"Sacramento Dave" wrote in message
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I'm shopping for a decent tile saw, for my DIY projects. Tile isn't
something I do everyday for a living, but I hate buying junk that only
last a couple of years or less, but of course I don't want to pay an
arm and a leg, so I'm also would consider a good used one. Any good
recommendations? Is Felker a good brand? I've always like my Dewalt
tools, but their tile saws are around $1000, a little too much.


I don't know what you budget is. I bought ( about 6 Months ago) an MK 770
EXP from tool crib for $500 and that included a stand. The EXP will do 20"
tiles. I would not consider it a professional saw but top of the line home
owner.The only thing I can say I whish I bought it ten years. I have
always
used a snap cutter and 4" grinder with a diamond blade. I only do tile
once
in awhile, but I just did 800sq ft of 18". The saw is worth every Penney.
The only way to go night and day. MK is one of the top tile tool Co. so
check them out.



Cool! I'm surprised this 7" saw could do 20" cuts. How do you like the
sliding table, is it smooth?

MK is excellent but with the price to match. For the OP Home Depot has a 10"
saw for $500 and it goes on sales for $400 and comes complete with 10"
diamond blade and stand maybe cheaper now. I bought mine a year ago and its
been excellent except for the sliding table which doesn't slide smoothly but
cuts are good with marble, granite and even with 3" thick bricks . Quality
is not the same class as MK but it works for me. He should also look at the
one from Harbor Freight that goes for $200 on sale - blade and stand extra.
Someone said its the same one, to be verify, for $500 at Home Depot which
I'm happy with. If he is concern with quality and doesn't need deep cuts
your MK 700 EXP looks like an excellent choice.