Thread: Electrical Tile Cutter

Just use an angle grinder with a diamond blade. You can cut shapes with it too, as well as straight cuts.

If it's only going to be used on the odd occassion head on down to Blitzem Bargains for a rebuilt/repaired unit for under $50.00.
They are on the corner of Cheltenham Rd and Centre Dandenong Rd (I think).
It's on a big roundabout near Moorabbin airport.
They have a lot of that sort of gear in there and it can be worth a look, I think they come with a short warranty as they are warranty returns that they have fixed.

The SIL bought a GMC for about that price from Bunnings and I used it in helping him tile his kitchen. It did the job, but let's say I was underwhelmed by it.
Subsequently I have seen what looked quite a bit better at Trade Tools Direct for $135.
I know you don't have Trade Tools in Melbourne but I'd reckon there is an equivalent chain with the same or similar item.

I bought a Ryobi saw tile saw (small table saw with a wet tray-diamond blade) a few years ago when I did our bathroom. It was about $89 then.
I have since seen the same manufacturer - different brand for less.

It cut 450mm X 330mm tiles no problem, and has since done another complete bathroom and lots of other jobs including cutting glass. I looked at other tile cutters and decided it would be better as I could not only cut straight but inside corners and I could also shave a bit of the edges if they were too tight.

You can even do curved sections by cutting into the circle from the radius in several small slices and then breaking of the pieces and use the blade to neaten up the circle.

Because of the size of the tiles I made an extension table so I could place the fence further away from the blade to cut the large tiles but it was easy to make a box which just sat alongside the saw.

I even mitred the tiles on corners so I didn't have an edge showing. The table tilts to 45 degrees

Its now sitting in the cupboard wating for its next job but I expect it will see many more years of service. I bought a spare blade on ebay for it in case the original ever gives up the ghost.

The only advice I would give when using it is to turn the tile over and cut the back end first an inch or two and the turn it over to finish the cut ( the tiles tend to break uncleanly on the end if you don't.)

You have to change the way you put pushing pressure on the tiles when sawing depending on how hard they are but it only takes a tile or two to get the nack.

Thanks lads for the replies. I got one tonight from.............bunnings of course - for $89. The wife said that now I have all the tools once I get the bathroom done I can start on the laundry & toilet:eek:.

Regards
David

which one did you end up getting?

Hi all
Handy to know all these suggestion I am currently need to cut ceramic tiles and the corners kill me likewise I would also start laying porcelain tiles in the bathroom to so I am looking forward to hire or buy a tile cutter
Aldi store right now has one on special as they call it 600 watts.
Not familiar right now with its technical data or specific price but it is there.
I am not experienced with the use of angle grinders and as I understand they are pretty dangerous especially when they kick back.
So what would you guys recommend as a starting tool?
Thanks

Originally Posted by Ricardito

Hi all
Handy to know all these suggestion I am currently need to cut ceramic tiles and the corners kill me likewise I would also start laying porcelain tiles in the bathroom to so I am looking forward to hire or buy a tile cutter
Aldi store right now has one on special as they call it 600 watts.
Not familiar right now with its technical data or specific price but it is there.
I am not experienced with the use of angle grinders and as I understand they are pretty dangerous especially when they kick back.
So what would you guys recommend as a starting tool?
Thanks

I contact Aldi to see if the electric tile cutter they have on special is really a wet tile cutter they say no idea.I could not find any description in the box anyway
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