Simple way to mitre a tile..................Mitre Wiz

[wilson.roy]

Looks like a cracking piece of kit, how would you go about buying one???

 

[Gazzer]

Looks like a cracking piece of kit, how would you go about buying one???

They are not in production as yet I believe.

 

[wilson.roy]

Shame, should do well if priced right:smilewinkgrin:

 

[Tregah]

Looks good, I've checked the WWW. without much like on cost!

 

[Gazzer]

It seems to be getting a favourable response, now if we could manage to get a few sample then we could give it a road test.

 

[Rich]

Now that is a good idea Neale

 

[jindru]

the idea is excellent.but for the professional tiler it will stand or fall on the quality of the finished mitre.price is not the issue unless its marketed for the diys.i tried many chop saws in the past but in the end had to pay for a real flip over to get a decent joint in timber,so the same applies in tiling. quality costs but we seek pefection(dont we?)

 

[Alan M]

i agree with jindru. quality has to be there first . the price isnt that important. how many here have a festool , ye all know that quality of tool and quality of job done matter more than price. id like to see it made from stainless, derlin, or aircraft grade aluminium anadised

 

[kendo1]

i agree with jindru. quality has to be there first . the price isnt that important. how many here have a festool , ye all know that quality of tool and quality of job done matter more than price. id like to see it made from stainless, derlin, or aircraft grade aluminium anadised

Indeed. Why not a product for DIY and a product for professionals?

 

[jay]

Looks like a good idea but just wondering if the plate that glides over the face of the tile may if dust got between the surface cause scratching to some tiles esp with the fine vibration from the grinder
but a good idea

 

[Alan M]

maybe that could be a problem. if you got some 1mm thick flexible low friction mat to lay in between

 

[jay]

Think the only way to eliminate the possible prob with the guide is to have the guide run on the back of the tile but that's a complete redesign it might not be an issue

 

[Mitre Wiz]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the comments so far...... been a few different opinions and questions so i will try and answer them for you.
We intend to price the mitre wiz well enough so that both diy and tilers will want and afford to give it a go. Having 1 made for diyers and a separate commercial 1 for a tiler is an option. However the material that we are currently looking at to make it with (30% glass filled plastic) should last even the tiler years of use. I realise that some tilers prefer trim over mitres as it protects the edges and some feel it leave it looking professional and mitres can be difficult and time consuming. We have designed the mitre wiz with that in mind so it leaves enough biscuit of the tile to make the joint strong and professional (2mm) that only takes approx secs to cut. I am confident that once it comes to market even the most objective tilers to mitres will be impressed enough to have one in their tool box. (with time) Have even tested it with people that have never picked up a grinder and have got it right the first time. Talking to a lot of people on this topic mitre or trim one of the main probs with trim is it dates a long time befor the tiling. As far as scratching the glazed surface it hasnt been a problem as the majority of dust and grit is blown downwards by the grinder. Mitre or trim is a common argument by tilers and both have a place in the profession. Not trying to compete or replace trim just trying to make mitring much easier, safer and ultimately faster so that it will be a simpler option for those that dont have a wet saw or cant do it by eye with a grinder. I ask those that prefer trim have you needed to mitre at some stage over the last 12 months? If you knew mitring was a simpleand much faster task that left the your job with a strong professional edge that cost no extra (trim costs) would you consider going back to mitring? Thanks for your time app it.......
Troy MD Mitre Wiz

 

[widler]

i think trim has a place in tiling,looks better on some tiles than mitring,but this looks good

 

[MTiler]

can always put some masking tape on the tile to stop any possible scratching. Would deffo want one