CHEAP 7" TILE SAW --- Rigid Brand
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- For the Coeur D'Alene project I needed a cheap small tile saw to purchase since I was flying in and could not bring my own tile saw. So I went to Homedepot.com and ordered the RIDGID 9 amp Corded 7 in. Wet Tile Saw with Stand.
Watch the video to see if I would purchase one again and if I am happy with the performance of the cutting ability, the plunge feature, and the quality of the 7" diamond cutting wheel that it came with.
I hope this video helps.
For the main Coeur d'Alene video click on the link below:
• HOMEOWNER GETS STUCK, ...
I work for Home Depot, and I'm so glad I discovered your channel. Its given me a lot of knowledge of what to recommend to customers. Thank you so much and keep up the good work.
After being in contracting for 20 years you are the first home Depot employee that I have ever seen enthused about their job while also looking to expand their knowledge to be helpful to your customer base. My mind is blown
This worked great for redoing the shower/bathtub of my kid's bathroom. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxfiuHoZJo3bgdVPFRxQ-iqPpfbEHl2cYt I didn't like the guide, so I took it off. I just used a fine tipped sharpie on the tile and followed that line. It does make a wet mess, and once I started looking like I wet myself I started wearing a towel and apron while cutting. The blade it came with worked great until we wore it out. It was better than the replacement one we bought. I tried looking for just their blade, but failed. Not really for larger tiles unless you stack stuff on either side to support the tiles. Anyway, would definitley buy again.
They sell the replacement blades now, and even a slightly better one (in my opinion).
I’ve been using the same tile for 2 years I’ve have about 5 different brands and this is by far the best saw for the money. And it’s light weight enough that I don’t fight with getting it off the truck everyday. One man can easily set it up. I do recommend putting the pump in a 5 gallon bucket of water under the drain hole. Vs filling the small tray.
Great idea about the bucket! Thanks. Saves on cleanup.
I do the same with the bucket.
Great idea tried it today
Hah.. I was just thinking that very same thing this morning.. Wow.
@@scottjacobs1810 Bro I wish I would’ve read that 2 years earlier
I've never laid a tile in my life but I subscribe watch all your video's. I appreciate a great trades man or woman that love what they do and would definitely have a go at a small job of my own based on what I've learned from you. Keep up the good work.
I used this 7” rigid for 5 years starting my business. I learned on a target, mk, and dewalt but couldn’t afford that when I went on my own. The saw cuts great, it’s light. The only downside to the saw is wobble in the table so you have to draw all your cut lines which adds time. Other than that it’s a great saw for the price
That's pretty lame that it's a great saw but wobbly table. Looks nice though. I'll probably give it a shot.
@@nevinkuser9892 you be maybe modify the track to extend out a foot? Kinda like my keg track saw how it’s connected by a screw to extend. I might try that once I buy this. It’s on sale $239
I have the 8" version, saw is incredible! Even with the stock blade it can be hard to tell which tile edge is from the factory mold or cut. Goes through 3/4" marble like it's not there. Cuts near perfect 90 on the guide. Easy to take apart and clean fast. Five stars here.
I picked up the 8" when my mk finally crapped out, it's a great little saw def easier to setup than that heavy beast. My only gripe is how friggin loud they are, motor noise is a little aggressive. And yeah that little wobble with tray extended
@@johndiasjr9000 Good observations. I agree the motor is loud and aggressive, powerful, but loud. There is some wobble (~1/16th of an inch, maybe ~1/8th if you push harder) when the tray is fully extended. It can make cutting 12x24 tile the long way less than laser perfect, but it does square up. For normal cuts it's near 90 with no wobble. Also, I might need to adjust mine, but the laser is off. It's more of a reference than a guide. Overall impressive saw.
