DEWALT D24000 Heavy-Duty 1.5 Horsepower 10-Inch Wet Tile Saw

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2SZDGH1L1TNLL 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 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:

1) The clamping of the miter/stop block is a little weak. It tips.
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.
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.

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.

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.

I appreciate this is a 15 amp. tool that I can use in older homes.

As commented, it is loud. Wear ear protection.

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 B&D 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.

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.