Skil3550-02 7-Inch Wet Tile Saw with HydroLock Water Containment System

This works great. The blade cover keeps the water spray to almost nothing. You can use this inside and not worry about the mess until you have to empty it. It empty easily into a bucket if it was not over filled. If you put too much water in it there will be a mess. Take it outside to clean it out after you empty it. It will be full of ceramic tile stuff and cleaning it in a sink is not advised.It cuts well with the included blade but go slow. Replacement blades might cut faster but the included blade worked well and lasted for my whole job.The blade cover completely hides the blade when it's running but there are markings on the table to help keep the alignment. The included guide works well but I found that using the table markings worked just as well.This is well worth the little extra money over the cheaper saws. Being able to use the saw close to your project is priceless.

I bought this saw because it was the same price as renting, and therefore more convenient to own and have available when I needed it. I'm tiling a breezeway floor with 4x8 travertine stone, 3/8" thick.I have to say, I can't believe the things people are reporting who give it a 1-star rating. This saw works GREAT.For those who say the blade guard jams, it appears that they didn't read the instructions, which clearly tell how to adjust its height higher than your work piece, so that it glides under the guard without binding, while offering safety and shielding from splashing. To the person who said the mounting screw holes were too big and he had to use longer screws and nuts, he didn't know how to assemble the guard. You remove the screws, slide the bracket UNDER the table top and put the screws back in, as it's the bracket that has the screw threads. I think people who don't read directions or don't have the skills to use tools are panning a good product.Yes, the fence is cheap, but if you take care lining it up and tighten the hold-down screws securely, the fence is straight and works well.The water tray should be filled often, as the blade doesn't really pick up water if the tray is less than half full, and then the blade gets hot and cuts a lot slower. Add water to the tray about every 3-4 tiles and it's just fine. I've cut 20 tiles so far and had no issues at all. Doesn't chip or bog down, blade guard minimizes splashing on you. I braced the saw against the railing of my deck so that as I push the tile, I'm holding the saw in place against the railing, and it doesn't move. No chips, no failures. Very happy with this purchase.

I bought this for one project. Refacing a fireplace mantel and hearth with ledgerstone. Overall: Great, but know what you’re getting. 1) The blade included was serviceable, wasn't flat and was slightly out of round. Once I changed it out with a quality inexpensive blade with a small kerf, my cuts improved vastly. Buy a new blade! 2) I didn't use bevel cuts so I can't comment much on that. I don't see it working well for natural faced material like ledgerstone. Plan accordingly. 3) The rip fence is finicky, difficult to set straight across the table, but to be expected with this level consumer grade product. Patience and persistence is required. 4) For smaller pieces, use the same techniques as wood table saws with push sticks. 5) The blade trailing edge is slightly off alignment with the blade guard, so if you’re cutting long pieces they can get hung up on the guard. I wasn’t able to determine a way to adjust this. Again, plan to compensate accordingly. This is a consumer grade wet saw and was a solid workhorse, saved me $$ compared to renting a wet saw and produced quality results with some experience.

The media could not be loaded. This 7-inch wet tile saw has been a fantastic purchase! It’s surprisingly lightweight, making it easy to move around and set up without much hassle. The ease of use is a major plus—even as a DIYer, I had no trouble getting clean, professional cuts.The power of this saw is impressive, cutting through tiles smoothly, and the accuracy of the tile cut is spot-on, which is crucial for a precise fit. The vibration level is low, so it’s comfortable to work with for extended periods, and it feels solidly built, indicating great durability. Overall, an excellent tool that’s worth the investment!