Cut Ceramic Tile With Table Saw

The outside of the line is the part of the tile you are.

Cut ceramic tile with table saw.

The oversized table allows for cutting a 48 inch long tile lengthwise. Place the tile onto the cutting platform of the table saw with the cutting line aligned with the saw blade. If your only option to cut tile is to use the best table saw for the money and you want to give it a go then this is what you will need to do. Get the right blade.

Line up the blade on the saw with the outside of the line and cut. Prepare to cut tile with a wet saw by aligning the tile on the table. Cutting tile with a table saw. Folding legs make it easier to transport this tile saw but its size means it s heavier and more awkward to set up compared to lighter duty wet tile saws.

For example if cutting a ceramic tile you should use a diamond edged blade whereas for slate tiles a masonry blade is more appropriate. The rubi dc 250 is optimized for cutting glazed or stoneware ceramic tiles along with porcelain tiles or natural stone. Before cutting make sure that the wet saw s water reservoir or tray is full. Make sure you ve attached a blade that s appropriate to cutting the tile material.

Purchase an appropriately sized wet or dry continuous diamond blade or another. A pump sprays a stream of water over the blade while it is running to keep it from overheating.