The MK-660 is the industries finest direct drive tile saw with the best value for the money of any tile saw. New technology in motor design allows the MK-660 to run so quietly that you will have to listen to be sure it is running! The high torque DC motor is powerful enough to deliver fast cutting on tile up to 14". The MK-660 is made with a solid steel frame for durability, yet it is very lightweight and portable so it can easily be taken to any job site.
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I read several reviews on this saw that said it was a quiet smooth running saw. The reviews we're from 2007 and 2008 but I figured they we're relevant. Unfortunately the motor head I received has a vibration making it difficult to make accurate and smooth cuts. I sent it to MK Diamond but they say it runs fine. I've been cutting tile, stone and concrete for 20 years so, I know what a smooth cut is. I of coarse thought it was the blades as anyone would. I tried 4 different blades and still had the same vibration. I the ran the motor without a blade and carefully put my thumb on the shaft of the motor. It was like a mini hammer drill. Needles to say, I am not happy. Don't buy this saw. I believe they are getting bad motors from China and don't want to admit it.
It pains me to write this review as I have seen good reviews on this saw. The good reviews are what convinced me to buy this saw. The table needs quite a bit of adjustment to get a square cut but that wasn't a big deal as I'm used to doing that with many saws I buy. The blade that comes with it was warped and unusable. Still, I was willing to overlook that since I had several other 7" diamond blades. When I went to make my first cuts the blades we're bouncing off the tile and I assumed that the blades I was using we're also bad. It turns out that the motor shaft has a vibration causing the blades to act like a little hammer drill. Needless to say I, couldn't get a smooth cut no matter what I tried. So, unfortunately I have to send the motor head back to MK. They are not wanting to pay shipping so, I will be paying to have it shipped back to the manufacturer. Not impressed. By the way, I have an MK 170 which is a very small saw I use when I am cutting small tiles and it makes a smoother cut than the 660. Don't waste your time and money on this saw.
