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A wet tile saw cuts tiles made of ceramic, leaving a clean,
smooth edge. A tile setter needs to trim tiles at the installation site to fit
the edges of a room or create inventive designs. A table-mounted, portable wet
tile saw allows her to cut tile as they are needed to exact specifications. The
saw combines a circular blade, similar to a wood table saw, with a water pump
and hose to constantly drench the cutting area with water to reduce friction
and cool the surface.
Since tiles are so thick, brittle, and made of ceramic, a
special saw must be used. An ordinary circular saw for wood or metal would
either break the tile or get so hot that it would seize up and stop cutting.
However, ceramic tile is not cut well with sharp blades. The wet tile saw was
invented to address all these unique properties of ceramic. It doesn't
overheat, uses a relatively dull blade with no serrations, and can be
transported to a job site and set up on top of an existing table or sawhorses.
A manual tile cutter can be tedious when working with a
larger quantity of tile. The manual model has a round cutter that rolls along
the tile, scoring it as you push the handle downward. The kickstand pops up and
pops the tile in two pieces as you apply pressure.
A motorized wet saw, however, features a diamond cutting
blade and makes quick work of cutting tiles. The blade remains stationary as
the tile moves through -- but the blade must stay wet. Because of this, a water
pump pulls water from a reservoir and sends into across the blade before the
water is recycled.
A motorized wet saw uses a diamond-cutting blade. The blade
stays stationary while you move the tile through it. The blade needs to stay
wet throughout the process. A water pump pulls water from the water pond below
the blade and sends it across the blade. The water falls back into the pond and
is recycled. The pond must be cleaned every so often to keep the system from
becoming clogged. A carriage system moves the tile past the blade. It can be
adjusted to fit the size of the tile.
If you are replacing your kitchen countertop on the top of
the materials listwill be a Tile saw. If
you consider the price to just rent one at either of these places (about $50
per day), you would have to be a fool not to buy one, especially if you will be
doing other projects where one might come in handy. You will also need a rafter
square, a notched trowel or spreader, a level and a sponge. Grout float, tape
measure and rubber hammer, grout sealer (you can buy grout with this already
mixed in), and tile spacers if needed.
You can find a Tile Saw at XG Power like this Premium
Professional 2.5HP 10-inch Wet Tile Saw
Features:
* Driven by extra
powerful 2-1/2HP single phase motor (120 volt, 60Hz)
* Ideal for wet cutting
of tile and marble
* High speed
3340RPM for fine and efficient cutting Larger cutting capacities compared to
other manufacturers
* Unique heavy
duty cast alloy aluminum column, cutting head and pulley guard
* Robust structure
ensures the most stable, precise cutting for a life-time of use
* Precision linear
guide bar system with dust proof alloy aluminum cover
* Dual capacitor
starting
* Automatic
thermal overload protection
* Sealed and
lubricated heavy-duty bearings
* Removable plastic water tray
* Two-position
cutting head for convenience of cutting all size tile and marble
* 45 degree miter
fixture included
* Heavy-duty 3.17
GPM water pump included (UL listed)
Specifications:
* Blade capacity:
10 inches
* Arbor: 5/8 inch
* Length of cut
(rips): 24 inches
* Diagonal of cut:
16 inches
* Depth of cut:
3-3/4 inches
* Saw weight: 110
pounds
Professional grade tools and equipment at everyday low discount prices. Visit us at http://www.xgpower.com or call 908-534-2117.
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