I just bought thos saw , Ridgid r4031s was expecting to pay 388 plus tax here in Ontario Canada at Home Depot but to my surprise it scan for $288 plus tax so $325.44 total which I believe is the best price ever for the saw don't know why it's standing on 288 didn't say there was any sales online for as much as 1299 🤯 if you do a Google search and go to shopping first one makes no sense I'm coming from a tabletop saw so this is an incredible improvement to me I got the table to blade squared up and it now has very little wobble 1/16th now I'd say on a 24x12
just purchased it January 27th for that price 2 days ago amazing for the price
Great review, your videos are always fun to watch and very helpful. I am always for the next one to be posted. I just purchased this saw but was a little disappointed in the table wobble. I was able to adjust the rollers to get the wobble out as long as all three rollers were still on the rails. Once the outer roller moved off the rail at either end it would cause more side-to-side movement than I cared for. It actually caused a slightly curved cut on a 24 in tile. I purchased some linear rails with bearing blocks and replaced the original aluminum rails and rollers. The linear rails are what you would normally find on a CNC machine. I then fabricated some angle brackets and mounted the bearings at the four corners of the table. The rails are 1200mm long and extend beyond the tray about 8 inches extending the cut length by a few inches. Now I get very straight cuts with no run out and is very smooth. A little overkill, but for me it was a huge improvement over the original set-up. Clean-up is easy, I just wipe them down with a microfiber towel and then finish up with a lightly oiled rag to prevent any rust. The drain hole issue being in an awkward spot was solved by attaching an old fill hose for a washing machine with a hose end shut off valve. Just lower into a bucket and open the valve it drains without a mess.
I just purchased the rigid tabletop 7” wet saw at Home Depot for 99.00 haven’t used it yet but it fit my budget for now. I did tile work back in the late 90’s so I have quite a bit of experience. The great thing is that I can cut pavers on the saw too. You have an awesome channel 👍
Was it on sale?
I have the rigid 7" as well, love it. My table would occasionally stick so I loosened the wheels a bit. Great saw, had it 5 years, use it on 99% of all my jobs.
So I just bought it for my bath walls I've got 12 +24 tiles do you think I should be good
@@robt7165 absolutely! Can be tough maneuvering a tile that size on the deck but the blade will have no issues.
@@robt7165 100% it's great but you have to swear the table to the blade and then it's very close to a pro saw I'd say I got the table tray wobble to a minimum not off much at all on a 24 inch tile rip 1/16
2 thumbs up 👍 Coach. Great informative videos. Thks.!!
I just wonder why you didn’t use the “chop” feature to make the inside cut?
I've owned this saw for 3 years now. I've been doing floors and showers for 21 years. This is the best bang for your buck. I've cut 1000's of feet of tile on it. I've ripcut 4 ft and 5 ft plank porcelain on it regularly. I'd buy another anyday
Which model of the rigid is this? 300$ one?
@@Nads2020 it's the 7inch Rigid at HomeDepot for 299$
@@manuelvega2549 thanks. How good or bad is the one on sale now for 99?
" Working people feeling respected and feeling valued for what they do "
Word !
I have had this saw for 1 year and love it. Great little saw and very straight over a 24" rip. Even ripping 36" planks with a straight edge / rafter square clamped to the the table. Thanks for the video.
Great video - but where's your hearing protection Isaac. Us older guys need to lead by example. 🥳
Good point but remember your hands are basically wet the whole time you do tile. It makes it uncomfortable when you take protection on and off.
@@jonm9538 tinnitus and deafness are also quite uncomfortable I hear
Good to see a professional opinion of a DIY type tool. Sure it may not be the go to for many pro’s but light weight accurate and easy to use is why it exists. I’m building four small (
in all honesty I don't see why a pro can't use this saw after you square up the table it's very close to any professional saw especially if the tiles are smaller then 24x12
I own this saw. Bought it used for $200. I've used it on multiple projects from cutting natural stone to porcelain to glass. The table does cause the cut to drift a bit but I can compensate to it by feel. I'm happy with it.
