I bought a kobalt wet saw. This type of saw the blade stationary and connected underneath. The problem I’m getting is it seems when I set the rip fence to the desired length the tile seems to bind against the blade as I push the tile through the blade making it very difficult to push tile through. Does it matter what side of the blade you cut on?. I place the rip fence to the left of the blade and make desired cuts that way. Should I be making the cuts on the right side instead? The other thing I’ve noticed is that after I’ve cut a small portion on each end of the tile( I was told this reduces chipping) that when I get all the way through the cut the cut is uneven
it is because the blade is pushing your tile and moving the sqare so it is not square. either that or your guide is not square or the blade is bent or incorrectly installed or just a pos...use high quality blade, check for wobble, check for square, and also try either clamping or securing the guide on the other side (if it is not) and also mark your tile from end to end so when you are pushing it through you can see if you will go off course... other thing you can do is just remove the guide, mark it and push it through straight. also you can cut it with a hand cutter, then sand the edge with a 800 - 1600 grit diamond sanding pad on a grinder (if you are doing fancy patterns with exposed cuts) gives a factory edge look and removes sharp edges. you can also try to use a piece of tape along your cut mark to which can sometimes (depending on tile stop chipping) sometimes tile is prone to chipping and the hand cutter and diamond sander is the best
It would have been nice to show a piece of tile being cut and chipping out. Then, you dress the blade and make another cut to show that the chipping problem has been solved.
Well, if you have a heavy duty tile cutter you can score and snap it, but you need something with good breaking power. I personally like to use a wet saw for quarry tile. It cuts so fast, like a hot knife through butter. You can cut several at once for good speed too. Here is the brand tile cutter I use. I have 4 different sizes. amzn.to/3vZHlIB
So Im having a problem with a polished ceramic tile, approx 1 cm thick. It’s chipping a lot, tiny chips. I noticed your wet saw is pumping way more water than mine. The water barely even touches my blade. So new pump I guess?
That high gloss polished coating is a solid glaze layer that often chips/flakes off on the edges of the cut, very small but makes it raggedy. Very obvious to see the cuts. What I did was cut my tile upside down so polished side down. You do the same thing with finish carpentry to keep the finish side from splintering out and minimize additional sanding, filling, priming etc. To prevent the tile from scratching on the tile saw table top I wrapped the tile in some high glass paper/!painted cardboard packaging. The paper also made it so the tile slide way easier. Also when you are putting in the grout it will fill in allot of that.
@@SoThatsHowYouDoThat IS there anything I can use in place of a dressing stone that I don't have to order? Problem is I'm alredy in the middle o my tile job and don't have time to wait on shipping,
David, I had the same issue. Purchased a Rigid 7 in wet saw for a few home projects and the blade that came with is also a rigid. In my experience, most tools that have included blades in them like miter saw blades and such are general purpose crap blades
The #1 think you can do to stop tile from chipping with angle grinder is firmly secure it with clamps on a very hard surface. Sharpening blades is secondary.
Dressing stone is 'that big' and 'that thick'. 'That' is not working to tell us the size of the stone. From the picture, I have no idea if it is the size of a brick or ???
Showing yourself using a dressing stone on the blade and that is all; is a cop out. Show a chipped tile after cut, dress the wheel, and then a tile that is NOT chipped. Just saying "trust me it works" defeats the purpose of making a video for UA-cam.
Man, you are so good at explaining this stuff. Thanks so much.
Thanks man! I appreciate the feedback!
Easily the best how to channel on youtube. Every time I see the title to a new video, its like you read my mind.
You are a life saver. I was so frustrated and low and behold, that trick stopped the chipping. Thank you so much!
You are welcome!
I see a lot of negative reviews on tile complaining about chipping tiles. Would you say it is user error in most circumstances?
I really appreciate your help and ideas. Thanks, God bless. Rob
Your tiles are chipping because of your blade (the grooves) you need to use a thin mesh or turbo blade which has no cut-outs
Ok. Now how do I cut time that is applied on a wall without chipping? I've read, but no video demo found online.
I bought a kobalt wet saw. This type of saw the blade stationary and connected underneath. The problem I’m getting is it seems when I set the rip fence to the desired length the tile seems to bind against the blade as I push the tile through the blade making it very difficult to push tile through. Does it matter what side of the blade you cut on?. I place the rip fence to the left of the blade and make desired cuts that way. Should I be making the cuts on the right side instead?
