PORTER-CABLE Tile Saw, Wet Saw with 7-inch Cutting Capacity and On-Board Cutting Guide (PCE980)

Seems like a great saw, but I returned it as I opted for a different size tile that didn't require this saw.

I absolutely love this compact wet saw for tiles! The sliding table feature is a game-changer, making it a must-have for any DIY enthusiast. Previously, I struggled with an underpowered 4" wet saw and rented oversized 24" models, but this 7" saw strikes the perfect balance for my weekend projects. The power it delivers is impressive, meeting all my cutting needs effortlessly. Highly recommend this for anyone looking for a reliable and versatile wet saw to enhance their tiling experience.

I bought this table-style tile saw to cut 1 x 2 ft porcelain tile that wouldn't fit in my other tile saw that cuts with a blade from above. I also like it because it draws water up from the basin below instead of requiring a hookup to a hose. Overall, this is a pretty decent saw, but there are a number of puzzling design flaws that can be improved upon.As other reviewers have noted, the sliding deck is about 1/16 inch higher than the fixed deck which causes rough breaks at the end of each cut, especially when working with larger pieces of tile. I have no idea why the saw was designed this way. To help fix this, I removed the screws securing the fixed deck and used some washers as spacers to prop up the deck to about the same height as the sliding deck.Another major shortcoming of the saw is the lack of a fence on the fixed deck. The sliding deck does not slide back far enough to rip 2 ft tiles, so it would be very helpful to instead run the tile along a fence. This is pretty standard on any table saw, for wood or tile, so I'm scratching my head over why Porter Cable didn't incorporate one into the design, which would have been pretty easy to do. I fashioned something with a piece of wood and some clamps, but the underside of the deck doesn't have a flat even surface for the clamps to press upon, so it was a little wobbly.Also, as another reviewer noted, the handles for carrying the saw protrude slightly above the level of the deck, so they make for an uneven surface if you're cutting large pieces of tile. Again there is no sense in having this part of the design so I can only chalk it up to poor oversight in the engineering process.Finally, there is no height adjustment for the saw blade and there is a fair amount of play in the sliding deck. This may contribute to the amount of chipping you get when cutting porcelain, but from what I've read, it's almost impossible to get chip-free cuts no matter what kind of saw or blade you use. By cutting slowly and using a dressing stone on the blade every few cuts, I managed to keep chipping to a minimum where I could sand almost all of it off the edges with a sanding stone.Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be many other options for cutting large tile without spending thousands of dollars for a professional grade saw. I guess I could rent one, but at the rate I work, it would also cost a fortune. For the price, this saw is a good choice that gets the job done, but I hope Porter Cable would improve upon these design flaws.

Very nice tile cutter. Cut tiles clean and easy.Easy to use.

I bought it to cut rocks and it is great

The best!

I've bought hundreds of Porter-Cable tools over the last 5 decades. Yes, hundreds. Good stuff. Belt sanders, routers, compact pocket-screw machines. Never an issue.But this.....this is junk.The sliding table is a wonderful idea, but the slop is ridiculous and CANNOT be adjusted out, and that is when the front and back rollers are on the tracks. The sliding table twists left, then right, flopping about like a salmon on a river bank full of grizzlies. The heavier and larger the tile, the more grievous the slop.Good luck on any tile size getting a nice clean, straight cut, let alone large ones. Pull the table all the way back (a rubber stop prevents the table from coming off), and the front wheels come off the track, increasing the slop. Same when you push the table forward; the back wheels come off the track. This problem has a simple, cheap (almost free) engineering solution that has not been applied. Why not?The blade is not height adjustable and is set very low. This makes it more difficult to cut inside corners. It also severely increases chipping to the point diamond sanders cannot smooth the edges.The blade has significant wobble. This is because the collar does not clamp against the blade, even when the nut is fully tightened. This makes for horrible, nosiy cuts and lots of chipping.There is a carry handle on the left side that is HIGHER than the table top. How can a 16" tile be properly crosscut if it does not sit fully on the table? It can't.This also means a larger tile will not have a 90º edge, but will be angled. And that is IF you could actually push the tile over the handle, which you CANNOT because is grabs ahold of the bottom of the tile, jerking on it. This handle is permanent and cannot be removed. Porter Cable, why didn't you just attach the handle an 1/8" lower? Now I will have to grind down that handle so I can cut tile.It came from the factory needing many adjustments which should have been factory performed.If I did not live overseas and need the saw NOW, I'd return it. NOT RECOMMENDED!Mind boggling mistakes with cheap, or free, simple solutions. Are you trying to annoy your customers, Porter-Cable, or are competent designers hard to find?UPDATE: I wish I had returned this within the 30 days. It is the worst tool, in over a 50 year career in the trades, that I have ever bought. After my initial review, I attempted many remedies for the myriad of flaws. None worked. It is junk. Garbage. Totally useless.Thanks to Porter Cable, I will now not hesitate to return poorly built items much more often.Lastly, I give very few 1-star reviews. When I have, the seller sometimes makes contact with an offer to remedy the matter. Not a peep from Porter Cable.