MK Diamond 158252 MK-145 1/2-Horsepower 4-1/2-Inch Wet Tile Saw

by MK Diamond

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The MK-145 4-1/2-inch wet tile saw cuts ceramic tile like a champ with a 155-volt 4 amp direct drive 1/2-horsepower motor. This lightweight 11-pound saw gives heavyweight performance with a 4-1/2-inch tile blade that cuts 45- and 22-degree miters.

Product Description

Mk Diamond 158252 MK-145 Benchtop Tile Saw Mk Diamond 158252 MK-145 Benchtop Tile Saw Features: Saw is designed for small jobs, but delivers results a professional would expect Made specifically for the do-it-yourselfer Lightweight compact saw has everything needed to cut kitchen, bath, and floor tile Built-in miter table allows for the cutting of precision 22 and 45 miter corners High torque 1/2 hp, 4 amp, 5500 rpm, 115V-230V motor

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• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 17.5 x 18 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005A1J5
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 158252
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,623 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #20 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Tile & Masonry Saws

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

89 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little saw!, October 22, 2001

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Thomas Zachary (West Hills, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MK Diamond 158252 MK-145 1/2-Horsepower 4-1/2-Inch Wet Tile Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a great little tile saw! It's easily worth twice the money. I bought it for a project that involved cutting 13 x 13 tiles for a fireplace. As long as you take your time, keep the water reservoir full and feed the tile slowly you should get good cuts. I've already made at least 200 cuts on large tile and the blade is still cutting like it did out of the box.

I really like the design; it's just like a little table saw. I have a lot of experience cutting wood on all kinds of machines but have never cut tile in my life. Inside of 5 minutes I was making all kinds of cuts with great results. I really like the ability to cut 45 and 22-degree angles by just tilting up the table face near the blade.

The only thing that I would change on this saw would be to make it out of metal instead of plastic. Then, of course you would probably have to pay 2 to 3 times as much for it. This is not necessarily a criticism, just an observation.

Once you start using the saw and you get tile fragments on the top of the cutting area, it's difficult to move the cutting guide because it jams on the cut tile particles. You just have to remember to stop and clean the table off with a brush and some water every time you want to move the guide. Cutting tile with this saw is very messy. The blade is water-cooled and even though it has a splashguard that covers the blade, water and tile particles dribble off the saw and on to the floor. I had my kitchen tile done by professionals and the $1000 machine that they used made just as much of a mess, I guess that just comes with the job of cutting tile.

Like I've said before, I've worked with a lot of different tools and this little saw is a winner.

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for big jobs, April 21, 2002

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This review is from: MK Diamond 158252 MK-145 1/2-Horsepower 4-1/2-Inch Wet Tile Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I started using the saw making repetitive cuts and I thought the saw was great. It did a fine job. The little saw cut quick and clean with no problems.

I proceeded to cut pieces for trim work and the fun begin. Every tile was a different size and I had about 400 to do. It took me forever to do 40 because I spent a lot of time adjusting the rip fence. It is a pain after the table surface gets dirty.

Bottom line: my job was too large for this saw. I went out the next day and bought a more expensive saw with a sliding table and a bigger reservoir. I finished the rest of the tile in about 5 hrs. If you need a saw for repetitive cuts or for a handful of tile different sizes and you're on a budget then this is your saw.

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great deal for the price!!, October 24, 2003

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Mathew S. Nelson (Apple Valley, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MK Diamond 158252 MK-145 1/2-Horsepower 4-1/2-Inch Wet Tile Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I own a small home improvement/remodeling company, on occasion I will need to cut a few tiles but have no use for a large saw. (I call a tile sub in for large projects). I have made probably 600 cuts so far with this saw and it has worked like a champ and payed for itself with the first use. It's a bit on the loud side and will spray water at you if you over-fill the reservoir. It has plenty of power though, and the fence works just fine if it's lined up properly. Cleanup is made easy by spraying it outside with a garden hose. It is light, portable and will suit the average person that needs to cut a few tiles just fine. The bottom line...if you intend to do some small tiling projects around the home such as a bathroom, kitchen or entryway then this will easily do the job, if your going to be laying 1000 sq ft of tile with lots of cuts then durability might be an issue!! Buy the proper tool for the job at hand.