MK Diamond 158189 MK 100 1 1/2 Horsepower 10 Inch Wet Tile Saw

Customer Reviews

Diamond MK100 Tile Saw

2008-01-19
Home Depot rents the Diamond tile saws, one model up from this one so assumed that if they are good enough for rental and associated heavy use its right for me. The saw arrived and we immediately found that the reset button which is located on the motor fell right into the motor and was not attached to the housing. I returned it without trying it. Amazon wants you to pay postage and they will refund it due to being defective. Well, this big and heavy box was UPS $120 to ship. I contacted Amazon and they sent me a return label, much better idea! They get far better rates. In conclusion, the saw probably is ideal, just not this one. I got a Ridgid instead, cheaper and miter's and is great!

#1 cutter

2007-06-25
The MK-100 is the best tool that I've purchased in the last ten years. I use it mainly to cut 2" thick concrete pavers and it cuts like a hot blade through butter. The price is right on target. I should have bought this machine long ago when I was building my home, all the floors would have been tiled. Got to go, cutting tile for the outside kitchen countertop now. Thank you Amazon for getting me this great tool.....O.T.

Awesome saw!

2007-05-25
Bought this saw a year ago and love it. 3 blades and 25,000 sq. ft. later, it still runs smooth. Tray hold enough water to last a tile setter hours. It is very quiet and runs smoothly. I have one minor complaint. I have used the he** out of this saw and the bearings that attach the tray to the glide arm are sticking. Once they have been oiled, they are good for a few days however. Saw is heavy and akward! If it's going to be used on a regular basis, it's nice to have an extra hand to carry it. One more thing...... get the stand! Bought it to replace the MK606.

cuts up the competition

2007-05-23
this tile saw is awesome. i used it cut tile for my house, 18 inch travertine. cuts through like butter. built last a lifetime and then some.

5 Star's Plus !

2003-02-20
Bought this saw last Fall........ Built to last a lifetime! Very Heavy Duty. The work going into the design of this unit is second to none........May cost an weight a little More than the 3/4 horse power units, BUT this Unit has Power to spare, no worry about burning up the motor, and with all the extra's, .......A GREAT Value! This tool will be around for your childrens children to use........ Buy One you will not be sorry.......except for others wanting to use it over the weekend.......HA HA HA.......! No second guessing on this unit....Stores away very easy......

MK Diamond MK-100 tile saw

2008-05-02
You would think that MK Diamond would have the table alignment down pat by now, but they don't. We couldn't even get the center grove in the table lined up with the saw blade while keeping the back of the table at a 90 deg. to the saw blade. Table bearings are very poor quality, won't hold lubrication for more than 10 minutes making it very hard to push table when sawing tile. The 45 Deg cutting attachment that comes with the saw is useless because of its ill fit on the table. Forget this saw spend a little more money and go buy yourself a DeWalt tile saw even if it's a refurbished one. I am very dissatisfied with this saw.

Good saw for the money only if the motor works.

2008-04-25
For $600.00 it is a good quality saw if the motor works. Unfortunately after the seventh project in a year and a half, the motor quit. I just got word that a replacement will cost me $425.00. The repair will be $250 to $300 if the parts can be located. The problem with the repair is that all the parts necessary are not readily available.

Don't waste your money on the Hot Dog blade if you are cutting large pieces. It is too thin and has a mind of its own. Your cuts will not be straight.

great tile saw

2008-04-22
I am extremely satisfied with the MK-100 tile saw. The first jot was to tile my bathroom with granite. The saw did a great job cutting the hard granite. It has ample power and a quite running motor. I would highly recommend the saw to anyone. I may later order the conversion kit to cut 18 inch tiles diagonial.

Purchasing department for UCSD, Structural Engineering department

2008-04-14
I had ordered this for one of our Professors at UCSD Structural Engineering department. He needed this item right away and it arrived in promptly, for the professor to start his project.
Thanks!

Great saw, but slide arm is a bit sticky

2008-04-11
My only complaint about this saw is the action on the platform. I keep a can of WD40 next to the saw and am having to constantly spray the metal bar which the platform moves on. Perhaps this is normal, but it can be bothersome.