Best Tile Cutter for Marble Tiles

[DHTiling]

I would normally rise to such a comment Dave but I shall keep my mouth shut tonight :smilewinkgrin:

And anyway, hubby can do it... he's out of work soon and I'll need to find him things to do during the day :lol:

No way..:yikes:....:lol:....

 

[Deleted member 9966]

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[Dan]

Just bumping some of the tiling tools related threads. This thread might not be current discussion, if it isn't, just ignore this, and it'll soon drop off the list. Don't worry if you bring it back into current discussion yourself though, the content within it could be useful for somebody. So feel free to add to it if you have something valuable to add.

 

[andy8758]

I believe that "best tile cutter" threads are more subjective than objective. I have read so many comments on the De Walt cutter, at one time everyone wanted one, now the tilers on here seem to be stepping back from recommending it. The bottom line is how easily it cuts, and how little chipping it causes, and I think that is at least 50% down to how good the cutting blade is. Casual users will benefit from buying cheaper cutters (e.g Vitrex) with better quality cutting blades (marcrist are good without being outrageously expensive). With real hard use that most full time tilers give their cutters, spending more on cutters with a proven ability to withstand abuse (Husqvarna seems popular, but never used it myself) makes a lot of sense.

I have owned a Rubi ND200 for four years, and it has suffered a lot of abuse. I replaced the on/off switch, the top blade guard and it's support block, and now the bolts holding the side blade guard have snapped and the guard itself is broken. But the motor is robust and with a Montolit blade it continues to give clean quick cuts - only struggling if given 22mm flagstones to cut. I am not sure with my limited experience I am best to advise (buy this) but I am not sure I would recommend the ND200 for full time use - I chose it because of the replaceable parts and apparently robust build, but I expected to get a good 10 years use from it, and instead I am considering changing it after 4 years. That disappoints me a little after spending over £400 buying it.

I would be interested to see what other long term users have found with their wet cutters.

 

[White Room]

I also have an Rubi ND200 have found it a robust tool but also have had to change the switch which was roundabout £70, would'nt want to be replacing bolts or screws.

 

[andy8758]

Maybe my cleaning regime is a bit suspect, but both bolts seem to have welded into their threads. I may try drilling them out, but its very difficult to drill straight on the side of the casing.

 

[andy8758]

I bit the bullet over the weekend. Out with the drill bits and tap and die set. Stripped down the machine, then carefully drilled out the old bolts securing the side guard. Then re-tapped using a M5 0.8 tap. Found a couple of spare 5mm screw bolts in my spares box, and ordered a new side guard from Trade Tiler (total cost about £11). That will last a few more weeks. Money saved will go in holiday pot.