I have an upcoming project which is pushing toward my upgrading my MK660 tile saw. While I like the MK and plan to keep it, with more customers going with the larger tile, it is showing its limitations. To that end, I’ve been looking at the 10″ Ridgid saw; I’ve also looked at the Dewalt and would consider others. Have any of you tried the Ridgid and know of any pros or cons for this or another saw? Thanks in advance.
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I got the Ridgid a few months ago for the same reason: bigger tile. It has a number of great features, such as a laser light, a lamp next to the blade, plunge capabilities, tilting, etc. I'm pleased with it.
Only drawback I've heard is that it's heavy as heck...They recently dropped the price though, to $499 - it was $699, and most felt it was a great bargain at that price.Print out a Lowes coupon and you'll get another $50 off...JT
Man, now I'm wishing I would have waited a couple of years to buy mine. Almost want to go buy another one at that price.
I love mine. I'll be using it tomorrow. It is very heavy though, and I feel like I have to prop the back end up a little higher than the front to keep the water from curling under the extension to catch the water. Not sure if that makes sense, but you'll see what I mean.
Other than those couple of things I have no complaints, it has handled everything I have thrown at it very well.
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I have the dewalt, and it is very easy to break down into about 4-5 lightweight pcs..., but the motor bearings need replacing as the blade has some high speed wobble... so the Ridgid new at about the same price I could sell my Dewalt at used is tempting...Plus - laser on a tile saw would rock!JT
Very happy with mine, had it for about 2 years. Done maybe 15 bathrooms and maybe 3000 sf of other floors, still on the original blade.
Only drawbacks weight and size, which of course needs to be to handle the big tile.
We have the rigid. We got it to replace a 10" QEP which lost its bearings. IT's seems to be a nice saw so far. We, for some reason, seem to do alot of mitered edges, so this saw make that alot easier. It's extremely heavy and it's a PITA to keep clean. The blade cover swings open for easy cleaning and blade replacement, but keeping the stand clean is a night mare. If you don't mind all of the white water spots all over it, it's no big deal, but it drives me crazy. The laser never stays lined up, but it's easy to adjust. I actually just saw one on clearance for $450 at depot. Thought they were discontinuing them.
The reason for the clearance is that the saw has been upgraded just recently; the older model is no longer available in my area. I admit to being interested in the laser, although I'm not sure if it's more of a gimmick. The depth of cut (3 3/4") is also a minor factor for the rare paver or cultured stone job. A friend of mine got an incredible steal when HD changed locations recently- an MK101 for, get this, $20, yes, $20 (it was missing some minor part). While I like MK, the 101 is a very heavy, bulky saw. Thanks for everyone's input.