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. ruclips.net/user/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.
Breaking my Balls setting up my $850 10"Dewalt, saw THIS video and Sold my Dewalt for a Ridgid, Only trusting Tile coach! Learning amazing skills and tips After a 25 year Tile career! Absolutely the best for Actual tile guys who Sadly are hacks,lazy,misinformed or worse.Not just gr8 for the DIY-ers,and Hopefully Guys just starting all watch This Coach to learn to do EVERYTHING correct to avoid the many bad habits we all pick up along the way.Ive changed so many after watching Isaac's tips and videos.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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
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 👍
The videos help a lot. Really appreciate the time and care on the videos. Recently, my tile guy was too busy with other work to work on my project. So its back to DIY! Thank you and keep it up!
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
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.
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.
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 bought this saw, and so far so good. Had to square it up before using it, and it works fairly well. I'm am getting a little edge chipping from the included blade, so I might upgrade blade. I have two bathrooms to update, and I'm installing 12x24" porcelain. If I knew you traveled I would have called you. I'm a 70 year young disabled veteran, and I am still fighting a bad floor. Used Ditra and it helped a little, but now I'm going have to wet level with trowels. Not much of a choice. Small 25 square foot floor. Love your videos.
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 RUclips 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.
After watching this video I went ahead and purchased a skil tabletop wet saw for $100. It only cuts up to 12x12" but is very similar to the one you used in the video. Thank you for helping me learn how to tile.
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.
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 always been very hesitant to do tile work. I actually limited myself to adding TWO tiles to a floor, of which I had moved a non-load bearing wall!! Then I saw this saw at HD during the extended (pandemic forced) Black Friday sale, for $99- I purchased it, immediately came home with the saw (concerned about telling the Mrs)! Then searched for a video. Thank you so much for giving me an insight into what is achievable with the saw. I am more than happy, that I am now at ease with telling the Boss. I, of course have subscribed to your channel. You also explained the process for your compensation from RUclips, all of the other channels seem to explain the process, similar to a politician explains anything!
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
@@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 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.
@@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
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 don't know jack about tiles but I do watch and thoroughly enjoy all your videos. This comment is to thank you for lowering the volume when using the saw; I also watch a lot of woodworking videos and almost no one modulates the volume for those shots, I appreciate it.
So I like to learn something new everyday. I did a lot of tile work on a real cheap saw, but it's cool to see that you lifted the tile so there's no extra trimming! Good explanation 👍🏼cheers 🍻
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.
Found this video on the Ridgid 7” wet saw and I am definitely going to be buying one from Home Depot, I have the added benefit of a military discount buying it there. I am ripping out an ugly 40+ year old tub enclosure with leaky plumber fixtures and creating a tiled walk in shower. I am definitely going to be checking out your other videos. I have far more respect for people who work for a living and get their hands dirty and sweat, than phonies who think they are above working people. Especially the satisfaction of seeing the finished product of a job well done.
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 "
im a diy’r, and have installed travertine backsplash in our last home, and now honed marble backsplash in this home, as well as slate tile on several floors & LOVE it! wish I could upload photos. It is an amazing little saw. You must change out the blades, of course. and when doing the backsplash in this house, after two projects of slate for floors, I found my cuts were not straight. Found a video of another person who explained that you have to readjust the tracks every so often by loosening the bolts/nuts, moving the tracks & tightening them.
Excellent video! I'm retired and doing projects that I should have done years ago. Your video was realistic and honest . My old wet saw gave out and now I know what to get . Thanks!
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.
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!
This video is so awesome! After my research and this video, running to Home Depot and picking one up, just for little home projects. For the money, I saved a ton doing my backsplash. 👏👏👏👏👏💪
Thank you for these videos! I'm a new subscriber and have been binge watching them for the past few days in my spare time. I watch your videos along with several other DIY and Handyman Channels because I worry about the future of my job. I want to obtain as much knowledge about as many different trades as I can. There is no substitution for hands on experience but your videos give a detailed in depth look at the tile trade. A friend and mentor used to say " Knowledge is something no body can take away from you."
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?
Thank you for your informative videos. I might buy this saw used for my first tile project. Providing I can buy practice with it first. It’s just 12 inch subway, with some sheet glass in a niche. I’m nervous about the job. Mostly on getting the adhesive and grout right, and not messing up in general. The walls won’t be floated, but aren’t so bad to begin with. If we could talk about set up, starting layouts. I would be super thankful. Thanks for posting all your work! Really helps.
