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SKIL 3540 02 7 Inch Wet Tile Saw
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
740
Old Reviews
394
Unverified
47
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Review Analysis - 299 recent, verified reviews
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Hair
79tile, cuts, cutting, blade, tiles
+85%
-15%
" ... Cuts super clean and accurately. ... "
" ... Cut 1/4" slate with no problems. ... Also cut through 1/4" white granite just as well as it did the slate. ... Video of slate cutting attached. ... "
" ... While the blade was done by the end, the cuts were clean and the end product looked great! ... "
" ... I haven't tried it yet with a metal-cutting blade for thin aluminum but I expect it'll be OK for that as long as I work slowly. ... "
" ... Used it for two days straight worked great except when cutting brick you will need to clean out behind the blade quite often ... "
" ... It was pretty easy to use and made very clean cuts. ... "
" ... The saw works good and we can easily cut 12x24 tile. ... "
" ... I have cut botttles, window glass, and ceramic tiles with it and it rocks. ... "
Price
63tool, money, tile saw, worth the money, worth
+94%
-6%
" ... For the money you can't go wrong. ... "
" ... It’s more than worth it’s price. ... "
" ... For the money this thing is great. ... Big projects = Maybe spend a little more money ... "
" ... For the cost, this is an awesome little saw! ... "
" ... Pretty nice for the price. ... "
" ... It was well worth the money it saved me from renting a similiar machine elsewhere. ... "
" ... Best money I spent on a tool for my renovation. ... "
" ... Outstanding tool for the price. ... "
Capacity
45projects, kitchen, bathroom, tiles, floor
+100%
" ... I tiled my master and guest bathroom. ... "
" ... I put down a 300 square foot tile floor with this. ... "
" ... I recently completed a bathroom remodel with large tiles on the floor and the shower walls. ... "
" ... I used it for a new kitchen tile backsplash. ... "
" ... This is the perfect saw for the small project. ... "
" ... I fiixed up my outdoor patio. ... "
" ... Good for 12" tile ... "
" ... Works well for small projects. ... "
Cleaning
36wet, cuts, wet saw, water, saws
+78%
-22%
" ... I have owned this saw for over a year and have just completed my second tile job with it. ... "
" ... Keep the water clean and you will not be disappointed ... "
" ... This was my first wet saw and was very easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... This does happen to be the first wet tile saw I’ve ever used, but it definitely satisfied. ... "
" ... It was pretty easy to use and made very clean cuts. ... "
" ... Highly recommended but keep it clean and change the water and top it off when it gets dirty to get the most out of it. ... "
" ... I did my first backsplash and am very pleased with how the wet saw was able to cut right through the glass, ceramic and metal pieces of tile without a hitch. ... "
" ... I used it for a new kitchen tile backsplash. ... "
Ease of Use
30use and clean, tiles, tile, guide, easy to set
+97%
-3%
" ... This was my first wet saw and was very easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... I used it to install 2x4" mosaic subway tile and it was incredibly easy to use. ... "
" ... Agree with other buyers that it's not the best but it's cheap and easy to use. ... "
" ... Have not used it yet but I know it will make my installation much easier ... "
" ... filling the reservoir could be a little easier. ... "
" ... Very simple to set up and easy to use. ... "
" ... The basin sits on the side and the line is easy to see so it really wasn't really a big deal and sometimes I didn't even have to refill it. ... "
" ... simple and dependent ... "
Overall performance
28saw, small, slow, done, got the job
+79%
-21%
" ... Awesome tool for the job ... "
" ... For the price I am very impressed and it does a great job. ... "
" ... It did the trick. ... "
" ... But for what it is, it does a great job. ... "
" ... Great saw and does a great job. ... "
" ... It's small but did a really good job for me. ... "
" ... Works awesome and a real bargain to boot. ... "
" ... Overall a good product for a small job. ... "
Water Resistance
22saw, wet saw, shower, reservoir, tile
+64%
-36%
" ... This was my first wet saw and was very easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... It does use water quick but it really wasn't an issue. ... "
" ... The area that holds the water pretty small. ... "
" ... The wet saw is fantastic for small jobs I used it to cut back splash. ... "
" ... The water is really not bad at all . ... "
" ... It beats the heck out of renting a saw and I'll use it later on other projects such as tiling the shower, etc. ... "
" ... Not a bad little wet saw. ... "
" ... Works very well for my needs as a home owner installing a shower. ... "
Product Reliability
19saw, years, stopped, days, broke
+58%
-42%
" ... I'll update if there is a problem, but if there are no updates assume it worked as expected. ... "