I just started using a Ridgid 4030 wet saw that I bought a few months ago. I realized quickly that the cuts weren't dead on. I saw on another TH-cam video that you can loosen the hex screws on the left rail, then using a square, true up the sliding table to the blade. When you've "trued " the table you re-tighten the hex screws and you're ready to make accurate cuts.
I am a professional tile installer , and i have my own business, im always asked about my Dewalt 10 inch wet saw , and i always tell them " its the most valuable tool i have "
I ran a 7" beast say for a few years as my daily driver. Makes the most sense for a lot of projects!!
I use this. Have been for about 3 years. Love it. Can't wait to buy a new one.
ok, you convinced me, I'm going to go get one
I have the same saw for about 6 or so tile jobs. Works well enough. The only thing I don’t like is the tray can wobble slightly and put a curve on a cut. Had some tile chip and break at the end of some cuts last week. Maybe it was Dewalt blade I used in December or the cheap tile but I had to score the other end
You can tighten the track. And make sure the knob for the plunge cut is really snug or it does have a tendency to push up slightly which I noticed makes the end of the cut chip even tho 99% of those chip outs are on the backside and will never be seen. Avoided by tightenin the plunge knob. Just don’t strip it out.
Got the same saw but mine has a laser light that just dials this in. Length cuts i just lay the scale on the tile and adjust till the laser lights up the dim I need on the scale. Don't even need a sharpie for most cuts. I am absolutely impressed.
I started out many many years ago on a MK101 then went to a Target and I just a few weeks ago bought a new MK101-24. I also have Raimondi bridge saw. And of course I use the angle grinder for round cuts and so forth.
Tradespeople have a right to feel good about their professions so long as the act like professionals - get trained, continually improve, teach others. But all-too-often, we see people taking shortcuts, using inferior materials and refusing to take responsibility when things go wrong. And that leads to clients seeking cheap alternatives and cheap unskilled labor. And encourages clients to hire hacks off of Facebook or shady local advertisments without checking references, licenses or insurance.
Perhaps my biggest gripe is the construction industry is often the employer of last resort - high-school drop outs, druggies, criminals, and people who can't keep a 9-5 job. We should learn from places like Germany that respects tradespeople, has rigorous training and licensing standards, allowing tradespeople to enjoy a solid middle-class lifestyle. You won't see guys who look like bums walk into your home where you're afraid to leave valuables out, or leave your wife or kids alone. And you won't have to worry if the job they are (well) paid to do is a shambolic ripoff. In the US, it's a crapshoot to find an honest, qualified, courteous tradesperson.
ArthurDentZaphodBeeb I started my business 7 years ago and I get all my business by work of mouth I don’t really do any advertising besides when customers refer me to other people thru social media. I tell people all the time the people with the most advertising probably do the crappiest work. You do good work and the work will come to you
Yeah I'm kind of on the fence. On the one hand, it's a shame the industry is filled with so many lowlifes. But on the other hand, it's kind of a blessing if you are one of the good ones. Your desirability becomes very obvious to your clients in short order, as long as you refuse to compromise standards.
S K oh yea I’d would never lower my standard of workmanship just to get a job. If the customer won’t pay to have it done the right way I won’t put my name on it. I’ve grown up in the industry since I was 5 and I’m 28 now.
This is why word of mouth references are so important for contractors and customers. I've got 35 years in, and always have more work than I can take on. I just wish I had more qualified people I could refer customers to. I'd be happy to train more, but few to no decent young ones are interested in our area.
Bingo.
I worked for a multi- millionaire land lord. Owns hundreds of apartment . He hires his own workers on the side . He pays $25 per hour. A decent trade person should be able to make 400 per 8 hour work day. He has to pay taxes and insurance, and he's only working for you for a designated job and time.