The other thing I’ve noticed is that after I’ve cut a small portion on each end of the tile( I was told this reduces chipping) that when I get all the way through the cut the cut is uneven
it is because the blade is pushing your tile and moving the sqare so it is not square. either that or your guide is not square or the blade is bent or incorrectly installed or just a pos...use high quality blade, check for wobble, check for square, and also try either clamping or securing the guide on the other side (if it is not) and also mark your tile from end to end so when you are pushing it through you can see if you will go off course... other thing you can do is just remove the guide, mark it and push it through straight. also you can cut it with a hand cutter, then sand the edge with a 800 - 1600 grit diamond sanding pad on a grinder (if you are doing fancy patterns with exposed cuts) gives a factory edge look and removes sharp edges. you can also try to use a piece of tape along your cut mark to which can sometimes (depending on tile stop chipping) sometimes tile is prone to chipping and the hand cutter and diamond sander is the best
It would have been nice to show a piece of tile being cut and chipping out. Then, you dress the blade and make another cut to show that the chipping problem has been solved.
Trust me it works.
Thx for the tip. I had no idea that existed.
No problem!
Nice Video...Thanks Bud ~
Thanks for this great video!
My pleasure!
Thanks for this! 😀 Where is the link to purchase?
In the description
Nice thank you brother God bless keep it up
What blade would you recommend for cutting quarry tiles?
Well, if you have a heavy duty tile cutter you can score and snap it, but you need something with good breaking power. I personally like to use a wet saw for quarry tile. It cuts so fast, like a hot knife through butter. You can cut several at once for good speed too. Here is the brand tile cutter I use. I have 4 different sizes. amzn.to/3vZHlIB
@@SoThatsHowYouDoThat thank you so very much! I'm cutting ceramic tile with a dremel saw and am getting chips after the first cut, is that normal?
This is helpful, Thank you For Sharing, God. Bless. Ken @
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So Im having a problem with a polished ceramic tile, approx 1 cm thick. It’s chipping a lot, tiny chips. I noticed your wet saw is pumping way more water than mine. The water barely even touches my blade. So new pump I guess?
Could be water or the blade could be bad..
That high gloss polished coating is a solid glaze layer that often chips/flakes off on the edges of the cut, very small but makes it raggedy. Very obvious to see the cuts. What I did was cut my tile upside down so polished side down. You do the same thing with finish carpentry to keep the finish side from splintering out and minimize additional sanding, filling, priming etc. To prevent the tile from scratching on the tile saw table top I wrapped the tile in some high glass paper/!painted cardboard packaging. The paper also made it so the tile slide way easier. Also when you are putting in the grout it will fill in allot of that.
Great info ..thanks so much
Thank you glad I could help you
Any thoughts as to how to trim off an end run of already installed ceramic tile so you end up with a nice, straight line of end tiles?
An angle grinder with a diamond blade.
Have you ever used Lifeproof rigid core luxury vinyl flooring? and if so, do you like it?
No but many of my members of Laminate University have and I have not really heard bad reviews from them.
Thanks!
YW!
Can i Find something similar that will work at my local big box store? Cant find anything under dressing stone
It is usually a specialty item so you can get it here-www.contractorsdirect.com/Diamond-Blade-Dressing-Stone
@@SoThatsHowYouDoThat IS there anything I can use in place of a dressing stone that I don't have to order? Problem is I'm alredy in the middle o my tile job and don't have time to wait on shipping,
But my blade is brand new, first cut, and tile is still chipping.
The blade could be junk. Not all blades are created equal!
David, I had the same issue. Purchased a Rigid 7 in wet saw for a few home projects and the blade that came with is also a rigid. In my experience, most tools that have included blades in them like miter saw blades and such are general purpose crap blades
I use soap in my water as a lube. and cleaner.
Wouldnt that make everything bubble up to hell? And if bubbles get on the pump itll burn it up because they don’t suck air..
Thanks for the info but the long pauses you take between sentences makes it feel like real bad news is coming 😂
The #1 think you can do to stop tile from chipping with angle grinder is firmly secure it with clamps on a very hard surface.
Sharpening blades is secondary.
Dressing stone is 'that big' and 'that thick'. 'That' is not working to tell us the size of the stone. From the picture, I have no idea if it is the size of a brick or ???
That dressing Stone is about 2 in wide 5 in Long and 1 inch thick
Showing yourself using a dressing stone on the blade and that is all; is a cop out. Show a chipped tile after cut, dress the wheel, and then a tile that is NOT chipped. Just saying "trust me it works" defeats the purpose of making a video for UA-cam.