Wet Saw Blade Advice - Tile Advice

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

Hi
looking to replace the blade in my tile saw

size
180 with a bore hole of 22.23

it has a 2.4mm blade and looking for something l thinner and also that will cut with less chips, to cut various tile types.

not sure if it matters but is has 750w motor.
Any reviews on some blades would be much appreciated.

Thanks
D

 

[Unused Account 1]

What cutter you got

 

[Unused Account 1]

You need to get different blades for porcelain and stone and ceramics,mess on but better in long run

 

[p4ulo]

What wet saw have you got mate, you'll get some better advice with that being known.
Sounds like a VITREX 750 Pro to me, cos that's what I've got. And - blades are quite often tile specific.
If you are cutting thin, soft porcelain glazed tiles (metro etc) then a continuous rim diamond blade would do it....I've got a standard Vitrex blade for them and to be fair, I think anything would go through them cleanly.
Lots of positive comments about MONTOLIT DNA Blade but I think the fellas are using those on DEWALTS / Big RUBI's etc.
I did buy a MARCRIST blade once for my Vitrex, and it literally smashed its way through the tiles, it cut very quickly, but left a nasty looking gash with loads of chippage.....probs using it on the wrong tile TBH but it frightened the hell outa me!!

 

[Unused Account 1]

The marcrist you talking about is probably for natural stone

 

[Sean Kelly]

Don't forget 'ATS Diamond Tools' Do a search within this forum or Google them.

 

[Unused Account 1]

So much choice now on tools and blades etc ,just as well with customers getting more fussy lol,keep the good work lads lol

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

Hi fellas
It's a mac alistair from tradepoint, bought before I found the forum, lol.!
And it had a 700+x600+ table. Looked at the vitrex, had I found the forum before the purchase I probably would have bought different. What I find is that the blade chips even ceramic, plus I think a thinner blade would be better.
I've bought from ats Sean, some tidy looking drill bits so would quite happily by again if that's a good option.
Looked at the spectrum ultimate blade which has a few good reviews, think I remember 3fall mentioning spectrum as a good blade for grinders so might be good for wet saws.

 

[Unused Account 1]

Some of the blades to aggressive for ceramics ,ceramic only blades cheap mate

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

The blade it came with was one that cover all types,
So which ones if going for one blade for one type of tile ?

Ceramic ?
Porcelain ?
Nat stone?

Cheers

 

[Andy Allen]

I do find when replacing the blade in a wet cutter if you don't get the same thickness as the original blade then it snags on the guard when trying to push the tile through.....right pain in the buttocks! !!

 

[Old Mod]

Looked at the spectrum ultimate blade which has a few good reviews, think I remember 3fall mentioning spectrum as a good blade for grinders so might be good for wet saws.

Not me @Wishiwasatoptiler, not familiar with that blade mate.

I generally get a good quality smooth continuous rim blade with a J slot if I can.
Good quality ones will cut porcelain and ceramics alike.
Turbo blades tend to be too aggressive for ceramics.
Rubi do reasonably priced 180 blades, I get them for my TC180 and find they cope well for the money.
I use Montolit DNA's on my bridge saw tho.
Very high quality with a price tag to match tho.

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

Not me @Wishiwasatoptiler, not familiar with that blade mate.

I generally get a good quality smooth continuous rim blade with a J slot if I can.
Good quality ones will cut porcelain and ceramics alike.
Turbo blades tend to be too aggressive for ceramics.
Rubi do reasonably priced 180 blades, I get them for my TC180 and find they cope well for the money.
I use Montolit DNA's on my bridge saw tho.
Very high quality with a price tag to match tho.

Thanks for that, I'll look into them, must have mixed you with another thread!

I do find when replacing the blade in a wet cutter if you don't get the same thickness as the original blade then it snags on the guard when trying to push the tile through.....right pain in the buttocks! !!

Thanks for top tip, hadn't thought of that.
Cheers
D

 

[Old Mod]

Thanks for that, I'll look into them, must have mixed you with another thread!

No worries haha
Well keep eye out here today gonna try post something in a bit and show u why good blades are important

 

[kevsalt]

black diamind pc blades are really good ..nice and thin ..good on virtually anything with minimal chipping..i only use these at moment well happy with em