TLDR Review: RIDGID 7" Wet Tile Saw
Pros
- •Offers a solid 9 amp motor, providing more horsepower compared to similar models like Ryobi.
- •Sliding tile cutting design makes cutting tiles easier and smoother than noliding saws.
- •Blade cuts smoothly and precisely, producing clean, factorike cuts on smaller tiles.
- •Assembly and installation are straightforward and useriendly.
- •The build quality feels reasonably durable with practical design for typical workspace setups.
- •Minimal mess during operation with adjustable pump water flow to suit different tile thicknesses.
- •Maintenance is generally easy, with minor pump issues often resolved by clearing air from hoses.
Cons
- •The sliding table design causes significant wobbling and shifting (up to 3/16 inch), making precise cuts difficult especially on larger tiles.
- •Cutting fulength 24" tiles is tricky due to the tray warping and instability; table wheels often leave the rails causing crooked cuts.
- •Drain plug is awkwardly positioned, leading to leaks and water draining toward a leg, causing inconvenience.
- •Splash guard design is ineffective—hard to install properly and fails to contain water and tile debris, resulting in a messy work area.
- •Water pump sits in dirty water, which can create further mess and pump failure; pumps tend to fail quickly after cutting around 10 tiles.
- •Replacement pumps from the manufacturer are often out of stock, forcing users to seek thirarty alternatives.
- •The blade cover is made of cheap plastic that breaks easily during splash guard installation.
- •Platform wheels are brittle, chip quickly, and cause rattling noises during use.
- •Instruction manual does not help resolve cut accuracy or wobbling issues.
- •Not recommended for professional, higolume, or precision indoor work due to build flaws and instability.
Bottom Line
The RIDGID 9 Amp Corded 7 in. Wet Tile Saw with Stand delivers decent cutting power and smoother sliding action for small to medium tiles, but struggles significantly with stability and precision on larger 24" tiles. Frequent users will be frustrated by the poorly designed drain plug, splash guard, and pump placement causing leaks and mess. This saw is best suited for occasional, rough cuts rather than professional or accuracy-critical tasks. If you need reliable straight cuts on large tiles with less hassle, you might want to explore tile saws with sturdier table and water management designs, as this model’s wobbling and maintenance issues could waste more time than it saves.
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