Is This Tile Cutter Good? - TilersForums.com

[theandroids]

Hi, I' going to tile my floor, just wanted to know if this tile cutter was really any good for cutting 600 x 600 x 10.2mm thick polished porcelain tiles, or do I need something with more power?

Compact XL Tile Cutter

 

[One Day]

That will definitely struggle and chip!
How about hiring something more suitable?

 

[theandroids]

That will definitely struggle and chip!
How about hiring something more suitable?

What tile cutter would you recommend?

 

[Andy Allen]

What tile cutter would you recommend?

What's your budget ?

 

[theandroids]

What's your budget ?

£90-120

 

[One Day]

£90-120

Better off hiring then. Most hire shops have Norton clippers which are suitable.
Forgive me, but I'm assuming you are doing DIY?
Are you planning on making all cuts with the wet saw? Or do you have a rail cutter too?

 

[Blunt Tool]

£90-120

You would be better to get a grinder with a good diamond blade and safety glasses, mask for that kind of money.

 

[One Day]

You would be better to get a grinder with a good diamond blade and safety glasses, mask for that kind of money.

I was thinking the same but maybe difficult for diy and potentially pretty lethal.

 

[theandroids]

Better off hiring then. Most hire shops have Norton clippers which are suitable.
Forgive me, but I'm assuming you are doing DIY?
Are you planning on making all cuts with the wet saw? Or do you have a rail cutter too?

Yes DIY. I also have a Big Clinker 2.

 

[One Day]

Yes DIY. I also have a Big Clinker 2.

The Big Clinker will be fine for you. I'd also suggest a grinder with decent blade which shouldn't set you back more than £50, then make sure you get ear defenders and a good set of safety glasses. (dust mask is good idea too)
Obviously you can only cut outside, but with a bit of practise you will get far better results than you would with anything less than a truly professional wet saw.

 

[theandroids]

The Big Clinker will be fine for you. I'd also suggest a grinder with decent blade which shouldn't set you back more than £50, then make sure you get ear defenders and a good set of safety glasses. (dust mask is good idea too)
Obviously you can only cut outside, but with a bit of practise you will get far better results than you would with anything less than a truly professional wet saw.

I cant use the grinder outside I'm in a flat, no garden. If you were me a DIY first time tiling what wet saw would you buy, not rent?

 

[One Day]

I cant use the grinder outside I'm in a flat, no garden. If you were me a DIY first time tiling what wet saw would you buy, not rent?

This
Erbauer ERB337TCB 750W Tile Cutter 230V - http://www.NoLinksToThis/p/erbauer-erb337tcb-750w-tile-cutter-230v/34771
I've not used one, but weighing up the reviews and the induction motor, it's light years ahead of the plasplugs.

 

[Andy Allen]

Vitrex pro 750 is a good cutter.

 

[theandroids]

This
Erbauer ERB337TCB 750W Tile Cutter 230V - http://www.NoLinksToThis/p/erbauer-erb337tcb-750w-tile-cutter-230v/34771
I've not used one, but weighing up the reviews and the induction motor, it's light years ahead of the plasplugs.

Ok thanks.