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MK Diamond 159943 MK-370K 1-1/4 Horsepower 7-Inch Wet Tile Saw with #160131 Stand Included
The MK Diamond MK-370 is a durable saw that combines simplicity of design and professional engineering. It is the perfect tool for the do-it-yourselfer. The MK-370 is very lightweight and can be easily transported. With its rugged universal motor, and solid frame design, the MK-370 has the power and dependability to take on the tough jobs. Includes: 7" MK-100 Wet Cutting Diamond Blade, Water Pump;Adjustable Rip Guide, Folding Stand
At just 27 pounds, you wouldn?t expect a lot of power, but that?s just the first surprise with this tile saw from MK Diamond. Its powerful 115-volt motor turns the 7-inch diamond blade at 5,500 rpm, making quick work of tiles up to 12 inches. MK?s conveyor cart gives precise, chip-free cuts on tile and marble. The high-impact thermoplastic water reservoir holds three gallons, and the thermally protected water pump delivers 95 gallons an hour. The reservoir won?t rust or peel and comes off easily for cleaning. The unique sliding guide assembly and adjustable rip guide ensure precise alignment during cutting. Safety features include the hinged blade guard and the MK Safeswitch. Here?s professional quality at an affordable price for both the tradesman and the homeowner.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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MK Diamond 159943 MK-370K 1-1/4 Horsepower 7-Inch Wet Tile Saw with #160131 Stand Included Reviews
I was quite upset when I open the MK 159943 MK-370 7" 1-1/4 HP Tile Saw box and saw the made in china sticker. The assembly was easy; however, when I powered on the motor, it made a loud cutter noise and the water pump sucks. I don't understand why MK, an American company risked the company's image of quality products and start manufacturing cheap tile saws made in china. I will not buy another MK product. It takes about 30 minutes to assemble the stand and everything else together.
This way, the pump never clogged with dirty water. Really cheap.but it does do the job. I also used it to cut marble for two bathroom floors and showers. Anyway, the saw works really well. After that, I bought a high quality DeWalt blade. I ended up using a five gallon bucket of clean unused water that was siphoned out by the water pump to cut.
If you're working on a large job or several small jobs where renting a wet saw doesn't make sense, I would suggest this saw.but be aware that you will need to replace the blade quite quickly.so get a high quality blade.it will make a world of a difference. Talk about a difference. I purchased this saw to lay ceramic tile on the kitchen floor and backsplash. The blade that came with the saw worked for the kitchen floor only. And be sure to use clean water out of a separate bucket.that way your pump won't clog.
My biggest complaint would be the water pump.
I guess maybe the tub was made in the USA, or it was packaged in the USA, but that's about all. All except for that big "Made in the USA" sticker on the front. Ft. I think it will operate okay, but just don't like how many corners have been cut to produce this tool. This is now a dry saw :-(((( Total tile laid since new = 500 Sq. Pump is poor - This is a FOUNTAIN PUMP. Slide is fair - Plastic, sits on bushings that don't slide as smooth as you might think.
***** THIS THING COST ME $260 FROM LOWES, AND IF I PAID THE SAME FOR A SMALL TABLE SAW AND GOT THIS PILE OF PARTS I'D BE VERY VERY UPSET. Blade Fair - My blade lasted about 80 linear feet before I needed to start forcing it a bit and it started breaking tiles. *****. I'm not sure I'd buy another MK product. Replaced it with a DeWalt that is doing great after about 250 linear feet. First of all, let me say that for an American-made tool, A LOT of high-value parts say "China" on them.
Second, it's an okay tool, but this thing is not all that great. It is prone to plug, and is junk on an expensive tool like this. UPDATE 12/29/2005 - The crappy fountain pump failed. These are made to put into your BIRD BATH.
I will recommend this saw for most jobs. Kris Wittlieff.
A pump that does not have a TOP feed would be most welcome. The single complaint that I do have is the water pump.
I had the opportunity to break in the MK-370EXP on a smaller job with pretty much satisfying results. I found a few ways of using this saw that were very helpful.
Pinedale Wyoming I am pretty satisfied.
The hose protruding from the top impedes table movement.
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