If you wanted to buy your husband a tile saw (he has to tile a large kitchen floor and 2 bathrooms) to make his life easier … would the Sears MK Diamond below be a good choice — can’t spend $600 and this is reasonable … the question is, would it be helpful or is a piece of ____ ?
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MK Diamond 8.75 amp Tile/Masonry Saw Kit, 4 in. Blade
Sears item# 00927687000 Mfr. model# 157125
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Features 8.7 amp, 1050 watt motor with internal brushes and a 0-11000 rpm speed. This saw uses a diamond alloy blade with adjustable depth range.
- Comfortable ergonomic contoured handle
- Includes blade
- Includes storage case
- Adjustable depth control to get the cut you want
- Adjustable bevel control for exact angle cutting
| Blade, Materials & Finish: | |
|---|---|
| Material: | Diamond alloy |
| Blade: | |
| Diameter: | 4 in. |
| Number Teeth: | – |
| Color: | |
| Overall Color: | Blue |
| Controls, Overall: | |
| Variable Trig. Speed: | Yes |
| Cord: | |
| Cord Option: | Corded |
| Cord Length: | 4 ft. |
| Cutting Tool: | |
| Depth Adj. Range: | Yes |
| Cut Depth At 90 Degrees: | 1-3/8 in. |
| Cut Depth At 45 Degrees: | 1 in. |
| Adj. Depth Stops: | No |
| General Features: | |
| Saw Type: | Tile/masonry saw |
| Included with Item: | |
| Case: | Yes |
| Saw Blade(s): | Yes |
| Blade Wrench: | Yes |
| Kit/Set Information: | |
| Kit or Set Type: | Circular saw kit |
| Materials & Finishes: | |
| Housing: | Aluminum |
| Material, Guards: | Aluminum |
| Motor-Engine: | |
| Type: | Electric |
| Housing: | – |
| Amps: | 8.75 |
| Speed Range RPM: | 0-11000 rpm |
| Speed Capability: | Variable |
| Motor Brushes: | Internal brushes |
| Power: | |
| Electric Rating: | 110-120V AC |
| Product Overview: | |
| Item Weight: | 9.0 lbs. |
| General Warranty: | 1 year limited |
| Portability: | Portable |
| Main Handle Grip: | Ergonomic |
| Power Option: | Powered |
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not sure about that one.harbor frieght has a 10" wet saw that is really hard to beat for the money for a diy guy. 200.00 .web site shows it as a brick saw. i've got one ,cuts square,up to i think 16" tile.larry
if a man speaks in the forest,and there's not a woman to hear him,is he still wrong?
I will check it out -- thanks!
Brick saws put into another class. More capacity.
How about an actual wet saw for $199 (MK-370)
http://www.stonetooling.com/store/298/25283.html
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There's also the same model (new) on ebay for $160
http://tinyurl.com/2bn7t5
Hope that's helpful. Happy shopping!
I have the saw shown in the photo but the table is very poor. Little room for adjustment if its not cutting straight. i would spend the extra money the next time. a good toll saves time and can make you a better craftsman but a cheap tool will never make you happy. Everything about this saw is good except the table and thats one of the most important parts. I wish I would have known better.
which one are you talking about? The $199 (MK-370) ???
A client of mine was very happy with the HD WorkForce 7" wet saw. It is also seeing duty in a hospital with his maintenance crew. He got it for around $75.
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&productId=100074675&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&cm_mmc=THD_marketing-_-OW_site-_-Digitas-_-Tiling_Shopping_List
I love the HD saw -- $88 bucks and it is very decent -- for a couple of jobs it is great -- I hear guys are buying them new and just throwing them away at the end of a big job and getting another one for the next job -- mine will last a long time -- d
I own this one.
http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=98114.4
Other than the table doesn't slide as quite as easily as I would like the saw does everything I have asked of it.
It has been loaned out a number of times and other than a new blade is still performing as when brand new.
Certainly not top of the line, but serviceable for the money.
For the bucks I would buy another. Blades are reasonable for it as well.
Get ear protection though , it's loud!
