MK Diamond 158252 MK-145 1/2-Horsepower 4-1/2-Inch Wet Tile Saw
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of MK Diamond 158252 MK-145 1/2-Horsepower 4-1/2-Inch Wet Tile Saw
Customer Review: Priced low...performed high!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a bit skeptical about the super cheap MK Diamond 4.5" Wet Tile saw, especially where it is a brand that I did not recognize and the price seemed very low. I ultimately chose to buy it based on the reviews I read, and I can honestly say I am not disappointed at all.
The saw cut perfectly straight and chipless cuts through the porcelain tile we were installing. The water resevoir held enough water to make several cuts and was very easy to clean out. Due to the amount of different cuts we were doing, I removed the fence and didn't use it.
The one thing I liked best about the saw is that it made me further appreciate and love my Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi camera and the saw highlighted the poor quality of all Nikon products. As I made each delicate cut with my saw, the motor made a sound that literally sounded like it was saying the word "Canon". When I would turn the saw off, it would then utter "Nikon bad, Nikon Bad, Nikon Bad." As I stepped away in my water soaked clothing, I knew that I had picked the best wet tile saw on the planet--after all, it loves Canon cameras--and it should.
Customer Review: Not all that it's cracked up to be!
Summary: 2 Stars
The first thing I noticed after assembling the saw was that the motor was loose causing the saw blade to wobble. I had a deadloine to complete a small project so I didn"t have time to return the itme and wait for another...who knows if the next one would have the same problem. The fence is practically useless. It's nearly impossible to adjust the fence to your desired cut and then tighten the fence and not watch it move. I ended up not even using the fence. Very time consuming!! Also, I'm not sure if this is the saw's fault or the cheap tile I used but at the end of every cut the tile would chip rendering one peice useless. But hey...I guess you get what you pay for!Customer Review: tile saw
Summary: 5 Stars
The saw came on time. Great for the price. Doing a lot of cutting for remodling.Customer Review: Excellent Tile Saw!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This saw is great. It is the second one that I've owned. The first lasted about six years and I used it heavily. I got many more miles than I expected and it paid for itself several times over. I would definitely recommend.Customer Review: Best saw for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
This saw, by far in the way, is the best you could purchase for your money. So far, using only this saw, I have completed the tiling of a half-bath (using standard size tiles), a back splash (using roughly 1.5" tiles) and am in the process of completing a foyer (250 sq/ft and 18" tiles). This saw has cut them all and is still going, although I did purchase the upgraded blade. For a DIY who is not looking to do major over hauls this saw is perfect.
However, there are several drawbacks.
- The water system is terrible on it and the basin usually runs out after a single cut so you should invest in a pump and some tubing to remedy this.
- It is extremely messy, you should either buy plastic shield or just prepare to get soaked, you cannot use this saw indoors. I would advise once you get the hang of it, learn to offset your body position to avoid the spray.
- There is no slide. Yes they include a crappy guide but to be honest, its worthless and I wouldnt use it. You will acheive a better cut by eyeing it yourself.
- Lasty, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, you must understand that this is a bottom blade saw. Knowing this, to achieve a cut without cracking/chipping the surface you should stop the cut before completion, and then begin on the end point of the cut. Otherwise, you will consistently snap/chip the tiles. This is the only way I have found to avoid this (cutting 3/4 of the length, and then flip the tile and finish it). This is a product of blade placement, and not the manufacturer.
Besides the cons lifted above, I would still rate this 5 stars for the DIYer. It is great for doing smaller projects, and has handled 18"ers for me. It will pay for itself in two uses vs. renting one so I would suggest just purchasing it. However, if you are going to be doing more than a handful of small projects, and are looking to be making a lot of complex cuts, you should probably not purchase this one. It will still do them, it will just take a lot longer.