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.
Another helpful video ! Just did a total tile job using a borrowed Husky tile saw ....seems like this saw is definitely alot more versatile! Keep up the great work and positive demeanor! I'm actually a long time electrician and started in drywall. I do remodeling now and I love the ability to do tile on my projects! We love you too !!!!
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.
That bathroom tile job with Drew was a good one, & was awesome that you guys were finally able to make it out there & help out. Nice👍🏻 Also, about the “bell notification”: wanted to say, for those who don’t realize, that when you tap/click/press that “Bell”.....you actually have 3 options (All, Personalized, & None.....None is an odd option, cuz why bother tapping bell if choose none 🤔😅) for the notifications & if wanna get notifications for all Isaac’s videos (which you should Cuz they’re Grrreat) make sure to select “ALL”. I’ve used the Ridgid, Skil, DeWalt, & Kobalt Tile saws. The Ridgid is a Fav right now, Cuz of size. The Kobalt I thought would be a great little saw, but the sliding top would catch & stick at times & was just frustrating & so it went bye bye. The DeWalt is a beast... THANK YOU for making the vids & helping to create a community/following, it’s nice to know able to reach out to you & the community. Have a good one ✌🏼
For over ten years i have been using a QEP 870 Bridge saw. Paid $500 at Home Depot delivered to my door. I have made my money back over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again.
A buddy just loaned me his Rigid 7” , I really liked it! I lopped off the corners of 30 Saltillo tiles quicker than I thought it would take! I’m not a professional just a DYIer.
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.
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.
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
Just got me a second hard (barely used) Rigid Beast. Can't wait to use it. I'm like a kid in a candy store having used a few others and seeing this one in action and the raving reviews on it.
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.
I own this saw, nice to hear a professional like yourself has positive things to say. I also appreciate showing some of the ways you use the saw...as well as the inspiration of where you started, love the videos.
Totally great saw, max bang for buck. Super easy and lightweight, cuts just fine, and very versatile for a small unit. It’s a bit messy, you need to set up a back spray catcher.
I have an older version of the saw. It's a good little saw my old gripe is the fence stop. Nothing holds it to the back fence other than a clamping motion, and it's a screw so tightening it up can cause the stop to twist, often moving the stop. I found putting a small quick clamp on the fence works better than using the stop
same here was in my teens when I had an 95 Acura integra and used to carry one of these saws do part time jobs for my dad on weekends and summer vacations. feel like we have a lot in common
I have a 10 Dewalt and this saw. I use the Rigid 95% of the time as they do the job almost as well and half the weight. 75% of my work is kitchen backsplashes. My Ridgid brushes just died 3 days ago. I think Ill just buy a new one. In 5 years this saw has easily made me over $10 grand so NOT 1 complaint!
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".
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.
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.
I just got this tile saw and went on RUclips and got a little down because people were drowning the saw.im new to the tile art redoing my bathroom removed the tube had a slab leak.then I thought hey I'm going to do a walk in shower and without your vids and a few other tile guys that I trust my bathroom would probably lasted a year maybe..lol but anyways if you like the little saw then I'm good with it .thanks and I liked and joined your youtube...
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.
Really enjoy how you are willing to test new products and procedures to find out works best. Wish you lived in so cal, would hire you in a minute to redo my master bath. Let me know if you can recommend folks around Orange County that do hints your way.
Thanks for this review - I've owned two MK 7" saws over the past 18 years and the brushes just went on my current one so I'm going to try this Ridgid as my main saw and save the old MK 370 with the new brushes as my backup. I have the DeWalt 8" and I like it for the most part, though it was pricey and the splash over is more than advertised. I'll check out your coeur D' Alene project next!
Very good information. I am a home do it yourselfer. Have some experience with another tile saw purchased quite a while ago from Harbor Freight. Got tired of being soaked from the water. The water system on it went to pieces and had to rigs a way to keep water on the blade. It was quite a pain to use. Saw works great still but needs some TLC
Love all you videos brutha , I've learned so much , found out how much I really love tiling since my 1st bathroom remodel , you and 1 other are my 2 main go-tos for tiling info... Sal D. And you saved my life , Thank you and keepem coming..!
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!
