which wet cutter for stone work

[Duncan McA]

Hi folks,

I am looking for advice on which wet cutter I should get for cutting 14mm trav/slate/marble?

I have recently completed a C&G tiling course and have most tools I need but am stalling on buying the wet cutter until I am sure I can get one that will do the job well. Budget at the moment may not stretch to a rail cutter?



Advice appreciated.

 

[Andy Allen]

How much is your budget?

 

[Dash J]

Budget dependant there are loads to choose from,I have 4 or 5 to choose from ranging from norton clipper,de Walt also have a Brutus whic was around £500 from topps tiles it flies through stone
in saying that I also have a wee plas plugs for doing splash backs that eats stone and porcelain for breakfast
hope this helps.

Marc

 

[Andy Allen]

With that budget a rubi nd 200 or nd 300 is worth a look. ..they have very powerful motors. .

 

[Duncan McA]

Thanks for the tips, the nd 200 is about my budget at the moment. I take it that the 180 just isn't up to prolonged use on stone? If I was to go for the 200 what is best in terms of a blade, I am presuming that the one that will come with the cutter won't be the best for the job?

 

[Spud]

There are loads of bargains on ebay mate

 

[gamma38]

Stay away from the Brutus, I had one they are crap.

 

[White Room]

With that budget a rubi nd 200 or nd 300 is worth a look. ..they have very powerful motors. .

They seem to be as rare as rocking horse dung and just as expensive...but good cutters.

 

[Andy Allen]

Thanks for the tips, the nd 200 is about my budget at the moment. I take it that the 180 just isn't up to prolonged use on stone? If I was to go for the 200 what is best in terms of a blade, I am presuming that the one that will come with the cutter won't be the best for the job?

I have the nd 200 and to be fair the blade that comes with it is fine for stone or porcelain........when it wares out ATS do fantastic replacement. .

Alot of the cheap bridge saws are rubbish unless you want to spend 700 to 1000 pounds......I would stick with a table saw ....and they can cut any size tile.