Radial Tile Cutter
 

Hi,

Looking to buy a new "wet" diamond tile cutter.

Have seen a number of radial tile cutters where the blade cuts the static
tile from above as apposed to sliding the tile over a static blade.

Screwfix Example
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...3661&ts=11339#

Has anybody got any experience with this type of cutter and its relative
pro's/con's to the conventional wet cutter.

I do a fair amount of tiling with both natural stone and ceramic tiles.

Thanks

Andy

Radial Tile Cutter
 

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from "Andy" contains these words:

Has anybody got any experience with this type of cutter and its relative
pro's/con's to the conventional wet cutter.

I used one once - very good for cutting more awkward tiles - lumpy ones,
that sort of thing. You can get the tile well held down and then the
blade moves over it so there's no trouble getting the cut where you want
it.

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Skipweasel
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.

Radial Tile Cutter
 

Andy wrote:
Hi,

Looking to buy a new "wet" diamond tile cutter.

Have seen a number of radial tile cutters where the blade cuts the static
tile from above as apposed to sliding the tile over a static blade.

Screwfix Example
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...3661&ts=11339#

Has anybody got any experience with this type of cutter and its relative
pro's/con's to the conventional wet cutter.

I do a fair amount of tiling with both natural stone and ceramic tiles.

Thanks

Andy


Thats the real McCoy that is.

If its worth it to you, go for it.

Way more control than the cheapo I have.

Radial Tile Cutter
 

The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Andy wrote:

Hi,

Looking to buy a new "wet" diamond tile cutter.

Have seen a number of radial tile cutters where the blade cuts the
static tile from above as apposed to sliding the tile over a static
blade.

Screwfix Example
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...3661&ts=11339#

Has anybody got any experience with this type of cutter and its
relative pro's/con's to the conventional wet cutter.

I do a fair amount of tiling with both natural stone and ceramic tiles.

Thanks

Andy

Thats the real McCoy that is.

If its worth it to you, go for it.

Way more control than the cheapo I have.

I wonder how well the "water pump" works

Radial Tile Cutter
 

In article . com,
John wrote:
I've no experience of this type myself but I would worry about a few
things.
How long will the pump work as it's pumping an abrasive mixture of tile
slurry in water?
The rollers in the overhead carriage need to be as precise as possible
to ensure a straight cut. This doesn't sit well with working in an
atmosphere of tile cuttings whether wet or dry.
The fewer moving parts there are on a machine, the more accurate it is
likely to be. This has a moving carriage so there's an area for
flexing. I've looked at a number of radial arm saws and many suffer
from a lack of rigidity.
The speed of cutting is generally relted to motor power. The two
designs are much the same so I would expect the same performance.
In the undercut type, the water is mostly below the table so it drains
well. This type pumps it to the top so look for good drainage.

Yes - to me it seems like a solution looking for a problem. A 'normal' wet
tile cutter gives a plenty accurate enough cut at 1/3rd of the price - and
is easier to store too.

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