MK Diamond 158252 MK-145 1/2-Horsepower 4-1/2-Inch Wet Tile Saw
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Manufacturer: MKModel: 158252
Product features:
- Powerful 115-voly, 4-amp direct drive motor is rated at 1/2-horsepower
- Capable of cutting 45-degree and 22-1/2-degree miters
- Runs off of standard household current
- Includes 4-1/2-inch tile blade
- Lightweight at 11-pounds with a compact and versatile design
- Black & Decker WM225 Workmate 225 450-Pound Capacity Portable Work Bench
- Triton SJA200 Superjaws Workbench
- D-Tec DYB-45CRT 4.5-Inch Wet/Dry Tile Diamond Blade
- Prime Wire & Cable LT511830 50-Foot 12/3 SJTOW Bulldog Tough Extension Cord with PrimeLight Indicator Light,Yellow
- Prime Wire and Cable GF 200806 6-Foot 12/3 Portable GFCI Duplex Junction Box
Description of MK Diamond 158252 MK-145 1/2-Horsepower 4-1/2-Inch Wet Tile Saw
Mk Diamond 158252 MK-145 Benchtop Tile Saw Mk Diamond 158252 MK-145 Benchtop Tile Saw Features: Saw is designed for small jobs, but delivers results a professional would expect Made specifically for the do-it-yourselfer Lightweight compact saw has everything needed to cut kitchen, bath, and floor tile Built-in miter table allows for the cutting of precision 22 and 45 miter corners High torque 1/2 hp, 4 amp, 5500 rpm, 115V-230V motorTools and Hardware Reviews of MK Diamond 158252 MK-145 1/2-Horsepower 4-1/2-Inch Wet Tile Saw
Customer Review: Best saw for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
This saw, by far in the way, is the best you could purchase for your money. So far, using only this saw, I have completed the tiling of a half-bath (using standard size tiles), a back splash (using roughly 1.5" tiles) and am in the process of completing a foyer (250 sq/ft and 18" tiles). This saw has cut them all and is still going, although I did purchase the upgraded blade. For a DIY who is not looking to do major over hauls this saw is perfect.
However, there are several drawbacks.
- The water system is terrible on it and the basin usually runs out after a single cut so you should invest in a pump and some tubing to remedy this.
- It is extremely messy, you should either buy plastic shield or just prepare to get soaked, you cannot use this saw indoors. I would advise once you get the hang of it, learn to offset your body position to avoid the spray.
- There is no slide. Yes they include a crappy guide but to be honest, its worthless and I wouldnt use it. You will acheive a better cut by eyeing it yourself.
- Lasty, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, you must understand that this is a bottom blade saw. Knowing this, to achieve a cut without cracking/chipping the surface you should stop the cut before completion, and then begin on the end point of the cut. Otherwise, you will consistently snap/chip the tiles. This is the only way I have found to avoid this (cutting 3/4 of the length, and then flip the tile and finish it). This is a product of blade placement, and not the manufacturer.
Besides the cons lifted above, I would still rate this 5 stars for the DIYer. It is great for doing smaller projects, and has handled 18"ers for me. It will pay for itself in two uses vs. renting one so I would suggest just purchasing it. However, if you are going to be doing more than a handful of small projects, and are looking to be making a lot of complex cuts, you should probably not purchase this one. It will still do them, it will just take a lot longer.
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