DeWalt D24000 10" wet tile saw
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br /One reviewer called this tool a "game changer" in the wet saw business. I agree. Having done tile work for years using mostly MK brand tile saws, when this saw came on the market, its benefits were obvious. Here's an analogy. At a car show when mini-vans were still fairly new, a salesman was showing his model, which had a sliding door on one side. Next to his display was a competing mini-van with sliding doors on both sides. He knew immediately that his mini-van was an obsolete design.
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br /Compared to this wet saw, every other model near this price point is an old-design.
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br /1. DeWalt made this a LARGE capacity saw, but light enough for one person to carry. Although the tool is only 70 lbs., you never have to lift that much. DeWalt advertises "two trips" to transport the tool:
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br / Trip 1: Tub (water trays, miter and table extension, stored inside) and the fold-up tool stand.
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br / Trip 2: Saw assembly with rolling table locked in place, and water pump. (54 lbs., total).
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br /Rather than carrying an awkwardly shaped 54 pounds, I transport the tool in three trips:
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br / Trip 1: Saw assembly minus the pump and sliding table. (44 lbs., total.)
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br / Trip 2: Tub (with water trays stored inside) and a 5-gallon bucket holding the water pump, table extension, and miter gauge. The water pump is supposed to be secured to a slotted "mini-table" on the saw-assembly when being transported. Instead, a quick-release connector on the water line of my saw allows removal of the 3 lb. water pump. Click on customer photos.
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br / Trip 3: Custom made tool stand and a customer-made wooden carrying case with the 7 pound rolling table. The table has three sets of double rollers which could be damaged if it's dropped. The case protects the table when it's being stored or transported. Again, click on customer photos.
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br /2. The team that designed the water-containment system must have been told they'd get 50 lashes if it didn't work, because it's very effective. Other large wet saws regularly spray lots of water to the front, and drip water off the sides. Consequently, they make a mess of the areas surrounding the saw. Install the forward and right drip trays on this saw and nearly all water is trapped and routed back into the tub, with only minor dripping. (The trays are not as robust as they should be, so you have to be careful not to break the tabs that hold them on.) Most water spray is actually caught at the cutting point by the excellent rubber apron on the back side of the blade guard.
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br /There are, however, two cases where all water will not be contained. One is when the motor is tilted to cut tiles at an angle; in this case, some water will be sprayed to the left of the machine. Also, if cutting very large tiles that extend beyond the right extension tray, some water will run across the top of the tile and drip on the right side of the machine; you can stop most of this, while cutting, by skimming your hand on that tile to scoop the water back into a tray.
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br /3. This saw does plunge cuts; e.g., for electrical outlets or registers. Without this feature, about the only way to cut a square in the middle of a large tile was to use a portable (e.g., 4.5") wet saw. With this DeWalt, loosen the plunge lock, align the tile under the blade, and lower the blade as it cuts. Do this four times, once per side of the square/rectangle, on each side of the tile, and you've got a clean hole.
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br /4. Powerful direct drive motor. It is loud, but it's also a work-horse. DeWalt made it 15 amps, probably so it can be plugged into virtually any 110v outlet without blowing a breaker. Direct drive means there are no gears to wear out, which why my previous wet saw died.
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br /5. Huge capacity for a saw in this price range and weight. 24 inch rip and 18 inch on the diagonal. You may not need that much on every job, but it's great to not be limited by the tool. Impressive to be able to cut 24 inch square slate. Most amazing thing is cutting a 3.5" thick concrete paver in one pass. I've cut slate pieces so heavy, I could hardly lift them onto the table. I've also ripped a 36 inch long, inch and a half thick, slate paver, by setting one end on top of the table stop and cutting half the paver's length, then flipping the slate end over end to complete the cut. There is 13" between the blade and the motor support, so you can cut up to 13" from the side of a tile.
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br /6. The motor easily tilts and locks at 45 or 22.5 (degrees), so cuts are possible without using an accessory cart block. These are the only angles mentioned by DeWalt, because the table has slots to receive the blades for these angles. However, you can actually cut any angle (e.g., on half-inch thick material) between 0 and 45 degrees if you lift the blade and tile above the table so the blade misses those slots.
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br /7. The rolling table has thick rubber bonded to the top, to prevent slipping tiles. A great innovation. The table can be put onto the saw assembly, or removed, quickly and easily. The table has a slide-lock to keep it from coming off the saw and can be "locked" into two other positions, for transporting on the saw assembly.
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br /8. Saw comes with a reversible 45 degree miter which clamps to the table and works well.
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br /9. The excellent water pump is rated at 170 gallons per hour, which is more than adequate. Search on "little giant 518200" via Amazon or Google [Froogle, actually], for more details.
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br /The DW24001 tool stand is designed specifically for this tool. The tub bottom has four molded sections that fit into the stand top. Since I'm tall and wanted the wet saw higher than the DW24001 allows, I designed my own stand.
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br /The tool has adjustable rollers to align the table for sliding smoothness and squareness to the blade. My tool needed no adjustments.
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br /As with any wet saw, cleaning is no fun. I put all the parts on the grass and use a hose at low water pressure to rinse off the various parts, being careful to keep water out of the motor. Also run water backward through the water pump to clean out the insides.
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br /The box this thing comes in is huge. It's very well packed and protected, and there was zero delivery damage to the tool.

