MK Diamond 157222 MK170 1/3Horsepower 7Inch Bench Wet
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MK Diamond 157222 -170 Wet Cutting Tile Saw MK-170 Features: • Versatile and compact tabletop tile saw designed with the do-it-yourselfer • High-torque universal motor • High-impact thermoplastic water reservoir • MK-Safeswitch™ prevents saw from being operated when locking key is removed • 7 diamond blade & submersible water pump included • One-year limited warranty Motor 115V / 60Hz Horsepower 1/2 HP RPM 5,500 Blade Capacity 7 (178mm) Arbor Size 5/8 (16mm) Length of Cut 12 (300mm) Depth of Cut 2 (51mm) Weight 15 lbs. (6.8kg) LxWxH (inches) 17 x 14 x 12 LxWxH (mm) 423 x 356 x 305 Shipping Method UPS / Fed-Ex more info
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Alternative for factory fence
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Swanson Tool SO107 12-Inch Speed Square I recently purchased the MK-170 and used to cut tiles for a kitchen backsplash.As stated in some of the previous reviews,I also found adjusting and setting the fence between cuts time consuming.As an alternative,I removed the fence and replaced it with a Swanson 12 inch speedsquare.The lip on the base of the square fits nicely on the MK-170 base.With the tile firmly positioned against the side of the square with the right hand,the left hand can quickly slide the square to position the tile for cutting.This method worked great for 6×6 tiles and should work good for most cuts on 12×12 tiles. For me the price and the above method make the MK-170 a solid 5 star buy.
MK Tile Saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We recently remodeled our kitchen and I tiled the back splash in tumbled Durango limestone tiles. The saw cuts were accurate as long as the user takes the time to set up guides and checks measurements. The blade cut through the tiles(approx. 3/8 inch thick) with little effort. I strongly suggest using the machine outside as it gets a little messy with spray. Also,change water frequently to keep down the dust. The cost to rent a machine would have been $75 for the day. For a little more you have the saw for as long as needed.
Good Saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have made several cuts on 1/4″ tile. I am very satified
with the performance. The saw cut the tile with ease.
The instructions in the owner’s need to be re-written. They are not easy to follow. The saw was shipped with the
cooling hose disconnected from the blade guard. I made
several cuts before I realized it needs to be connected to
cool the blade. The wrong pump fitting was shipped. The
correct one was received 2 days after I called.
Final verdict, good saw worth the money, and good customer
service. Manual needs work.
MK-170 good DIY saw
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this saw to replace my 120sqft kitchen floor with 12in ceramic tiles. The saw arrived quickly and in good condition. Assembly was not difficult, although the instructions for attaching the tubing to the pump were not clear and I struggled a bit to get the tubing on. Otherwise, the saw easily cut all the tile I needed. The plastic fence is flimsy, but it works well enough. As the directions state, you need to make sure the fence is parallel to the blade. I only needed to do this once at the initial setup. When moving the fence, be sure to lock down the front end of the fence while the back side is loose, and tighten the back side second. This helped keep the fence square. As with all wet saws, water went everywhere. However, I thought this saw was particularly bad at containing the water. I had to refill once every third tile, which seemed a hassle IMHO. There was not enough margin between the required minimum and maximum levels when you’re losing water at such a high rate. It didn’t help that it was also a little difficult to determine the water level (difficult to see if the pump was covered). One other small issue was that the saw would move in the tray during the cutting process and press the fence against the back of the tray. I had to shift the saw away from the back of the tray to move the fence. In summary, I am very happy with the saw. I am a tiling novice, but my floor came out fantastic with the help of this saw. I have other tiling projects planned (bathroom and laundry), so it made sense for me to buy a saw instead of renting.
