Erbauer Tile Cutter - Assembly and Demonstration
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2021
- I needed to cut some porcelain tiles and so I have bought a new Erbauer tile cutter from Screwfix - I paid the full advertised price. It is an excellent machine but needed a better blade. At the end of this video I also show how to drill into porcelain tiles.
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I just got a free MacAllister brand tile cutter and discovered it's almost identical to this Erbauer. The only difference I can tell is that the MacAllister has a built-in light in the blade spray cover. I also got a Plasplugs saw at the same time but the Macallister (Erbauer) is much quieter and has a larger blade - 7" vs 5". The only thing I'm struggling with is finding ultra thin continuous blades in the 180mm size - at least, under £30. I do rock cutting rather than tiles.
absolutely excellent review from beginning to end. I assembled this machine while watching and you didn't miss a step!
Glad it was helpful!
Going to buy this wet cutter this weekend and now I already know how to assemble it. Thank you for explaining sir, very knowledgeable video 👍
Hi Jimmy, Thank you so much. Remember to wear rubber gloves and eye protection ! Good luck. Peter
Terrific. Most helpful. Thanks
Excellent video. I just needed to change the cutting disc, and had no idea how to do it. Also that the blade cover has to be screwed in before it can be tucked under the lid. I was struggling. Thank you. Top video, no excruciating music just a good clear voice.
Brilliant. Cheers. Peter
Great simple to follow video. Good Job Peter
Thanks 👍
Very good video, even with instructions it's helpful to see the assembly done right. I borrowed a manual tile cutter that was assembled with the guide just off square by about 3mm but it showed on large tiles. Simple set up tips like aligning the bracket, checking the guide is straight and changing the disc saves a lot of damaged tiles. Well done Peter.
Glad it was useful. Cheers. Peter
What an excellent video, I am planning to buy one of these for myself to tile my bathroom and your video is just what I needed! I think I will get it for myself! ;-)
What a genuinely nice individual you are. Nice to know that great people are still out there.
Stumbled across the video as have decided that I need to buy a tile cutter despite only having very limited requirements for it.
I have been considering the model from Wickes, but having seen the quality of this one I may well decide to purchase the Erbauer. If nothing else I will be more critical of the Wickes model to see if it comes up to scratch before buying.
As with almost all tile cutters - the supplied blades are usually poor quality and you need to invest in a good one. Thank you for the very kind remarks. Cheers. Peter
Excellent once again Peter!!👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Absolutely brilliant video mate. Cracking review with some great tips .
Hi Kris, Many thanks. Cheers. Peter
Superb demonstration thank you. I watched another video that was 22 minutes and they didn’t even cut a tile. I shall certainly get one and upgrade the cutting disk as you suggest. Best wishes.
Glad it was helpful!
Wish I watched this before taking my TC180VI back for an exchange because I found an E clip floating around.
Now I know it's from the blade cover screw lol
Crystal clear. Superbly presented. Just try to do the capture in half the time
Thanks for the demonstration, it was very helpful. I think I’ll buy an electric tile cutter!
Hi good afternoon Peter another interesting video. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Good job. Always a good idea to cover your service valvesto stop dust getting in.
Hi Lee, Yes, thanks. Cheers. Peter
Great video, Peter! I’m currently in the process of a renovating the bathroom and I found the Screwfix/Erbauer suction cup style drilling guide (available in the set of 4 bits) to be a godsend with those types of diamond drill bits.
Hi Jake, They do seem very good but I have not tried any other makes. Cheers. Peter
as a PS Ive had a Rubi electric wet cutter for 20 years+ and its great, probably used it on about 10 projects over all that time!
Thanks buddy, excellent content, saving me a lot of time 👌👍
Glad it helped
I have one of the own brand versions of this machine, and the reservoir plug is a hollow tube, which ensures that it can’t be over-filled. I should have invested in the better blade though.
Hi Peter, My experience with a similar tile cutter was the same as yours. The blade was poor quality and there was a lot of chipping. I replaced it with a hefty manual cutter from Topps Tiles ( cost about £35 as I recall) which was much faster and gave a pretty clean cut, maybe not quite as good as your new blade but certainly acceptable. It's a pity you can't buy the electric versions without the cutting wheel as most seem to share the same problem of poor quality wheels. A very good video. Mike
Hi Mike, Yes, that sounds like my experience. Cheers. Peter
Just got the same one for £140 😮 in two years!
Nice video Peter. The finished tile job looks very tidy and professional indeed. I have found that Erbauer make pretty very good power/hand tools , but their cutting devices ,e.g., blades , drill bits and router bits leave a lot to be desired ( to put it mildly). I replaced any original bits or blades with higher quality ones as soon as I buy the tool. I recently bought an Erbauer 5 flute "wood beaver" type drill bit, and it was probably the most useless tool I've ever purchased. Blunt , and with 5 flutes there is no room for material to travel up the flutes, especially dense ( possibly slightly damp) MDF. It just left an oval , torn out hole.