" ... So far no problems. ... "
" ... Still functioned well. ... "
" ... In truth, I haven't taken it out of its box and I've had it many many months. ... "
" ... It was used to make some cuts in about 10 slate tiles and worked perfectly. ... "
" ... Replace one from another manufacturer that I had for a dozen years . ... "
" ... I had no mechanical problems at all. ... "
" ... Haven't had any issues. ... "
Size
18jobs, tile, table, portable, good for small
+100%
" ... Extremely portable and a powerful little saw. ... "
" ... The machine is very portable. ... "
" ... Small projects = WORTH IT ... "
" ... So have something handy. ... "
" ... Just needed it for a couple small jobs worked awesome. ... "
" ... It would be nicer if the bed was larger. ... "
" ... Like others have mentioned - for such a small cheap unit it works awesome. ... "
" ... this is good for small tile and small jobs. ... "
Build Quality
16table, tile, blade, fence, rust
+38%
-63%
" ... There are wear marks on the metal table where the measurements are. ... "
" ... There were scratches an something looked like rust on the top. ... "
" ... Out of the box, one the table top supports was off, welds were poor and had broke. ... "
" ... The second piece of tile broke. ... "
" ... The screw holes that support the blade guard had been stripped out. ... "
" ... of intermittent use this saw melted the plastic body and burst into flames. ... "
" ... They were porcelain and not real thick. ... I wouldn't use this saw for marble or something thick. ... "
" ... Additionally, the markings are cryptic and I sometimes had to use a tape measure to verify the size I was ripping material. ... Problem 3 - Waste Material Drops into Blade Chamber ... There is a slot at the top of the saw table that can drop waste material down into this chamber where the materials will catch and grind against the blade. ... I had to remove the screws and "empty" the chamber several times and even then there was some mysterious place where waste chips kept dropping out. ... I am not sure if it was the rough side of the travertine dragging on the table or the small "bow" feet that does not make much contact with a workbench but in any case it had to solved. ... Problem 6 - Rust ... I'm seeing what appear to be several spot welds on the stainless steel table that are discolored and are starting to rust. ... "
Setup
13easy to assemble, straight, project, instructions, easy to use
+85%
-15%
" ... Was also my first time installing a back splash and will say this saw came in handly alot. ... Went through stone with ease. ... "
" ... Have not used it yet but I know it will make my installation much easier ... "
" ... Since the tiles were 20" x 20", I had to use the saw without the guide mounted, and cutting the tiles straight "freehand" was easy. ... "
" ... The unit is up to the task any DIY project. ... "
" ... Great saw for the non-pro installer. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and to use. ... "
Water Usage
13reservoir, saw, tank, sprays, guard
+62%
-38%
" ... It does use water quick but it really wasn't an issue. ... We had a pitcher of water next to it and it was fine. ... "
" ... The area that holds the water pretty small. ... "
" ... You need to replenish the water reservoir often, cleaner water makes the cutting easier and quicker. ... "
" ... The water is really not bad at all . ... "
" ... Those models cut quicker and have larger water reservoirs. ... "
" ... Water well does need to be refilled after 10 cuts or so I would say, but is likely more dependent on your quickness/efficiency. ... "
" ... If you use it a fair amount at one time, you have to keep refilling the very small water reservoir. ... "
" ... Small water well. ... "
Network
12tile, tiles, square feet, sq ft, projects
+92%
-8%
" ... I put down a 300 square foot tile floor with this. ... "
" ... Then same in the 750sq/ft garage for 6.5mm tiles edging by the walls. ... "
" ... ft. of floor tile and backsplash! ... "
" ... Did a kitchen floor with about 300 sq ft of tile. ... "
" ... with floor tile. ... "
" ... Especially if you have projects around the house. ... "
" ... Will use when I tile my basement. ... "
" ... My job consisted of around 45 square feet. ... "
Design
10saw, projects, kitchen backsplash, table, fence
+80%
-20%
" ... Looking forward to doing more tiling projects now that I have it! ... "
" ... Also cut through 1/4" white granite just as well as it did the slate. ... "
" ... Then the kitchen backsplash. ... "
" ... Saw seems solid. ... "
" ... Just look at this ... "
" ... If you are doing the fanciest of precision work you may want something with a sturdier fence, but I was able to finish my kitchen backsplash with ease using this. ... "
" ... Look forward to next purchase! ... "
" ... It is definitely a no-frills piece of equipment, but for a DIYer that may only use it on a handful of projects, it's perfect, and does a beautiful job. ... "
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