As an advanced DIYer, I found that tiling projects offered not only a functional outcome, like fixing a broken bathroom wall or floor, but an interesting artistic opportunity. When I replaced carpeting with a hardwood floor, I had the opportunity to improve the quality of the installation, but also to include designs or wood combinations that added interest to the project. I had put in tile floors using rental wet saws, and rentals simply did not accommodate my two-demand priority: functional and artistic.
After a thorough read of tiling websites (including the well known and highly valuable John Bridge forum), the D24000 seemed to be a very highly regarded wet saw with lots of benefits. So I took the plunge (no pun) and rationalized I could pay for it by doing only a couple of modest projects. I have now had it for nearly a decade and have realized the accrued financial benefits as well as utility in a broad range of applications. My biggest project so far was a master bathroom project using porcelain tile on floor, walls, tub, and shower. This project included multiple tile sizes (up to 1'x2') and types, mosaic sheets, and decorative border sets (bathroom near final photo attached). The combinations required adjustments in cutting angles, depth adjustments, smoothing angular cuts, and other exotic ways to use a saw. I am not a professional, so learning on the D24000 was a straightforward and accessible goal. The standard cuts were easy, accurate, and clean without incident on the D24000. The rails were sturdily constructed leading to repeated accurate and smooth cuts. With porcelain, you will just need to change blades when see tipping beginning to occur. Once the rails were set, repeated cuts were remarkably accurate. Water control was so well controlled compared to "professional" rental units.
Even with a relatively large footprint, it was easy to fit in the bathroom being renovated (on the DeWalt stand) and easily moved about room through the project, and portable enough to carry (even for someone in their 60s). The excellent water control meant that using it in the room did not create problem wet areas. There were no anomalies of operation and a quality product from DeWalt. Even after ten years, there are no signs of wear or fatigue in construction. Since I have two more bathrooms to re-do, it is somewhat surprising that I am looking forward to the sheer delight in using the D24000. It was well worth the financial investment even for a DIYer (especially if you have multiple projects where you want quality outcomes). No guarantee on our design elements, but they will be unique, for sure.
Thank you DeWalt! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
