Silverline 930166 TCT Circle Tile Cutter 20 - 94 mm

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Before we get into talking about the differences between wet saws and tile cutters, let’s first take a closer look at what both of them are. What is a Tile Cutter? Step 5 – Tidy Up: Using a tile file or carborundum stone, file off the cut edges of the tile and remove any and all sharp edges Step 2 – Position File: Take your file and position it so the flat edge is flat to the surface that needs smoothing Hand tools and power tools usually have rotating or sharp components. Safety gloves will protect your hands from cuts, punctures, and abrasions when you’re using these tools. Safety shoes featuring toe caps will shield your toes from accidental crushing, heavy objects, and impacts during your project. Protect Your Knees

Dremels are handheld power tools with fast-rotating motors. Producing precise cuts is easy with a Dremel due to its small size. Preparing for Cutting Also called a rail cutter, this is a basic but valuable manual tile cutting tool. This 24-inch snap tile cutter from QEP has a 7/8-inch tungsten carbide scoring wheel that creates a scored line enabling the breaker bars to produce a clean, effective snap. Models with even larger rails are available, but this model usually meets the needs of most tile projects. You can use it to cut up to 24 inches straight across a tile, or to make cuts up to 16 inches diagonally. The maximum cutting depth is 1/2-inch.Unless you have used an electric tile cutter, once you have cut your tile you will end up with quite a rough edge where the unwanted section has been broken away. Before the cut tile can be used anywhere the edge needs to be tidied up. Step 5 – Break Score Line: Place the tile over the edge of a work bench so the scored line is (facing upwards) directly above the edge of the surface or, as we’ve done here, place a pencil directly under the score line. Using the heel of you palm or a piece of wood or similar, gently tap down on the over hang until it breaks off Hole saws bore clean, precise holes through tile. The holesare the shapes and sizes of the saws used. Mark where your hole will go on your tile, and clamp or tape the tile to your work surface. This will keep the tile from slipping when you’re cutting.

Tile cutters are considered great for beginners because they’re very easy to use, they’re relatively small and portable, they don’t require electricity, and they’re great for making straight cuts. With that being said, what you need to be aware of is that tile cutters are best used for soft tiles and for small applications. Tile cutters won’t be able to handle extremely hard tiles such as outdoor porcelain tiles or glass tiles. What is a Wet Saw?Tile nippers are another manual option. These tools, which resemble pliers, "nip" off small pieces of tile, allowing you to create a curve, a notch, or trim a tile to fit into an oddly shaped spot. Like rail cutters, you need to use your own exertions to power the tool, which can be tiring if you face a big job, and you can only nip a very small chunk of tile at a time. The first method for cutting straight lines in tiles is the hand cutter or tile scribe. Tipped with a tungsten carbide blade, this tool will score the glaze on any tile and then allow you to simply break it off. Step 3 – Fill Water Reservoir: Lift up the reservoir flap and ensure the drain plug is pushed firmly in the drain hole and then pour in around a cup of water The primary purpose of this type of tile cutting tool is to make straight cuts; you cannot use it for miter or bevel cuts. While it can be used on a variety of tile types, it is best suited to cutting ceramic tiles. While the handle is ergonomically designed and large enough to reduce strain, keep in mind that you still need to exert your own muscle power to use the tool. Still, this is a great choice if you don't need to cut a lot of tiles, or you need to cut large tiles. Don’tuse agrinder, Dremel, or hole saw in an explosive environment– a place with flammable liquids, dust, or gases. A power tool may generate sparks, which might ignite fumes or dust.