Hi Jesse, Yes, for some silly reason manufacturers or suppliers always seem to put the cheapest blades/cutters in the tools as supplied. For just a few pounds more (at wholesale prices) they could instantly up their game and get better feedback. Festool always supply the very best with their tools. Cheers. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop and makita
A few years ago I left my tile cutter on the ground in the garden, with the table removed, and went inside to get a drink.
When I came out, the reservoir was almost empty - a neighbour's cat was drinking the slurry!
Fortunately it didn't seem to do it any harm.
Hi Mike, Poor cat - !! Cheers. Peter
Peter.....the retaining clip on the blade guard screw is to stop the screw being picked up by the blade if it comes loose due to vibration........it’s rather important........
Hi Stuart, Many thanks for that advice - I will put a star washer there in order to prevent it from coming loose - cheers. Peter
Very informative and clear video. I am looking to install 1200x600mm tiles in my bathroom, please could you recommend a suitable tilecutter for cutting these large tiles. Thanks.
Gosh, those are big tiles. If the Erbauer one is too small I am unable to advise you, sorry. Peter
You are Top
Thank you so much. Peter
I used to own this tile cutter, or "mobile showering station" as I prefer to call it. Be sure to wear your oil skins.
I ran mine (not an Erbauer) without the guard and overfilled the water reservoir (gives a better cut). Know what you mean about the water flicking. Use sheets of carboard, especially when working inside.
Yep Wickes did the same machine branded as there own and yes very wet. But way cheaper than the Rubi equivalent which stated the blade could not cut porcelain
I shot blasted a pair of specs with mine. Totally ruined them.
So tiny. I’m currently using a Prime 120 for cutting 20mm porcelain slabs. A scary beast.
Thank you. This was a great video and it really helped. Could you tell me where I could find the premium blade as I have searched the internet but haven’t been able to find it.
I found mine at Topps Tiles here in the UK. Peter
Great video. I bought this model after watching the video. I am new to tile cutting and a casual DIY user.
The issue I am having is that I really had to push tiles instead of sliding with relatively ease. I was wondering if have same issue?
Hence slighly disappointed with the cutter but this could be due to my own inexperience rather then the tool itself.
(btw I have bought another disc as some of the comments here suggested)
Try to let the blade do the work by not pushing too hard. With porcelain tiles you will need to push a bit but the quality of the blade is important as well as making sure the water level is sufficient. Cheers. Peter
This is not woodwork related!
Seriously though, Peter. Always great when you upload a YT video! A good little tip - place something in front (large piece of carboard). This catches the spray of water flicked which can be a problem when working inside a property - especially as I like to run mine over filled with water.
Kind regards, Stakker.
Hi Stakker, Many thanks for the tip. Cheers. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop Forgot to mention, mine isn't an Erbauer - think it's a Tilemaster. The blade supplied appears to be of a better quality to the Erbauer. Otherwise the machines are much of a muchness. Didn't get any chip out, but that could depend on the type of tile I used.
Excellent video. A link to it should be published in the official instruction booklet which, by the way, is poor.
Many thanks. I doubt whether Screwfix will ever bother. Cheers. Peter
This was very helpful to me. I don’t have a dad or grandad to show me how to do these things and it’s very daunting! I’ve just tried and it’s scary but I got a cut! How do you go about a toilet round cut?
I have no idea what a toilet roll cut is. Cheers. Peter
The only problem I’ve had with this type of tile cutter is cleaning out the reservoir of the waste paste accumulated in the base. Otherwise a pretty good machine for the price. Good tip about changing the blade for a better quality one though, and thanks once again for an excellent video.
Hi Peter, I washed mine out and then let it dry completely. After that I used my workshop vacuum to get rid of any remaining bits. Cheers. Peter
@@NewBritWorkshop Thank you for your reply Peter. Next time I use my cutter I will take your advice and clean it out straight away.
Hi, great video just wondering would you have a link to the new blade that you used many thanks
Hi Paula, Topps Tiles are discontinuing the blade but look at the image of it in my video and look on their webb site or in store - it should be about £36. Peter
To stop break out at the end turn the tile upside down and cut 25-50mm in from where the cut would finish then turn tiles back upright and cut the the tile as normal then the tile should not have break out
Hi David, I had thought of trying that but did not trust myself to do it for the first time with the expensive tiles. Great tip - many thanks. Peter
I had a little spring come with mine. No idea where it goes
Hi Steven, My son now has my tile cutter so I cannot check but I would guess that it is associated with a screw knob in order to stop vibrations from loosening the knob. Peter
I have no intention to buy it , but you do souch a good presentation is a please to watch, Can’t one use the Kapex for the tiles?
Many thanks but I do not know if there is a blade for the Kapex to cut porcelain - also, it would need some water cooling - rather messy ! Cheers. Peter
Good show Peter. But that is always the case from "our" Mr Peter Parfitt. NONE finer
Hi Pat, I am hoping that there will be no further tiling jobs for me - I hate it as it is (for me) quite messy and the results are often just too average. Cheers. Peter
> Neil from South Australia.
The Wickes own brand is exactly the same model, you could have saved yourself 20 quid!
Hi David, that is very useful information - many thanks. Peter