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Hello,

Can anyone tell me if they use an electric tile cutter?

yes.

I would think that for cutting tiles in a straight cut all across that
a "score and snap" manual cutter would be quicker and cleaner.

Until uou need to snap off a 10mm wide sliver.

However for cutting L-shaped pieces from tiles to fit around electric
sockets, I think a saw could be useful.

I know they use a circular diamond blade. Is this different to a 4
inch angle grinder blade?

yes. Its about 9" and thiner.

Is it thinner perhaps? I'm just wondering
what the advantage of a tile cutter over an angle grinder is, other
than the cutter has a platform to mount the tile on.

Not a lot, but that alone makes it invaluable. Two hands to steady the
tile. It will also cut a bit thicker things , if slowly.

You can also cut mitres..

I find if I cut tiles with my angle grinder that using a diamond blade
gives a rougher cut, with some fine chips along the edge. These are ok
if they will be hidden under a light switch. I find if I use a stone
cutting disc, the cut is cleaner and the tile does not chip and the
cut can be left on display. Are the cuts with a tile cutter clean?

Reaanably though I use emery paper to get rid of sharp edges.

Thanks,
Stephen.

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