Any Experience With SM T1020 Pro Wet Saw

Bill in VaBeach

Any flooring folks, fellow remodelers, or tool junkies, familiar with the SM1020 10" tile wet saw? Chinese made. I've avoided Chinese made tools when possible in the past, but am looking at replacing my light duty saw with a larger unit. The MK101 is the standard I'm comparing this saw to, but for the sake of looking at the options, and since my local stone supplier sells these and highly recommends them, I am interested in any information you can add. They are very competitively priced at about $600. Another remodeler here in VaBeach has been using one for a few years, installing thousands of square feet of travertine, and has replaced only the rollers, once. This said, I don't see any reviews or references to SM saws online. Any body using one, or familiar with them?

Thanks, Bill

Pics at www.smdiamond.com/equipment.htm

Specs are:

· Thermal Overload protector prevents motor from overloading and burning out
· Micro V-belt for better power/torque transfer
· Adjustable cutting height can accommodate 6”-10” blades
· Die cast aluminum head construction for strength with reduced weight
· Water pump system supplies water to both sides of the blade
· Brushes inside both sides of the blade guard clean debris from blade
· Table has an adjustment for easy alignment if knocked out of square.
· Sturdy folding stand, with locking wheels
· One year Warranty ( Through Manufacturer)
Package includes: 10” Tile blade, Water Pump, Miter Block, Guide & Blade Wrench

Horsepower: 2
Motor: 115V/60HZ
RPM: 3500
Blade Diameter: 6”-10”
Arbor: 5/8”
Cutting Depth: 3 3/4”
Rip Cut: 20”
Diagonal Cut: 14”
LxWxH: 39”x21”x21” (not including stand)
Total Ship Weight: 160lbs including stand