plasplugs master tiler wobbly spindle

[tiler burden]

hi

does anybody find that their master tiler spindle wobbles.??

you can really see the cutting discs movement when it begins to slow down..

is this a fault or just down to budget build quality
has anybody had theres relaced under warranty

any help appreciated
ed

 

[sWe]

I've seen several posts on here about the master tiler's spindle going wobbly. It's a common problem with cheapish wet saws.

If you can afford it, I'm sure getting a higher end tile saw is a good idea. Rubi, Husqvarna, Raimondi, etc... They're all good bets.

 

[DHTiling]

Very true marcus...it does seem to be a problem with the plasplug and other cheaper brands.....they do the job...but if you intend to tile for living then i would advise peeps to buy a more reliable cutter......
I have the rubi diamante d200 flat bed with split tilting table....very good machine and have had it for ages.....pricey(around the 600 note mark) but good and powerful......then i have the dw250n rail saw.....both cracking machines.......

 

[Gazzer]

I bought the Plasplugs machine a few years back and it had a wobbly spindle so i took it back to B&Q, when they gave me a new one i checked it when i got out to the car. This machine was the same, so back in and this time I and a B&Q assistant check all stock and they were all the same. I got a full refund but on the way home i stopped at Machine mart and tried a machine there, it was ok. Seems you need to try before you buy. I have had the plasplugs for 2 years now and no problems.

 

[tiler burden]

i wouldnt mind betting that there have been a load of rejects made and b&q bought them all!!! bit like there tiles? alledgedly...

 

[ti1eman]

having sold them a few did come back due to that problem it was defo manufactoring issue

 

[GazTech]

i wouldnt mind betting that there have been a load of rejects made and b&q bought them all!!! bit like there tiles? alledgedly...

When I was at Topps, we had loads of little plasplugs cutters returned. The main problem was that people were using them for more heavy duty tiles, they are fine for ceramics, but give them chunky slate or trav....they give up...Gaz

 

[tiler burden]

to be fair to it gaz, its ok for power, just the spindle wobbling.
i was cutting some marble and it was fine just up to the last bit and then it would split off the line and ruin the cut. i was taking it easy, no extra pressure, but that didnt happen when i borrowed my friends cutter later on.

no probs, its not as though ive just spend 180 on it and then changed it for a masterpiuma :6:

 

[GazTech]

I love the little compact , always had one for backsplash or ceramic work in bathrooms....dead handy

 

[GazTech]

Somehow I ended up with two mastertilers, before you reach the last bit of the cut Ed, spin it round and go from other end....Gaz

 

[tiler burden]

cheers for that tip gaz, it makes sense..
appreciate the advice mate.

ed

 

[MrSpoon]

i have a 240v master tiler and a 110, the 24 works a trat but the 110 had a wonky spindle, so is a pain to be accuarate with, allways keep my right hand thumb on the edge of the tile all the way till its cut throught the tile to prevent chipping of tiles and doenst harm your if youf finger touches the wheel anyway

 

[martyof]

Hey man, I had a similar problem when I first bought my master tiler but I called the guy back and he said it was a regular problem and that it was the little discs that actually hold the blade in place as the original ones where all cheaply produced. He said plasmaplugs had sent him lots of replacements and forwarded and new set to me..this fixed the problem so hopefully this might help you too

 

[tiler burden]

thanks martyof

appreciate that

 

[MrSpoon]

after speaking to a friend from plasplugs it turns out its either a bent spindle, the washers or something else, either way shes getting me replacement that isnt wonky! :hurray: