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Tile Saw Blades and Accessories



DEWALT D24001 Tile Saw Stand

Like any good tool, sometimes it the accessories and upgrades that make the difference and a tile saw is no exception.  Below are some items you should use as upgrades or accessories you may want to add to your tile saw to make your tiling jobs go faster and smoother.



Technical Details

  • Folds for easy transport
  • Adjusts to four height positions for user customization
  • Robust all-metal construction provides durability
  • Lightweight body folds flat for easy transport and storage
  • Backed by a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty
What People Are Saying About This Tile Saw Stand

Love it
Love it. works great, cleans easy, great features, light weight can move it myself. i have used many "top of the line" saws, but this one is my favorite. 


Essential add-on
If you own the DeWalt D2400 tile saw, you will want this sturdy stand... unless you already have a place to put a wet, gritty, electrically powered tool that needs a sturdy reliable base.

Nice product
What can I say, if you can't ace a tile saw stand for one of your own tile saws, well, that's bad. This stand does exactly what it's supposed to but I can't rave about it because an 8 yr. old should have done a good job designing it. It works, if you have the D24000 saw then you'll want this.

DEWALT DW4762 10-Inch Wet Cutting Continuous Rim Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor for Porcelain or Tile

Technical Details

  • Extended performance diamond matrix provides long life and enhanced material cutting
  • Continuous rim design provides chip free cutting in all types of tile
  • XP2 and XP4 blades designed specifically for high power tile saws, allowing quick, free, low heat, and straight cutting
  • XP2 and XP3 blades with laser cut expansion slots eliminate blade warping due to heat build-up
  • Premium XP2 and XP4 cutting matrix means XP2 gives 2 x's the life of standard blades, XP4 gives 4x's the life of standard blades
What People Are Saying About This Saw Blade

Cuts through like bread, not butter
I have a 'cheap' (off-name) but powerful wet saw. The blade it came with was ok, but left some chipping. The new Dewalt blade has helped immensely. I've cut 12x12 3/8" granite tile in diagonals and 6x6 1/4" tiles with ease. There is still a small bit of chipping, but much less and less frequently; nothing that is unusable. Overall, I'm really pleased with the blade.


No Chip, Smooth, Clean Cut, Good Life
I purchased this blade for cutting 20" x 20" porcelain floor tiles. It cuts great with little chip out when new. Chip out became a problem after about 200 linear inches of use. This blade had cut about 400 inches (20 tiles) of porcelain before wearing out. This is a decent blade for the money. Overall this is a great blade. If your cutting anything other than porcelain I expect this blade would be all you need for a while.

Dewalt 10 inch Porcelain Blade Works Great
I have an inexpensive Wet Saw which I am using for cutting 20x20 Porcelain tiles with square edges, that is, no bevel. I wanted clean cuts, with no chipping, so I could use as much of each tile as possible. According to Dewalt, the DW4762 blade is designed specifically for porcelain so I decided to try it to get the clean cuts that I needed.

At first, the saw was not adjusted properly, and the trailing side of the blade was rubbing on one side of the kerf. This caused massive chipping on the tile surface. However, once I adjusted the saw to cut straight and the trailing saw edge did not rub either side of the kerf, the blade made very clean cuts. Both sides of the kerf are very straight with no chipping on the edges. In fact, unless inspected closely, it would be hard to tell which edges are original and which are cut edges.
I don't know how other blades would compare, if they would do the same quality job, but for what I needed, this worked very well.   

 

MK Diamond 158436 MK-225 Hot Dog 10-Inch Wet Cutting Continuous Rim Diamond Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor for Porcelain and Vitreous Tile

Technical Details

  • 10-inch 5/8-inch arbor hot dog diamond blade ideal for wet cutting of porcelain, vitreous and ceramic tile
  • Premium grade
  • Continuous thin rim diamond blade
  • 10-inch diameter; 5/8-inch arbor
  • Limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty
What People Are Saying About This Saw Blade

Great Blade for Porcelain tile
I have a Felker FX-C blade that dulled using it too often on the harder porcelain tile. The thin kerf of this blade worked better than the Felker blade ever had, making quick easy cuts. Felker blade is great on ceramic tile, but i need to dress it now to get the diamonds back on the forward edge. I need to have an extra blade handy if time on the job does not allow me time to dress a blade.


Best blade i ever used
I have used a lot of different blades in 15 years of laying tile. This blade with out a doubt is the best. I mad very difficult cuts with it and they turned out perfect. clean edges. Someone said they had trouble cutting straight with it. Never had that problem and I install 50,000 sq ft a year or more. I alway mark my tiles though and cut them the proper way. This blade also lasts about twice as long as any other blade if not longer. It cuts faster and smoother. I just can't say enough good things about it. Love this blade. Buying another one right now for my new saw.

One Good Blade
Installing a thick porcelean tile floor. Destroyed a brand new high performance blade after cutting about 20 12 inch tiles. It would take 2-3 minutes to cut one tile. I could not find a porcelain wet saw blade at any of the retailers in my area. I ordered this blade and had it shipped overnight. Had it on the job by 11am the next day. Cut extremely dense porcelean tile like butter. Does not chip the tile I am cutting. Have not tried it on softer tile yet. Expensive but it will pay for itself in one job by saving time. 

MK Diamond 158434 MK-225 7-Inch Hot Dog Premium Thin-Rim Blade

Technical Details

  • Cuts porcelain, vitreous tile, granite and ceramic tile
  • Thin rim design and cooling slots keep blade running cool and true for precision cuts in very hard materials
  • 7 millimeter rim height for long diamond blade life
  • Not intended for use on metal, plastics, wood, or any other non-masonry materials
  • Measures 7-by-0.05-by-5/8-inches (diameter x width x arbor)
What People Are Saying About This Saw Blade:

Never cheap out on the blade! Great for DIYers
I put this blade on my Husky tile saw and it did great on 4x4 and 12x12 travertine. 350sqft of 4x4 and 250sqft of 12x12 and this blade is still going. This translates to 2 bathrooms (showers and floors) laundry area floors, and a kitchen backsplash. I'm a big believer in buying a mid-range saw and putting on high-end blades. This is a great blade for weekend project and then some!

MK Diamond Hot Dog 7inch
Nice blade, maybe a bit overkill for a DIY on a small job. Worth it if you've got > 500sqft to do. I used it for 500sqft of Porcelain tile and another 250sqft of travertine. The porcelain as expected it cut through like butter, but it did just as good of job on the travertine w/ no chipping.

It was installed in a Husky 7" Wet saw w/ stand (THD-950)

MK Diamond Hot-Dog Porcelain cutting blade
Excellent, Exceptional, Great, Terrific.
This blade is absolutely wonderful.

I destroyed 5 carbide and 1 diamond scroll saw blades trying to cut a 9 inch cicle divided between 2 porcelain tiles.
Having run out of scroll saw blades, I cut many slots in the tiles, at different angles until I removed enough
of the tile to fit where it was needed.
I also cut about 200 porcelain tiles. the blade is showing signs of getting dull, but still cutting well.

If you've worked with ceramic but not porcelain tiles, you REALLY NEED this blade.
I would buy these blades again in a heartbeat.

I need to find out if they also make wood cutting blades.



 

Rockler LED Work Light with Magnifying Head

Get close -up visibility anywhere you need it with this magnifying LED light! 18 LED bulbs surround a 5-inch diameter, 5x magnifying glass so you can see every last detail. With a powerful magnetic base, a clamping metal sub-base and a flexible arm, the lamp anchors down on power tools, workbenches and more, then bends and flexes its way into perfect position while staying out of your way. Great for intricate cuts, miniature work, or whenever the naked eye simply won’t cut it.  

What People Are Saying About This Work Light:

Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 5.0
This is the best such product on the market. The 5X lens is large enough to be able to look through it with both eyes, and the LEDS put out adequate illumination. The magnetic base is rock solid and the flex neck is long enough and stiff enough to make the system highly useable. In short, I love it. I find it indispensable for sharpening and examining edges on my cutting tools, but use it anytime I need to get a really good look at something in the workshop. If you are over 50, your eyes need this product. My only complaint is that I want more light-but I always do. The LEDs do put out enough light, I just like things brighter than most people. The LEDs put out the same amount of light on battery power as AC - unlike the competition.

Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 4.0
This is a great product especially for the price. I got both the magnifying and spot light head, I only wish the magnifying head had more light spread to the overall work area. The heads inter change quickly and easily. The magnetic base is extremely strong and does not move even under the vibration of my mill when cutting hardened steel. I will be purchasing another for one of my other work benches. Over all a great buy for anyone.

Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 4.0
The magnifying lens and LED lamps are just right. There is a "circle of darkness" at the center of the illumination area when the lens is very close to the work but it's not a serious problem. The neck is quite stiff and the magnifying lens stays where you position it with no "spring back." I mounted a steel angle plate to the side of my bench and use the magnetic base of the light. The magnet is very powerful and works great. I do wish that the neck was a little longer. As it is, it doesn't reach quite as far as I would like.

  

 

 

 

 

 

MK Diamond 157222 MK-170 1/3-Horsepower 7-Inch Bench Wet Tile Saw

From the Manufacturer

Versatile and compact for tabletop use by do-it-yourselfers. High-torque, universal motor. High-impact thermoplastic water reservoir will not rust or peel, and can be removed for easy cleaning. Safe-switch prevents saw from being operated when locking key is removed. 15-1/2-inch-by-14-1/2-inch-by-12-1/2-inch. Standard equipment: mk-170 tile saw, 7-inch mk-100 wet cutting diamond blade, submersible water pump, and adjustable rip guide. Specifications: 115-volt, 50/60 hz universal motor, 5,500 rpm. 7-inch blade capacity, 5/8-inch arbor, 2-inch depth of cut (10-inch blade), 12-inch length of cut (300 mm).   Designed for the "do-it-yourselfer", this versatile and compact tabletop tile saw features a high torque, 1/3 hp universal motor that spins the blade at 5500 rpm. This saw zips through tile 12 inches long, and 2 inches thick. Its high-impact thermoplastic water reservoir will not rust or peel and can be removed for easy cleaning. Weighing just 15 pounds this tool offers optimal portability. For safety’s sake, this saw has a special Safeswitch locking key and cannot be operated without it. Your purchase includes a 7" wet-cutting diamond blade, submersible water pump, and adjustable rip guide.

Technical Details

  • 7-inch bench wet tile saw
  • 1/3-horsepower engine for high torque (5500 rpm) and power
  • High-impact thermoplastic water reservoir will not rust or peel
  • Includes saw, 7-inch diamond blade, submersible water pump, adjustable rip guide
  • 15 pounds; 1-year warranty
What People Are Saying About This Tile Saw:

Nice compact saw for small projects
Very good quality as expected from MK. Very light & compact. Seems to have plenty of power for the size of motor. I am using this saw to trim natural stone. I wanted something small to use on scaffolding & this saw is perfect for that. 


Screws Stripped
Saw arrived with stripped screw holes where saw attaches to base. Saw is held to base with 4 screws that thread into plastic ONLY. Returned.

Works well but could be better
It works well, mine doesn't run true so creates a slightly wider cut than it needs but it is only slightly so I'm not concerned. The only other thing is the plastic measuring bar which is difficult to set properly and you end up wasting a lot of time measuring and remeasuring from the front and back end of the measuring guide. Apart from that it has actually performed very well once you set it all up, if I purchased another I would consider this again however, I'd probably look for one that has a sliding table instead if I could find one at the same price.

