Tile cutters from the manufacturer Makita

Finishing work when laying tiles is usually accompanied by various additional operations. It is almost always necessary to make a fit to a specific size, and special tools help with this. The standard tool is a hand cutter, but it takes a lot of time and effort. This is where mechanical or electrical devices come to the rescue. It's about the Makita brand tile cutter.

The Makita tile cutter is designed for laying work. The tool can cut stone tiles, ceramic, tiles and other materials with similar characteristics. The tiles are cut with a sharp diamond-coated wheel. This tool can be compared to a miter saw.

Electric tile cutters are water cooled. This is necessary in order to avoid overheating of the tool and working material. The engine power of this model reaches 800-1500 watts. With frequent use, the manufacturer recommends buying professional tile cutters.

The depth of cut can be from 40 to 110 mm, it all depends on the diameter of the diamond blade. The exact depth is stated in the instrument's passport.

Modern models of tile cutters are equipped with the function of changing the immersion depth of the disc. This is useful when a cut needs to be made in the center of a tile.

Makita electric tile cutter can be divided into two types of power supply:

• network;
• rechargeable.

The first usually has standard features and an affordable price. To use such a tool, it is enough to have a 220 V outlet at your side.

The tool is designed for dry cutting of tile material and stone. The motor power reaches 800 watts. The cutting disc diameter is 125 mm. This characteristic allows you to make a cut on the working material up to 40 mm.

When cutting tiles, a lot of dust is generated, the manufacturer took care of this issue and equipped the tool model with a dust removal system. And to make the job even better, you can even connect a vacuum cleaner. The number of revolutions reaches 7500 in one minute.

This tile cutter is designed for cutting hard material. Built-in water tank, which allows you to perform the function of jet cutting. This is necessary to protect against overheating. The weight of the tool is small - 1.8 kilograms, which makes it possible to work longer and not overwork. The number of revolutions per minute reaches 1600 units.

In the model range of Makita flat cutters there are also mechanical devices, we will consider the best model, according to users.

Such a tool belongs to rail-type models. Designed for manual cutting of tile materials... The cutting thickness is small and amounts to 15 mm. However, the workpiece length can be up to 700 mm maximum. In this case, the cutting function is performed by a hard alloy roller. The diameter is 22 mm. The weight of the device is 9 kg, because it is made of aluminum alloy. Designed for small volumes of work.

Like any tool, the Makita tile cutter has advantages and disadvantages. Among the advantages, users note the smooth start-up and high-quality assembly of the device. The reviews also often attribute high cutting accuracy to the pluses. In this case, the length of the cut can be adjusted individually. Sawing can be carried out both straight and at an angle. An anti-current protection system is built into such a tile cutter, which makes the work safe. Many appliances are also equipped with wheels for easy transport.

Among the shortcomings, a high noise level is noted when working with water. Another significant disadvantage, users noted the high contamination of the rubber coating in the working area.