DeWalt 10 in. High Capacity Wet Tile Saw

I set up the D36000 for a week of large-format porcelain and immediately appreciated that it’s built around capacity and control rather than gimmicks. It’s not a featherweight, but its layout, accuracy, and water management make long cuts feel predictable—exactly what you want when a single mistake can waste a $15 tile.

Setup and build quality

Out of the box, the saw’s rigid frame and stainless-steel rollers give the cart a smooth, low‑slop travel. The carriage rolls true without the rattle you get from cheaper sleeve-bearing designs, and the cut-line indicator is easy to reference under bright lights. I mounted the water pan and trays and set the saw on a folding stand; the modular footprint makes it straightforward to move the parts separately, then reassemble in a tight bathroom or condo hallway.

Alignment matters on a saw with this much reach. My unit arrived acceptably square, but I still went through the usual tune-up—checking parallel between blade and cart travel, squaring the fence, and verifying 90° at the head. The adjustments are accessible and hold well once locked. After tuning, I could keep rips within the manufacturer’s spec of 1/32 in over 30 in.

At roughly 91 lb, the saw is portable in the sense that one person can move it in pieces. The cart/column width is about 28-7/8 in, so getting it through a standard 30 in door is no drama. A small but appreciated detail: there’s integrated storage for the miter/angle guide, cart extension, and wrenches, so you’re not fishing around the truck for setup parts.

Capacity where it counts

Large-format install work lives or dies on capacity. The D36000 gives you:

• 37 in of rip capacity (41 in with a plunge), which is useful for ripping long planks and splitting big tiles lengthwise.
• 18 in of clearance to the left of the blade, which lets you rip a 36 in tile in half without creative gymnastics.
• 8.5 in of crosscut capacity, plenty for 6 in sills and common plank widths.
• A 24 in x 24 in diagonal capability.
• 3-3/8 in max depth for thicker materials and plunges.

In practice, that translates to fewer two-stage cuts and less tile flipping. I used the plunge to create sink cutouts and L-cuts with good visibility and a controlled start. The head tracks cleanly, and the cut-line indicator is surprisingly accurate once dialed in.

Water management that actually helps

Cutting big tile indoors means living with water. The integrated tray system is clearly designed around 18 x 36 and 24 x 24 tiles. The side and rear trays interlock to create a “catch basin” that limits overspray and collects slurry before it hits the floor. It’s not bone‑dry—no wet saw is—but the system keeps cleanup reasonable and prevents the slow drip that usually sneaks off the back of the pan.

The submersible pump is stout and adjustable, with enough flow to keep a 10 in porcelain blade cool during long rips. A quick tip: take 30 seconds to adjust the nozzle aim to the blade’s leading edge; you’ll get cleaner edges and less steam off the cut.

Power and cutting feel

On paper, the 15 Amp motor is rated at 1220 MWO, and in use it feels appropriately sized for tile, not masonry saw territory. With the included DeWalt DW4764 porcelain blade installed, I pushed through dense porcelain plank and 18 in square tile with minimal deflection. The key is feed rate: lean on it and you can make the motor work harder than it wants to, which shows up as a slight drop in speed and a rougher edge. Keep a steady, moderate feed with firm support under the tile and it rewards you with straight, clean lines.

Vibration is controlled, and the rigid frame plus stainless rollers help the cut feel “on rails.” I had fewer “tail wiggle” marks at the end of cuts than with lighter carts. If you’re chasing chip-free edges for exposed cuts, tape the cut line, let the water do its job, and slow down for the last inch. The saw is quiet by wet saw standards, but still PPE‑loud.

Accuracy and repeatability

The combination of a stable cart, solid detents, and a reliable fence makes repeatable rips straightforward. I measured deflection over a 30 in rip at under 1/32 in after setup, and miters held consistent across multiple test cuts. The fence itself is usable for repeat work, though for perfect parallel rips on long planks I prefer to set with a rule off the cart edge and lock it in two spots.

One note on tuning: the adjustment range is enough for normal squaring, but if a saw ships wildly out of true, you won’t have infinite travel. It’s worth spending an extra 10 minutes during initial setup to verify parallelism before you get wet.

Ergonomics and day-to-day use

• Controls are simple, and the on/off switch is glove-friendly.
• The miter/angle guide is fine for occasional returns and sills.
• The cart extension is genuinely helpful when supporting larger tiles near the end of a rip.
• Integrated storage reduces the “where did that go?” tax at teardown.
• Cleanup is faster than average: the tray geometry sheds slurry, and the parts rinse out without trapping grit in corners.

Portability and transport

This is a jobsite‑ready saw, but it’s not light. If you’re solo and doing third‑floor walk‑ups, plan to break it down into saw, cart, and trays and make a couple of trips. Without a wheeled stand, carrying the main body up stairs is a two‑hand job. The upside is the modular format: everything nests in the pan and trays for transport, and the overall footprint fits through standard doors and into smaller vehicles without drama.

Limitations and quirks

• Weight: 91 lb is manageable, but you feel it. A wheeled stand would improve single‑person mobility.
• Power headroom: there’s enough motor for tile, but you can bog it with an aggressive feed on very hard porcelain. Patience pays off.
• Crosscut width: 8.5 in is fine for most sill and plank work, but if you routinely crosscut 12 in pieces, you’ll need to flip or change your approach.
• Water containment: it’s above average, yet you’ll still want a drop cloth and a sponge nearby on interior installs.

Who it’s for

The D36000 is clearly aimed at tile setters and remodelers working with large-format porcelain who need capacity, accurate tracking, and practical water control in tight spaces. Advanced DIYers tackling a big bathroom or kitchen remodel will appreciate the forgiving alignment and predictable cuts, but the weight and price tier likely make the most sense for frequent use.

Bottom line and recommendation

The D36000 earns its keep by combining real large-format capacity with a stable cart, useful water management, and accuracy you can trust over long rips. It fits through standard doors, sets up quickly, and, once tuned, holds within the 1/32 in over 30 in spec that separates a nice cut from a redo. The trade-offs are weight, the lack of a wheeled stand, and a motor that prefers steady over forceful feeding.

I recommend this saw for pros and serious remodelers who regularly cut large tile and want a predictable, jobsite-friendly setup. Its capacity, alignment stability, and water containment translate directly into fewer workarounds and cleaner installs. If you need to carry a saw up three flights every day or expect masonry-saw power, you might want a different solution. For large-format porcelain and daily tiling work, this is a dependable, accurate, and thoughtfully designed tool.