Ceramic tile cutter

They come in a number of different forms, from basic manual devices to complex attachments for power tools.

Snapping pressure varies widely, some mass-produced models exerting over 750 kg.

Over the time the tool evolved, incorporating elements that made it more accurate and productive.

A simple hand held glass cutter is capable of scoring smooth ceramic glaze surface allowing the tile to be snapped.

The diamond blades are mounted in: An angle grinder can be used for short, sometimes curved cuts.

First Tile Cutter Invented by Boada Brothers
A glass cutter
A grinder with a diamond blade for cutting tile
A tile saw with a water-cooled diamond blade in use