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dboden · 28-04-2008

Hi, did my 1st job at the weekend, trying to think about the best tools for the job. I have a TS50 for straight cuts. Also a cheap wet cutter, but I didn't use it.
I used a jigsaw, with a tile blade, for around sockets etc, But it seemed hard work.
I have not got a grinder, but would consider getting one if knew it would do things like that better..
Do you all set up a wet cutter for most jobs, Or do you use grinder? jigsaw?

And which grinder?

**Sir Ramic** · 28-04-2008

Jigsaws are a waste of time IMO.
Cutting around sockets is best done on the wet sawwhith the guard removed and "plunge" the tile down (glazed side up).
Next way would be an angle grinder with good (Marcrist, Norton) wheel. Make sure the tile is held secure on a bench before attempting cutting and that your hands are dry. Let the wheel do the cutting and dont force it.
Makita make a small hand held tile cutter ideal for such a job but it has its limits being battery powered nd the water bottle feeder is prone to breakage and leaking. Some people love them and others hate them.

Which ever way you choose please be aware of safety.

Eye protection,
Ear Protection,
dust mask,
especially with the angle grinder

dboden · 28-04-2008

Cheers Sir Ramic... What do you mean "plunge" the tile down??

**Sir Ramic** · 28-04-2008

When using the table cutter/bench cutter, the wheel sticks up through the table bed. So you hold the tile over the wheel and push (plunge) the tile down until the wheel cuts the tile in the place you need. Quite easy once you get the hang of it.

dboden · 28-04-2008

Curious now. So what difference does it make, doing it this way, apposed to just pushing it through, like normal?

**Sir Ramic** · 28-04-2008

Well you cant push it through if the hole for the socket is in the middle of the tiile. As in a hole in one...understand?

dboden · 28-04-2008

Sorry... i was being a bit thick.. I get what you mean now

**Sir Ramic** · 28-04-2008

no problem, sometimes it hard to describe just with words.

28-04-2008

if you want to be safe, get the new bosch angle grinders..theres a new cut off system fitted which eliminates 'kick back' which make using a grinder safer!!

ed

**Dave** · 28-04-2008

Wet cutters are a lot better for precision cuts IMO...and a grinder is ok for a cut that will not be on show....i.e sockets....you have more control over the tile with a wet cutter.....

CJ · 28-04-2008

Not a fan of angle grinders and tiles.

Too much vibration.

Ok on bigger floor tiles..........even then you have to be used to it and know wot to expect