Hi again

I'm trying to figure out which wet saw to buy within my budget for £100-£150.

I've got my tiling course booked for two weeks time. Could only afford to do a short course, so trying to give myself a headstart on things.

I already have a job lined up straight after my course- my mum's bathroom hopefully in travertine. Been reading the forums about substarte prep, weight and addy's/grouts, etc. and am getting a good grasp thanks to you guys . I know sounds a bit deep end having a go with the travertine, but its my mum's so if it takes me a while, and a few mistakes, its fine, it'll be good practice.

Few questions, if i may:

1) Any ideas for a decent enough wet saw that'll cut trav efficiently? Can only part with £100-£150 for this. I know thats not going to buy anythin special, but as long as it does for 6-12 months thats fine.

2) Whats the best method/tool for cutting travetine in 'free shapes' such as round toilet, etc. or is it best to remove and install toilet on top? Again budget suggestions would be great.

3) Will I need any other tools, apart from the usual fare, for the trav?


Thanks again everyone, appreciate the advice, and promise to 'put in' as i get more clued up on tiling. Will also be giving course feedback, and let you all know how things go with the trav, etc

Cheers

Ant

Have a look at Trade tiler, he sells the Vitrex which is a good wet saw for the money. Also try searching through previous posts as im sure this one has ben asked recently and there was responses from lots of tilers who have diferent cutters. A lot of it is down to the blade, a decent blade can make a poor cutter brilliant.

I do tend to ust my cutter dry on travertine as its much cleaner way to work, it shortens the blade life but is much quicker as you dont have to dry each tile off as you go.

As for free shapes, remove the toilet/obtacle if you can it give such a nicer fnish especially on such a thick tile. You can also use a grinder to cut them but again ith a decent blade.

Oh and dont forget to back skim them with adhesive to fill the holes

Good advice on filling the backs Scottley

Tradetiler Wet Tile Saws

• Cast alloy deck
• Unique water re-circulation system
• 180mm dia wheel inc (16mm bore, reversible flange alows 22.2mm bore blades)
• 25mm cut depth
• Height adjustable wheel guard
• Flip-up table plate for 15°, 30°, 45° mitres
• Hi-Torque 750 watt quiet induction motor
• Direct drive for smooth cuts
• Carry handle
• Cable winder
• Automatic overload reset button
• Table size: 50cm D x 55cm W
• Cutting guide - use left or right
• Fully adjustable sliding angle guide
• Click-grip calliper lock

£86.95 + VAT

Originally Posted by David - Tradetiler

Good advice on filling the backs Scottley

Tradetiler Wet Tile Saws

• Cast alloy deck
• Unique water re-circulation system
• 180mm dia wheel inc (16mm bore, reversible flange alows 22.2mm bore blades)
• 25mm cut depth
• Height adjustable wheel guard
• Flip-up table plate for 15°, 30°, 45° mitres
• Hi-Torque 750 watt quiet induction motor
• Direct drive for smooth cuts
• Carry handle
• Cable winder
• Automatic overload reset button
• Table size: 50cm D x 55cm W
• Cutting guide - use left or right
• Fully adjustable sliding angle guide
• Click-grip calliper lock

£86.95 + VAT

Good machine, good price David

Thanks for the advice guys.

That was one I had been looking at, amongst many others. I looked at some of previous threads, everyone raving about the DeWalt but way out of my range for now. Looks like the Vitrex 'll do for me (i'll be in touch when i've saved my pennies David!)



Ant

Originally Posted by Ant

Thanks for the advice guys.

That was one I had been looking at, amongst many others. I looked at some of previous threads, everyone raving about the DeWalt but way out of my range for now. Looks like the Vitrex 'll do for me (i'll be in touch when i've saved my pennies David!)



Ant

I've got one, there good cutters. i would go for the 110v one and also buy a transformer incase you get any site work in the future

If like me you only do domestic, i'd go for the Vitrex 240v, why carry that lump of a transformer around. as for the DeWalt its a great saw but it's big, you'll need more than a Berlingo size van with one of those.