24000 laser

[CJ]

Has anyone on here fitted one?

And how do you get on with them?

also......have you any pics of them fitted?

 

[Gazzer]

I had one but didnt find it any use. I have removed it now , still got the laser, holder and battery box though.

 

[CJ]

I had one but didnt find it any use. I have removed it now , still got the laser, holder and battery box though.

Why no use?

 

[Gazzer]

I just line the marks on the tile and cut like that .

 

[CJ]

I just line the marks on the tile and cut like that .

thats as per norm......but I did wonder if a laser would be any use?

 

[Gazzer]

thats as per norm......but I did wonder if a laser would be any use?

It wasnt for me but each to their own.

 

[beanz]

I'm not sure i see the need!?! With the blade at one end, and the guide wheel marker thingamajig at the other, what do you gain with a laser!?!

 

[Mr Tiler]

whats the key to an accurate ceiling (wall) cut or an accurate skirting (floor) cut? experience? cutter? I doubt very much its luck? I try my best but I rarely can cut a tile within half a mm of the end of the next tile... how do I work on this as it is my worst attribute atm

 

[Mr Tiler]

a lot of the time they are also too tight rather than too short and I am allowing the 2mm wall tile grout joint it is just too tight

 

[Mr Tiler]

so I end up scoring another 3-4 mm off and nipping away then it turns out a bad cut

 

[Gazzer]

Well it depends on the cutting machine and how well you marked the tile. Also not moving the tile while cutting.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

so I end up scoring another 3-4 mm off and nipping away then it turns out a bad cut

Ash, after 46 years I can still mark a cut wrong, so don't think you are on your own mate.

The man/woman who never made a mistake, never made anything.

 

[Mr Tiler]

well when i do my ceiling cuts i rest the tile up against the ceiling and then allow roughly 3-4mm. for each side of the tile. i then cut my tile in the centre of the felt line i draw. and then when i offer it up it is usually too tight so end up taking another 2-3mm off the tile and then it is too short. i am thinking it is just a matter of time before i start cutting in with that perfection that comes with the job

 

[Ian]

well when i do my ceiling cuts i rest the tile up against the ceiling and then allow roughly 3-4mm. for each side of the tile. i then cut my tile in the centre of the felt line i draw. and then when i offer it up it is usually too tight so end up taking another 2-3mm off the tile and then it is too short. i am thinking it is just a matter of time before i start cutting in with that perfection that comes with the job

Have you tried using a tape measure for your cuts? Instead of reverse marking?

 

[Gazzer]

In that case if you cut down your line its your marking that is at fault. Try getting your eyes level with where you are marking. If your eyes are below the tile as you mark it you can make mistakes.

 

[beanz]

You answered your own question Ash, when you said "nipping"..

 

[beanz]

In that case if you cut down your line its your marking that is at fault. Try getting your eyes level with where you are marking. If your eyes are below the tile as you mark it you can make mistakes.

This is key! If you're not level with the mark, you're just guessing, and it's pot luck really... With experience, I think you learn to guess quite accurately, but for now, get up there!

 

[Mr Tiler]

bri i have never even considered that mate very good suggestion although i may be kicked out of someones house before i have even cut the top in lol. Neale also i do struggle even tho i put the tile at a 45 when holding it up i can get it pretty accurate but also could be off as it is a bit of a struggle.

 

[Mr Tiler]

This is key! If you're not level with the mark, you're just guessing, and it's pot luck really... With experience, I think you learn to guess quite accurately, but for now, get up there!

i will have to try it before judging as i havnt done it yet but the next ceiling cut i make i will be up there and i can already see it being a good cut lol. thanks guys

 

[DHTiling]

Has anyone on here fitted one?

And how do you get on with them?

also......have you any pics of them fitted?

Colin!.. judging by your avatar.. would she allow you to fit one :lol:``

 

[AliGage]

well when i do my ceiling cuts i rest the tile up against the ceiling and then allow roughly 3-4mm. for each side of the tile. i then cut my tile in the centre of the felt line i draw. and then when i offer it up it is usually too tight so end up taking another 2-3mm off the tile and then it is too short. i am thinking it is just a matter of time before i start cutting in with that perfection that comes with the job

3-4mm? You're nit allowing enough. 2mm for spacer 3mm to the ceiling. 5mm allowance.

 

[Mr Tiler]

is that every case ali?.. I have also tired this method for fresh plaster and its even worse due to the plasterer...(weather its correct method or not I don't know) leaving a curve into the joint of ceiling to wall... which if wash sharp would be much more easy to cope with!

 

[beanz]

Poor plastering, but quite common.. I never have a 3mm gap at the ceiling, I go for 1 to 2mm.

 

[Mr Tiler]

Poor plastering, but quite common.. I never have a 3mm gap at the ceiling, I go for 1 to 2mm.

is it really poor plastering beanz? that is all ive ever come across so cant tell bad from good wish I had this experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[beanz]

is it really poor plastering beanz? that is all ive ever come across so cant tell bad from good wish I had this experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep. It's where the plasterer is rolling the trowel, when pulling out from the corner (if I'm reading what you're saying correctly).