Multi-function tool question

[Jim Thompson]

Has anyone used the multi-function tool to CUT ceramic tile, or just
grout removal?

I'm replacing my 15 year old built-in 'barby' equipment with modern
glow-tube units (propane), slightly different face-plate dimensions
forcing me to cut tile.

I have a classic little (3-3/8") hand-held Makita tile saw, but wonder
if the multi-function tool might be easier to control.

Thanks!

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[Nico Coesel]

Has anyone used the multi-function tool to CUT ceramic tile, or just
grout removal?

I'm replacing my 15 year old built-in 'barby' equipment with modern
glow-tube units (propane), slightly different face-plate dimensions
forcing me to cut tile.

I have a classic little (3-3/8") hand-held Makita tile saw, but wonder
if the multi-function tool might be easier to control.

I find an angle grinder with a diamond disk easier to work with, even
for very small stuff. Because the disk is spinning very fast it makes
straight cuts automatically. Just make sure to wear ear and eye
protection!

Multi-function tools like dremel (google that if you don't know what I
mean) are difficult to control especially on hard surfaces.

 

[Ross Herbert]

On Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:34:22 GMT, [email protected] (Nico Coesel) wrote:

:
:>Has anyone used the multi-function tool to CUT ceramic tile, or just
:>grout removal?
:>
:>I'm replacing my 15 year old built-in 'barby' equipment with modern
:>glow-tube units (propane), slightly different face-plate dimensions
:>forcing me to cut tile.
:>
:>I have a classic little (3-3/8") hand-held Makita tile saw, but wonder
:>if the multi-function tool might be easier to control.
:
:I find an angle grinder with a diamond disk easier to work with, even
:for very small stuff. Because the disk is spinning very fast it makes
:straight cuts automatically. Just make sure to wear ear and eye
rotection!

I agree with your recommendation Nico. Also, make sure the diamond disk is
specifically for masonry cutting since you can also get a disk for metal
cutting.