MK Diamond 157222 MK-170 1/3-Horsepower 7-Inch Bench Wet Tile Saw
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Product Details
Manufacturer: MKModel: 157222
Product features:
- 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
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of MK Diamond 157222 MK-170 1/3-Horsepower 7-Inch Bench Wet Tile Saw
Customer Review: Good saw for the price. Small jobs only
Summary: 3 Stars
I just used this to put granite and marble in a small bathroom with a neo-angle shower. I used about 200 sf of mostly marble, and did around 300 cuts. With the right blades, had no problem cutting through granite and marble tiles, and the cuts were very good in the marble, with little chipping.
I bought a section of 3/8 vinyl hose from Home Depot and stuck the pump in a 5 gallon bucket, worked fine. I kept the 5 gallon bucket on top of a second 5 gallon bucket upside down to increase water flow, not sure if this was vital or not. I wouldn't consider putting the pump in the tray below the saw table given all the marble dust I generated on just this one job.
I took two sawhorses and screwed 2 2x4's between them at just the right length and width to sit the tray in. Worked perfectly - no bending and the saw stayed in place quite nicely.
I used the saw to polish the edges of granite and marble, how to do that is another story but it did work well.
I built a 22 and 45 degree jig (from wood) that I screwed to the table to the right of the saw blade (screws from the bottom with large washers.) By putting the fence very near the blade I was easily able to miter lots of tiles.
I had a few angle cuts, was able to do them freehand without any problems. The marble was relatively smooth on the back so I had no issues with the table dimples, and was able to set the fence wherever I wanted.
I used hearing protectors, but the saw is loud, especially in a garage which is where I was working. It makes a huge mess - outside would be even better than a garage - there was water and wet marble dust everywhere.
Even with the sawhorses, the saw is small and light, so it's easy to move around, etc. I was afraid that with a larger saw I would have trouble getting it in and out of the car, etc.
The project was small, and I couldn't justify 2x or 3x the $129 I paid for this saw. But it's not perfect, and I wonder if I could have saved a few hours:
1. Cutting an 8" tile from a 12"x12" means setting the fence around 4" from the blade, which requires just a little more paying attention when marking the tiles.
2. No real way to easily cut semicircles, as for the shower control. It took me lots of straight cuts, and the way the saw is constructed, it's hard to hold the tile above the table to gnaw away at the cut.
3. The miter jigs worked well, but took some time to get adjusted to do what I wanted to do and I could only miter the edge, so I had to cut the tile to width first. So cutting these tiles was slow.
4. The way the fence is set up, the tightening knob is pretty small, a bit of a chore with heavy rubber gloves. A measuring scale along the front would have helped get the fence close before measuring/checking its position.
All in all, the bathroom came out very well but it took me longer to do the cutting than I would have liked. I do tile work infrequently, so this saw is probably OK for me, but if you have a big job or plan to do more than one room or one project you may want to seriously look at a more expensive unit.
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Description of MK Diamond 157222 MK-170 1/3-Horsepower 7-Inch Bench Wet Tile Saw
This is a great little tabletop saw that is perfect for the weekend do-it-yourselfer. It's easy to set up, very lightweight and precise. The 1/3 hp motor provides plenty of power for projects like cutting counters or floor tiles. The sliding platform allows you to move your work into the blade with a smooth and controlled motion giving you square and accurate cuts every time. This 7 in. versatile and compact tabletop tile saw is designed for the do-it-yourselfer with a high torque, universal motor.This is a great little tabletop saw that is perfect for the weekend do-it-yourselfer. It?s easy to set up, very lightweight and precise. The 1/3 hp motor provides plenty of power for projects like cutting counters or floor tiles. The sliding platform allows you to move your work into the blade with a smooth and controlled motion giving you square and accurate cuts every time. It comes with a 7-inch diamond saw blade that cuts a maximum of 12-inch square, a water pump and adjustable rip guide. Great value for the money. --Jodi Johnson
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