I have had this tile saw now almost for 2 months and I'm very pleased with it. This is exactly what the doctor ordered for my business. I do bath and kitchen remodeling and when it comes to tiling, this tile saw has changed the ball game drastically. Nowadays I jokingly call the more traditional tile saws as "dinosaws".
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br /IMO; pros in a nutshell: Huge cutting capacity, 26" rip and 18 3/8" diagonally. Fairly light weight, 70 lbs. Smooth and accurate cutting tray. Exceptional water containment, saw can be setup inside a house with a minimal protection. Cons? Nothing major so far. Those little fastening hands on the extra trays are quite delicate and could break if handled roughly?
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First of all, this saw is really nice. I recently had purchased a MK Diamond MK-100 tile saw with a 1-1/2hp Baldor motor. I got a good deal on the entire kit with accessories and stands. I used it a few times and was fairly happy with it. However it was a back breaker and awkward to move around with only one person.
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br /I started looking for an alternative and found this Dewalt. I read the reviews and most everything seemed positive. My buddy at work offered to buy my MK-100 from me for just about what I paid for it, so I gave the D24000 a try. I didn't purchase it through Amazon because I got a better price elsewhere. However with the deal going now with $150 off, Amazon's price is right in-line with what I paid.
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br /Pros:
br /- Build Quality
br /- Power
br /- Table with rubber top
br /- Tray and stand assembly
br /- 45 degree miter attachement
br /- Plunge and miter capabilities
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br /- Easy to break down and move around
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br /Cons:
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br /- Somewhat questionable strength of extra water catching trays
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br /This saw is leaps and bounds better than my old but new, MK-100. The only thing I liked better about that saw was that it used a Baldor motor with a belt drive. That means prior to performing a cut, it just ran smoothly and quietly. The Dewalt is direct drive and is quite a bit louder due to the speed in which the motor operates. It does however operate smoothly with little to no vibration. However any person operating equipment such as this should be wearing hearing protection so it's a pretty moot issue, unless your family, friends or customers mind. :)
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br /The Dewalt 24000 has performed flawlessly. The table was set perfectly from the factory, the capacity is great, adjustable swivel head to do miters is REALLY nice. There is not much to fault with this set up that I can tell. A lot of attention to detail went into this product and it shows. From the GFCI plug, to the on-board tool storage - it's design is just sweet. I would not hesitate to buy another D24000. It is by far the best tile saw I've ever used and if my luck holds will provide years of trouble free service. Unless you're used to using very high end tile saws, I don't think you'd be dissapointed with this product. I'm as picky as they come (hehe) and this thing will be with me for years.

