Tips on Choosing Tile Saws for Sale

Buying a tile saw for your DIY jobs is a great idea. Having a high quality tile saw like the TX-3 Wet Cutting Tile Saw in your garage is a very handy tool to have for your kitchen and bathroom renovations.

• When you are looking to buy your saw, you should keep these things in mind:
• What kind of misting system does the machine have? We recommend a misting pump of 55 psi or so. This keeps two fine sprays of water going at all times and keeps your blade nice and cool.
• Is the motor protected from mist? TX saws have a special air flow module built in so that the motor does not suck in water mist while in operation.
• What sort of guide bar system does the saw have? We think it is very important to have a maintenance free guide bar system that does not need to be regularly lubricated. The less maintenance you have to do on your saw, the better.
• How does the head tilt? Most good tile saws allow you to do 22.5 and 45 degree miter cuts.
• Does the saw allow for variable heights? A variable height cutting head will let you do plunge cuts, and also lets you use a blade that is smaller than 10 inches.
• What kind of blade guard? TX saws feature a hinged blade guard so that you can change your blade fast, and also conduct fast inspections for safety.
• What kind of blade does the saw come with? We find that the best performance is achieved for most home jobs with a 10 inch wet cutting diamond blade.
• Is it a pump tile saw? We tend to like tile saws with a pump built in, such as the TX-3. This allows you to set up your workspace wherever you would like. Pumpless saws work fine too, but then you are more limited by the location of your water source. And you have to then deal with a waste water bucket.

If you keep these tips in mind when choosing your tile saw, you will find that your next DIY tile job will be a breeze.