How does an electric tile cutter work?
Electric tile cutters A rotating diamond blade cuts the tile while a guide keeps your tile straight. Water sprays from around the cutting blade to ensure the tile doesn’t smoke and burn and the diamond blade remains cool.
Should I cut tiles face up or down?
Regardless of the kind of tile you’re cutting, the best method is to cut with the front of the tile facing up. The front is the side that will be exposed once you lay the tile. This method ensures the smoothest finished edge on the tile with the least amount of chipping.
Can you use a wet tile saw without water?
The precision and versatility of a wet saw. Dry. No Water. With fully-integrated dust collection technology, this innovative tool allows you to cut tile inside or outside with no water and no dust.
Does a wet tile saw make a mess?
Every wet saw has some degree of over spray when cutting. The water hits the blade, hits the tile and often makes a mess. This is especially a pain when you are cutting inside.
What is the best electric tile cutter to buy?
Top 10 Tile Cutter Reviews
- Vitrex 10343000V Power Pro 650 Tile Saw.
- Vitrex 103402 Diamond Blade Tile Cutting Saw.
- Plasplugs Compact Plus XL DWW200 Electric Tile Cutter.
- Einhell TH-TC 618 600w Tile Cutter.
- Vitrex 103450 Versatile Power Pro 900 Wet Tile Saw.
- Vitrex 630mm Professional Tile Cutter.
Can I put a wood blade on my tile saw?
Though a wet tile saw may resemble a table saw, it is not designed to cut through wood. It is equipped with a diamond-edged, carbide blade that is different from that of a table saw. If used on wood, it would likely jam and/or ruin the blade itself, not to mention cause injury to the operator.
When should I change my wet saw blade?
Tough Cutting A good tile wet saw blade should cut steadily and quickly through any material, no matter how dense or hard. If you find that over time your cuts are going more slowly, or that you are exerting more and more pressure on the tile to get it through the blade, the blade probably needs to be replaced.
What does a plasplugs saw blade guard do?
The water sprayed on the blade captures the tile debris, usually called sludge, created as the blade cuts the tile. The Plasplugs saw’s blade guard captures the blade’s water spray and returns the drippings back to the water reservoir.
What kind of blade does a plasplugs tile cutter use?
A Plasplugs blade cuts ceramic, slate, terracotta, marble and frost-proof tile. A Plasplugs tile cutter, a tile-cutting wet saw, uses an adjustable cutting platform that allows the blade to make mitered and angled cuts. The water sprayed on the blade captures the tile debris, usually called sludge, created as the blade cuts the tile.
Where can I get a copy of plasplugs catalogue?
The Plasplugs catalogue is now available to view Online. Or call 01543 500 893 to request a paper copy.