I had an 8 incher as well as the 7 inch saw. I fell like the 8 inch saw was better, but it is a little harder to find blades for it. My 7 incher gave me water feed problems, which was frustrating for a new saw. Loving how light these little guys are and the price is unbeatable.
Glad I came across this video. I was just looking at/considering purchasing this saw for an upcoming project. Good to know you think it's a decent unit, just made my decision much easier. Thanks
I bought the 7" Diamondback from Harbor Freight. It was under $300 but the stand is sold separately. I wish it had the rubberized sled like the 10" big brother but other than that I really like the saw. I am tiling the entire first flood of my home in large format American porcelain and I hope it holds up until I am done. The saw looks nearly identical to the Rigid.
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. ruclips.net/user/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).
Breaking my Balls setting up my $850 10"Dewalt, saw THIS video and Sold my Dewalt for a Ridgid, Only trusting Tile coach! Learning amazing skills and tips After a 25 year Tile career! Absolutely the best for Actual tile guys who Sadly are hacks,lazy,misinformed or worse.Not just gr8 for the DIY-ers,and Hopefully Guys just starting all watch This Coach to learn to do EVERYTHING correct to avoid the many bad habits we all pick up along the way.Ive changed so many after watching Isaac's tips and videos.
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.
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.
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.
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'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?
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excellent presentation I'll be watching you very often. You eliminated my hesitation and also showed some cool tricks
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?
The videos help a lot. Really appreciate the time and care on the videos.
Recently, my tile guy was too busy with other work to work on my project. So its back to DIY!
Thank you and keep it up!
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
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.
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'm just a homeowner, not a tile pro. I've had this same saw for a couple years now, and it works great. I'm doing my kitchen back splash now.
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 bought this saw, and so far so good. Had to square it up before using it, and it works fairly well. I'm am getting a little edge chipping from the included blade, so I might upgrade blade. I have two bathrooms to update, and I'm installing 12x24" porcelain. If I knew you traveled I would have called you. I'm a 70 year young disabled veteran, and I am still fighting a bad floor. Used Ditra and it helped a little, but now I'm going have to wet level with trowels. Not much of a choice. Small 25 square foot floor. Love your videos.
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 RUclips 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.
After watching this video I went ahead and purchased a skil tabletop wet saw for $100. It only cuts up to 12x12" but is very similar to the one you used in the video. Thank you for helping me learn how to tile.
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.
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 always been very hesitant to do tile work. I actually limited myself to adding TWO tiles to a floor, of which I had moved a non-load bearing wall!!
Then I saw this saw at HD during the extended (pandemic forced) Black Friday sale, for $99-
I purchased it, immediately came home with the saw (concerned about telling the Mrs)! Then searched for a video.
Thank you so much for giving me an insight into what is achievable with the saw. I am more than happy, that I am now at ease with telling the Boss.
I, of course have subscribed to your channel. You also explained the process for your compensation from RUclips, all of the other channels seem to explain the process, similar to a politician explains anything!
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 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
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 don't know jack about tiles but I do watch and thoroughly enjoy all your videos.
This comment is to thank you for lowering the volume when using the saw; I also watch a lot of woodworking videos and almost no one modulates the volume for those shots, I appreciate it.
So I like to learn something new everyday. I did a lot of tile work on a real cheap saw, but it's cool to see that you lifted the tile so there's no extra trimming! Good explanation 👍🏼cheers 🍻
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.
Found this video on the Ridgid 7” wet saw and I am definitely going to be buying one from Home Depot, I have the added benefit of a military discount buying it there. I am ripping out an ugly 40+ year old tub enclosure with leaky plumber fixtures and creating a tiled walk in shower. I am definitely going to be checking out your other videos. I have far more respect for people who work for a living and get their hands dirty and sweat, than phonies who think they are above working people. Especially the satisfaction of seeing the finished product of a job well done.
I ran a 7" beast say for a few years as my daily driver. Makes the most sense for a lot of projects!!
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 "
im a diy’r, and have installed travertine backsplash in our last home, and now honed marble backsplash in this home, as well as slate tile on several floors & LOVE it! wish I could upload photos. It is an amazing little saw. You must change out the blades, of course. and when doing the backsplash in this house, after two projects of slate for floors, I found my cuts were not straight. Found a video of another person who explained that you have to readjust the tracks every so often by loosening the bolts/nuts, moving the tracks & tightening them.
Excellent video! I'm retired and doing projects that I should have done years ago. Your video was realistic and honest . My old wet saw gave out and now I know what to get . Thanks!
