DEWALT DW861W Heavy-Duty 4.5-Inch Wet/Dry Masonry Saw
Ranking: 9.2 out of 10
Manufacturer: DEWALT
Model Number: DW861W
Product Code: 028877501451
Price: $309.88 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon
Features:
- High power 12.5 amp motor for cutting hard materials such as granite and porcelain
- Includes 13 foot water line for wet cutting
- The premium 4 1/2" diamond blade allows the user to cut ceramics and stone materials up to 3cm deep
- 0-to-45-degree bevel feature and shoe for precise angled cuts
- Only 6 lbs. for reduced user fatigue
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Description:
The DW861W is designed to cut various ceramic and stone materials. Featuring a 12.5 amp motor, no other 4 wet saw on the market can match the DW861W's power. The saw comes with a high-quality 4 1/2" diamond blade which will produce a depth of cut at 3.3 cm creating the capacity necessary to cut popular 3cm granite slab for counter top fabrication. The blade can be used to cut tile and stone dry or wet. The saw comes equipped with a 13 foot water feed line with a dispenser that places a controllable flow of water to both sides of the blade. The DW861W's shoe bevels to 45o for controlled angle cuts. The shoe can also be adjusted and locked to various positions for a consistent and precise depth of cut. In addition, the DW861W offers a lock-on button for production cutting applications. Includes blade wrench and 4 1/2" diamond blade. High power 12.5 amp motor for cutting hard materials such as granite and porcelain. Includes 13 foot water line for wet cutting. The premium 4 1/2" diamond blade allows the user to cut ceramics and stone materials up to 3cm deep. 0-to-45-degree bevel feature and shoe for precise angled cuts. Only 6 lbs. for reduced user fatigue.Get more product details from Amazon
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Professional Grade Portable Wet Saw
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 5.8 out of 10
Created: Dec 26, 2008
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DeWalt DW861W Wet/Dry Masonry Saw
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br /Pros:
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br /- Unusually powerful motor for a small saw (12.5 amps)
br /- Blade spins at 11,500 RPMs for efficient cutting
br /- 4.5" blade included with saw is excellent. Described as extended performance (XP) "450x longer life than abrasive blades", suitable for "tile, porcelain, and other masonry products", part number 626708-00. Retail price is about $30.
br /- Two-pronged rubber electric cord has a built-in GFCI, is 13' long, and is soft/pliable rubber.
br /- 1/4" clear water line has built-in 5-PSI regulator (at house pressure, water line would burst or pop off the water "manifold"), is 13' long, and is clear pliable. Water regulator has female threads to receive male end of a garden hose.
br /- Manifold has valve to control water-volume spray onto both sides of blade, and is blued brass. Setup keeps the blade very wet.
br /- Cuts 0 to 45 degrees, just like a wood-working circular saw
br /- Comfortable handle with no sharp spots; fits my large hand
br /- Tool is easy to control
br /- Push-button option to lock switch to the ON position for long cuts
br /- Steel sole-plate has thick zinc-plating
br /- Suitable for production use at a stone/granite/slate fabrication shop; with the proper blade, can cut the hardest stone-like materials: concrete, concrete-stucco, patio-pavers, brick, porcelain, marble, granite, or any tile.
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br /Cons:
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br /- Does not include a carrying case, probably to keep the price lower. Unfortunately, if you transport or store this tool, it really needs one. Portable wet saws have no blade guard, as it would obstruct the water manifold. Even with the blade fully raised, it still extends past the sole-plate by about 1/8", so you have to be careful setting the tool down so as to not damage the blade. Also, 13' water electric lines, with a bulky GFCI and regulator on their ends, make the tool a bit unwieldy to carry. I made a carrying case out of wood - which means the tool has to be thoroughly dry before putting it in the case.
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br /Other:
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br /- My saw has no serial number. The spot on the tool after the words "serial number", is blank?
br /- The saw is loud; no doubt due to the very high RPMs.
br /- Safety note: A wood cutting blade could be mounted on this saw. However, portable circular saws designed for wood have built-in blade guards to protect you from the spinning blade. That guard also protects the blade itself when you set the saw down, and it protects you from most of the wood chips during the cutting process. In other words, it's not a good idea to use a wet saw for wood cutting. Most wet saw blades are actually quite safe, as there are NO teeth to cut you. You can typically brush against the spinning blade that comes with this saw without serious injury, unlike a spinning wood-cutting blade, which is extremely dangerous.
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br /Summary:
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br /The Makita 4101RH is also a professional-brand portable wet saw, but it:
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br / - costs more
br / - has a cheap-looking plastic water "manifold", vs. brass on the DeWalt
br / - has less powerful motor (7.9 amps vs. 12.5 amps for the DeWalt)
br / - comes with a cheaper blade than the DeWalt
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br /The DeWalt DW861W is a fine choice for the professional tile-setter, or the serious Do-It-Yourselfer.
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br /Pros:
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br /- Unusually powerful motor for a small saw (12.5 amps)
br /- Blade spins at 11,500 RPMs for efficient cutting
br /- 4.5" blade included with saw is excellent. Described as extended performance (XP) "450x longer life than abrasive blades", suitable for "tile, porcelain, and other masonry products", part number 626708-00. Retail price is about $30.
br /- Two-pronged rubber electric cord has a built-in GFCI, is 13' long, and is soft/pliable rubber.
br /- 1/4" clear water line has built-in 5-PSI regulator (at house pressure, water line would burst or pop off the water "manifold"), is 13' long, and is clear pliable. Water regulator has female threads to receive male end of a garden hose.
br /- Manifold has valve to control water-volume spray onto both sides of blade, and is blued brass. Setup keeps the blade very wet.
br /- Cuts 0 to 45 degrees, just like a wood-working circular saw
br /- Comfortable handle with no sharp spots; fits my large hand
br /- Tool is easy to control
br /- Push-button option to lock switch to the ON position for long cuts
br /- Steel sole-plate has thick zinc-plating
br /- Suitable for production use at a stone/granite/slate fabrication shop; with the proper blade, can cut the hardest stone-like materials: concrete, concrete-stucco, patio-pavers, brick, porcelain, marble, granite, or any tile.
