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I have a friend/employee who does it all the time with a 4" blade on a grinder, he keeps water flowing on it with a large sponge. Of course he's a tile guy and did it daily for many many years. So it can be done, but how well a novice might do is another issue. _____________________________________________________ Sliced bread, the greatest thing since the 1911. | |||
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We recently replaced our backsplash tile (not a real big job) and the tile guy used a hand held grinder for his cuts. He was quick and accurate with it and we are very pleased. .....never marry a woman who is mean to your waitress. | |||
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2 concerns the grinder will have a lot of torque when turned on, be aware of the angle of the blade starting the cut. think about a gyroscope while trying to align the blade to the cut. and OSHA prohibits cutting ceramic tile without means to control the silica dust. not that you will be in front of a compliance officer while you work in your house, but there will be a lot of fine dust from the cuts. keep the cutting outside to prevent cleanup issues inside. ymmv john | |||
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if you use a grinder instead of wet saw is there risk of breathing bad stuff related to silicosis ? http://elcosh.org/document/193...-risky-business.html at least wear an approved sealing particulate mask, not one of those rubber band masks. Lover of the US Constitution Wile E. Coyote School of DIY Disaster | |||
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I did my bathroom floor. Started with the grinder, went and bought a tile cutter. They are not that expensive but work a lot better than the grinder. That said, the grinder works but makes a mess. Do, Or do not. There is no try. | |||
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have seen someone put a diamond blade on a skillsaw- that may be a way for you to get straighter lines. I just did 1200 sf of tile, and used a small wet saw for most of the cross cuts, rented a big saw for the rips- 44" tiles are hard to rip, and the angle grinder with the diamond blade had its use too- especially cutting the tiles to go around the toilet flange, and some doorways where I could not slide tile under the trim. There is something good and motherly about Washington, the grand old benevolent National Asylum for the helpless. - Mark Twain The Gilded Age #CNNblackmail #CNNmemewar | |||
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Agree, tile saw way to go. HF has on starting at $67. Wet saw Be sure to post some pics of the project. | |||
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I just cannot imagine something like that lasting much past the first cut on a super hard porcelain tile. If that. "Practice like you want to play in the game" | |||
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