Best Power Tile & Masonry Saws
- Stainless steel table top - resistant to corrosion - Adjustable rip fence with miter gauge - for accurate straight and miter cuts - Bevel cuts tile from 0 to 45 degrees - flexibility for different cut types - Blade cooling water reservoir - keeps blade cool and minimizes dust and debris\nWe are an authorized SKiL dealer. Cross Cut Capacity: 7.75-in.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"After ordering it and using it to make about 20 or so cuts, I can say it cuts very cleanly and easily."
"I've used the $75 one at home debot (yellow, can't remember brand) which is total garbage and good for one job at best. Even my $650 Ridged would hit me in the face with a piece now and then, this never seems to, even when I have my head down six inches from the blade, looking at a cut closely. To be honest, when it comes to making that "perfect cut", I really don't use the laser guides, measurement tools and all the fancy stuff on a high end saw anyway."
"As I expected this is not a professional/contractor tool by any means. but for the DIY homeowner it is good value for money, simple and surprisingly capable. The saw is super easy to clean up with a garden hose at the end of each cutting session. I am still using the original saw blade. The fence adjustment can be a bit awkward initially but you soon get the hang of it. I called the SkilSaw parts department and they shipped a replacement. to me right away at minimal cost(seven dollars). UPdate: 2 and a half years since original purchase and another tiling job just finished!"
"Yes, it's not the quality of a $300 saw, the base is plastic, the fence is a little flimsy and the deck could be a little thicker to give me a sense the saw would last a long long time, but it cut the tile without any hesitation, nice straight cuts and let me do so without going the rental center & paying almost as much (after getting their insurance because I am afraid their unit would die and they'd blame me -- who wants that grief for a one time use)."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Great saw, I've used Stihl for the last hardscape company I worked for they were unreliable."
"Dude... this thing ROCKS."
"After about 4 hours worth of pouring gas in the carb, starting fluid, etc, the fuel system finally caught and the saw has run well since then."
"This is the third Husqvarna saw I've owned over the last 15 years, been using various brand cut off saws in the heavy construction field for the last 30 years."
"I gave up on Stihls after multiple problems with concrete saws to the point the guys would not trust them, We have been very happy with the saw 6 months in."
"Great saw in the landscape industry, keep going Husqvarna ..."
"Cut brick every day and this machine is choice."
"These are the best cutoff saws on the market."
Hydro Lock System includes innovative upper and lower guard designed to keep water contained near the blade and reduce clean-up time; allowing tiles to be cut where they are installed. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I tested the saw with 12"x24" porcelain tiles and it was able to cut them in fine, just can be a little awkward with very large tiles."
"It does not make a big mess and cuts nicely. Takes a long time to adjust just right and when you are tightening it is easy to bump it and get the measurement off."
"I do rinse and dry the unit after each use but the blade is starting to have rust marks on it already. Does not seem to be a big deal tight now but it will eventually start effecting the cuts."
"At times the blade was getting stuck and stopped spinning 8-9 inches into the cut. Btw, have mixed feelings about the hydrolock; doesn't spill much water outside -which btw is not a big deal unless you're doing the cuts inside the house- but then you really can't see easily where the blade is cutting."
"It is a slow cutting device and the guide rail while usable, is troublesome to lock in place firmly."
"Made a mess at 1st bcos I didn't read the directions beforehand - if you're going to be cutting crystals I'd recommend making several wooden jigs or risk slicing your fingers off."
"Got this so my son and I could have one of those fun projects and put marble flooring in my kitchen when he came to visit from collage.. With its water sealing blade guard it was both dust and liquid spray free and we used it on what ever part of the floor we weren't laying tile down..So we could do it in the same room (no running outdoors or worring about the saw in the yard when you are indoors) and sawing indoors in air conditioning (Miami summers get really hot outside)..."
Best Power Concrete Tools
For increased versatility, it can be run as a driver-drill or a hammer driver-drill, and is engineered for applications in wood, metal, masonry, and concrete. Features extreme protection technology (XPT) which is engineered to provide increased dust and water resistance in harsh job site conditions.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The small batteries will put in at least 250 1-1/2 inch screws through metal and into wood. (I slam the screw down hard enough to start it through the metal) I put a short zippy screw though the switch to hold it in place."
"- Long battery life. - Chargers offer over charging an overcurrent protection with a very speedy charge time. - Carry case, this is compact yet has enough room inside for spare bits and other small hand tools on may need with a durable rugged design. Cons: - Additional items are expensive, its not worth buying Makita unless our buying a bundle or catch a crazy deal (which is not unusual mind you)."
"New homeowner of an older home that needs lots of fixit - and this has been the answer to so many problems."
"I am relatively new to power tools, and have only owned 1 Milwaukee corded drill purchased 7 years ago, and this one blows it out of the water."
"This looks to be a great drill."
"Works perfect, I don't hardly use it for anything heavy duty (I'm not a contractor or something) but for around the house, mid sized projects, having it on the go in the back of my car, it's perfect and I don't say that lightly."
"I'm not super handy with tools, but this drill works great!"
"Beast!"
Best Power Concrete Mixers
Co., Inc. has been a driving force in the continued growth and modernization of specialty tools, especially those found in the flooring installation markets, since 1979.Qep Tile Tools 61205 Super Mixer Features: Preferred by professionals for fast and easy mixing of grouts, thinsets and other setting materials Fits standard 1/2" or 3/8" drill chucks Chrome plated for easy clean up Carded 22" length. Preferred by professionals for fast and easy mixing of grouts, thinsets and other setting materials.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Five gallon bucket, basic mortar mix, sand or dirt to stretch the mortar further, a strong 1/2" drill 5 amps or stronger and this grout mixer are all you need."
"I had a big paddle for mixing before, but saw this one being used on a youtube video I watched on drywalling and decided to try it."
"Good for at least half of bucket and will need 1/2" good drill to not burn the motor."
"Worked great from mixing up mortar and grout in a 5 gallon bucket."
"This plus a hammer drill and hex adapter made a perfect solution for mixing up a ton of mortar and plaster that I needed for a project in my crawlspace."
"Works well but on the large size."
"Works good, using it to mix up ten pounds of thinset mortar at a time."
"It worked but not as well as the other style mixers."
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For increased versatility, it can be run as a driver-drill or a hammer driver-drill, and is engineered for applications in wood, metal, masonry, and concrete. Features extreme protection technology (XPT) which is engineered to provide increased dust and water resistance in harsh job site conditions.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The small batteries will put in at least 250 1-1/2 inch screws through metal and into wood. (I slam the screw down hard enough to start it through the metal) I put a short zippy screw though the switch to hold it in place."
"I am a big Makita guy and have multiple toolboxes filled with tools and chargers for any occasion but to put one in his hands ad see it last this long is a miracle."
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"I'm not super handy with tools, but this drill works great!"
"Beast!"
"Bought this so I would have a battery and charger for the Makita blower."
"Love this tool."
"I like the convenience of the light when working in dark spots."
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AVT Breaker Hammer (model HM1812) is engineered to hit like an air hammer, but with less noise and vibration. Efficient 15 AMP motor with improved hammer mechanism delivers 53.9 ft.lbs./72.8 joules of impact energy to handle the most demanding applications.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Many aching muscles later, with the job half done, I changed to the Makita HM1812X3 70lb Advanced AVT Breaker Hammer (what a mouthful)."