Has anyone bought/used this tool. Is on one of the shopping channels, looks good but they do a good selling job for rubbish goods on the shopping channels.

The search facility is your friend. There has been a few threads about this tool.

I have both.

The EC310 ( think there is a newer model now) and it's brilliant for two things. Cutting 6mm ply ( ok for 9.5mm too) and raking grout from wider joints. I bought two 18 months ago to keep one as a spare as I use a lot of 6mm and I'm still on the first. No good for tiles tho.

If you're interested in the DC270 I did a review on it a couple of months ago and you'll find it by searching the forum.

Originally Posted by SandyFloor

I have both.

The EC310 ( think there is a newer model now) and it's brilliant for two things. Cutting 6mm ply ( ok for 9.5mm too) and raking grout from wider joints. I bought two 18 months ago to keep one as a spare as I use a lot of 6mm and I'm still on the first. No good for tiles tho.

If you're interested in the DC270 I did a review on it a couple of months ago and you'll find it by searching the forum.

Here is your review The Exakt Saw DC-270 Deep Cut

Brilliant we have 5 of them did some R&D with the firm years ago and stay in touch with them regular basis.
Couldn't do without them on restoration jobs for cutting out etc.also use a Fein supercut. also a brilliant tool.

maybe good for basic diy but deffo not a trade tool in my opinion. Sales peeps are very good at making things look good on camera.

Sorry TFS since we are a pro outfit and we have used this saw on Grade one listed buildings both here and abroad have to disagree with you it is not just a diy tool.

for cutting out Victorian tiles for restoration it is perfect and that is a skilled craft not diy.

Originally Posted by Tenchman

Sorry TFS since we are a pro outfit and we have used this saw on Grade one listed buildings both here and abroad have to disagree with you it is not just a diy tool.

for cutting out Victorian tiles for restoration it is perfect and that is a skilled craft not diy.

Steve (Tenchman) is probably one of the most highly skilled pofessionals in the game. He recommended this saw to me, and that is good enough for this humble tiler

I really like them. With the diamond blade they go through grout like butter.

Originally Posted by SandyFloor

I really like them. With the diamond blade they go through grout like butter.

Take it for regrouting

these work really well and are safe to use

I can only speak regarding floor tiles. You run the saw through the centre of the grout and then it's quite easy to rake the rest out.

Did'nt know you could get different blades

Here you are:

http://www.exakt.biz/machineinfo/acc...lade-chart.jpg

Nice one mate

Yes you can get metal cutting blades and wood cut blades, although i tend to use the diamond cutting blades as we use them to cut out damaged geometric tiles etc from original victorian floors, when the triangles get tiny i use the fein supercut shaped blade like a boomerang. if i left the exakt behind and it was was within a hundred mile i would go back for it. Thanks Phil for kind words and i agree with you on a previous chat you mentioned we need a spell check see your post mate

I've worked with Andrew Bernard (The JML TV sales rep) at some of the shows and he let me loose on an Exakt. Couple of points
1) Tiles. Worked well on ceramics but I am not sure if it would do well on porcelain. This is because there is not a place to get water to the blade.
2) Dust. Use a vacuum cleaner attachement. I didnt! And I was picking ceramic tile dust out of my tshirt for the day...

As a result of helping JML I now have one in my tool box. I think they are taking it up to the Floor Show next week where it is bound to do well....

R

The exact saw is a really good tool though the switch on mine seems to be faulty it will cut quartz and porcelain though Id not like to try use it for long cuts on porc it replaces a grinder with steel cutting disc and is more accurate and faster

I see they have got some knew attachments. needed one of these on a job a couple of weeks ago but as i have just bought a fein my home accountant won't let me get one yet, i'm trying hard to convince her though.

I see Worx at B&Q have a similar tool out now, cordless I believe.

didn't look at the price or model but macro were selling them as reduced today and cosco have put the fax max levels a couple of quid to about £15.95 guess where er indoors took me today lol