Dewalt D24000 hints / tips and accessories thread

[fulabeer]

It has both.
I would have preferred it if they also had 1mm markers.
But it does work as a rough guide, which should be double checked with a tape measure. (or laser if one is fitted!)

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It is one machine that would be worth the effort to import.
I've never had such accurate and consistent cuts in my life.
It is an absolute joy to use, and very easy to clean. (with hose pipe!)
I am having to rethink some of my (large tile) cuts due to the bridge arm on the left.(used to a overhead bridge saw)
Otherwise, it is near perfect.

[Sir Ramic]

Have you got around to doing a tap mod to the water supply and removing the clip. I keep meaning to get a tap from the brewery supply shop.

[Homza]

Here is simple trick to use to prevent blowouts when cutting fragile stone with the Dewalt saw. The plunge feature can be very helpful.



This guy is a great installer. Here is video of the finished product.

[Sir Ramic]

I have fitted a better water flow system to mine today ie, a small inline tap. Yet to see how it performs.

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[Sir Ramic]

Well for the couple of £ it cost, Its a good addition to the DW24000. While it does the same job as the flow clip it is a lot easier to use.

[Mickyf]

I bought one of these cutters 3years ago great machine but I lost the guide that you use to do numerous cuts the same size,does anybody know where I can get a replacement.ta

[fulabeer]

I bought one of these cutters 3years ago great machine but I lost the guide that you use to do numerous cuts the same size,does anybody know where I can get a replacement.ta

They cost £53.15
Check out post #20 of this thread.
Click the link provided. Your item/part is "251"
Paul

[Mickyf]

Thanks,can build a new cutter from this link!

[fulabeer]

For about £2000!

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

just looking at the bits of mine there is a lot of rusty bits starting!!!

[fulabeer]

I had chance to use the "plunge" feature in anger this week.
I had got used to notching out (for u shaped cuts) with a series of cuts. Then grinding sideways to smooth them out.
The kitchen i'm on has loads of sockets and switches on the splash backs.

Well i have to say i'm amazed how easy and how time saving having a plunge cut is.
What used to take 10/15 mins (with one or two ruined tiles) is now done in two.
Not only that, but the results are perfect.

This machine just seems to get better and better with each use!

[Sir Ramic]

I put a laser on mine today. havent tried it yet but time will tell.

[fulabeer]

Any pics? (of the laser install before you post a random photo!!! )

I don't use my laser all the time, but cutting pre-marked tiles and "L" cuts it does save time.
(oh and it also helps lining up when doing plunge cuts LOL...)

[Sir Ramic]

Any pics? (

Not yet, only just installed it. not quite finished

[Scott]

Whats the difference between the mark 1 and 2 models? Just the flange?

[merlecollins]

Whats the difference between the mark 1 and 2 models? Just the flange?

Yep, oh and I think a extra couple of bolts between the rails and the saw.

[Sir Ramic]

Whats the difference between the mark 1 and 2 models? Just the flange?

Where the main arm of the machine is bolted to the base. this on Mk1 versions was just the four bolts. Over time if those bolts were not tightened then a small amount of movement could be noticeable in the arm. This of course woul lead to inaccurracy in the cutting. The Mk2 version has the 4 bolts plus 2 locating pegs to stop that movement.

Well thats what I was told anyway. There were other minor improvements but I cant remember what they were now.

[astute1]

Im just in the process of buying the 24000 in the uk and having it shipped to new zealand. Can you advise on any additional blades I should get them to throw in with the machine before it leaves. Where is it best to source these and am I better off just ordering online separately.

[Dave]

I coupled a Montolit DNA blade with mine and excellent blade it is.


Available here >>
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[fulabeer]

Tradetiler also includes two excellent Porcelain blades (instead of the single standard blade) with the D24000, and i can fully recommended them.

[astute1]

My dewalt 24000s is now sitting in Customs awaiting clearance. I am very exited as I should have it within the week. Just want to say a big online thankyou to David and Katrina at Tradetiler for all of there assistance in getting it out of the uk and on a plane down under. Wish we had a supplier like Tradetiler who's focus
was on the tradesman as much as the punters buying tiles.

thanks heaps

[fulabeer]

Thought I would update this thread.

The D24000 has been outstanding.

I'm just in the middle of a travertine bathroom, and this is making my life so easy.
I especially like putting a slight bevel on the edges of the corner joints.
Looks so neat and the customer loves it.

When I first got the D24000, I had just come from a QEP overhead bridge saw.
"L" cuts were easy, as there was no "arm" to get in the way.
I quickly came unstuck with the larger tiles.
Certain "L" cuts would foul the arm, and I had to resort to turning the tile over.
This brought it's own problems, as I couldn't see the cut line on the tiles face.

I did find a solution (that I'm sure most on here know any way), but I thought I would post in case anybody else was struggling!

Cut as much as the arm will allow.
The D24000 has a plunge cut facility. All that was needed was to lift the cutting wheel, turn the tile around and then plunge back into the "cut line".
You then cut "backwards" if that makes sense? You use the other side of the wheel to cut.

Either way, it makes "L" cuts to large tiles a doddle and accurate again...

[Jasmine Tiling]

Ive had my dewalt for 6 months now. Its a great machine. I first used it on a job where the client wanted limestone mitered around door linings. After that i was glad to spend out on this machine.

Well a couple of weeks ago i just finished my 10m2 hallway at home in travetine with uheat ufh. The missis then wanted 150mm skirting to match rest off house instead of stone skirting! Having 6 external 45s i went down to the tool shop to look at chop saws. Saw the price then asked about putting a timber blade on my dewalt 2400 "wont fit mate " so i brought it anyway. Found a shim at home and it fitted a treat. Put a tescos bag over pump and 2 hours later and 5 tubes gripfiil

[Dave]

OOOh not something i would do.

[fulabeer]

I would probably just bought a cheapy wood chop saw rather than risk the D24000, but good one for at least trying something new!

[astute1]

Have had my dewalt 24000 for a month now after importing it to new zealand thru tile trader. Well worth the money to get it out here. I am continuously amazed by its accuracy. I have never really had a wetsaw in my arsenal of tile equipment, always being put off by the sheer size of carting them from job to job, but the dewalt has sorted that out. I am finding the saw provides me with so many more options and provides the confidence to attempt cuts I could not have imagined. I dont think it has increased the speed with with I operate but it has definitely improve accuracy and cut down the dust factor. I believe also it will be a factor in increasing my income by allowing me to price jobs at a higher rate. You know the story, if you turn up looking professional, having invested in high quality tools to carryout the installation. You are saying, "I am serious about my profession, I care about my reputation and the quality of work I do. Therefore I am in a different league than the other tilers you have had look at your job, that is why you are prepared to pay a higher price." You have to have the ability to convert that into results of course. Anyway thanks to Tilers Forum and to Tile Trader for introducing me to this fabulous piece of equippment

[itstony]

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I used these people in the past and paid more than this.
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