Question from Morceau

Hi All,

I am quite new to this forum. I wonder if someone coud help with the purchase of a wetsaw. I have only use them once (hired) it was very rough and old. I have been working with glass mainly but I am interested in working with ceramics more. What do I look for in a wet saw. I would like a decent one.

Thanks

Reply from Garry

Hi Morceau,

My wet saw came from Bunnings, it cost $89.

The guides aren’t terribly sturdy or accurate, but at the price it’s good value.

For a professional saw like the tilers use that cut bevels etc you are looking at big dollars.

One thing I like to use mine for is cutting long narrow strips, eg about 5mm wide. It’s good for that, and you can snip them into short pieces for doing hair or leaves or all sorts.

G.

Reply from Brett

Hi Morceau

Last time I was in Bunnings I was amazed at the options and as Garry said $100 buys you a great saw.

The last one I bought cost $250 from a tiling shop (RTA Brand) and I reckon it is well worth it, but the guides still aren’t that great. In fact I took mine off cut by eye now.

I’d suggest the biggest blade and highest wattage you can afford as most of the features you won’t use very much. More “grunt” seems to lead to better (and quicker) cuts particularly on hard ceramics and porcelain.

Hope that helps.

Best

Brett