Good saw, but not perfect
I have a fairly large size tiling project to tackle, so, after much research and reading lots of reviews, I decided to donate the portable 4" tile saw I picked up at Harbor Freight for $45 and invest in an MK-170. The MK-170 comes 85% assembled by the manufacturer and sets up quickly out of the box. The 7" continuous rim blade attaches easily to the motor with the provided tools. The deck is made of metal and not plastic, so you can expect it to last for many years. While I haven't used the MK-170 to cut tile yet, I can see where the raised bumps on the deck might pose a problem with making staight cuts. The bumps are quite large and don't appear to serve any useful purpose. I'll update this review after I've used the saw to cut tile. I turned the power on to test the motor. Some reviewers reported it as being 'loud', but it's quieter than my 4" Harbor Freight saw, which screams like a Banshee. The water tray is made of thick plastic and seems durable. The bottom of the tray is smooth, so I expect the saw may slide during use if not somehow braced. My Harbor Freight saw has 2 plastic elbows/brackets mounted to the front housing that latch onto a bench top to prevent sliding backwards during use. I plan to fabricate something similar for my MK-170. The on/off toggle switch is easy to operate. As other reviewers reported, there is no guide included for making angle cuts. Fotunately, I still have the angle guide that came w/ my Harbor Freight saw. If you don't have an angle guide, one can easily be fabricated out of 1/4" aluminum or PVC, but a guide should probably be included with the MK-170. Also, the included rip guide is plastic and seems flimsy, requiring a bit of finagling to lock down wing nuts on both ends to hold the rip guide in place. The locking mechanism on the rip guide could definitely be improved. The rip guide on my Harbor Freight saw is also plastic, but it clamps into position on both ends, similar to the attachment for a rip guide on a table saw. The MK-170 could also benefit from a ruler attached to the front and back of the deck, which would mean less time wasted fumbling around with a tape measure. Again, I haven't used the MK-170 to cut tile, but based on a side-by-side comparison of the MK-170 with an inexpensive Harbor Freight saw, I can see several areas on the MK-170 in need of improvement. After I put another $15-$20 and some quality time into my MK-170 tile saw, it'll be great, however, given that MK Diamond manufacturers professional-grade saws costing $1,000+, I don't believe to should be necessary for the consumer to have to find ways to fix obvious design flaws.

MK-170 7" Tile Saw
Do not BUY this saw. Yes, it does cut tile but there are serious problems with its design:
1. The Rip Fence is sooooo cheesy and in combo with the dimpled table surface becomes problematic for setting it straight.
2. The dimpled table is not only annoying but can be difficult when trying to move tiles smoothly while cutting.
3. There's NO 45 degree jig for such cuts that are frequently needed in most tile jobs.

No wonder MK Diamond stopped making this saw! 


Defective - Crooked blade
Judging from the reviews so far I think I might have had a defective product. As I took it out of the box and put everything together I thought it was decent but after wasting a couple of expensive tiles I realized it was the blade causing issues, not the fence or operator error. The blade was off 1/4" from one end to the other. The motor assembly mount of the holding bracket looks to be welded crooked. I would give this another try but I don't have time to return this and wait for a new one.

Just make sure to check that the blade is straight before you get into a tile project!

Home Hobbyist
This is a great little saw for the "Do It Yourselfer". I give it 4 stars. I bought it for my bathroom and kitchen ceramic tile installation. It's ready to go right out of the box. Just install the supplied blade and connect the water pump supply tube. I suggest you buy a quality blade with your purchase. The supplied blade cuts well but after about 25 cuts it began chipping the edge of the tile. Free hand cuts are a breeze but I did not find the rip fence user friendly at all. It needs to be re-designed. I'm satisfied with the purchase and I would recommend it.

The Pro's
- It's a great price
- Well built
- Very portable and easy to use
- Compact and powerful

The Con's
- The guide fence is useless.  
    

MK Diamond 157222 MK-170 1/3-Horsepower 7-Inch Bench Wet Tile Saw

From the Manufacturer

Versatile and compact for tabletop use by do-it-yourselfers. High-torque, universal motor. High-impact thermoplastic water reservoir will not rust or peel, and can be removed for easy cleaning. Safe-switch prevents saw from being operated when locking key is removed. 15-1/2-inch-by-14-1/2-inch-by-12-1/2-inch. Standard equipment: mk-170 tile saw, 7-inch mk-100 wet cutting diamond blade, submersible water pump, and adjustable rip guide. Specifications: 115-volt, 50/60 hz universal motor, 5,500 rpm. 7-inch blade capacity, 5/8-inch arbor, 2-inch depth of cut (10-inch blade), 12-inch length of cut (300 mm).

