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The size of the blade does not matter other than the depth of the cut, matter of fact most wheels are like abrasives and get smaller as you use them.
That said if there is one tool in the tool box that needs a giant warning label on it an angle grinder is it. Be sure to wear heavy leather gloves and a face shield. No dangling jewelry, hair or clothing. Always unplug it while changing the blade and be sure not not set it down until it fully stops. When you are cutting make sure the direction of travel of the wheels is away from you, e.g. think of car tire here. Instead of of pushing the wheel into the material work backwards and pull it through the material.
While this tool would OK for a few cuts it's not the tool for the job for many cuts. There is going to be a lot of dust, you'll have to make your cuts outside. They make tile cutters that use a wet wheel and have platform like table saw so your cuts are nice and straight. They can be rented.
The size of the blade does not matter, matter of fact most wheels are like abrasives and get smaller as you use them.
That said if there is one tool in the tool box that needs a giant warning label on it an angle grinder is it. Be sure to wear heavy leather gloves and a face shield. No dangling jewelry, hair or clothing. Always unplug it while changing the blade and be sure not not set it down until it fully stops. When you are cutting make sure the direction of travel of the wheels is away from you, e.g. think of car tire here. Instead of of pushing the wheel into the material work backwards and pull it through the material.
While this tool would OK for a few cuts it's not the tool for the job for many cuts. There is going to be a lot of dust, you'll have to make your cuts outside. They make tile cutters that use a wet wheel and have platform so your cuts are nice and straight. They can be rented.
Almost forgot, you can use duct tape to mask off your lines. Place it on the side you want to keep. This should help prevent chips from cracking off and will give you very easy to follow line.
Almost forgot, you can use duct tape to mask off your lines. Place it on the side you want to keep. This should help prevent chips from cracking off and will give you very easy to follow line.
I bought this one to cut straight line. Or should I return one? Do I need both? I don't need much cuts. Just for two small bathrooms, not sure what kinds of saw I need. All I can think of is to fit toilet and corners.
I bought this one to cut straight line. Or should I return one? Do I need both? I don't need much cuts. Just for two small bathrooms, not sure what kinds of saw I need. All I can think of is to fit toilet and corners.
Thanks.
That's not an angle grinder and it's going to be very difficult to use that for cutting smaller tile. Honestly take them both back and rent a tile cutting saw.
I mean using the saw to cut a circle like the attached photo.
Thanks.
Angle grinder.....
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