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When it comes to tile cutters, you will discover a variety of styles, each designed for a specific purpose. Additionally, tile cutters are called by other names such as a tile saw or masonry saw. To give you an idea of what tile cutters are used for, think of ceramic. In most homes, the kitchen tiles, bathroom tiles, and often the flooring will be made from ceramic. For the pieces to all fit, some have to be cut. This is where the tile cutter comes into play. The tile cutter is used to cut the smaller pieces, giving the ceramic a nice clean line. The same is true with the masonry saw. The only difference between the tile cutter and the masonry saw is that the masonry saw is for cutting masonry, something often used by homebuilders.
Back to ceramic, there are ceramic tile saws that are water cooled with diamond tipped bladed. These tile saws can grind through almost any type of tile and stone with ease. One of the popular choices in tile saws is the Plasplugs Power Master Diamond Wheel Tile Cutter. This tile saw offers advanced operation and performance with a ½ horsepower, 4 ½-inch diamond blade tile saw, also known as a wet saw. This particular tile saw will cut through flooring and wall tile up to 1-inch thick. Cuts are made accurately with the locking rip fence. You can also use this tile saw for cutting marble, ceramic, porcelain, slate, granite, terra cotta, and vitrified tiles.
Another favorite when it comes to tile saws is the MK-145 portable tile saw. This tile saw is compact, lightweight, and very versatile. You will find a 115-volt, 4 amp, direct drive motor, rated at ½ horsepower. This is the perfect tile saw for contractors or homeowners. This particular tile saw uses a standard household current and even features a childproof safety switch.
Another wet saw that people like is the Plasplugs DWW180US Master Tiler 7 inch wet saw. This tile saw is perfect for the person that loves being handy. Made from cast aluminum, this tile saw can easily cut through flooring, tile, or walls that are up to 1.3-inches thick. The cuts from this tile saw are accurate and clean. Additionally, this tile saw is ideal for plunge cutting, diagonals, miter cuts, corners, narrow slivers, and so on. With this tile saw featuring a water-cooled cutting wheel and triple fan motor, you will depend on this tile cutter for years.
Another great choice for tile cutters is the MK MK-370 ½ Horsepower 7-inch Tile Saw. This tile saw is very durable and compact. If you have smaller jobs around the house and need a good tile cutter, this tile saw is perfect. The ½ horsepower, high-torque motor gets the job done and this tile saw is submersible, with a water pump that is thermally protected. This tile saw is easy to operate and convenient. In fact, this tile cutter even comes with carrying handles.
The Porter Cable 1500 Wet Cutting Tile Saw is another wonderful choice. This tile saw can easily cut through tile and only weighing 34.5 pounds, you will find this tile cutter to be convenient. In addition to the 7.4 amp motor, which is powerful enough to get the job done, this tile cutter has a superior diamond blade to cut through any type of tile. Additionally, a dual track-sliding table helps to align the piece being worked on accurately with the blade. The result is that you get a predictable cut with this tile saw. To keep the blade cool on this tile saw, the blade is cooled using an integral pump, which also provides dust control.
When it comes to using tile cutters, tile saws, or masonry saws, the best way to get started is to practice with scrap tile before you begin the real thing. Keep in mind that straight ceramic tile cutters are used specifically for scoring fired clay ceramic tiles with a fine porcelain coating, also called a glaze. For fully vitrified porcelain tiles, stone, and other types of clay tiles that are not glazed, may not cut right with the straight ceramic tile cutters. In this case, you need a tile saw known as a wet saw. If you have questions, someone at your local hardware or home improvement store can show you the ideal tile cutter for your need.
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