July 19, 20188 yr 4 minutes ago, Onoff said: Git! I've been thinking the row from the top of bottom? 2nd in from left or right? One born every minute! Eegit! Are you sure you went to grammar school?
July 19, 20188 yr Author 1 minute ago, newhome said: One born every minute! Eegit! Are you sure you went to grammar school? Let's just say it was wasted on me...
July 19, 20188 yr Author OK people, how best to cut this square out? The cuts from the edge I can do on the wet saw, it's the joining line I'm stuck on! Score with the Rubi? Cut freehand with the small angle grinder? And should I maybe drill a hole each end with the arrow head bit to stop the "crack" when it goes? Cheers
July 19, 20188 yr 26 minutes ago, PeterW said: Cut a series of fingers and snap them out to a scribed line. Grinder across the bridge and then two wet cuts in.
July 19, 20188 yr Author 10 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: Grinder across the bridge and then two wet cuts in. Will probably go that way if I've a non serrated diamond disc that small. Come to think of it I've still got a bunch of those tungsten carbide grit jigsaw bits you recommended ages ago. I'm thinking they could come in handy! https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tool+Accessories/d80/Sabre+%26+Jigsaw+Blades/sd2581/Tungsten+Carbide+Grit+Jigsaw+Blades/p67688
July 19, 20188 yr Author 15 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: Were actually taking shape now. "Praise the FU@@ing Lord". Still only laying dry mind!
July 19, 20188 yr Use a tile saw https://victoriaplum.com/product/vitrex-tile-saw?LGWCODE=TTA011;147049;8907&_$ja=tsid:47485|cid:919846264|agid:48815789507|tid:pla-354389290963|crid:218975649757|nw:g|rnd:12231381057027809500|dvc:t|adp:1o1&utm_medium=paid_search&network=google_shopping&utm_campaign=919846264&adgroup=48815789507&utm_term=TTA011&matchtype=&ds_kid=92700024889514057&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI57qoxY2s3AIVyLHtCh1C5wiTEAQYASABEgLdZPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CI6FqseNrNwCFWkw0wodmOcICw You know it makes sense. Never let it be said that your mother raised a jibber!
July 19, 20188 yr Author 3 minutes ago, CC45 said: Use a tile saw https://victoriaplum.com/product/vitrex-tile-saw? You know it makes sense. Never let it be said that your mother raised a jibber! Got one, and a tile file. Aye don't fink so bruv! Too much like hard work.
July 19, 20188 yr 1 hour ago, CC45 said: Use a tile saw https://victoriaplum.com/product/vitrex-tile-saw?LGWCODE=TTA011;147049;8907&_$ja=tsid:47485|cid:919846264|agid:48815789507|tid:pla-354389290963|crid:218975649757|nw:g|rnd:12231381057027809500|dvc:t|adp:1o1&utm_medium=paid_search&network=google_shopping&utm_campaign=919846264&adgroup=48815789507&utm_term=TTA011&matchtype=&ds_kid=92700024889514057&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI57qoxY2s3AIVyLHtCh1C5wiTEAQYASABEgLdZPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CI6FqseNrNwCFWkw0wodmOcICw You know it makes sense. Never let it be said that your mother raised a jibber! Its 2018 mate. Where have you been? My 18v makita grinder with a diamond blade vs you huffing and puffing as you make squiggly lines ? 1 hour ago, Onoff said: Will probably go that way if I've a non serrated diamond disc that small Mine is serrated and flew through the 900mm x 450mm porcelain im currently battling with. Cut the letterbox out for the shower valve in under 2 minutes. Zoom Zoom.
July 20, 20188 yr Author 6 hours ago, Nickfromwales said: Its 2018 mate. Where have you been? My 18v makita grinder with a diamond blade vs you huffing and puffing as you make squiggly lines ? Mine is serrated and flew through the 900mm x 450mm porcelain im currently battling with. Cut the letterbox out for the shower valve in under 2 minutes. Zoom Zoom. Do you mask the tile to be cut with the grinder? Numpty question maybe, just thinking if the cutting debris can damage the tile surface. Do you ever clamp say a wooden fence to the tile to act as a cutting fence for the diamond blade to run against? Dry cut I assume so a little dusty I imagine! Does it get a squirt from a plant spray or anything?
July 20, 20188 yr On 19/07/2018 at 18:24, Onoff said: Laying out for the dry run. OMG this is boring! Too much of the same does me in! My misses says the same ?
July 20, 20188 yr 22 hours ago, PeterW said: Get on with laying them then ..!! She says that also ...
July 21, 20188 yr Author 54 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: No masking, water, or fence. Just more almonds Dusty, yes. Hopefully this'll do the trick! It was easier than looking for one in the garage! :
July 21, 20188 yr Author Pizza boxes are ideal for making patterns! Also gun cleaner removes Sharpie ink!
July 21, 20188 yr Author All done (dry) bar the shouting! Now this tile could be a pita: The edge is sitting on just the eps upstand! There'll be the door frame goes on here. Some of that red brick needs to go to let the frame in: So the tile fits on I'm just worried it's not supported: The other side shows how the door frame will sit: Not sure how far I'm going into the doorway or whether that's it?
July 21, 20188 yr Author 21 minutes ago, newhome said: Looks great! When does it go down for real? You sound like SWMBO! Dunno, it all has to come up with the cut tiles getting numbered. I've got to fill in a void at the back of the cupboard, cap off/divert the old incoming 15mm main to the Geberit wc, pressure test the towel rad piping. Then tank. Hopefully all within the next 7-10 days...
July 21, 20188 yr This is a good thread @Onoff very instructive and I see a top looking result on the horizon...
July 21, 20188 yr Author 39 minutes ago, Tennentslager said: This is a good thread @Onoff very instructive and I see a top looking result on the horizon... Ta. The intent was a warts 'n all "instructive" thing. I was mulling "how to" lay the tiles on the adhesive bed. I know some favour Tilemate type systems. Gut feel tells me I can do this organically and just "feel" what's right as I lay them as in with a level and a tap-tap here etc. Edited July 21, 20188 yr by Onoff
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