Tile Saws & Tooling Product Showcase
Check out this latest saw & tooling product showcase from TILE!
Date: May 1, 2017
Alpha® EZ T-Cutter, by Alpha Tools
The Alpha® EZ T-Cutter by Alpha Tools is a smooth-running, fast-cutting, easy-to-use manual glass cutter for sheet glass or thin panel materials. It uses an automatic oil-feed cutting head and runs on precision rollers, which are adjustable and replaceable. This cutter is highly adaptable and quickly adjusts for odd-sized pieces as well as having low maintenance and a long life. It works well for right- or left-handed operations and makes perfect parallel cuts to the guide edge with little effort. It’s available in 24 and 60 inches.
Raimondi Gladiator 105 Middle Bridge Wet Saw, by Braxton-Bragg
Braxton-Bragg introduces the Raimondi Gladiator 105 Middle Bridge Wet Saw. This tile saw is made for cutting granite, marble, porcelain, single- and double-fired bricks and cement. Some features include straight, 45-degree bevel (Jolly) and plunge cuts, maximum length of cut 41 3/8 inches, maximum thickness of cut 3 1/8 inches (80mm) and 6 inches (150mm) in double pass. The maximum blade diameter is 10 inches. The saw also has an adjustable cutting depth, a tilting motor assembly for bevel cuts from 0 to 45 degrees and re-adjustable square for long-lasting precision.
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The Apollo, by Gemini Saw Co.
Gemini Saw Co. manufactures ring saws for tile and glass. The Apollo is a small glass and regular tile saw which produces the smoothest cuts of any tile saw ever built. It works particularly well in glass and porcelain. The blades of the saw are rubber driven and mounted, making it light and easy to transport. It has direct drive and vibrations are absorbed by the rubber. All saws cut straights, curves and 45-degree miters. These saws are quiet clean and require no pumps.
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3/4-inch FPU, by King Pookie’s Diamond Blades
The 3/4-inch FPU from King Pookie’s Diamond Blades is a bit that screws on to a 5/8-inch 11 arbor on your grinder and acts as a hole widener. It helps when your core bit is just a hair too big or your hole through the tile isn’t perfect. The motion when using this tool is up and down and around. The diamond blade on the bit makes quick work for correcting holes or even half circles on tile edges.
Beast/B+BTec rail saws, by Lackmond Products
The Beast/B+BTec rail saws from Lackmond Products are manufactured in Europe and made with the highest quality raw materials utilizing the most advanced manufacturing technology. They are ideal for larger-format tiles. The Beast/B+BTec rail saws are engineered with stainless steel to withstand the toughest applications while providing the operator ease of maintenance. They are equipped with a powerful direct drive motor and loaded with countless features, including miter and plunge capabilities, wheels for ease of loading and unloading. These rail saws are available in 34-, 48- and 59-inch rip cut capacities.
Bridge Saws, by QEP
Heading up the extensive line of products are QEP’s pair of professional bridge saws. These saws provide countless functionality features to ensure clean, accurate cuts for seamless installations on every project. The QEP bridge saw lineup includes the 83200Q (24-inch saw) and the 83250Q (30-inch saw). The 24-inch saw features a 1 HP/120V-60 Hz/9.5 Amp motor while the 30-inch houses a 1 1/3 HP/120V-60 Hz/11.3 Amp. Both saws include a plunge cutting motor head for inside cuts and a pivoting cutting rail for miter cuts.
Rubi Tile Level Quick, by Rubi Tools
The Rubi Tile Level Quick from Rubi Tools is a reliable tile leveling system used to prevent tile lippage in any type of installation surface. Ideal for 12 -x 12-inch or larger tiles, it guarantees perfect leveling of the installation surface. The Rubi Tile Level Quick comes in a handy and reusable kit that includes 100 straps, 100 caps and adjustable pliers (for tile thickness from 1/8 to 5/8 inches). The strip thickness guarantees minimum grout of 1/16-inch and the caps can be reused up to 25 times.
Battipav Class Plus, by Russo Trading Company
The Italian-made Battipav Class Plus line of tile and stone bridge saws from Russo Trading Company, soon to be RTC Products, is the professional’s choice for today’s jobsite. This line of tile saws can handle almost any variation of plank tile on the market with models available in 35 1/2-, 41- and 51-inch configurations. The line boasts a powerful 1.8hp 115V motor, fast lock leg fastening system, lightweight yet durable aluminum body construction, WDEC smart water decanting system, as well as an optional rolling table and tile lock system.