LF wet saw

[broc]

doing a backsplash and need a wet saw. Anyone know of any good deals?

[deep]

Do you need it immediately?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=253437430 3523072&bmUID=1227628797359&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443281687&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true

from CT is NOT worth $159....but it goes on for $59 occasionally and $79 frequently, and is well worth that.

[sienna owner]

RONA carries one for about $60...used to lay granite tiles and worked fine.

[fiddlersdad]

I purchased this saw about a month ago. I used the blade included for a few cuts but it was quite thick so I installed a Dewalt blade for about $75. now I'm into it for about $400 with tax. It looks the same as the $599 saw at Home Depot. IMHO, it does a beautiful job. I can cut less than 1/4 inch widths ,if necessaryfor trim, in travertine. cuts like nothing I've used before except the 999 Dewalt. I have installed about 600 sq ft of travertine, floors, walls and backsplash. I've got about another 600 to go and then some treads and risers. Very pleased. I can't find it on the Princess Auto web site so you may have to phone them, depends where you live.

[fiddlersdad]

I purchased this saw about a month ago. I used the blade included for a few cuts but it was quite thick so I installed a Dewalt blade for about $75. now I'm into it for about $400 with tax. It looks the same as the $599 saw at Home Depot. IMHO, it does a beautiful job. I can cut less than 1/4 inch widths ,if necessaryfor trim, in travertine. cuts like nothing I've used before except the 999 Dewalt. I have installed about 600 sq ft of travertine, floors, walls and backsplash. I've got about another 600 to go and then some treads and risers. Very pleased. I can't find it on the Princess Auto web site so you may have to phone them, depends where you live.

[broc]

fiddlers.. I appreciate the input, but only looking for one to do my kitchen to cut some small ceramic tiles. Looking for something a little cheaper.

deep.. Would like to get this done within a week or so. Does the CDN Tire one go on sale often, or before Xmas again I wonder...

sienna .. couldn't find it on the Rona websites. I did find this one though.. is this the one you were talking about? It's probably the one I will try to get if nothing better comes along. Anyone have any experience with this wet saw ?

http://www.rona.ca/shop/~saw---7-in.-wet-cutting-tile-saw-diamond-cut-85946_!wet-saw_shop

[midget_man]

Yeah .. that CT one is often around $100 off what they have it at now .. but you would have to cross your fingers for it to go on sale in the time you need it by.

[deep]

That's a nice looking saw - looks more solid than the CT one....I say go for it.

[sienna owner]

sienna .. couldn't find it on the Rona websites. I did find this one though.. is this the one you were talking about? It's probably the one I will try to get if nothing better comes along. Anyone have any experience with this wet saw ?

http://www.rona.ca/shop/~saw---7-in.-wet-cutting-tile-saw-diamond-cut-85946_!wet-saw_shop

yeah..that looks like it..but the name's not the same...i'm sure it'll do the same job... if it's just ceramic, then maybe just get a manual tile cutter??
but it is good to have when you get to other projects..LOL

[Drthorne]

Do you need it immediately?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=253437430 3523072&bmUID=1227628797359&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443281687&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true

from CT is NOT worth $159....but it goes on for $59 occasionally and $79 frequently, and is well worth that.

I have that one and it's pretty good, on my 6th bathroom tile job with it now and still using the original blade. I needed something cheap and compact to lug around instead of my heavy not so portable 10" tile saw. I'd advise using it outside or in a garage because it's noisy and makes a mess. I belive it was around the $50 price 2 flyers ago