Which wet cutter?

[kelleytiling]

I have been working with a friend who is a tiler for a while, and recently started taking on work on my own. When I have needed a wet cutter, I have borrowed his DeWalt D24000, which is of course fantastic. However, I am now looking to get a wet cutter of my own, and the DeWalt is well out of my price range.

I have seen that 2 of the cheaper wet cutters recommended on here are the Briccolina & the Vitrex Pro 750 - just wondered, the last couple of jobs I have had have been 12mm marble, one of them was 600mm x 400mm tiles. Will these smaller cutters be up to the task? Obviously they wouldn't be as good as the DeWalt, but which would you guys recommend, or can you think of another one I may have missed? Don't really want to spend more than £250, less if possible, including buying a decent blade.

Thanks!

 

[Gazzer]

While the 2 cutters mentioned may well cut 12mm marble the question is for how long ?
Out of the 2 I would opt for the Vitrex as it has a larger bed which will cope with larger format tile. The Bricoclina is indeed a fine machine but lower powered and smaller bed.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Tradetiler often has some good deals on wet cutters.

 

[Ian]

The vitrex pro 900 is a decent cutter for the money, and is a bridge saw, so easier to cut nice straight lines. You should be able to get one and a top quality blade for your budget.

 

[kelleytiling]

Thanks Bri, I did look at the 900 but I heard that it's really heavy. Have you got one - is it ok to carry around or do you need 2 people on it?

 

[widler]

personally,id defo go for a bridge saw for bathroom tiles and a small vitrex or similer for you average kitchen tile.
imo the bridge cutters cut a lot better and straighter.

 

[Ian]

Thanks Bri, I did look at the 900 but I heard that it's really heavy. Have you got one - is it ok to carry around or do you need 2 people on it?

I bought one about 3 years ago, it doesn't get used much nowadays due to me using a grinder for most of my 'wet' cutting. It is very good and has earnt its keep (20mm limestone, slate, porcelain no problem). It is a bit on the heavy side but one person can manage it ok when the legs are folded up.