Cutting Tile Trims

[DHTiling]

Roger, maybe we should start a thread for US/UK conversions for tile setting terms. :smilewinkgrin:

Go for it Rob...you add the ones you don't know and we can tell ya the answer and vice versa you tell us the ones we ddon't know..

 

[rob]

I will be away at a wedding for the next few days and try and get some photos on the forum next week

 

[turtle-tiling]

Thanks everyone for answers very helpful and good reading. Klaatu sorry mate not from west yorkshire although i do support the Mighty Leeds i'm from sunny North Wales...

 

[Dan]

This thread is from 2009.

I'm wondering if now, 6 years on, we're using different tools or methods to cut tile trim. And if there are other tile trim options available these days compared to back then? (Improved corners or whatever?)

 

[Ian]

I've recently purchased the genesis mitre box that has two grooves in it to hold the trim while you cut, brilliant and so simple. I may be wrong but, I think Deano may have had something to do with the design of this.

 

[White Room]

I think he did and I have one and it,s the best one out there...

 

[Dan]

Smart.

Where are the grooves though?

 

[Ian]

Smart.

Where are the grooves though?

Not really visible in that pic, you can see the one that runs down the middle of the block. I'll take a pic of mine when I go out to the van.

 

[Dan]

Ahh don't go out your way mate I believe you lol

 

[Ian]

Here you go @Dan

 

[Gazzer]

Here is my method...perfect joints every time

 

[Ian]

Here is my method...perfect joints every time View attachment 73483

What saw is that Neale? I'd quite like a small chop saw for trims, a battery powered on would be ideal.

 

[Gazzer]

its a Proxxon KGS 80 but 240V only

 

[p4ulo]

I use a QUANSOL mitre box, its awesome.
Tile trim is still a tricky thing, I like the tip about cutting it a few centimetres longer then cutting it accurate.
Niche boxes are causing me headaches now....I don't think I'll tell any clients about them anymore!

 

[Dan]

Here is my method...perfect joints every time View attachment 73483

Gadget man!

 

[White Room]

its a Proxxon KGS 80 but 240V only

There not cheap though Neale...

 

[Gazzer]

nope but got mine used from Fleabay, and sourced cheaper wheels. When I bought it I was doing lots of shop fronts with stainless trim and its a god send.

 

[Dougs Third Go]

I bloody hate mitre boxes, the grooves tend to get worn and chaffed, wether that's me leaning too much to one side or the placcy construction of the boxes,,not sure,,but a knobex type mitre saw has always worked well for me.

 

[Dougs Third Go]

oops mis-spelt the brand lol. but this type, there are generic ones out there that are cheaper but sometimes the holding centre pin works loose on them and you have to knock them back in to position
Nobex NOBCHAMPION | Nobex Trade Prices | NOBCHAMPION

 

[Sean Kelly]

I bought 3 Deano mitre boxes yesterday at CTD £5.99+vat (special offer). I see them going for upto £15 on ebay!

They are selling like hot cakes. CTD sold 15 of them the previous day.

Deano must be a millionaire now!!........hopefully.

Why did I buy 3?.............I always buy multiples of items that are difficult to get hold of. I have a shed at the end of he garden that is full of spares and duplicates.

 

[Dan]

Very very wise move.