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
You make it look so easy. Just purchase the 8 inch rigid , haven't used it yet, but feel better about the purchase after watching your video. Thanks.
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!
I use this. Have been for about 3 years. Love it. Can't wait to buy a new one.
Wow you are masterful! I just picked this up yesterday- being an artist, I’m excited about what I can do with it and the quality of the cuts!
Great video!
I've had mine for about 6 years now and it's still going. I love it! So much so that I recently bought the 10 inch rigid beast.
This video is so awesome! After my research and this video, running to Home Depot and picking one up, just for little home projects. For the money, I saved a ton doing my backsplash. 👏👏👏👏👏💪
Glad I could help!
Thank you for these videos! I'm a new subscriber and have been binge watching them for the past few days in my spare time. I watch your videos along with several other DIY and Handyman Channels because I worry about the future of my job. I want to obtain as much knowledge about as many different trades as I can. There is no substitution for hands on experience but your videos give a detailed in depth look at the tile trade. A friend and mentor used to say " Knowledge is something no body can take away from you."
I have this saw and it is amazing!! Cuts like a hot knife through butter. Great video, thanks for the tips!
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
That's the tile saw I use always, very easy to transport and cut great, been using it for 7 years now
Amazing saw for the money. I just picked one up yesterday for $288 at Home Depot for a backsplash job this week. That single job paid for it 👍🏼
the best tile teacher I have seen. Thanks so much!
Just bought the Rigid 8" with the extended rip. Love these Rigid saws. Nice and light
As a tile/flooring contractor myself, i have to say your the most enjoyable to watch on youtube! Cool calm demeanor while being honest and informative.
On the 7inch Ridgid, its the best DIY saw imop, for thse that want to spend bare minimum.
I actually use their 8inch as a professional, ive had the 10inch 1300$ 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?
Thank you for your informative videos. I might buy this saw used for my first tile project. Providing I can buy practice with it first. It’s just 12 inch subway, with some sheet glass in a niche. I’m nervous about the job. Mostly on getting the adhesive and grout right, and not messing up in general. The walls won’t be floated, but aren’t so bad to begin with. If we could talk about set up, starting layouts. I would be super thankful. Thanks for posting all your work! Really helps.
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.
Another helpful video ! Just did a total tile job using a borrowed Husky tile saw ....seems like this saw is definitely alot more versatile! Keep up the great work and positive demeanor! I'm actually a long time electrician and started in drywall. I do remodeling now and I love the ability to do tile on my projects! We love you too !!!!
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.
I use this same saw..solid 20 jobs done, just change the blade on the reg..also have cut 2 1/4 cement pavers with it..dust free living..great saw.
Thanks!
Hey, Thank you so much!!!
That bathroom tile job with Drew was a good one, & was awesome that you guys were finally able to make it out there & help out. Nice👍🏻
Also, about the “bell notification”: wanted to say, for those who don’t realize, that when you tap/click/press that “Bell”.....you actually have 3 options (All, Personalized, & None.....None is an odd option, cuz why bother tapping bell if choose none 🤔😅) for the notifications & if wanna get notifications for all Isaac’s videos (which you should Cuz they’re Grrreat) make sure to select “ALL”.
I’ve used the Ridgid, Skil, DeWalt, & Kobalt Tile saws. The Ridgid is a Fav right now, Cuz of size. The Kobalt I thought would be a great little saw, but the sliding top would catch & stick at times & was just frustrating & so it went bye bye. The DeWalt is a beast...
THANK YOU for making the vids & helping to create a community/following, it’s nice to know able to reach out to you & the community.
Have a good one ✌🏼
For over ten years i have been using a QEP 870 Bridge saw. Paid $500 at Home Depot delivered to my door. I have made my money back over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again.
A buddy just loaned me his Rigid 7” , I really liked it! I lopped off the corners of 30 Saltillo tiles quicker than I thought it would take! I’m not a professional just a DYIer.
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.
ok, you convinced me, I'm going to go get one
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
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.
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
I’m a second generation Ridgid user these tile saws are amazing
I have used many saws, and for performance,light weight,and price, it’s hard to beat, !
Just bought one and looking forward to using it. thanks.
Just got me a second hard (barely used) Rigid Beast. Can't wait to use it.
I'm like a kid in a candy store having used a few others and seeing this one in action and the raving reviews on it.