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br /Cons:
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br /- Does not include a carrying case, probably to keep the price lower. Unfortunately, if you transport or store this tool, it really needs one. Portable wet saws have no blade guard, as it would obstruct the water manifold. Even with the blade fully raised, it still extends past the sole-plate by about 1/8", so you have to be careful setting the tool down so as to not damage the blade. Also, 13' water electric lines, with a bulky GFCI and regulator on their ends, make the tool a bit unwieldy to carry. I made a carrying case out of wood - which means the tool has to be thoroughly dry before putting it in the case.
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br /Other:
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br /- My saw has no serial number. The spot on the tool after the words "serial number", is blank?
br /- The saw is loud; no doubt due to the very high RPMs.
br /- Safety note: A wood cutting blade could be mounted on this saw. However, portable circular saws designed for wood have built-in blade guards to protect you from the spinning blade. That guard also protects the blade itself when you set the saw down, and it protects you from most of the wood chips during the cutting process. In other words, it's not a good idea to use a wet saw for wood cutting. Most wet saw blades are actually quite safe, as there are NO teeth to cut you. You can typically brush against the spinning blade that comes with this saw without serious injury, unlike a spinning wood-cutting blade, which is extremely dangerous.
br /
br /Summary:
br /
br /The Makita 4101RH is also a professional-brand portable wet saw, but it:
br /
br / - costs more
br / - has a cheap-looking plastic water "manifold", vs. brass on the DeWalt
br / - has less powerful motor (7.9 amps vs. 12.5 amps for the DeWalt)
br / - comes with a cheaper blade than the DeWalt
br /
br /The DeWalt DW861W is a fine choice for the professional tile-setter, or the serious Do-It-Yourselfer.
Just simply amazing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: Jul 27, 2008
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This saw is probably the best small masonry saw you'll find for under 200 dollars. I purchased it recently and proceeded to tile two bathrooms. It made cutting tile the easiest part of the job. We cut approx. 120 sq. feet of tile in only a few hours with minimal fuss.
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br /Blade change is easy. The blade that is shipped with the saw made short work of the 16" porcelain tiles we had.
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br /The water system can be attached or removed to do dry cuts. It does put out a good amount of water, so be prepared to get messy. I tested the saw out for dry cuts with some scrap pieces and it works almost as well as the wet cuts (it chipped the edge of the tile, so I don't think you'd want to use the dry cut unless you had to).
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br /I do have to agree with the other reviewers that a cheap plastic casing would have been nice. But, even with that as a detractor, it is well worth the price.
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br /If you are looking for a small, do-it-yourself tile saw, this is it. Professional quality at less than professional price.
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br /Blade change is easy. The blade that is shipped with the saw made short work of the 16" porcelain tiles we had.
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br /The water system can be attached or removed to do dry cuts. It does put out a good amount of water, so be prepared to get messy. I tested the saw out for dry cuts with some scrap pieces and it works almost as well as the wet cuts (it chipped the edge of the tile, so I don't think you'd want to use the dry cut unless you had to).
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br /I do have to agree with the other reviewers that a cheap plastic casing would have been nice. But, even with that as a detractor, it is well worth the price.
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br /If you are looking for a small, do-it-yourself tile saw, this is it. Professional quality at less than professional price.
Very powerful!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Jul 12, 2008
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Very powerful saw. Small and compact. Wish it came with a carrying case at this price, but it was worth every penny!
Awesome!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 1.4 out of 10
Created: Dec 26, 2008
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This little bugger works great! I was laying some framework and some floor tiles were in the way. I set the depth to be just enough to cut tile yet not go into concrete below.It adjusted perfectly, I didn't even use water since it was a fast cut.It cut right through with precision like a breeze in a super straight line.Definitely a time saver.
Use it in three ways...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 1.4 out of 10
Created: Dec 16, 2006
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I use this saw for granite/tile/concrete, metal cutting, and wood paneling/trim. Neither the manual, nor the website has the arbor specification. DeWalt outsourced parts and service to ServiceNet and after 3 hours of searching, I found the replacement diamond blade has a 20mm arbor.
There was no way I was going to pay almost $200 for a saw to use for one job even though it paid for itself.
I bought this saw to cut a granite countertop and pieces for trim, but it can also be used to cut concrete to get a good edge before demo. Works great for up to 1.5" cuts wet or dry.
I bought a Freud D0436X 36T 20mm arbor Trim blade and I now use the saw to cut paneling and trim, too.
Small, lightweight, strong, and waterproof.
It is fast becoming one of my favorite saws.
There was no way I was going to pay almost $200 for a saw to use for one job even though it paid for itself.
I bought this saw to cut a granite countertop and pieces for trim, but it can also be used to cut concrete to get a good edge before demo. Works great for up to 1.5" cuts wet or dry.
I bought a Freud D0436X 36T 20mm arbor Trim blade and I now use the saw to cut paneling and trim, too.
Small, lightweight, strong, and waterproof.
It is fast becoming one of my favorite saws.