 • Buy this item from our featured Merchant - Featured Price: $309.88
 |
Product Reviews:
DEWALT DW861W Heavy-Duty 4.5-Inch Wet/Dry Masonry Saw |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Just simply amazing
Comments: This saw is probably the best small masonry saw you will find for under 200 dollars. I purchased it recently and proceeded to tile2bathrooms. It made cutting tile the easiest part of the job. We cut approx. 120 sq. feet of tile in only a few hours with minimal fuss.
Blade change is easy. The blade that is shipped with the saw made short work of the 16" porcelain tiles we had.
The water system can be attached or removed to do dry cuts. It does put out a great amount of water, so be prepared to get messy. I tested the saw out for dry cuts with some scrap pieces and it works alalmost all as well as the wet cuts (it chipped the edge of the tile, so I do not think you'd want to use the dry cut unless you had to).
I do have to agree with the other reviewers that a cheap plastic casing would have been nice. however, even with that as a detractor, it is well worth the price.
If you are looking for a small, do-it-yourself tile saw, this is it. Professional quality at less than professional price. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: powerful!!!!!!
Comments: powerful saw. Small and compact. Wish it came with a carrying case at this price, however it was worth e penny!! |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Awesome!!!!
Comments: This little bugger works great!! I was laying some framework and some floor tiles were in the way. I set the depth to be just enough to cut tile yet not go into concrete below.It adjusted perfectly, I did not even use water since it was a quick cut.It cut right through with precision like a breeze in a super straight line.Definitely a time saver. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Professional Grade Portable Wet Saw
Comments: DeWalt DW861W Wet/Dry Masonry Saw
Pros:
- Unusually powerful motor for a small saw (12.5 amps)
- Blade spins at 11,500 RPMs for efficient cutting
- 4.5" blade included with saw is excellent. Described as extended performance (XP) "450x longer life than abrasive blades", suitable for "tile, porcelain, and other masonry products", part number 626708-00. Retail price is about $30.
- Two-pronged rubber electric cord has abuilt in GFCI, is 13' long, and is soft/pliable rubber.
- 1/4" clear water line hasbuilt in 5-PSI regulator (at house pressure, water line would burst or pop off the water "manifold"), is 13' long, and is clear & pliable. Water regulator has female threads to receive male end of a garden hose.
- Manifold has valve to control water-volume spray onto both sides of blade, and is blued brass. Setup keeps the blade wet.
- Cuts 0 to 45 degrees, just like a wood-working circular saw
- Comfortable handle with no sharp spots; fits my large hand
- Tool is easy to control
- Push-howeverton option to lock switch to the ON position for long cuts
- Steel sole-plate has thick zinc-plating
- Suitable for production use at a stone/granite/slate fabrication shop; with the proper blade, can cut the hardest stone-like materials: concrete, concrete-stucco, patio-pavers, brick, porcelain, marble, granite, or any tile.
Cons:
- Does not include a carrying case, probably to keep the price lower. Unfortunately, if you transport or store this tool, it really needs one. Portable wet saws have no blade guard, as it would obstruct the water manifold. Even with the blade fully raised, it still extends past the sole-plate by about 1/8", so you have to be careful setting the tool down so as to not damage the blade. Also, 13' water & electric lines, with a bulky GFCI and regulator on their ends, make the tool a bit unwieldy to carry. I made a carrying case out of wood - which means the tool has to be thoroughly dry before putting it in the case.
Other:
- My saw has no serial number. The spot on the tool after the words "serial number", is blank?
- The saw is loud; no doubt due to the high RPMs.
- Safety note: A wood cutting blade could be mounted on this saw. However, portable circular saws designed for wood havebuilt in blade guards to protect you from the spinning blade. That guard also protects the blade itself when you set the saw down, and it protects you from almost all of the wood chips during the cutting process. In other words, it's not a great idea to use a wet saw for wood cutting. almost all wet saw blades are actually quite safe, as there are NO teeth to cut you. You can typically brush against the spinning blade that comes with this saw without serious injury, unlike a spinning wood-cutting blade, which is dangerous.
Summary:
The Makita 4101RH is also a professional-brand portable wet saw, however it:
- costs more
- has a cheap-looking plastic water "manifold", vs. brass on the DeWalt
- has less powerful motor (7.9 amps vs. 12.5 amps for the DeWalt)
- comes with a cheaper blade than the DeWalt
The DeWalt DW861W is a fine choice for the professional tile-setter, or the serious Do-It-Yourselfer. |