I have been using this saw for 2 weeks now and I had to come back to brag. I have been doing high-end remodeling for 10 years now and have come to trust nearly everything DEWALT makes. This is no exception. It has so many features that are so obvious - 45 miter cuts, plunge. Why haven't the traditional guys done this yet. The motor is strong, the rail is very tight and accurate. Ultimately I bought it because of its lightweight. I dont need to carry 150 pounds around to cut 24" tile. I think this saw is 70 pounds. I highly recommend this saw. It is truly a first class tool.
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I am a tile setter by trade and have been using this saw for about two months now.This saw replaces my QEP that is no longer working.The DEWALT is very accurate and smooth.The saw's ability to rip large tile is excellent.Easy to use adjustments are a plus.The only downsides are akward carring posistion and no wheels on the saw stand.

My father and I have been tiling since 1989. We started with an mk 770 saw. Then we made a wet saw out of a craftsman radial arm saw to cut 18" and 2' tiles. We also got an mk 101 saw. All three worked well, but none had the features that the dewalt has. I have never liked dewalt tools as far as power tools went. We've always used bosch and milwaukee.Our homade saw finally quit on a job we were doing 18" tiles diagonal. I went searching for a better way to cut tiles. The mk saws were decent, but most of the time they wouldn't cut straight, they'd dump water everywhere, one would miter, the other had what looked like a wheel choc to keep a truck from rolling to miter with. I bought this saw cause of the multitude of features it has. Before I would need to bring different saws to different jobs, and homemade ways to contain the water. Now I can bring one saw to do it all. No more two guys to carry the mk101. No more flood waters in peoples houses. So far this saw doesn't even compare to the old mk design. It turned me into a dewalt fan the first cut I made. The only negative was when I got it, the right side rail had a crown in it cause it is held by 2 bolts to the frame. It should have 3 bolts. Dewalt sent me a new, straighter rail. Also the gage for repeating the same cuts is a little cumbersome. They need the gages like the several options mk has. I did pull out the old mk 101 belt drive and it does have a little more cutting power than the dewalt, but it is minimal and not missed. 95% of the floor tile I install is porcelin 12" or greater and this saw is plenty good at tearing through them It's about time some one brought tile saws out of the stone age. Great saw.

I am a flooring contractor for more than 22 years now, I've used all types of tile saws through the years, from old Felker tub saws (the kind you set in a square galvanized wash tub) to my current Target Tilematic and MK101and of course DeWalt D24000.
br / This DeWalt tile saw is my favorite saw to use. Easy to transport, cuts true (With a very good quality blade for the type of tile you are cutting). I do not want to just repeat what other 5 star people have stated. I've used this saw as my main saw since 4/2005. I wanted to see if it would make it as an everyday saw for a tiling professional. So far so good.
br / Not quite as strong a runner as my Target or MK but it can hang with the old dogs pretty good. Could use a little more power. I am most impressed with the size tiles I can cut with a saw this size and weight. I also like the trays to keep most of the water in the tub and not running on the floor like my other saws, when I cut large format tile, 18 and 20 inchers.
br / The plunge cutting ability is another plus, instead of using a 4-1/2" wet/dry circular tile saw or grinder, or holding the tile under the blade without the tray table, like we used to do in the "old days", you just loosen the knob and raise the whole motor and blade up to then plunge in to the tile, quite easy. Read the other reviews, this is a tile saw that will do most any job it's put to. You will not be disappointed.

I spent years using a very cheap 4" tile saw, so buying this was a major step up, to say the least. After carefully reading reviews on many different brands and price ranges I decided to take the plunge on the DeWalt D24000. For the money, I don't think I could have done better. What a difference it is using this baby compared to the cheap model. From my research, the mid-range $300-$400 saws were not good values for the money, and I've learned over the years with tools that you get what you pay for. Pay the extra money and get this saw, it's well worth it!

I am a contractor who usually rents a tile saw for use on jobs. This year I've had a lot of bathroom projects, so I decided to buy my own. I love this DeWalt tile saw! Set up out of the box was very simple. This saw is easy to set up and dismantle by one person. It makes plunge cuts and miter cuts accurately and easily with minor set up. Clean up is a breeze because the saw can be removed from the water pan. This saw will pay for itself with what I'll save in rental fees. I highly recommend this tool.

