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First, I must say that this is one great saw. When I purchased this, AMAZON was promising 5 day delivery (we routinely receive items from AMAZON within 3 to 5 days). I would not hesitate to recommend the saw to a DIYer or professional. The problem I had is with the promised delivery schedule. A few days after purchase, I was notified that this would be a 12 day delivery: this item is bulky/heavy, and is apparently shipped freight rather than routine UPS/FEDEX etc. If you need this item on a specific schedule, beware.
All other tile saws can now take a seat. and I have finally found the one I will use until retirement. This saw is center stage. I have used various tile saws in my 14 year career (MK,QEP,etc). All I can say is ease of use. No other saw can compete.
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. The water pump is supposed to be secured to a slotted "mini-table" on the saw-assembly when being transported. The rolling table has thick rubber bonded to the top, to prevent slipping tiles. The table has three sets of double rollers which could be damaged if it's dropped.
(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 amazing thing is cutting a 3.5" thick concrete paver in one pass. Most water spray is actually caught at the cutting point by the excellent rubber apron on the back side of the blade guard.There are, however, two cases where all water will not be contained. I've cut slate pieces so heavy, I could hardly lift them onto the table. 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.8. Do this four times, once per side of the square/rectangle, on each side of the tile, and you've got a clean hole.4. Consequently, they make a mess of the areas surrounding the saw. This saw does plunge cuts; e.g., for electrical outlets or registers.
It's very well packed and protected, and there was zero delivery damage to the tool.One reviewer called this tool a "game changer" in the wet saw business. Direct drive means there are no gears to wear out, which is why my previous wet saw died.5. DeWalt D24000 10" wet tile sawHaving 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. Also run water backward through the water pump to clean out the insides.The box this thing comes in is huge. He knew immediately that his mini-van was an obsolete design.Compared to this wet saw, every other model near this price point is an old-design. As with any wet saw, cleaning is no fun.
This saw does plunge cuts; e.g., for electrical outlets or registers. Next to his display was a competing mini-van with sliding doors on both sides. Trip 2: Tub (with water trays stored inside) and a 5-gallon bucket holding the water pump, table extension, and miter gauge. The case protects the table when it's being stored or transported. DeWalt made this a LARGE capacity saw, but light enough for one person to carry. 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.
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.7. The table can be put onto the saw assembly, or removed, quickly and easily. (44 lbs., total). Trip 2: Tub (with water trays stored inside) and a 5-gallon bucket holding the water pump, table extension, and miter gauge. (54 lbs., total).Rather than carrying an awkwardly shaped 54 pounds, I transport the tool in three trips: Trip 1: Saw assembly minus the pump and sliding table.
These are the only angles mentioned by DeWalt, because the table has slots to receive the blades for these angles. Other large wet saws regularly spray lots of water to the front, and drip water off the sides. You may not need that much on every job, but it's great to not be limited by the tool. The motor easily tilts and locks at 45 or 22.5 (degrees), so cuts are possible without using an accessory cart block. 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.
There is 13" between the blade and the motor support, so you can cut up to 13" from the side of a tile.6. Although the tool is only 70 lbs., you never have to lift that much. (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). 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. Also run water backward through the water pump to clean out the insides.The box this thing comes in is huge. DeWalt made it 15 amps, probably so it can be plugged into virtually any 110v outlet without blowing a breaker.
The excellent water pump is rated at 170 gallons per hour, which is more than adequate. A great innovation. A great innovation. The case protects the table when it's being stored or transported. Do this four times, once per side of the square/rectangle, on each side of the tile, and you've got a clean hole.4. I agree.
I've cut slate pieces so heavy, I could hardly lift them onto the table. The water pump is supposed to be secured to a slotted "mini-table" on the saw-assembly when being transported. Click on customer photos. My tool needed no adjustments. Most amazing thing is cutting a 3.5" thick concrete paver in one pass. 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.3.
As with any wet saw, cleaning is no fun. My tool needed no adjustments. It's very well packed and protected, and there was zero delivery damage to the tool. 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 excellent water pump is rated at 170 gallons per hour, which is more than adequate.
Huge capacity for a saw in this price range and weight. (44 lbs., total). Impressive to be able to cut 24 inch square slate. Trip 3: Custom made tool stand and a customer-made wooden carrying case with the 7 pound rolling table. It is loud, but it's also a work-horse. Huge capacity for a saw in this price range and weight. 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.