I did pro remodeling, by age 30 I had already invested and was independent of any customer base. I only will do work as a favor to realtors I feel I owe. Sounds like a cynical view , but most customers don't get ,,your increasing the value of their home $$$ big time if a job is well done, with excellent tile , and craftsmanship. Yes good porcelain is more costly also....
I started with a 7 inch rigid. They are great and still have mine but mainly use my 10 DEWALT now. Definitely worth the money
I have a 3rd floor bathroom project coming up, and really wish I still had my Ridgid 7". I upgraded to the 10", also a great saw, but should have held onto the 7. Quite a few times I would have preferred it. In fact, it is fully capable of most tile work that I do. Only a few jobs "require" the 10".
Isaac, i noticed the increase in subs on your channel....keep up the good work buddy and best of luck to you!
I bought this wet saw when it first come out 5+ years ago. Great wet saw for the price and quality. It eventually burnt the bushings after 4 years or so. With that said If I can use any tool as hard I use them for 4 years+ then it is well worth the money in the long run In my bookkeepin lol. Good enough that I bought another one without any hesitation at all. For the most part we turn key kitchen and bathroom remodels so we might not use the wet saw every day but we usually get it out of the work trailer every project or every other. Great product. I am not sponsored by ridgid by any means but you can not get a better product for the money with the warranty. Sorry you just can't. Also they give you free battery replacement. I still don't think another company does that. I could be wrong... I haven't had to purchase other products but ridgid because they have had our backs over the years.
Those are some great little wet saws bought one when I went into business for myself 5 years later still beating it up love the videos keep them coming man
I just purchased this same saw 325 tax included here in Ontario Canada best saw hands down for the money especially coming from a table top
I have that saw. I have used it to tile 800 sq ft of flooring in part of house plus a few other projects. I used it to cut brick for an outside patio floor. Great saw for the money. Getting ready to re-tile one of my bathrooms. The counter, shower and floor.
I have this saw its awesome but I didn't know about the chop action until after my 4th job. Then I loved it even more
excellent presentation I'll be watching you very often. You eliminated my hesitation and also showed some cool tricks
I'm on my third Rigid 7" tile saw. They last about 2 or 3 years. I think it's a great saw at a crazy low price. $300 How can you go wrong? Dollar for dollar you can't find a better saw.
I just got mine for 200 canadian. So 150 usd? I couldn't believe the sale. Couldn't turn that down haha.
The 7” is crap. The 8” is way way better. I’m a tile pro and I love it
The harbor freight diamond back is identical. Honestly think it's made by the same company.
Not gonna lie, I saw this thumbnail on my home screen and clicked it because I didn’t like anything else that came before. But I watched the manipulation of the tile on the saw and realized I was watching a master at work. I’ve only done 40k sq ft in my brief career, so I know I don’t know anything; but what I watched you do on that Saw was impressive.
Have this little 7" saw and have had it for over 2 years. It's an excellent little tile saw. Only downside is the water spray off. It will definitely leave a message inside a home.
Hang a piece of plastic on the back of it to catch the spray and let it drain into a bucket, I use it inside all the time
I love this little saw! I've done probably 20 tile jobs with the little 7-in rigid. Some pretty high on jobs too. Unfortunately it just gave out on me and I traded up to the 10 inch rigid over the DeWalt because I can rip a 48 inch tile with the rigid, which is something that DeWalt doesn't offer.
As a tile/flooring contractor myself, i have to say your the most enjoyable to watch on youtube! Cool calm demeanor while being honest and informative.
On the 7inch Ridgid, its the best DIY saw imop, for thse that want to spend bare minimum.
I actually use their 8inch as a professional, ive had the 10inch 1300$ 150lb saws, but found for price, everyday working lbs, and productivity; rigid's 8inch is great.
Tiles sizes are larger everyday and their will never make a big enough saw for all of them.
What saw is your daily driver?
I bought this saw because I was looking for a saw that was cost effective that came with a stand and a blade. I needed to cut 2 inch thick pavers and this saw ripped through them with no problem. They were 15” x 22”. I am very pleased with this saw.
