Hey guys.
Just looking for abit of advice.

Should i buy a wetsaw or grinder first???


Thanks.

Wetsaw first mate

Deffo wetsaw. I much prefer wetsaws to grinders.

Hi,When you can, purchase both.A grinder has many use`s. As you are just starting out I would advise not buying a Wet Saw for one job. Can you rent a Wet Saw in your area?Can you cut Free-Hand with a Grinder?

Cheers 2Balls

I think it may come down to what type of work you intend to do. A wet saw will handle most jobs, so you would probably go with this to start. I'd like to see a wet saw and grinder in every tilers tool kit.
Grinders can take a fair amount of practice to master where as a wet saw is easier to use and will offer more flexability into the future if you choose one that is good quality and has the capacity for future larger projects.

if not getting both at same time I'd go or a wet saw first, yeah, you'll have to set it up outside, but would you use a grinder indoors!! I'd have both tho' you can pick up a good angle grinder and blade relatively cheap

hey guys. am just starting out and it will be for more than one job.

seen a dewalt grinder on screwfix for £40. (no blade) whats it like??

Try TradeTiler for tools. I use a Makita angle grinder...in fact i have 3.
CTD had a deal for an angle grinder recently £20 i believe ?

Both have there pro's and con's without stating the obvious, water and dust, so it would depend on the working environment, IMHO you can't beat a wet saw for 99 % of cuts, an angle grinder is handy, sometimes, so start with a wet saw, then when you can add a grinder, as some people have said, they are relatively cheap nowadays.

HTH

Originally Posted by STINGRAY30

hey guys. am just starting out and it will be for more than one job.

seen a dewalt grinder on screwfix for £40. (no blade) whats it like??

Hi Stingray,When the Jobs are in the bag and the cashflow is good, buy both! Both are priceless and will earn their keep.


All the best for 2009 2Balls

Originally Posted by STINGRAY30

hey guys. am just starting out and it will be for more than one job.

seen a dewalt grinder on screwfix for £40. (no blade) whats it like??

I would buy the wet saw 1st m8 - but I bought my 1st angle grinder just before xmas from B&Q it was a Dewalt 850watt got on sale reduced from £49 to £28 (no blade ) not used it yet. Don't known if they are still on sale or not worth a look though !

if ya want a grinder mate and can afford it,buy makita,see Dave @ TradeTiler.
But a truthfull answer would be,buy a wet saw first

Jimmy

id buy the wet saw first. angle grinders need to be used outside or are ok for site work indoors. With the wet saw your covered for all angles. Good luck in your new career!


Need a Tiler ? London, Epsom, Sutton and Wimbledon based tiling contractor

get a wet saw first. one for less than 100 quid will do most jobs nicely. the rexon from screwfix is good and costs £60.

Originally Posted by P'boro tiler

get a wet saw first. one for less than 100 quid will do most jobs nicely. the rexon from screwfix is good and costs £60.

the Rexoon radial arm cutter is a good one as well

my table ones bust! its going back!
how do u manage in such a small van medlar? im sure i must be doing something wrong as i cant fit jack in my astra van. love the van tho!

Originally Posted by P'boro tiler

my table ones bust! its going back!
how do u manage in such a small van medlar? im sure i must be doing something wrong as i cant fit jack in my astra van. love the van tho!

I did reply to ya PM mate,
I can get everything i need inside my van,except for full sized boards,but i can always have them cut to size when buying them,if i need them complete i just put on roof rack,i got shelves along the rear passenger side which carries spacers,nails,screws,aditives like primers,sealers etc,i carry trims along the top of the shelving,so really the floor space is for tools and addy,easy peasy mate

Jimmy

wet saw for me as well i bought a plasplugs contractor plus when i started out cost £70 quid still works well im in the market for a new one now looking at the dewalt d24000s bit pricey at £680 ooch!

Both are invaluable.
There are so many sizes and kinds so you have to think about what you are going to do with them.
I have a collection of 5 different kinds of wet saws and 6 grinders (small medium and large and 1 wet grinder with many different blades, tool ends and polishing pads, plus a few dremels with again many different tool ends
and they all see use, some more than others, but it beats renting if you are going to use it regularly.
I would strongly recommend a wet saw (10 inch) as the first saw as you can do everything with it.
Using a wetbox and dropsheets will allow you work indoors close to your workspace and help you avoid long walks back and forth.