How to make a tile cutter from the grinder

When laying tiles at home, it sometimes becomes necessary to cut off unnecessary pieces from it, which is simply impossible to do without special equipment. If you do not have such an electrical device, then you can go to the store and buy it. But here there is one problem: too high a cost, which imposes additional financial costs. Therefore, if you do not have a specialized technology, then it can be made by hand from an ordinary grinder.

Types of homemade tile cutters

Depending on the design features, these devices are divided into 2 types:

• mechanical;
• electric.

Mechanical is a platform on which the tile will be fixed and cut. Usually for this take a thick board with a smooth surface.The guides and the cutting element are fastened on it, as which the glass cutter is usually taken and the cutting head is changed for the blade. You can see a homemade mechanical tool in the figure below:

Electric the device has a more complex design, but it is more practical to use. The principle of its work is similar to the functioning of the grinder. For its manufacture, you also need a flat platform on which an electric tool is fixed instead of a glass cutter. That the Bulgarian in the course of work did not vibrate and cut a tile exactly, steel pipes will be necessary for its fastening. The electric glass cutter looks like the following figure:

It should be noted that on sale there are equipment for cutting tiles water cooled. Undoubtedly, such devices are the best, because they have greater performance, but to make them yourself at home is impossible. Therefore, this article will consider the process of manufacturing an electrical device. It does not require large financial costs, and everyone will be able to cope with its manufacture.

What is required for the manufacture of homemade tools

An electric device is much more expensive to manufacture than a mechanical one, but it is more convenient to work with it, and the quality of tile cutting will be much higher. For its manufacture will need the following:

• table or workbench
• Bulgarian with a diamond disc;
• metal platform;
• two steel pipes;
• fasteners;
• clamps.

You can save money on equipment if you buy a cheap cutting element, but this is not recommended because it is the quality of the cut and the productivity of work that depend on it.

Manufacturing algorithm

If you have all the necessary materials on hand, it will be quite simple to do everything yourself. For fastening it is better to use workbench with a large work surface. If it is not available, then it can be welded from metal. As the base two metal sheets are perfectly suitable, between which there will be a chute.

If you have not done such work before, then it is better to make drawings in advance. This will allow you to do the job quickly and better.

The tool is manufactured in the following sequence.

1. On the workbench is fixed a special mount, with which the tool will be held.
2. Metal plates are installed on the working surface with metal corners, between which 1 centimeter is left.
3. A movable stop is mounted on the side of the working surface. With it, you will move the tile on the working surface, and he will not allow it to move aside when cutting.
4. At last, the Bulgarian is fixed, which is fixed with the help of a clamp and clamps.

To make the tool more convenient to work, the grinder can be fixed on mobile bracket. But it will be very difficult to implement because of too complex a design, especially if you do not have experience in performing such work.

There is another method of manufacture, in which the Bulgarian is mounted under the table, it is more simple to implement, but the usability of the equipment is preserved.. For the manufacture of such a tool you need a table with a large working surface, in the middle of which a hole is cut. Its size should be enough for the disk to rotate freely. Next, the grinder is fastened with bolts.On the sides of it are fixed two guides, which will move the tile in the cutting process.

The following video vividly demonstrates the process of making a tile cutting tool at home with a bottom mount. Be sure to look at it, and you will succeed:

Tool tips

The tile cutter from the grinder is an easy-to-use tool, but, as is the case with any electrical equipment, the following safety guidelines should be followed when working with it.

1. Cutting tiles is necessary in the direction away from you, without creating too much pressure.
2. Start cutting is recommended on the outside of the tile.
3. If you need to cut tile, its better fix with special tongs. This will allow you to do the job better.
4. It is strictly forbidden to work with the instrument while intoxicated or after taking antihistamines, as this may cause injuries.
5. If you have never worked with such equipment before, then before starting to cut tiles it is recommended to practice a little in order not to accidentally damage it.
6. To make the cutting line perfectly flat, a straight line should be drawn on the tile with a simple pencil.
7. Cut tiles need to protective glasses, in order to prevent dust or small crumbs from getting into the eyes.

If you live with small children, then you need to store electric tools in a room to which they do not have access.