I've been watching a lot of your videos and finally decided to subscribe. I'm just a typical home owner/diyer so I've done tile a bit but I think after watching a lot of your videos and different tips/tricks its made my work a whole lot better.
The Delta 7"
First, you’re videos are invaluable to me. Thank you so much for the treasure trove of information. I’m in the middle of a custom shower that I’m building, coincidentally for my cousin. I live in New York and travelled here. And we got the rigid on sale. Weird.
Glad you confirmed my recent purchase is a decent one :) $369 now…
Don't do it..! My experience anyway... had both Rigid's 7" & 10" and had the same long term issue with both... shaft bushings/bearings gave out on both models. 7" after around 6 bathroom remodels, 10" after maybe 7 bathrooms... each lasted about 2yrs before there was play in the shaft & vibration when running & winding down... absolute garbage. They [review] well but in the long term they don't hold up. I also dislike their tray/carriage rollers as well as the rubber/plastic bed on the tray. Never again...
Hey Tile Coach, thanks for the video. I am looking for a wet saw to cut 12” x12” sheets of 3/4” penny tile. Would you recommend this saw/blade or other for my project?
Just bought the Rigid 8" with the extended rip. Love these Rigid saws. Nice and light
Wish DeWalt would come out with a battery version of the d24000, but in 7" and with optional rolling stand and small accessory tray underneath for small tools, polish stone etc. Maybe a laser too. Dreaming, I know.
Saw is ok I've own 3 of them but going with another brand next time. The guides for tray SUCK! If you need a pure straight cut this saw will give you fits. The wheels crack & fall off after a couple years. The further the tray is out for larger tiles are a problem because that tray moves side to side easily.
I'm starting my first DIY tiling project and just made a test cut on a wet saw. (Unfortunately not this rigid one. But at the end of the cut, the corner chipped. I'm using 12x24 porcelain tile. Is there anything I can do to prevent the chipping?
I use this saw on many of my jobs. I also own 3 different MK Diamond wet saws. I like the Rigid the most. My only real complaint would be the drain plug placement, couldnt be in a worse spot. Cant even figure out why they would put it there???
I have the 10” kobalt and love it. The older models form like 3-4 years ago had guide wheels for the table that rode vertically and after a couple years of use would get slop and couldn’t be tightened up really.
the newer model has wheels that ride horizontally and that Slop is almost non existent in my newer saw that’s about 2 years old and the newer model.
Love it.
Agree with others... Great saw. Lighter weight and makes great cuts.
Someone stole my 10” dewalt last fall. I replaced it with the 7” rigid. Turned out to be a real surprise. I agree with you.
Hi I have this tile saw for like around 8 years. I love this saw is very light and compact. I am thinking to change for different brand like delta, the beast or different one but they are very heavy. Really I don’t like to change it because I still have even old pump still working. I never had any problems with this saw.I am putting black garbage bag on the tray and then I am putting water on it so I don’t need to clean tray after using. I never cutting outside it is waste off the time because of walking. You need to have close as possible to your work.
Behind the saw I blue tapping the garage bag from the wall to bucket on the floor to collect the water which is over spray. On the floor from cutting longer tiles I am putting carpet protector drop clothes and tarp. It is working perfectly.
I have question to you Isaac which saw you like the best?
Have an older version and lasted along time
Table is really wobbly though and has been since new.....for small jobs it's fine
I bought this saw and I am cutting 12x24 gloss white rectified porcelain with it. All of my cuts have tiny little chips on the cut edge. Are there any tips or tricks to prevent the chipping? Is that normal with porcelain?
No eye or ear protection? What?, Huh? Can you repeat that? LOL! Always wear protection yo.....
