Tile and Masonry Saws
wet tile saw or something else?
** A wet tile saw is what professionals use and it's highly recommended even if you have a small amount of tile work to do. You can put a diamond blade on a
circular saw but things are going to get messy. The water sprayed on the tile helps to cool the tile while it is being cut, otherwise it would become too hot and would break. Water also helps keep the debris to a minimum.
** A
coping saw is a manual saw which means you're going to get tired very quickly.
* There are two types of wet tile saws to choose from:
** A saw with a
recirculating pump will continually filter the water.
** A
pumpless saw means you have to hook your saw up to a water faucet to get fresh water.
* Rent or buy?
** One room to do? Definitely rent one. This is a specialized piece of equipment and there is no need to spend lots of money when you don't have to.
* If you're doing more than just tile work, purchase a masonry saw instead which can cut through bricks and stone.
** Like tile saws, you can get a
dry cut saw.
** A wet saw is safer and creates less of a mess but it also means you'll have to wait for your materials to dry.
* Gas or electric?
** A
electric has slightly less horsepower but can be used indoors and plugged in.
*
Portability is an important factor. Is the saw for projects at home or do you need to travel with it for work?
*
Blades are going to have to be changed so find a saw that makes it easy.
* No matter what material you are working with, masonry is a loud and messy job. ''A lot'' of debris and dust is going to be flying around. Protect yourself with
work gloves.
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