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They are only mitres?! eh?!?!
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Dave I and I. That is some real nice work work mate :-D
As alot of yous have said putting the trim 'the other way' looks really nice aswell, personally it isn't something I have thought of doing myself but admittingly it does look killer! I always love how everybody, regardless of experience looks at jobs differently, has a different vision, a different approach, a different outcome, a different way of setting out. Seeing some of these examples really does prove there is more than one way to set out any tiling work.
Your way may be the best, it may be the worst, however we all get there in end. I am impressed with the amount of love and attention that alot of you guys put in. From my point of view i love nothing more than transforming a customers house into a showroom quality bathroom/kitchen/ dining room/ floor etc but as has been said your way might be best, might be the worst but at least you have put your own personal stamp on the job.
As alot of yous have said putting the trim 'the other way' looks really nice aswell, personally it isn't something I have thought of doing myself but admittingly it does look killer! I always love how everybody, regardless of experience looks at jobs differently, has a different vision, a different approach, a different outcome, a different way of setting out. Seeing some of these examples really does prove there is more than one way to set out any tiling work.
Your way may be the best, it may be the worst, however we all get there in end. I am impressed with the amount of love and attention that alot of you guys put in. From my point of view i love nothing more than transforming a customers house into a showroom quality bathroom/kitchen/ dining room/ floor etc but as has been said your way might be best, might be the worst but at least you have put your own personal stamp on the job.
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White Room
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One Day
I find them ok. Prefer to use a decent hacksaw with my quansol box over a grinder.
One slip and they're goosed though!
magga
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Best saw for cutting metal trim, in my opinion, is this: Proxxon KGS 80 Chop Saw - http://www.axminster.co.uk/proxxon-kgs-80-chop-saw-702066
Yes, it's expensive, but it more than pays for itself in time saved, and you can cut the smallest amounts off the trim if it's slightly too long.
Yes, it's expensive, but it more than pays for itself in time saved, and you can cut the smallest amounts off the trim if it's slightly too long.
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Old Mod
Yeah @Sir Ramic has one of these,
he also highly recommends it.
he also highly recommends it.
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MW Smith Ceramics
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MW Smith Ceramics
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?
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)
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
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Old Mod
That's not a bad price at all John.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
I've been toying with the idea, mainly cos I can't find a 305mm blade for my Dewalt chop saw! Haha
Not sure but I'm all for making life easy, I'm a proper lazy sod haha
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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
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
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MW Smith Ceramics
I'm getting that way too!
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
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MW Smith Ceramics
Yes definately mate the chrome trims are even worse, I think you,ve made my mind up now
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