I’m looking for a reasonably priced tile saw. Have a few inexpensive table types. I looked at the Mk 370 exp. Anyone use/have one? I don’t have an unlimited budget.
Mike
I’m looking for a reasonably priced tile saw. Have a few inexpensive table types. I looked at the Mk 370 exp. Anyone use/have one? I don’t have an unlimited budget.
Mike
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Hi Mike - I've had a MK saw for about 4 years. Not used constantly, but from time to time. Biggest complaint is the pump, from day one a problem. There's an old thread about this where I went into a mini-rant; if you need details. I'm not happy with the customer service either. Would I buy another one? No.
Don K.
EJG Homes Renovations - New Construction - Rentals
I bought my MK a couple years ago, and the pump has never seen "dirty" water. I fill up a 5 gallon bucket with fresh water, and drop the pump in it. The tray only catches the "dirty" water, and I've never had a problem with my pump.
Speak the truth, or make your peace some other way.
I have an MK model (can't come up with the number without looking in the shop) that does not have a sliding table. With mine, you push the tile into and through the blade. It cost around $130. It is OK. I regret being cheap and not getting one with a sliding table. Once, I had a problem with the pump but resolved it myself.
I am not a 24/7 tiler although last year I did around ten bathrooms and misc other floors. If you can, spend the extra money and be happy.
If you want to buy mine, it's yours for $100 and I'll go out and buy what I should have in the first place. Make it $90.
I can't stand those loud grinder motors on the cheap tile saws and many of the MKs. Get a Felker FTS-75 and it won't set you back too much. I have the FTS-150 and it's a nice saw. Just my opinion...
Billy
Contact your local Felker/Target sales rep and ask if he has any reconditioned/returned units. I was able to buy my Felker FTS-150 with 2 new blades and he threw in a Felker hat for $500. It came with the factory warranty, the only problem was that it was a bit dirty from being demo-ed it was nothing that a bit of washing couldn't fix though.
If you do much saltillo tile, I would have to recommend a 4" blade. They're much stiffer, and "wander" less if you're trying to shave a little off. I tend to use my big saw less and less - my $200 Harbor Freight one has lasted since 1990!
Forrest
Over the years I have gone through a number of cheap table type tile cutting saws, I found the blade safety guard never worked right after a few uses, and clean-up is a problem. In Canada these types of saws sell for under $100.oo. My new saw the blade is sits above the tile and the table slides, it has a water pump and stand. it cost me about $300.00 well worth the price , better job and much saver as the blade is always covered , It comes apart with little effort and is light to carry.I also have a small hand grinder with a diamand blade on hand for the hard to cut areas around shower facets and toilets, the hand grinder cost about $50.00 and the blades about $18.00.
George