Like the way you maneuver your tile around to cut the diffrent angles. I was taught by a 30year tile installer, he has the exact same technique as you... #NiceJob
Used sane saw for a year. It’s a Rigid. Over time, it’ll loosen up and not cut straight. The steel will rust and the motor will burn out. I thought it was a decent saw in the beginning. But as any Rigid item, it fails quickly.
What's up with the music as opposed to narration ?
No favorite our company just has the $600 version of that one you tested. Don't do much tile just repairs of broken or missing tiles
I have the same 7" ridgid tile saw and have only used it on 3x6 subway tile and it worked wonderful. Mine has a lazer to indicate the cut path witch is a great feature.
Just bought one of these for my bathroom remodel, looking forward to getting it setup and running but as a hobby woodworker lifting the tile to finish the cuts gave me anxiety 🤣
USELESS! Nothing explaining how to use the 45 degree side.
Bro 4 minute introduction????? Really?
Cmon man get to the point...
Fist time seeing one of your videos. Not everyone is out there using an absolute top of the line tool for every job. That was a nice demo showing what this tool's wheelhouse is. Subscribed!
The Dewalt is a far superior saw. But the 7 inch rigid weighs 30 pounds. I own both
I like to use a clean bucket of water to put the pump into that, lessens the clogs the pump suffers from, just a thought. also I think u are missing a bit, there is typically a mud flap on the rear end of that saw, it helps reduce the amount of water leaving the back end of the saw.
The rigid 7” is decent for diy
I smoked this thing within a year of regular use cut pretty good
I made a plastic tent for mine and as others have mentioned I put the pump on an elevated surface in a 5 gallon bucket 🪣 open the drain and that way it runs w very clean water the whole time.
That's the tile saw I use always, very easy to transport and cut great, been using it for 7 years now
I have a 8in mk tilesaw I picked up 6years ago for $20
Great informative advise.
Can you do an review on the 7inch IQ tile saw?
you mention that a 10 inch blade can flex and move off line, but you can put a 7 inch blade on the Dewalt.
Should I keep a factory blade or buy the diamond one?
I’m a second generation Ridgid user these tile saws are amazing
By no means a cheap tile saw. Cheap in price compared to others. Using it on a Reno and it works great
did you use the standard Ridgid blade that it came with and if so does the oem blade cut glass cleanly
Just bought one and looking forward to using it. thanks.
You're a damn hero. Thanks for this vid.
Hello, what do you use to mark your tiles? a marker ? thanks
I think there is also a laser. Thx, buying that saw tomorrow
What’s the price and where you can get it from??
what are you using exactly to grind the cuts? stone?
how do you charge to go out of state? we were offered to go out to florida for a job.
Hope ur still looking after that lovely wife of urs pal
Wearing safety glasses while cutting tile is a good idea.
Thanks for the video. I've been running a 7" Husky that is similar for about 8 years now, and it's holding up amazingly well. Not sure if they still make it, but it has a tube/bushing slide, and is still as smooth and solid as the day it was made, but you have to add oil to the reservoir on the slide every once in a while, but wow, it's smooth as butter. If mine ever dies, I'll probably grab the Rigid you are using, as it looks comparable.
Is it good for 12mm thick marble?
i like your videos. Don't forget eye protection
Super vidéos! Thank you!
What was that stone you used on the edge of the tile after cutting it?
if only there is a 7 inch saw that can do plunge cuts
Is the ridge and rubie the same saw ?
I tried the 7" first and it suuuckeddd. The 8" is actually pretty decent though
8" definitely much better
Don't say nothing bad about Dewalt saw
This video was really helpful.
This is one of many wet saws in my business. It's pretty good for the price point, and very handy for smaller projects. One really goofy and annoying feature is the placement of the drain plug in the water tray, it is on the side and makes a real mess when draining it. It is also a generally messy saw in terms of water getting everywhere compared to DeWalt (which for some reason you seem to dislike?) Great video though, keep up the good work!
The legs make a difference, put the drain end on the inside legs, when u drain it tip it, no mess. Lol