The D24000 is no exception to the DeWalt line of good tools. Using this saw is a pleasure. We set it up in about 10 minutes and started cutting. The cutting table moves like a Mercedes on the Autobahn. We made straight, diagonal, plunge cuts with no mistakes. We even cut the toilet flange hole out of one tile with a series of plunge cuts. The rubber covering on the cutting table grip0s the tile securely so once you have the tile placed for cutting there's no movement.
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br /I've talked to tile guys who say the only better saw in the industry is the Target. You can spend a whole lot more (close to $2000 for the biggest one) and I can't say you'll get a better saw.

I have used this saw personally for almost a year now. Have laid close to 2000 sq. ft. of tile w/ it and it has not missed a beat. The ease of use and portability are second to none.
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br /Do not hesitate to buy this saw. It has made tiling much easier and enjoyable. Great job Dewalt.
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br /BUY THE STAND as it is a necessity!!

I have been looking for a very good tile cutter for sometime and I have to tell you that this has to be the best one out there in the industry. I have been doing tile for sometime and have had tile cutting machines. I have also rented them from local home and rental shops as well. So I know my tools.
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br /But the DeWalt D24000 Wet saw is uniquilly designed in every way geared to the everyday tile cutter. The item is a bit large and if you dont have the space to put I dont recommend it. But It does come apart, and I do recommend the stand!! Someone was thinking here when they designed it. Nice power and the best thing it cuts 24" tile! Point to Point at 45 degrees.
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br /I am not going to say that it does not splash but does so minimumly and can be controlled with the pump as well with the side covers and catchers.
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br /The item is pricy but well made. You could say that I am happy with my purchase. Thumbs up for DeWalt on this!

I think this saw is great! I can move this saw without help from my husband(which I could never do w/our old M.K.saw). It can be used inside(even on a carpeted floor) and won't hurt anything(as long as you pay attention to the water flow). It is much easier to use than any other wet saw I've ever used! No where near the mess usually associated w/wet saw use! Mitering tile and plunge cuttting with this saw is as easy as straight cutting! I don't think I could find anything discrunteling to say about it. This saw has made my work so much easier! I only wish I'd bought it when it was first introduced on the market.

a href="http://www.amazon.com/review/R2SZDGH1L1TNLL"Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2SZDGH1L1TNLL/a We are now on the THIRD repair on this machine. We have used it in total three times. The blade wobbles after two or three cuts, the bearings go out everytime and they replace the part but that is time and money lost. I don't know how they need to solve the problem but I would wait until they have the bugs worked out first!! Sorry the video is sideways but you get the point!!

I love this tile saw. I have been doing flooring for about 12 years and this has got to be the best tile saw that I have either seen or owned. Thank you.

I use this saw every day and I love it. It's convenient to set up. It doesn't have a really large over spray so I can use it in tight spaces. The rollers are still working well after 15000 sq ft of tile. The motor runs strong. I have no complaints.

I am not a professional tile/stone installer but consider myself a do-it-yourself No Fear kind of guy. This saw meets my every expectation. Its' cuts are precise, the saw is inherently stable, (on top of my BD ShopMate), is vibrationless,...yada yada yada. I do not expect to transport it from job to job or use it on a daily basis. But if you expect to do your own bathroom/kitchen tile work, stone facia, etc, I don't believe you need to spend more or buy another wet tile saw ever again.

I bought this tool when it first came out, and just started to use it over the weekend. The design is very well sorted out for a first effort from Dewalt. Kudos to their engineers. I have comments:
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br /1) The clamping of the miter/stop block is a little weak. It tips.
br /2) The markings of the measurement tape are 1/4"! Also, I tried to "zero out" adjust this tape and it wouldn't budge with the torx screws loose. If this could be done from the factory with the included blade - full points.
br /3) Create a second depression (recess) around the drain plug to help catch chips when flushing out the tool at the end of the day.
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br /I plan on using a stick-on tape to lay over the existing one. Right now I measure from the blade for exact cuts. I'm currently using 1/8" grout lines, and will switch to 1/16" on a floor project. I prefer tools I can trust the indicated measurements.
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br /For a current tile project, I have to cut Silestone tile, Travertine, and Onyx. The stock blade is fine for the travertine. It *will* work on the Silestone, but keep in mind that tile is 1/2" 93% quartz. This loads the tool, and feed rates are about an inch per 4-5 seconds. I'm sure I will kill this blade before the job is done. The Onyx is almost a disaster. I taped the surface, but through-cuts still caused major chipping. Will try a better blade (MK-62M), and score both sides before through-cutting.
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br /I appreciate this is a 15 amp. tool that I can use in older homes.
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br /As commented, it is loud. Wear ear protection.