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.
I own this saw, nice to hear a professional like yourself has positive things to say. I also appreciate showing some of the ways you use the saw...as well as the inspiration of where you started, love the videos.
Love this saw, especially for us older folks. Lol
Thank you sir for your time
Totally great saw, max bang for buck. Super easy and lightweight, cuts just fine, and very versatile for a small unit. It’s a bit messy, you need to set up a back spray catcher.
Glad you confirmed my recent purchase is a decent one :) $369 now…
Just bought one of these Ridgid saws. Cool cut. I learned a couple of things.
I have an older version of the saw. It's a good little saw my old gripe is the fence stop. Nothing holds it to the back fence other than a clamping motion, and it's a screw so tightening it up can cause the stop to twist, often moving the stop. I found putting a small quick clamp on the fence works better than using the stop
same here was in my teens when I had an 95 Acura integra and used to carry one of these saws do part time jobs for my dad on weekends and summer vacations. feel like we have a lot in common
You have very steady hands. I guess that's why you had great success carrying the pigskin.
2 thumbs up 👍 Coach. Great informative videos. Thks.!!
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.
I really appreciate your videos. I would have struggled to figure out to lift the tile into the blade to avoid the blade curve issue. Thanks!
I just got this saw a few days ago. I can't wait to try it out this weekend.
I have a 10 Dewalt and this saw. I use the Rigid 95% of the time as they do the job almost as well and half the weight. 75% of my work is kitchen backsplashes. My Ridgid brushes just died 3 days ago. I think Ill just buy a new one. In 5 years this saw has easily made me over $10 grand so NOT 1 complaint!
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".
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.
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.
I just got this tile saw and went on RUclips and got a little down because people were drowning the saw.im new to the tile art redoing my bathroom removed the tube had a slab leak.then I thought hey I'm going to do a walk in shower and without your vids and a few other tile guys that I trust my bathroom would probably lasted a year maybe..lol but anyways if you like the little saw then I'm good with it .thanks and I liked and joined your youtube...
I have the 8 inch and the 7 inch ridgid saws, I like them a lot!
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.
Really enjoy how you are willing to test new products and procedures to find out works best. Wish you lived in so cal, would hire you in a minute to redo my master bath. Let me know if you can recommend folks around Orange County that do hints your way.
Thanks for this review - I've owned two MK 7" saws over the past 18 years and the brushes just went on my current one so I'm going to try this Ridgid as my main saw and save the old MK 370 with the new brushes as my backup. I have the DeWalt 8" and I like it for the most part, though it was pricey and the splash over is more than advertised. I'll check out your coeur D' Alene project next!
Isaac, i noticed the increase in subs on your channel....keep up the good work buddy and best of luck to you!
Very good information. I am a home do it yourselfer. Have some experience with another tile saw purchased quite a while ago from Harbor Freight. Got tired of being soaked from the water. The water system on it went to pieces and had to rigs a way to keep water on the blade. It was quite a pain to use. Saw works great still but needs some TLC
You are an artist my man. Love it. Thanks for the videos. You have some nice design ideas and great tips for things to avoid
Love all you videos brutha , I've learned so much , found out how much I really love tiling since my 1st bathroom remodel , you and 1 other are my 2 main go-tos for tiling info... Sal D. And you saved my life , Thank you and keepem coming..!
I just purchased this saw at CA$199!! Im so excited to test it out tonight!
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
The 8” rigid wet saw is really good..I’m a 31 year tile pro. And it’s all I use. Can rip 60” tile,on it. Great wet saw for the diyer or pro
I had an 8 incher as well as the 7 inch saw. I fell like the 8 inch saw was better, but it is a little harder to find blades for it. My 7 incher gave me water feed problems, which was frustrating for a new saw. Loving how light these little guys are and the price is unbeatable.
@@jonm9538 just received an 8” rigid blade homedepot.com. Works great
Glad I came across this video. I was just looking at/considering purchasing this saw for an upcoming project. Good to know you think it's a decent unit, just made my decision much easier.
Thanks
Just bought this saw because of your review.
I bought the 7" Diamondback from Harbor Freight. It was under $300 but the stand is sold separately. I wish it had the rubberized sled like the 10" big brother but other than that I really like the saw. I am tiling the entire first flood of my home in large format American porcelain and I hope it holds up until I am done. The saw looks nearly identical to the Rigid.