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    Hi everyone, just become self-employed. I’m a time served plumber and in the process of learning to tile. I have my uncle working with me who is quite an accomplished tiller. I have recently bought us a rubi TX900 N due to the demand for these huge tiles. I am in the market for a wet cutter and need some advice. I like the look of the bench saws do they give a more accurate cut?. Has anyone used a Vitrex Versatile Power Pro 900 200mm Diamond Blade Wet Bridge Tile Saw 900w 240v for £200 this seems a lot of kit? Also is there a wet flat bed cutter on the market that has a sliding guide for pushing the tiles through the blade. Most of the jobs we do are 600 x 300 porcelain/ stone or bigger. Please help. Thanks mat!

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    If you can afford it a dewalt 24000

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    Can't afford one myself but agree with whitebeam . It sounds like you have the work to cover the cost

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    yes I agree, a dewalt 2400

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    Me too
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    they look realy good toy's, how much then? i wounder if farther xmas can fit it down my chim

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    Thanks for the recomendations! I bit more than i was looking to spend for now any options for between £200 - 300!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BARRONBATHROOMS View Post
    Thanks for the recomendations! I bit more than i was looking to spend for now any options for between £200 - 300!

    a bucket of water and a sharp knife I reckon!
    i don't really think you'll find anything 'man' enough in that bracket..if you can dig up a couple more hundred quid I'd look for a rubi 250 prehaps?..or maybe chance some ebay action? good luck!
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    Default Re: flat bed or bench?

    Dewalt kit is awesome, even the very cheap diy type drills they do are pretty good. Got a full set of cordless stuff, probably 1800 quids worth in the uk. Got all mine off ebay for probably 8-900 inc delivery. Mostly us tools from across the pond. Exchange rate is not too bad at the mo, not as good as the almost 2-1 a few years ago tho.

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