Tile Saw

Workforce 7-inch Tile Wet Saw

As I’ve previously mentioned, I actually went to Home Depot before I went to Lowe’s to look at Tile Saws. Unfortunately I was in a hurry and didn’t have time to ask further about where the wet saws were. If you go to the front of the store, there is a saw section but it’s only for miter saws and table saws.

I did happen to catch a sale on the Husky wet tile saw at the end of one of the isles by the garden section though. The Husky was marked down from $88 to $79. It impressively (relative to the price) cuts ceramic tile, porcelain tile, marble, slate, and stone. The box also states it has an adjustable rip guide and a miter guide for fast cuts. Specifically, the cutting table is adjustable to make 15, 30, and 45 degree miter cuts. The cutting table is steel. Now, they didn’t have a display but I did take a few pictures of the box to give you a better idea of what you would get.

home depot

my trip to home depot

workforce wet tile saw

workforce wet tile saw

Now with this cutter, you’re going to get a great bang for your buck. The price is comparable to renting a tile saw and it makes great cuts for a do it yourself project. It’s going to give you a good cut for almost all angles and the straight cuts go down easily. The only small drawbacks are the scale isn’t easy to read and the slide to cut angle cuts sticks somewhat, but of course if you’re only at one project it won’t be a big deal. The 10% off sale right now makes it an even better buy for Christmas.

home depot sale on workforce tile saw

home depot sale on workforce tile saw

Right below the display was a Tile Tool Value Kit in a bucket. I didn’t see everything inside the bucket but if you’re just starting your first project, you may want to think about this as it’s going to come with your essentials that you may otherwise forget about like a sponge or smoother. The Tile Bucket Kit was $18.97 and probably a small discount over buying each item individually. If you’re a pro, then obviously you’re going to have most of this stuff or be able to find it cheaper elsewhere.

tile tool value kit

tile tool value kit

I’ll continue reviewing some of the best tile saws on the market before I make my ultimate choice, but it my next blog I’ll be giving you a guide on what type of tile saw is for you and whether you should rent or buy a wet saw.

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7″ Wet Tile Saw at Lowes on Sale for $79

If you’re after a discount on wet tile saws, then I have a treat for you. Lowe’s currently has the QEP 7″ wet saw on sale for $19 off regular price. Item number 124503 used to be $98 but now is nearly 20% off at $79. This is model number 60087. The vital specs on this are 3.5 Amps, 3400 RPM, and 120 Volts.

The price is even more of a good deal when you consider this has a decent power with 2/3 HP. Of course it works with a 7″ saw blade with the standard 5/8″ arbor. The existing water reservoir is separate from all electrical parts for the users safety. The table will tilt up to 45 degrees for miter cuts.

Other than the Husky wet saw at Home Depot, this is the only tile saw on sale I have seen. Another disappointment has been the lack of diversification among brands. For example, the mk tile saw and felker tile have been nowhere to be seen at either Lowe’s or Home Depot.

Here are some upclose photos for this QEP Wet Saw:

tile saws on sale

tile saws on sale

$79 tile saw sale at Lowe's

$79 tile saw sale at Lowe's

This 7” saw weighs 18 lbs. which is on the low side as far as how much tile saws weigh but I don’t know if it qualifies as portable. The max cut size rip is 24 inches – same for the diagonal tile cut. The reason this model may have been discounted is because it doesn’t sport the features other similar middle tier cutters do. There is no laser guide, no water pump and no stand. The positives are it will cut just about all the standard surfaces including ceramic and porcelain tile.

In this post, I also want to talk about a portable marble & tile saw. This one cuts wet or dry and is $89. Here is what it looks like:

marble saw

marble saw

This model (#49901) actually does include a laser cut guide for accurate, precison cuts. The bright blue saw cuts porcelain, marble, and stone ceramic tile. Included with the saw is a blow mold case and a water feeder kit. It meets all of the regular safety guides and only weighs 10 lbs although you should consider you’ll be holding this with one hand as opposed to having a steady surface to brace yourself on.

handheld wet saws

handheld wet saws

If you can’t see the fine print in the photo, this is a 10.5 Amp wet saw with 11,500 RPM. If you’re just researching RPM will help you to make your cuts as smooth as possible. If you need to clean the ground outside, read this pressure water parts site for information on cleaning concrete dirt.

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