Small wet tile saw comparison

[Chevelle3221]

I am looking at 2 wet saws for tile. 1. Diamondback 57087 and Kobalt KWS B72-06. Both are the same price but the Kobalt has a sliding top. Diamondback says its a 1/2 HP @ 6 amps, Kobalt has no HP rating just 6 amps and a higher rpm from what I see. Any recommendations or opinions?

 

[spasm3]

I have this diamond back saw with a sliding top. I did a couple of small jobs. It worked great for me.

10 Amp, 7 in. Wet Tile Saw with Sliding Table

Amazing deals on this 10A 7In Wet Tile Saw W/ Sliding Table at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Chevelle3221]

I have this diamond back saw with a sliding top. I did a couple of small jobs. It worked great for me.

10 Amp, 7 in. Wet Tile Saw with Sliding Table

Amazing deals on this 10A 7In Wet Tile Saw W/ Sliding Table at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

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That is the larger above blade version.

 

[tnt_motorsports]

I bought a saw like this several years (13+) ago. I have used it many times for cutting tile and concrete slab stones. I don’t regret buying a bigger saw. It works great. Has a 10” blade and water tray underneath. I would buy something standard that you can easily get blades for as well.

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Just my $0.02

 

[Chevelle3221]

Thanks for the info guys. I am only looking for the table top version that has the blade below like the models I haver referenced.

 

[Rand]

here is the ridgid that the HF is knocking off

RIDGID 6.5-Amp 7 in. Blade Corded Table Top Wet Tile Saw R4021 - The Home Depot

RIDGID introduces the 6.5 Amp 7 in. Portable Jobsite Wet Tile Saw. Upgraded features include an anti-splash system that keeps your work area completely dry. The rip cut capacity has also been upgraded

www.homedepot.com

Kobalt is lowes brand? not necessarily any better than the HF.

How much use is this going to get. Ridgid has much better warranty.
"Free Parts and Service for Life with Registration"

HF has 90 days.

 

[Chevelle3221]

Decided on going with the Kobalt as the sliding tray was a must and it had the 3 year warranty. Also got the units I mentioned in the link for $135 each. Diamondback flat top warranty was only 90 days. Hope I made the right choice but we will see. I sliced off my F finger on a table saw some time ago so the further away from the balde the better. LOL