I have been a ceramic tile contractor for over 30 years and have owned all kinds of wet saws, Target, MK, Felker, and Immer. This is the only saw that appears to have consulted a tile person about the design. It has all the features, miter, plunge, and large tile capasity, that you could use on any job. This saw catches more water spray than any of the other brand. Although it is a little awkward to travel with it is the lightest 10 inch saw I have owned.
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Directions with saw really stink! Not enough detail. However, once you figure it out, it is a wonderful tool and easy to use! It was worth the long wait for the freight company to deliver. It also should be sold only with the stand, as that is a must...which we also purchased.

I purchased a "cheapy" tile saw last year and have been kicking my self ever since. This saw makes perfect, beautiful cuts every time. My only problem with it is having to clean it after the job is done. There are to many small places that fill up with cuttings..
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Like the other reviewers, I really enjoy using this saw. I am not thrilled with DeWalt nickel and diming you into buying a stand seperately but nevertheless the saw works very well. It's quieter then my last MK and seems a bit more powerful too. I cannot say anything as to longevitiy as I have only laid a couple thousand s.f of tile at present. The saw comes apart easily for cleaning, the water pump is reliable and well thought out and overall this is a very good product. Gave it 4 stars out of 5 because there is some deviation in table movement at times, nothing major at all, but for $1000 I think this saw needs to be held to as high a standard as the old industry standards. For a homeowner or small time contractor you will be quite pleased with this saw.

I've been using my DeWalt D2400 for a couple of months now. I have cut ceramic, travertine and terazzo tile. I have made bevel, miter, and plunge cuts. This saw does it all with ease and precision. It takes about 5 seconds to change from straight to bevel or plunge cuts. This is one great tool!

i bought this saw for some workers of mine that installed 800 sq. foot of tile and it did a great job. these guys have used several other wet tile saws and this beats all of them handsdown

When I bought this machine, I liked all the features, an they really worked great for one year, all the reviews I read here are for two months of usage. If you are a commercial installer, dont go with this saw.After 1 year ,replaced the motor brushes, the water`pump and finally tried to replace the worn motor bearings, I said ¨tried¨ because every screw will break if you try to disamble it, right now I have a useless one year used dewalt tile saw, the good thing? the stand.

The saw arrived on time and works fine.
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br /The corregated packaging, however, was disintegrating. One more truck-to-truck transfer and accessories would have fallen out en route.
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br /The problem, in part, was the fairly light packaging for an object of this weight, but most of the damage, I assume, occurred in shipping.

The saw is excellent light weight, nice features, good clean cuts, nice bevel cuts, well layed out not the strongest motor on the market but more than adequate for most residential tile installers. Having said all of that the shipping from ebay was horrible they initially said it would be 7-10 days and gave me an anticipated arrival date about 8 days later, the day before it was supposed to be delivered they e-mail me and say it will be another week or three and if thats a problem then call them and they may be able to cancel the order or they may not be able to they would just have to see. So buy the saw if you need one and buy it from someone with a good record of customer service.

This may be a great saw with all of the bells and whistles for a homeowner, but if you ever plan to cut natural stone (especially 18" x 18") stay away from this saw. It plainly doesn't have enough power to handle the big jobs. All of the other features, however, are quite good. If you lay less than 2,000 sqft of tile per year, or never plan to cut 1/2" thick tile, this saw will work perfectly, but if you are looking for a professional piece of equipment, stick with Target or Felker

I have this saw for two months, I liked the table and the ringlings, work good, the contaner for the water is nice the singned, but the terrible problem is the motter, no to much power, and the noise is like a big truck. I dont recomend this saw, if you do not like the noise. I am going back for my old master saw.

A powerful machine for granite, marble and glass cutting
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AWESOME TILE SAW THAT'S ALL I HAVE TO SAY.

The tile saw is great.Amazon screwed the shipping up so it took two weeks to get.