Skil Tile Saws

Skil tools are a company that’s been around since 1924 and have a reputation for high quality power tools. They provide tools for both DIY enthusiasts as well as professionals so you’ll be able to find a wet tile saw that suit your needs.

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Northern Industrial Tile Saws

Northern Industrial are another common brand known for creating tile wet saws although they haven’t been around for as long as Skil. However, they provide a number of different tile saws ranging from basic models that only cost around $60 right up to professional saws that cost anywhere up to $700. Make sure you understand exactly what you need from a wet saw before you choose one in order to avoid overspending or choosing a tool that doesn’t live up to your expectations.

MK Diamond Tile Saws

If you’ve spent any time looking for power tools then you’ve probably already heard of MK Diamond because they are one of the most established brands around. Established in 1868, MK Diamond has a lot of experience creating power tools for both the commercial and personal markets. Again, you need to be aware of exactly what you need from a tile saw before you choose one because they provide a number of different options.

Other ceramic tile saw brands definitely worth mentioning are Husky, QEP, DeWalt, Northern Industrial, Ridgid, and Felker.

When you’re choosing a wet saw make sure you take into account your budget, how much you’re going to use the tile cutter and which type of jobs you’re going to be using it on before you buy. While it can be tempting to get a professional model in reality most DIY fans will be happy to use one of the more basic models. Setting a budget is a good way to cut down on the number of brands of tile wet saws that are available and help you to avoid spending a lot of money on a tile saw you don’t really need.

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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

$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

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

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.