Dewalt D24000 hints / tips and accessories thread

[astute1]

My dewalt 24000s is now sitting in Customs awaiting clearance. I am very exited as I should have it within the week. Just want to say a big online thankyou to David and Katrina at Tradetiler for all of there assistance in getting it out of the uk and on a plane down under. Wish we had a supplier like Tradetiler who's focus
was on the tradesman as much as the punters buying tiles.

thanks heaps

 

[fulabeer]

Thought I would update this thread.

The D24000 has been outstanding.

I'm just in the middle of a travertine bathroom, and this is making my life so easy.
I especially like putting a slight bevel on the edges of the corner joints.
Looks so neat and the customer loves it.

When I first got the D24000, I had just come from a QEP overhead bridge saw.
"L" cuts were easy, as there was no "arm" to get in the way.
I quickly came unstuck with the larger tiles.
Certain "L" cuts would foul the arm, and I had to resort to turning the tile over.
This brought it's own problems, as I couldn't see the cut line on the tiles face.

I did find a solution (that I'm sure most on here know any way), but I thought I would post in case anybody else was struggling!

Cut as much as the arm will allow.
The D24000 has a plunge cut facility. All that was needed was to lift the cutting wheel, turn the tile around and then plunge back into the "cut line".
You then cut "backwards" if that makes sense? You use the other side of the wheel to cut.

Either way, it makes "L" cuts to large tiles a doddle and accurate again...

 

[Jasmine Tiling]

Ive had my dewalt for 6 months now. Its a great machine. I first used it on a job where the client wanted limestone mitered around door linings. After that i was glad to spend out on this machine.

Well a couple of weeks ago i just finished my 10m2 hallway at home in travetine with uheat ufh. The missis then wanted 150mm skirting to match rest off house instead of stone skirting! Having 6 external 45s i went down to the tool shop to look at chop saws. Saw the price then asked about putting a timber blade on my dewalt 2400 "wont fit mate " so i brought it anyway. Found a shim at home and it fitted a treat. Put a tescos bag over pump and 2 hours later and 5 tubes gripfiil

 

[DHTiling]

OOOh not something i would do.

 

[fulabeer]

I would probably just bought a cheapy wood chop saw rather than risk the D24000, but good one for at least trying something new!

 

[astute1]

Have had my dewalt 24000 for a month now after importing it to new zealand thru tile trader. Well worth the money to get it out here. I am continuously amazed by its accuracy. I have never really had a wetsaw in my arsenal of tile equipment, always being put off by the sheer size of carting them from job to job, but the dewalt has sorted that out. I am finding the saw provides me with so many more options and provides the confidence to attempt cuts I could not have imagined. I dont think it has increased the speed with with I operate but it has definitely improve accuracy and cut down the dust factor. I believe also it will be a factor in increasing my income by allowing me to price jobs at a higher rate. You know the story, if you turn up looking professional, having invested in high quality tools to carryout the installation. You are saying, "I am serious about my profession, I care about my reputation and the quality of work I do. Therefore I am in a different league than the other tilers you have had look at your job, that is why you are prepared to pay a higher price." You have to have the ability to convert that into results of course. Anyway thanks to Tilers Forum and to Tile Trader for introducing me to this fabulous piece of equippment

 

[itstony]

DEWALT DT3733 254 X 25.4MM DIAMOND TILE CUTTING DISC | eBay UK

Best price I found for the best blade going.
I used these people in the past and paid more than this.
Knock any other blade into a cocked hat.
Less than £40 and delivered to your door.
Now try and justify paying 3-4 times more for others?
No brainer guys.:mad2:

 

[Kia tiling]

Brilliant! Thanks for the tip...

 

[Qwerty]

Loving my Dewalt however I feel that there are two things it could benefit from...
1- Laser
2- Better steel rule

I would be very interested of any laser products, photos or people's installs on their D24000

I would also be interested if there are any different steel measurement guides (clearer and which takes 1/2mm increments right up to the edge of the cutting bed).

Photos of any modifications would be good

 

[Ian]

There is a thread somewhere Geoff, where someone added a laser, with pics. I'll look for it when I get home. If memory serves the member who posted it was, fulabeer.