Wet cutter

[ACS]

Rather than hijack another thread and i know its been done to death im looking for a reasonably priced new wet cutter.

I noticed on the b and q website that they have a macallister 650w with water recirculation, extending table and a lazer line generator. At £60 and 20% off over xmas im wondering whether to to take a punt.

I havn't seen it in the flesh yet, my concerns would be whether the table is up to the abuse and reliability with the lazer and whether it is just a gimmick, although of course if it goes wrong its a doddle to get a replacement machine.

If anybody has seen it yet I would be interested in their thoughts.

My other option would probably be the vitrex 750w.

Andy.

 

[brian c]

if you decide to get the Mcallister machine then i would buy a decent blade for it!

 

[Colour Republic]

I've seen many products in this price range that come with a laser, not just wet saws but chop saw etc. etc. and I haven't seen one that is calibrated to anywhere near straight! Buy the wet saw but all means but I wouldn't let the laser element of it influence your decision

 

[diamondtiling]

Laser on my Dewalt combination saw is straight (cos I check) :smilewinkgrin:

 

[ACS]

Fast response, cheers.

I know what you mean about the laser. spent to many years fixing them on photocopiers, pita especially around dust so i have probably answered my own question.

Would it be safe to assume that most low end cutters would probably require a blade change, sooner rather than later.

A.

 

[Colour Republic]

Laser on my Dewalt combination saw is straight (cos I check) :smilewinkgrin:

I guessing that wasn't £60 though mate

 

[Colour Republic]

Depends on how often you use it and what you are cutting on it Andy.

What will its main use be? (don't say cutting tiles:mad2::lol

 

[united]

Hi Andy

I bought the wet cutter you are talking about last week as I'm on a low budget and needed it for a few cuts in my mates bathroom. The laser is just a gimmick IMO. The internal water tray works well but I would say investing in a new decent blade would be a must (I'm getting a decent blade after xmas)

Hope that helps

 

[ACS]

Colour republic, im just starting out having been at Diamond training for 4 weeks so for me a basic cutter will do untill I find my feet, so tiles of course, but not taking on anything to complicated just yet.
Mind you with the mother in law down for xmas I might get some practice with it!!
United thanks for the feedback, I assumed the laser would be an after thought and of course buying a decent blade brings the cost up towards the vitrex 750 so probably going to invest in one of those. How was the water circulation, did you stay dry or was it pixxxng out everywhere?

A.

 

[united]

When the blade cover is down most of the water stays off you, if you lift it a little then you get soaked. I try to cut outside and stand at the back of the cutter pulling the tile towards me that way I don't get wet.

I will invest in a better cutter in the future but like yourself I'm just starting out so the price and function of this one works well for me at the moment

 

[Colour Republic]

If your just starting out I wouldn't spend too much until you can afford to make it pay for its self, then jump the mid range ones and go for the best you can.

I've wasted thousands over the years on mid-priced tools that just didn't cut it, in general they certainly weren't worth the money compared to the cheapies but once you can afford it then the top end tools are worth the money IMO

 

[ACS]

It has to be said its a minefield when trying to start up, weighing up the options of cost against quality. I think with the cutter, starting cheap perhaps with a decent blade will be the best option untill I can justify a more upmarket model.

A.

 

[brian c]

try ebay aswell if you are on a budget.

Also dont forget to check the forum sponsor trade tiler who sells start up kits and all sorts of dry and wet cutters,i will send a link.

Tradetiler Tilers Starter Tool List

 

[Colour Republic]

try ebay aswell if you are on a budget.

Also dont forget to check the forum sponsor trade tiler who sells start up kits and all sorts of dry and wet cutters,i will send a link.

Tradetiler Tilers Starter Tool List

Didn't Tradetiler do a bundled starter kit or did I imagine that?

 

[brian c]

yes Rob David does do the budle but im sure the chap can find that on his site..lol