Using Tile cutters for straght line cuts

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 5:12 pm

Does anybody have any experience using water-cooled tile cutters and diamond steel blades for cutting multi-layered fused pieces?

The diamond blade that I saw says that it is good for tile porcelain and glass block but I was wondering if anyone has any experience with actually using them.

Thanks,

Andy

charlie · Post by **charlie** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 5:16 pm

yes, they're commonly used for cutting up blocks and sheets of fused glass.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 5:20 pm

There are the $4-500 ones that look like a wet radial arm saw, then the >$100 ones that look like a table saw. Beyond the obvious durability issues, do they work equally well?

Looks like I'm headed back to Home Depot again . . .
A

charlie · Post by **charlie** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 5:26 pm

they all work basically the same.

90% of the quality of cut is due to the blade. a cheap dull blade will not work in the most expensive cutter.

the type of cutter chosen gives you either more features, durability, or quality.

are you using it for a couple of things every month, or are you going into business with it and going to use it for hours daily.

i use the 10" tub saw from harbor freight for both tile jobs and glass. works well, is cheaper, but not as good as a top of the line mk. the cheap ones from hd usually have a 1" arbor, which makes it really hard to find replacement blades.