Trip 2: Saw assembly with rolling table locked in place, and water pump. Here's an analogy. Consequently, they make a mess of the areas surrounding the saw. 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.7. With this DeWalt, loosen the plunge lock, align the tile under the blade, and lower the blade as it cuts. Since I'm tall and wanted the wet saw higher than the DW24001 allows, I designed my own stand.The tool has adjustable rollers to align the table for sliding smoothness and squareness to the blade.
It is loud, but it's also a work-horse. These are the only angles mentioned by DeWalt, because the table has slots to receive the blades for these angles. water pump. There is 13" between the blade and the motor support, so you can cut up to 13" from the side of a tile.6.
The table can be put onto the saw assembly, or removed, quickly and easily. Direct drive means there are no gears to wear out, which is why my previous wet saw died.5. 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. DeWalt made this a LARGE capacity saw, but light enough for one person to carry. 24 inch rip and 18 inch on the diagonal.
Instead, a quick-release connector on the water line of my saw allows removal of the 3 lb. He knew immediately that his mini-van was an obsolete design.Compared to this wet saw, every other model near this price point is an old-design. 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.8. You may not need that much on every job, but it's great to not be limited by the tool. Most water spray is actually caught at the cutting point by the excellent rubber apron on the back side of the blade guard.There are, however, two cases where all water will not be contained. water pump. 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. Powerful direct drive motor.
Other large wet saws regularly spray lots of water to the front, and drip water off the sides. Trip 3: Custom made tool stand and a customer-made wooden carrying case with the 7 pound rolling table. Here's why:1. Although the tool is only 70 lbs., you never have to lift that much. 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. 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.3. Saw comes with a reversible 45 degree miter which clamps to the table and works well.9.
DeWalt made it 15 amps, probably so it can be plugged into virtually any 110v outlet without blowing a breaker. With this DeWalt, loosen the plunge lock, align the tile under the blade, and lower the blade as it cuts. 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. Next to his display was a competing mini-van with sliding doors on both sides. Powerful direct drive motor.
24 inch rip and 18 inch on the diagonal. (54 lbs., total).Rather than carrying an awkwardly shaped 54 pounds, I transport the tool in three trips: Trip 1: Saw assembly minus the pump and sliding table. Search on "little giant 518200" via Amazon or Google [Froogle, actually], for more details.The DW24001 tool stand is designed specifically for this tool. 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.
The table has three sets of double rollers which could be damaged if it's dropped. The tub bottom has four molded sections that fit into the stand top. Again, click on customer photos.2. Impressive to be able to cut 24 inch square slate.
DeWalt advertises "two trips" to transport the tool: Trip 1: Tub (water trays, miter and table extension, stored inside) and the fold-up tool stand. 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. Since I'm tall and wanted the wet saw higher than the DW24001 allows, I designed my own stand.The tool has adjustable rollers to align the table for sliding smoothness and squareness to the blade. Click on customer photos. Again, click on customer photos.2. Here's why:1. Saw comes with a reversible 45 degree miter which clamps to the table and works well.9. The rolling table has thick rubber bonded to the top, to prevent slipping tiles.
Instead, a quick-release connector on the water line of my saw allows removal of the 3 lb.
DeWalt advertises "two trips" to transport the tool: Trip 1: Tub (water trays, miter and table extension, stored inside) and the fold-up tool stand.
Trip 2: Saw assembly with rolling table locked in place, and water pump.
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.
The tub bottom has four molded sections that fit into the stand top.
Search on "little giant 518200" via Amazon or Google [Froogle, actually], for more details.The DW24001 tool stand is designed specifically for this tool.
Having done tile work for years using mostly MK brand tile saws, when this saw came on the market, its benefits were obvious.
The motor easily tilts and locks at 45 or 22.5 (degrees), so cuts are possible without using an accessory cart block.
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.
I have not needed to make adjustments but the saw has the right adjustments should it get out.I like the weight and the flexibility also. I have only used my DeWalt Tile Saw on one job so far but what I see, I like. It breaks down easily for a one man operation. I cut 12" marble on diagonal and the cuts were smooth and the vibration was minimal (not shattering the marble). The table glides very easy and it cuts true. The directional water orifice is also a great aid for a cool fast cut. I like it.
I dont own this saw, and if it does what others say it does, then I am sure its the bomb. Anyway, one person said to run water reverse through the pump to clean it, I have a better solution, instead of using recirculated water, just get a clean 5 gallon bucket, and put it to the side, and drop the pump in there, hence, no dirty water ever, and you know when its time to clean the out the drip pan when the 5er runs out, too easy, little more work, but if you want to extend the life of the machine, this is an easy way, hope this helps.
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