Hi Ben,
I think I know what you are doing wrong;
The piece of tile you want to keep, after the cuttting process, should be butted up against the fence (plastic straight edge) NOT the part that will end up as the off-cut.
Otherwise yes the 'part you want' will rotate in to fill the gap left by the blade (kerf).
Let us know if this helps...
Reader.
In article , Ben writes
I've come in late to this thread Ben but I would concur with the other relies, I think its the best money I have spent, from what you have described I think you're not pushing the tile square if its pivoting around after the cut. I didn't get a tile pusher with mine and don't think you do, I have not needed one yet (mind you I have only got two fingers left on each hand now!)
On mine it doesn't make any difference. I do it whichever way is more convenient.
In message , Ben writes
i have one of those and yes it's just as quick, if not quicker as long as the piece you are cutting off is big enough
indeed, for trimming of smaller bits, cutting angled cuts, cutting round awkward shapes etc. the electric cutter is the business
Hi Reader,
You're right, butting the off cut against the fence does cause the problem. But, in this case the fence would not go on the other side as the tile was too big.
Last night I did have some success with it. I needed to cut out a slot for a pipe and so I used the cutter to cut the edges of the slot. This time I had plenty of tile on both sides of the blade to grab hold of. I also used a pencil line and minimal water in the tank to prevent excessive splashing as suggested. And I have to say I got a pretty cut.
Anyway thanks again for all the help and suggestions.
Cheers, Ben
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Ask the community — no account required