wet saw tent

[Alberta Stone]

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Looks good.

I bought a sturdy plastic tub 4 ft x 4 ft which I stand up some corrugated plastic panel in to catch the spray.
I will post some pics in the gallery later on.

 

[Alberta Stone]

Here are some pics of the wet box.
The black bottom is solid cast plastic which I got from a farm equipment tank maker for about $130.
The white material is a corrugated plastic (like cardboard) costs $20.
The cardboard on the floor is free.

 

[MICK the Tiler]

I bet the clients get a big SHOCK!! when you set that baby up in there kitchen. :yes:

 

[Alberta Stone]

Glass tiles on the backsplash in a brick pattern is what I was working on there and I am real tired of running miles to my saw.
No more.
MuHaHaHaHa:lol:

I set it up last week on unfinished walnut (3/4 inch plank) with no problems and no wet spots but I first put a large poly sheet down then a thick layer of cardboard with about 4 feet exposed around the saw box.
Sure makes work easier to have the saw close.

I should probably get a smaller saw for these little jobs.

 

[Spud]

good idea alberta

 

[Alberta Stone]

good idea alberta

Getting a smaller saw?:yes:

 

[DEWALT]

If the saw is designed right in the first place then all of this is often unneccessary.

Several years ago we asked tilers what their main frustrations were with wet tile saws.

Number one was water containment. These saws made too much mess when used inside.

Secondly, they were too heavy and took up too much space.

With the DEWALT D24000 we went back to basics and put a lot of effort into ensuring very little water escapes and that the tool can be split down and carried easily by one man.

The business of wet saw tents is funded by the poor design of tile saws.

 

[Alberta Stone]

In the second picture I can see a fair bit of damp on the floor.
And no offense but regardless of design all wet saws make a cloud of moisture which billows out in a radius around the blade itself and can travel a few feet, hence the need for side walls.
Also DeWalt needs to make tools with better bearings.
That being said I have a 12 " dewalt chopsaw which I do like for it's lightness, but have had bad experience with a few other dewalt tools which have had premature bearing failures.

 

[DEWALT]

In the second picture I can see a fair bit of damp on the floor.
And no offense but regardless of design all wet saws make a cloud of moisture which billows out in a radius around the blade itself and can travel a few feet, hence the need for side walls.
Also DeWalt needs to make tools with better bearings.
That being said I have a 12 " dewalt chopsaw which I do like for it's lightness, but have had bad experience with a few other dewalt tools which have had premature bearing failures.

Alberta Stone,

You are correct, all tile wet saws will emit an amount of water into their environment, whether it is in the form of mist from either the blade or guard, leakage from the pan or water dripping off tiles that extend beyond the saw itself.

It is no secret that less is best when it comes to water that isn't either cooling the blade or lubricating the cut.

This is where some manufacturers fair better than others. Careful thought during the design process, honest feedback from guys like you and a continuous reliability and durability test program, in my experience make a better overall tool.

While I appreciate guys are willing to accept sacrifices in one area to see benefits in others my belief is that a saw should be designed for purpose and perform well in all areas.

No one is perfect but I can say with confidence that component durability, effective water containment and portability were high on the agenda.

Seeing your innovative solutions to common day-to-day frustrations helps us all to improve, and more importantly become more productive in what we do! :regular_smile:

 

[Alberta Stone]

One thing that the bottom box does which no saw will ever do is provide a nice place to put my wet tiles so they drip off all their excess water which they will spatter everywhere.
Even with a perfectly designed saw this problem would remain and I would still have to lug a plastic drip tub in with me.

 

[Spud]

Getting a smaller saw?:yes:

no the tub and the correx hope you dont mind if i pinch your idea

 

[Alberta Stone]

Not at all Gary, that's what these forums are for.
Bit of a drive to sit at the pub.