They are only mitres?! eh?!?! - Tile Advice

[MW Smith Ceramics]

U do know u can use the trim this way also and I think it's a more subtle look.

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Some really nice work there Kyle, looks the business mate

 

[John Benton]

I use my Makita chopsaw for the all metal trims and just have a metal blade swapped into it. Perfect cuts every time. Nice work Kyle

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

I use my Makita chopsaw for the all metal trims and just have a metal blade swapped into it. Perfect cuts every time. Nice work Kyle

That sounds like a good shout John,

I'm working for another tiling contractor and its genesis metal trim everywhere with niches, lots of Windows, boxing and sills ( all very time consuming with my hacksaw and mitre box.......are you using s carpenters chopsaw with a metal blade then or is it like a mini version not so bulky and better for cutting trim?

 

[John Benton]

I use this saw, but then again I do a lot of woodwork as well, but just change the blade to a metal one when needed

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-MLS100-240-255-Electric/dp/B0013UY7N2

Hate using a hacksaw and mitre box when there's a tool that does the job in seconds and perfect cuts, good as well for taking 1/10th of a mm off as well if you work to fine tolerances (I'm sure you do )

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

Nice one John, thanks for the link, I wonder if many fixers are using a chopsaw or still battling with a hacksaw and mitre box like me.....

 

[Old Mod]

I use this saw, but then again I do a lot of woodwork as well, but just change the blade to a metal one when needed

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-MLS100-240-255-Electric/dp/B0013UY7N2

Hate using a hacksaw and mitre box when there's a tool that does the job in seconds and perfect cuts, good as well for taking 1/10th of a mm off as well if you work to fine tolerances (I'm sure you do )

That's not a bad price at all John.
I've been toying with the idea, mainly cos I can't find a 305mm blade for my Dewalt chop saw! Haha

 

[John Benton]

Nice one John, thanks for the link, I wonder if many fixers are using a chopsaw or still battling with a hacksaw and mitre box like me.....

Not sure but I'm all for making life easy, I'm a proper lazy sod haha

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

I use this saw, but then again I do a lot of woodwork as well, but just change the blade to a metal one when needed

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-MLS100-240-255-Electric/dp/B0013UY7N2

Hate using a hacksaw and mitre box when there's a tool that does the job in seconds and perfect cuts, good as well for taking 1/10th of a mm off as well if you work to fine tolerances (I'm sure you do )

 

[White Room]

Hacksaw and mitre box also....

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

Yeah I agree and with all the metal trim I'm using right now my it sounds like a future purchase of one of these is on the cards......thanks again muck

 

[John Benton]

That's not a bad price at all John.
I've been toying with the idea, mainly cos I can't find a 305mm blade for my Dewalt chop saw! Haha

I think I paid about that for mine but got it from local supplier, They're a bit bulkier than a hacksaw and mitre box (slightly) but when there's a tool that is quicker and more accurate, I'm game for that

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

Not sure but I'm all for making life easy, I'm a proper lazy sod haha

I'm getting that way too!

 

[John Benton]

Yeah I agree and with all the metal trim I'm using right now my it sounds like a future purchase of one of these is on the cards......thanks again muck

I've just done a couple of bathrooms with the Butech trims and they are heavy, I'm guessing they are difficult to start the cut with hacksaw as well as it is a chrome finish over brass

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

im not the only one then white beam

 

[MW Smith Ceramics]

I've just done a couple of bathrooms with the Butech trims and they are heavy, I'm guessing they are difficult to start the cut with hacksaw as well as it is a chrome finish over brass

Yes definately mate the chrome trims are even worse, I think you,ve made my mind up now