Great little saw for the money!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this saw 6 or 7 years ago when I had to lay 700 sq feet of tile in my new house. It performed like a champ! I also cut all the flagstones for the fireplace. I started building a new house a year or so ago and wanted stone columns in front. So once again, I pulled out my handy little wet saw and cut the stones. These were not nice even flag stones…they were irregular shaped very hard rock. Once again the saw did just great. Yesterday I needed to lay porcelain tile in the new bath and laundry and sort of figured the blade would not be up to the job after all that rock, but I was wrong. I cut all the tile including some very difficult cuts that required me to use the side of the blade to remove material. No problem….the saw did just fine.
Now for the complaint. The water basin is much too small and this designs means the pump will be recirculating filthy water over and over. So I mounted the saw on a table without the basin under it and set a large tub of water next to the table (outside of course…this was messy). All the dirty water ran off on the ground and the pump drew clean water for the blade. This worked perfectly well and I completed both tiling jobs easily. I am sure this saw will be good for many more tiling job. I am very glad I did not waste my money renting a saw!
good price
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
good price.loud saw.this thing will scream at you.motor is fine.i cut the center of a piece of plywood out in the shape of the tray the saw sits in.set the saw in it and put he whole thing on horses.put the water filler tube in a five gal bucket of water.the guide is the worse piece of s**t i’ve ever used.good luck its only a 130$ bucks what do you expect.good for the handyman.
Good Saw for Medium size Projects
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I purchased this saw to cut 16×16 inch tiles. Here are some of my recomendations…
1. The first thing I recommend is to get a new high quality stone cutting blade. This is a must. The provided blade is ok, but after a few cuts, you notice the dullness coming out.
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2. Purchase an additional extension for the water pump. The provided tubes are a little short. Clean water for the pump is a must!
3. Lastly, I dumped the little white tub and used a tall kitchen trash can and set the saw on top. I got tired of dumping the old water all the time
The motor on this little guy, is awesome. Another gentlemen complained about the rip guide fence, I found that making a line on my actual tile, was better. And the bubbled table top, well, turn the tile upside down and it glides very smoothly. making your cut line with a good carpenters pencil on the bottom side of the tile, will usually not come off when the water hits it anyways.
Hope this helps!
Home Hobbyist
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a great little saw for the “Do It Yourselfer”. I give it 4 stars. I bought it for my bathroom and kitchen ceramic tile installation. It’s ready to go right out of the box. Just install the supplied blade and connect the water pump supply tube. I suggest you buy a quality blade with your purchase. The supplied blade cuts well but after about 25 cuts it began chipping the edge of the tile. Free hand cuts are a breeze but I did not find the rip fence user friendly at all. It needs to be re-designed. I’m satified with the purchase and I would recommend it.
The Pro’s
- It’s a great price
- Well built
- Very portable and easy to use
- Compact and powerful
The Con’s
- The guide fence is useless.
A Great Saw for the Do-It-Yourselfer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After purchasing a home in need of a complete renovation, I took it as a personal challenge to do the job myself. There were a number of tools in in my inventory, however a tile saw was not one of them. I thought about renting one, but once you go past 24 hrs, your better off buying one. With so many choices and vendors to select from, it became apparent that one should always remember the “Golden Rule”, you get exactly what you pay for……Stay away from the inexpensive (under $100)saws. They are (for the most part) designed for the smallest of jobs. The Mk-170, priced at the cost of a a long weekend rental, is a saw that gets the job done. No hassel’s no fuss. Read the directions, follow the safety tips, make use of the splash guard…..and your job will look like a “Pro” did it. Cut tile for a 200 Sq Ft kitchen, with not one bit of trouble. What sold me on the MK was the fact that my (Nat’l)Home improvement store used it to cut store bought tile, however did not offer it on the sales floor with other models that could be purchased. That was good enough for me. GREAT SAW!
good product
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I got this tile saw after renting one from Home Depot for tiling bathrooms in my house. I should have started with this one in the first place. A new dressed blade makes a big difference. Cutting time was half of the rented one and I could do it at my own pace. It pays for itself in short order. So for all DIY folks, get this tile cutter and you will not regret it. The guide/ripping post could use a redesign but other than that I am completely satisfied.