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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:03 pm
by pcdoc
Howdy,
Anyone know where (in UK) I can get a wet cut circular saw?
Seen a couple of dry cut versions, but can only see the wet versions in America.
Something simiar to this:
Wet cut Circular Saw
Thanks in advance,
-Michael.
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:07 pm
by lutonlagerlout
what is it you need to cut?
most tilers use wet cut saws on natural stone,but the stone is fed into the saw
LLL
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:30 pm
by pcdoc
It would be very useful for trimming a bit off the side of large sandstone tiles (20mm thick) and granite tiles (10-20mm thick).
Using the circular saw guide with the tile edge, to get much straighter/neater cut than stihl saw.
Also easier than maneuvering large tile into saw table.
Currently, I have 105 sanstone tiles (800x500x20) that I need to shave 45mm off (to make them modular). Theres 525 tiles going down and I'm sure many in the edge courses will need shaved down too to fit.
Nows a good a time as any to buy one (before starting the job). They seem like a great idea to me. Dry cut is not an option, though.
-Michael.
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:16 pm
by GB_Groundworks
followed a link from that one wow what a piece of kit this is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfiWNZBhKjk&feature=related
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:38 pm
by cookiewales
thats some machine! would be big bucks for the bath, back to first post its not a stone saw but wood one fitted with tile cutting blade. have seen this done best to have hoover attached and a pair off them new safety glasses that were on a short while ago
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:09 pm
by pcdoc
no, its deffo a dedicated product. Heres another video (with water on).
Alpha AWS-110 Stone cuter
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:26 pm
by rab1
can you not buy it from the usa, bought a riveting attachment for a drill before. cost £90, £35 for the tool the rest delivery. to be honest, paid for the delivery cost within a day. if you think it`s worth the money/time etc, it should pay for itself. ???
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:14 pm
by Pablo
That's ridiculous couldn't imagine what it cost's. It reminds me of that cartoon where they start with a whole tree and sharpen it till they're left with a pencil. So much wastage but amazing.
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:25 pm
by Pablo
Pcdoc does your stone have a chamfered edge if it does the cut will stand out a mile. American electrics are very different to ours and not compatable. Maybe look into hiring a large bench saw that should do the job nicely without all that bending. Personally I'd just buzz them with a stihl saw and straight edge rather than buy a tool that you'll never use again and have difficulty with sourcing blades and bushes.
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:28 pm
by lutonlagerlout
you could even make a profile to cut to with the stihl
personally i would lay a few before you start cutting
re:that bath in the youtube clip,i priced 1 in travertine for a client and it was a cool £7500 without feet or taps
LLL
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:48 pm
by pcdoc
The edge of the tiles are straight cut, with only the tiniest of chamfers. Its only about a millimeter wide, just to blunt the sharp edge.
To reproduce the chamfer would only take a very quick pass with an angle grinder (with emery paper or stone polishing pad attached). Or perhaps only with a sanding block and emery paper. Wont be a problem.
I'll take post photos of these tiles, they are really beautiful and well prepared.
-Michael.
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:09 pm
by darrenba
The only one I've seen in the UK is this one, but I don't think it's going to be man enough for what you need.
Makita 4191DWD 12V Cordless Tile Cutter
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:19 pm
by pcdoc
It's all right- I give up. Would have been nice to have one, but I dont need it enough to buy from the states.
Just need to practice long straight cuts with stihl saw.
Must just be my technique.
-Thanks again.
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:38 pm
by rab1
get a 9" angle grinder, there's less weight and its easier to control if your not used cutting with a petrol saw. 9" grinder with a diamond blade is a lot easier to control. ebay auctions, you`ll get one for £20, if you plan to use again pay more. 
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:40 am
by seanandruby
You just need a straight edge rip of ply, wide enough to stand on. Place on the marked line on top of slab, put your weight on it to stop it moving and cut away, it will be as straight as you need.