bgast1
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Post by bgast1 on Feb 10, 2011 3:19:21 GMT -5
I've heard of people putting their tile saw in a tub of water so that they don't have to refill the tray. I don't know how sealed the motor is, but if I had to guess it would be very sealed. Can you leave the saw in the tub say overnight or do you have to empty the tub when your done?
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Post by rockmanken on Feb 10, 2011 7:06:36 GMT -5
You put it in a bathtub or a masonary tub TO CATCH THE OVERFLOW to keep it from making a big mess. Ken
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lparker
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Post by lparker on Feb 10, 2011 9:50:46 GMT -5
All I use is the tile saw in a tub. Got one of the old workforce ones. It sets in a couple inches of water. You have to watch that you don't get the water level high enough to get to the switch and motor. I run it without a ground fault...don't recommend it.
Oh, and have a board I set across the tub to rest the saw on when I'm done cutting.
Lee
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Post by Roller on Feb 10, 2011 10:32:34 GMT -5
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Post by mohs on Feb 10, 2011 11:10:32 GMT -5
rub dub dub slabbing in the tub caution! fried rock
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chromenut
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Post by chromenut on Feb 10, 2011 11:34:09 GMT -5
Thanks for that link, I needed one and am going to get it today!
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Post by Roller on Feb 10, 2011 11:53:43 GMT -5
lol ed ... chromenut you can find them by the extension chords! they also sell very short type extension chord gfci"s with three outlets for about 27$ if my memory serves me right ...
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bgast1
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Post by bgast1 on Feb 10, 2011 15:37:38 GMT -5
I have a $49.00 saw from Home Depot. It works ok I was just looking for a short cut from having to fill the plastic pan so often. I also heard that adding dish soap to the water will make it cut easier. Is this true? If so what are the upsides and downsides of doing so?
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lparker
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Post by lparker on Feb 10, 2011 18:30:33 GMT -5
DON'T use more than a few drops...........sucker will bubble up enough to take a bath in. Don't ask how I know.
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bgast1
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Post by bgast1 on Feb 10, 2011 19:41:04 GMT -5
Turns out that I just looked at my blade. In one small section there is a notch and it looks like the diamond has worn away. I'm guessing some of you have experienced this before and I am assuming that I can still use this blade for a little while. However, I also know that I waste a lot of material using the original tile saw blade. Those of you that know this saw, can I switch to a 10" blade. I'm guessing I will have to open up the hole that the blade fits through to do so, but is this doable or would I be better off trying an 8" blade. I can't afford much I was looking at Kingsley North Notched Rim Diamond Saw Blade 8" on sale for $21.00 and 10" on sale for $37.00
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spicer m
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Post by spicer m on Feb 10, 2011 23:59:58 GMT -5
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bgast1
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Post by bgast1 on Feb 13, 2011 2:33:39 GMT -5
Any idea which of the 7" diamond blades will hold up best. If I am getting one now it would be the cheapest one. Does it make a difference whether it is continuous or notched?
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Post by NatureNut on Feb 13, 2011 10:27:17 GMT -5
You want a continuous rim blade. An MK Diamond Hot Dog Blade is the best bang for your buck. It's the one with flames on the blade. The notched blade will work, but it'll be ugly (big, rough cuts taking chunks out of your stone). Jo
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bgast1
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Post by bgast1 on Feb 15, 2011 14:30:38 GMT -5
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