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*Tile Saw*

A wet tile saw actually grinds a cut through the tile or stone. The circular blade with Diamond chips are mounted on a circular blade that grinds its way through the tile or stone. A submersible water pump sits in a water pan. Whenever the saw's motor turns on, a submersible water pump provides a stream of water that cools and lubricates the spinning blade.


Tile saws are operated very similar to a table saw. The tile is gently pushed past the spinning blade. Because you are grinding and not cutting keep an even gentile pressure on the tile or stone as you cut. Eye protection is a must!!!!




Like most tools you need a little practice get a good feel for how they really work. Take a few scrape pieces of the tile or stone your cutting and practice several cuts. Many manufacturers have different blades that they recommend for cutting marble, granite brick or tile. Unless you are having a hard time cutting a certain material, an all-purpose blade should work fine. Make sure that the pump is always working. Cutting tile or stone with a dry blade will ruin it in a matter of minutes.

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