Power tools have become commonplace in the toolboxes of tradesman, but there’s every reason for them to be in our mosaic studios too.

There’s much more to these tools than than what you’ll read in the manuals though, and as far as I can, I’ve shared the tips and tricks I’ve picked up for mosaic applications. In all I’ve included 11 tutorials showing how you can use these tools to cut all sorts of shapes from ceramic tile and some of the other uses in the Mosaic studio.

Simply follow the links & enjoy the picture-rich articles!

slidingcutter

Sliding Tile Cutter 

OK, I know this isn’t a power tool , but since it’s such a valuable tool to the mosaicist it deserves to be here.

Learn how to cut strips, squares, tiny rectangles, triangles & diamonds in the 3 accomanying tutorials.

grinder

Angle Grinder

A very versatile tool that is heavily used in my studio.

Learn how to use it, what to use it for and how to use it safely.

There are 3 tutorials which will show you how to cut virtually any shape

wetsaw

Wet Saw

And this is my favourite tool.

Much easier to use than you’d think, and capable of cutting any shape with absolute precision.

There are 4 tutorials included to show you the way!

dremel

Dremel (or Rotary tool) 

Useful little machine for etching into tiles or completing fine work.

Tutorial included on how I use the Dremel to sign our artwork