roof tile cutter

English Roofer

For slates we use a guillitine or hand cutters or better still a slate knife and break, concrete tiles we use a petrol stil saw and for clay tile we sometimes use this;
I have got one some where in my garage but cant find it too hand.
Cheers
Dave

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aussieroofer

hey dave
the croppers look like exactly the same principle just on a smaller scale. do you still use the consaw on the tiles?
cheers
jason

English Roofer

Hi Jason, yes i use a petrol driven saw with a diamond tiped blade for cutting concrete tiles, bit dusty but the quickest way.
Cheers
Dave

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aussieroofer

hi dave
we used the consaw aswell in ireland. it does give a better finish on the valleys. but as for the hips and rough cutting of the valley you must try out this this tile cutter or "cracker" as we call it. it is so much faster than the consaw. could save you a lot of money on labour over time. i cant reccomend it enough. it can be used to final cut a valley but i think the consaw gives a better finish.
cheers
jason

floridasea

In florida we use a Still saw made for cut concrete bricks.

aussieroofer

check out hytile tile cutters. they are an australian made tool but i`m sure they are sold in the us. the consaw is good for the finish cuts but this tool is asfer cleaner and healthier, not to mention much faster. which means more money in your pocket. after all that is why we are in business.
cheers
jason

apehangeralfy

7" angle grinder with diamond blades, electric.... on the roof. Haven't found anything faster or easier... if you do a lot you get to the point that you don't even get dusty.

aussieroofer

you have to try this then. as you can tell i`m an avid supporter of this tile cutter.

jgreven

Dear colleagues,

Look at www.hytile.com for the mentioned Australian Tilecutter!

John

apehangeralfy

I seen the hytile cutter in action... looks like an excellent tool, only limitation I can see is in a valley. Penn Marshal from All Points Tile http://www.allpointstile.com/index.htm has gained the rights for this tool in the US and has them in stock... if your looking for one give them a shout and mention my name...

USA website is up and running... http://www.hytileusa.com/index.htm