Tile cutter

[An Oasis]

Hi folks

I'm looking to buy a tile cutter.

Needs to be good quality reasonably versatile... Searching the web but cannot find a good source so I thought I'd consult the oracle(s).

Suggestions most welcome.


TIA

rich

[rms]

Although we don't lay tiles on a commercial basis, I can recommend a couple of tile cutters for heavier domestic / light commercial use. Both are about 40 quid including vat. One is from Wickes and stood up well to 30 sq. yds of limestone tiles (it seems as good as new with no noticable wear to the diamond blade). I suppose it should be appreciated that limestone is pretty soft. The other tile cutter is a Plasplugs one, both types cut 25 to 30mm thickness. The Plasplugs machine has been used for about 20 sq. metres of ceramic tiles (bloody hard ones from Spain). Once again, no wear is apparent. The wickes machine looks more heavy duty but I think the Plasplugs version probably has a better warranty as it was supplied by Argos (I know, don't laugh!). I am sure that on a long term commercial basis these machines would soon wear out, but if the work you are doing is limited they are very good value for money. In this day and age you could cost a cutter into every job! You would probably use more in fuel travelling to the job.

[An Oasis]

Thanks for that I had expected quotes into the hundreds!

The main jobs are a wetroom and a patio both to be done using travatine.

I did some routing around and realised that I needed

1. a stand
2. water cooled


http://www.screwfix.com/app....s=40786

http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy....ID=4333

The best bet seems to be radial tile cutter 700 W, water cooled "Rexon" (who are they?) £150 inc vat, blade, table

Replacement blade £40

Any comments?


Rich

[mouldmaker]

I bought the Wickes type one with diamond blade, only used it for a dozen cuts, and am never likely to use it again. It has a water bath, and no stand, but sits nicely on a workmate.

If anyone around the sussex area wants one, it's yours for a tenner!

[Tony McC]

Doesn't your workmate object to having a tile cutter strapped to his back, Mike? :p

[mouldmaker]

Heh. As long as she has a clear view of the TV and I feed her tea on a regular basis, she doesn't bleat too much.