DeWalt 10 in. High Capacity Wet Tile Saw with Stand

Setup and First Impressions

I rolled this DeWalt tile saw into a row house and straight through a narrow kitchen doorway without breaking it down—a small victory that set the tone for the rest of my time with it. From the column to the cart edge, it’s just shy of 29 inches wide, so standard 30-inch doors aren’t a problem. The stand folds and pins securely, and the saw locks down tight for transport. It’s still a 90-plus-pound machine, so it’s a two-hander up stairs, but the footprint and balance make it more manageable than most saws with this capacity.

Assembly is straightforward: stand, main pan, side and rear trays, pump, then the cart extension. The included continuous-rim porcelain blade (DW4764) gets you cutting right away. I appreciated that all the small parts—the angle/rip guide, wrenches, and extension—have dedicated onboard storage on the cart. Nothing rattled loose during transport, and I didn’t find myself hunting for the hex wrench mid-job.

Cutting Capacity and Accuracy

Capacity is the headline here. With 37 inches of rip and the ability to plunge for up to 41 inches, I could halve 36-by-36 tiles without workarounds. The left-of-blade clearance at 18 inches covers a lot of common layouts. Crosscut capacity is 8-1/2 inches; that’s fine for sills and coping, and DeWalt calls out support for 8-by-48 planks at a 30% stagger, which matched my experience using the fence and angle guide.

Accuracy is where the saw earns its keep. The rigid frame and stainless rollers give the cart a smooth, predictable glide with no gritty spots or detectable play. The cutline indicator is basic but useful; more importantly, the fence locks square and stays there. On a set of 30-inch rips in porcelain, I measured variance at the cut edge within ±1/64 inch, which essentially meets the claim of 1/32 over 30 inches. The result is confidence on long, thin shaves—those 1/8-inch trims you sometimes need to ease a layout—without the piece chattering or deflecting into the blade.

Plunge cuts are controlled and repeatable. The head’s motion is tight, so you can drop into an outlet cut or register notch without overshooting your layout lines.

Power and Speed

The 15-amp motor (DeWalt lists 1.5 hp and 1220 MWO) spins at 4200 rpm. On standard porcelain and ceramic, the saw feeds as fast as I’m comfortable pushing without telegraphing through the glaze. The motor doesn’t bog; you hear a modest pitch change under load, but it settles right in. On thick, dense materials—porcelain pavers around 3/4 inch or some natural stone—you’ll want to slow the feed, keep the water flow generous, and let the blade work. The depth of cut is a healthy 3-3/8 inches, so clearance isn’t the limiter—it’s blade quality and patience.

Tip: Dress the blade if you notice slower feed or more chipping. A dressing stone makes a noticeable difference on porcelain, especially after prolonged cuts in harder material.

Water Management and Cleanliness

Water control is better than most large-capacity saws. The enclosed pan, combined with side and rear trays, keeps the splash zone predictable. With 24-by-24s and 18-by-36s, the trays caught almost everything. I still had a light sprinkle off the back during aggressive plunge cuts, but there were no floor puddles, and the pump never starved. The pump seats neatly in the pan, the hose runs are tidy, and flow is consistent.

Cleanup is relatively painless. The trays lift out, the pan corners are accessible, and the stainless components wipe clean without surface rust. If you’ve dealt with muddy slurry caking onto painted steel rails before, you’ll appreciate the material choices here.

Cart, Stand, and Portability

The cart is the star. Stainless steel rollers over a rigid, well-supported frame translate to a smooth, linear push—no hunting for “sweet spots.” It stays true even when supporting a big offcut on the left of the blade. The cart extension is worthwhile when ripping large-format tiles; it supports the front edge and prevents tipping near the end of a cut.

The stand is stable on uneven floors and doesn’t transmit much vibration. Folded, it’s compact and wedges easily into a van. Fully set up with trays and water in the pan, it’s not something you’ll want to lift often, but rolling it room-to-room is easy. The pass-through-doorway design is a genuine time saver on remodels.

Blade and Material Performance

The included 10-inch porcelain blade is serviceable and leaves a clean edge on most porcelain. For glass mosaics or super hard pavers, I switch to a specialty blade. The arbor is standard 5/8 inch, so swapping is quick. The saw’s rigidity really shows with thin offcuts—edge glaze on porcelain stays intact more often than not when the feed rate is steady.

On dense, thick porcelain (3/4-inch pavers), I got best results with:
- A premium continuous-rim blade rated for pavers
- Full water flow and a slow, even feed
- Letting the blade clear between pushes on long rips
- Dressing the blade after a few heavy passes

Do that, and the motor and carriage will keep up. Try to force it, and you’ll heat the rim and wander off your line.

Ergonomics and Usability

The sightline to the blade is good, and the guard is easy to lift for plunge starts without getting in the way. The angle/rip guide is better than average; it locks securely and doesn’t flex under light pressure. The on/off switch is glove-friendly and has a positive feel. Vibration at the hand is low, which translates to less fatigue on long days.

A few practical notes:
- The 8-foot cord is on the short side. Plan for a 12-gauge extension cord to avoid voltage drop on 120 V circuits.
- The pump filter screens fine but can clog if you recirculate heavy slurry. A quick rinse mid-day keeps flow consistent.
- The miter guide is accurate, but for visible miters in brittle tile, I score lightly first, then finish the pass to minimize breakout.

Maintenance and Durability

After multiple jobs, the rails and rollers still feel like new. Stainless and composite parts clean up quickly, and the pan hasn’t warped. The cart alignment hasn’t drifted, and the fence detents are still square. I check calibration weekly on any saw—on this one, I haven’t had to touch it after the initial setup.

The pump is typical for this class: reliable if you keep the water reasonably clean. If you’re cutting a lot of stone, consider a secondary bucket/filter setup to extend pump life.

What Could Be Better

• Weight: It’s a big-capacity saw and feels like one. Rolling is fine; carrying is a two-person task if stairs are involved.
• Crosscut limits: At 8-1/2 inches, you’ll be rotating 12-by-24s for crosscuts. Not a deal-breaker, but worth noting if your work is crosscut-heavy.
• Cord length: An extra couple of feet would reduce dependency on extensions.
• Minor spray on aggressive plunge cuts: Manageable, but you’ll want a drop cloth behind the saw in tight indoor spaces.

None of these are surprises for a saw with this much travel and rigidity, but they’re the tradeoffs to plan around.

Who It’s For and Final Recommendation

If your work includes large-format porcelain, long planks, or 36-inch rips, this saw is a strong fit. The combination of real-world accuracy, smooth cart travel, generous rip capacity, and better-than-average water control makes day-to-day tile work more predictable—and predictability is money.

I recommend this DeWalt tile saw. It cuts straight out of the box, holds calibration, and handles large-format tile without gymnastics. The motor has the torque to keep a good blade moving, the water system keeps the mess in check, and the cart and stand design make it practical to move around real jobsites. It’s not the lightest, and the crosscut capacity won’t replace a bridge saw for wide panel work, but for most residential and light commercial tile installations—especially those involving big rips and long planks—it strikes the right balance of capacity, precision, and portability.