28D24000S%29&qid=1577154099&sr=8-1