What people are saying about the MK Diamond 157222 MK-170 1/3-Horsepower 7-Inch Bench Wet Tile Saw:

Good saw, but not perfect., May 19, 2010
I have a fairly large size tiling project to tackle, so, after much research and reading lots of reviews, I decided to donate the portable 4" tile saw I picked up at Harbor Freight for $45 and invest in an MK-170. The MK-170 comes 85% assembled by the manufacturer and sets up quickly out of the box. The 7" continuous rim blade attaches easily to the motor with the provided tools. The deck is made of metal and not plastic, so you can expect it to last for many years. While I haven't used the MK-170 to cut tile yet, I can see where the raised bumps on the deck might pose a problem with making staight cuts. The bumps are quite large and don't appear to serve any useful purpose. I'll update this review after I've used the saw to cut tile. I turned the power on to test the motor. Some reviewers reported it as being 'loud', but it's quieter than my 4" Harbor Freight saw, which screams like a Banshee. The water tray is made of thick plastic and seems durable. The bottom of the tray is smooth, so I expect the saw may slide during use if not somehow braced. My Harbor Freight saw has 2 plastic elbows/brackets mounted to the front housing that latch onto a bench top to prevent sliding backwards during use. I plan to fabricate something similar for my MK-170. The on/off toggle switch is easy to operate. As other reviewers reported, there is no guide included for making angle cuts. Fotunately, I still have the angle guide that came w/ my Harbor Freight saw. If you don't have an angle guide, one can easily be fabricated out of 1/4" aluminum or PVC, but a guide should probably be included with the MK-170. Also, the included rip guide is plastic and seems flimsy, requiring a bit of finagling to lock down wing nuts on both ends to hold the rip guide in place. The locking mechanism on the rip guide could definitely be improved. The rip guide on my Harbor Freight saw is also plastic, but it clamps into position on both ends, similar to the attachment for a rip guide on a table saw. The MK-170 could also benefit from a ruler attached to the front and back of the deck, which would mean less time wasted fumbling around with a tape measure. Again, I haven't used the MK-170 to cut tile, but based on a side-by-side comparison of the MK-170 with an inexpensive Harbor Freight saw, I can see several areas on the MK-170 in need of improvement. After I put another $15-$20 and some quality time into my MK-170 tile saw, it'll be great, however, given that MK Diamond manufacturers professional-grade saws costing $1,000+, I don't believe to should be necessary for the consumer to have to find ways to fix obvious design flaws.




MK-170 good DIY saw, August 30, 2009 
I bought this tile saw to replace my 120sqft kitchen floor with 12in ceramic tiles. The saw arrived quickly and in good condition. Assembly was not difficult, although the instructions for attaching the tubing to the pump were not clear and I struggled a bit to get the tubing on. Otherwise, the saw easily cut all the tile I needed. The plastic fence is flimsy, but it works well enough. As the directions state, you need to make sure the fence is parallel to the blade. I only needed to do this once at the initial setup. When moving the fence, be sure to lock down the front end of the fence while the back side is loose, and tighten the back side second. This helped keep the fence square. As with all wet saws, water went everywhere. However, I thought this saw was particularly bad at containing the water. I had to refill once every third tile, which seemed a hassle IMHO. There was not enough margin between the required minimum and maximum levels when you're losing water at such a high rate. It didn't help that it was also a little difficult to determine the water level (difficult to see if the pump was covered). One other small issue was that the saw would move in the tray during the cutting process and press the fence against the back of the tray. I had to shift the saw away from the back of the tray to move the fence. In summary, I am very happy with the saw. I am a tiling novice, but my floor came out fantastic with the help of this saw. I have other tiling projects planned (bathroom and laundry), so it made sense for me to buy a saw instead of renting.