I've been using a Harbor Freight 10" wet saw for 8-9 years. Use it mostly for tile roofs (we do a couple a year) which is much harder on it than ceramic tile. I've tiled several floors, a 1000 sq ft marble patio, lent it out numerous times, and all that's ever gone wrong with it is the water pump died (early on actually). I replaced it with an aquarium pump for about $25. It's sat ouside thru all kinds of weather and just keeps on rocking. Most Harbor Freight tools are questionable, but I bought this thing on the cheap hoping to get one job out of it and it just keeps on going.
http://grantlogan.net/
This isnt for pro tile folks though some do recommend it for some quick cuts
http://www.onestopshopcatalog.com/dww405us.html
That one worked out great for me doing my kitchen. It works out great for doing basic jobs, and packs back into a small shape again for strorage.Rebuilding my home in Cypress, CA
Also a CRX fanatic!
If your hair looks funny, it's because God likes to scratch his nuts. You nut, you.
I have one fo those too. Mongo recommended it here years ago when they were opn sale somewhere for about $60 I think.
Great saw if you're not doing tile full time. Good loaner too.
The Harbor Freight $200 saw is probably one of the better HF tools I've seen, I know 2 people who have them and are happy with them. It's a lot of saw for the price.
The tile scorer Jeff recommended is a good tool too. It will score and break a tile in a second. Particularly good where the edge is hidden. I have a Felker, same as what Jeff posted.
Look for them on Ebay, you should be able to get a new one for less than $50.
Looks like Chinese junk on Ebay, but maybe good enuff.
http://cgi.ebay.com/24-Inch-Tile-and-Ceramic-Cutter-Scorer-New_W0QQitemZ270193830711QQihZ017QQcategoryZ20790QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/NATTCO-18-tile-manual-scorer-and-cutter-NICE_W0QQitemZ110097480341QQihZ001QQcategoryZ20790QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
Joe H
Edited 12/11/2007 5:26 pm by JoeH
I know butttt they'll never see the light.
Don't buy that tile saw. it's a 4" circular saw, which can be very handy to have, but it's not what you want to tile a floor. The MK saws are ok, nothing wrong with that. but buy a table model. I have the one fatroman pictured. it works well. i have had to replace the pump gtwice, but other than that it was a good buy.
"Put your creed in your deed." Emerson
"When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it." T. Roosevelt
Edited 12/10/2007 7:33 pm ET by FastEddie
Second that! You want the blade above the work.
what size tiles have you picked out?
alot can be done with a decent snap-scorer and a small grinder with a good diamond blade.
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Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
C'mon Bucko, here's a DW trying to buy a power tool for dear hubby, and you're steering her toward something without a motor? Shame on you."Put your creed in your deed." Emerson
"When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it." T. Roosevelt
downright shameful...
that gets a time out fersure...
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thought we was supposed to have each other's back...
specially with power tools...
we must be out numbered...
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!!!
You guys are funny -- I always thought there must be some kind of conspiracy ...
don't listen to 'em....
there is....
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!!!
wet saw's are over rated ...
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
We picked out 12" tiles (of course ...) so I guess the 7" wet saw won't help ...
The 7" refers to the diameter of the blade.
I have that $88 saw and it'll cut large tiles easily. Mine has done 5 bathrooms so far and is still in good shape.
The tile is fed(pushed) across the table, into the blade, with a nice even pressure.
The only thing to remember is that the cut isn't being guided by a fence. You're following a line on the tile freehand.
A 12" tile on the diagonal is not a problem...buic
Edited 12/11/2007 12:44 pm ET by BUIC
Edited 12/11/2007 12:45 pm ET by BUIC
crockny
I'd second the $88.00 Home depot saw.. Mine has done several bathrooms, a giant shower in marble and been lent out several times (the true test of durability) Ihave two more bathrooms and the kitchen to do yet but the blade still cuts quickly so I might be able to do all this work on just one blade.
I have worked with two of the HF 10" saws and they work ok, when they are working. My saw has cost close to $400 above purchase price with repairs and lost work from breakdowns, but is still a great value for a home user. I was in a town with no replacement water pumps of any kind so converted it to run off a hose. Then a capacitor went out, ordered one and it came in two days. A switch went out at the worst possible time and lost 2 hours fixing it. The bearings are now rough so it will take half a day to pull it apart, order the new and reassemble.
If your hubby is handy fixing mechanical things the HF is the way to go. If not, a basic MK saw would be better.
Happy Holidays!
PS You should also get a 4" makita mini grinder and diamond blade to go along with any wet saw. He will thank you in the end and it's handy for many things other than tile.
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