1.5 Horsepower 7" Bridge Tile Saw with Stand

Comments about Chicago Electric Power Tools 1.5 Horsepower 7" Bridge Tile Saw with Stand:

I bought this saw two years ago. I was using rentals before but had a large job and finally bit the bullet. That was a good move as it has been a reliable and well designed unit. This saw will even do the wood-plank style tiles that are 24" long, and cut them lengthwise. Yes, it drips a little. All of my rentals did as well. You can add some shields to minimize it (I used foil duct-tape), but you can't stop water from rolling off large tiles and onto the floor. Yes, the hose can bind but just adjust the clamps until it finds a happy way to lay. It never bogs down, the cut is clean to the end, and I can't remember if I adjusted mine but it is true at 90 degrees. I never figured the angle thing that comes with it. Just cut a 45 and use that against the fence. I do remember having to flip the wheels or spacers to make it roll right.

I'll never go back to those poor little table tile saws and as for rentals, the nice ones go for $75/day. This paid for itself quickly. I just used it again last night and I'm still happy with it two years later.

Comments about Chicago Electric Power Tools 1.5 Horsepower 7" Bridge Tile Saw with Stand:

Hose sticks but with minor adjustments it works great, wish I would have bought it sooner.

Comments about Chicago Electric Power Tools 1.5 Horsepower 7" Bridge Tile Saw with Stand:

get it

Comments about Chicago Electric Power Tools 1.5 Horsepower 7" Bridge Tile Saw with Stand:

Great saw! I have used it to cut both tile and granite without any issues. Fast and accurate. Cuts cleanly even at the edge.

Comments about Chicago Electric Power Tools 1.5 Horsepower 7" Bridge Tile Saw with Stand:

This is a good investment, I was using a table top tile cutter when mine broke. So spending about 100 more I got a better deal. The only thing wrong so far was a part missing that hold the blade on. But the store was able to take one from the floor model. It is set hight enough so you don't have to bend over. You wnat to use it around a drain or outside because of the water, But it is a wet saw.

Comments about Chicago Electric Power Tools 1.5 Horsepower 7" Bridge Tile Saw with Stand:

I bought this to do tile jobs in my rental property and my own house.





I have used it several times now and have no complaints.


I have used a couple of other saws that I borrowed.


They all seemed to get the work area wet, so this wasnt a problem for me because I expected it.


The blade has worked well for me and I have yet to replace it.


Although I might look into getting another before I start another big project.


I like using Large Tile, makes the Job go faster, so I wanted a saw that could hold the 18" and up tiles.


This saw and its price are definitely a great value and quality.


It might not be the choice for the guy using it everyday 8+ hrs a day.


But very usable for the handy man and DIY.





GET IT!

Comments about Chicago Electric Power Tools 1.5 Horsepower 7" Bridge Tile Saw with Stand:

What can I say - It did the job - with NO HITCHES!!! We had a lot of diagonal cuts on our 18" tile. It was nice to just set the tile on the table and - zip - it was done. Good power, big water reserve. Great value.

Comments about Chicago Electric Power Tools 1.5 Horsepower 7" Bridge Tile Saw with Stand:

I bought this saw as a former tile pro who needed a low cost saw in lieu of renting for tiling my home and doing some work for family. I bought this specific saw for it's capacity to cut larger format tile and can cut an 18" tile diagonally (something the available rental could not do). The sliding action is flawless and the tilting bridge works as it should. The bridge does need a little adjustment out of the box to set the blade 90 deg to the table. The angle guide and fence work well, but are a bit flimsy. The pump and water tray are both great quality and well made. The pump has a built in filter sponge and comes with a few replacements as well. The water tray is made of a flexible plastic that seems like it can take a bit of abuse before ever worrying of a crack. The plug is easy to remove and seals as it should. The saw no longer comes with a blade, which is good because a high quality blade with give you nicer cuts that what HF would ship included. The stand works great and is very sturdy, the wheels make it easy to move around, and i folds in nicely for storage. The saw cuts great and works as a tile saw should... It cuts tile. Compared to high end Felker and MK saws (at 4-5 times the price), this saw seems more fit for back-up saw for a pro or a great choice for a DIY'er who doesn't need a pro grade saw.

Comments about Chicago Electric Power Tools 1.5 Horsepower 7" Bridge Tile Saw with Stand:

I purchased the old orange version of this saw 5 years ago. Although I have to make slight adjustments every 3rd or 4th large job to keep it square, it is great at long cuts, keeping every cut square, and staying super clean... even ultra thin cuts. This saw has been: dropped, knocked over, fell out of work truck twice (Had to hammer the braces that hold up the draw across strait!), and had relatively 15,000+ square feet of tile, marble, travertine, and granite pushed through it. The only things I replaced was the water line after dry rot and the blade 3 times... Granted I do not hurry cuts and keep it clean during and after jobs. Now, the legs' braces have broken off and the table is uneven height wise on the runner left of the blade... so next month I will buy another. A darn fine saw!

I'm willing to bet if I had taken better care of it, it would still last even longer!

Comments about Chicago Electric Power Tools 1.5 Horsepower 7" Bridge Tile Saw with Stand:

Water drips everywhere but overall very pleased with the saw. Did not come with blade, wished store had told me this. Bolts included for wheels were 1/2" to short and did not even pass through legs.Did not have any issues mentioned in other reviews.