Drilling/Cutting Porcelain - Bosch GTR 30CE

[Monkey Wrench]

I'm considering buying a Bosch GTR 30CE Pro Tiler kit and, as this is a "dry" system, was wondering how long the cores actually last. I could buy some cheap bits, drill a few holes, and then replace them, but I also need a router bit for profiling tiles.

Is the Bosch GTR a good investment or could I do the same job far more cost effectively ?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[peteablard]

Isn't it a bit too fast for profiling?

 

[Concrete guy]

If it's dry holesaws you need we do a range that fits a regular angle grinder - see this thread http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-tools/64717-dry-diamond-holesaws-vacuum-brazed-m14.html

What sort of profiling do you need to do and how would the Bosch do this?

 

[Peter]

It's handy for some stuff but to be honest it's just as easy to use a drill for holes. Cores are very expensive for it and can burn out quickly so onky really useful for cutting tight shapes.

 

[Monkey Wrench]

Thank you for all the posts and the excellent advice.

Regarding profiling, I need a tool for cutting profiles around the bottom of door frames and other custom cuts that are not necessarily just round holes.

However, I get the point about the Bosch GTR and I'll spend my money more wisely elsewhere.

Thanks again.

 

[Peter]

If you don't have a Fein already, that'd be a better investment. Will cut the bottom of architraves to save you doing it.

 

[Concrete guy]

Thank you for all the posts and the excellent advice.

Regarding profiling, I need a tool for cutting profiles around the bottom of door frames and other custom cuts that are not necessarily just round holes.

Ahh I see, that type of profile. I understand now.

I always used to saw the bottom of architraves off and slip the tile under rather than cut around it.