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DEWALT Wet Tile Saw, High Capacity (D36000)

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Best for large-format tile

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.1(26)

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Verdict scoreGood
72/ 100

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Updated May 19, 2026 · 1 min read

DEWALT Wet Tile Saw, High Capacity (D36000)

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10 reviewers weighted by source trust

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The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

This is the bare D36000 without the stand. protoolreviews.com — the high-trust expert source in this pool — documented its capacity advantages over the D24000, and contractorsdirect.com user feedback says it 'cuts big tile super nice' for 24x24 porcelain and mosaics in sheet, though the same reviewer notes it's 'not ideal for little backsplash with small tile because of the weight and set up.' The r/Tile signal on the D36000 platform is genuinely mixed. Some installers love the extra tray capacity for large-format work; others bought it after owning a D24000 and explicitly regret the trade.

What reviewers liked

  • protoolreviews.com confirms meaningful capacity gains for large-format porcelain
  • Same proven motor and rail system as the D24000/D36000 platform
  • contractorsdirect.com user feedback praises cuts on 24-inch and larger tile

Where it falls short

  • Only 26 Amazon reviews at 4.1 stars — thin signal compared to the D36000S bundle
  • r/Tile users repeatedly point out the stand bundle is barely more expensive, making this SKU poor value
  • Heavy and bulky setup that contractorsdirect.com users say isn't suited to small-tile backsplash work
  • r/Tile owners are split on whether the D36000 capacity is worth the weight penalty over the D24000

Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

This is the bare D36000 without the stand. protoolreviews.com — the high-trust expert source in this pool — documented its capacity advantages over the D24000, and contractorsdirect.com user feedback says it 'cuts big tile super nice' for 24x24 porcelain and mosaics in sheet, though the same reviewer notes it's 'not ideal for little backsplash with small tile because of the weight and set up.'

The r/Tile signal on the D36000 platform is genuinely mixed. Some installers love the extra tray capacity for large-format work; others bought it after owning a D24000 and explicitly regret the trade. Multiple threads also flag a pricing oddity: the stand-bundled D36000S often sells for only modestly more than the bare saw, which makes the standalone unit a worse value for most buyers.

If you already own a compatible stand or specifically need just the powerhead, this SKU exists for that case. For most buyers, the D36000S bundle is the more sensible purchase of the same saw.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Cut-line indicator, rigid frame, and stainless steel rollers provide cutting accuracy to within 1/32 in. over 30 in. cuts*
37 in. rip cut capacity (41 in. with plunge) and 18 in. cutting clearance left of blade allows users to rip 36 in. x 36 in. tile in half
8-1/2 in. crosscut capacity is ideal for cutting 6 in. sills and 8 in. x 48 in. planks at a 30% offset
91 pounds for portablility to and from the jobsite
28-7/8 in. width from column to cart edge fits through standard 30 in. door frames
15 Amp motor provides 1220 MWO for demanding applications
18 in. x 36 in. and 24 in. x 24 in. tile fully contained within water tray system, helping keep the work area clean and dry
Integrated storage for the cart extension, miter guide, and wrenches keeps accessories with the saw during transportation

What customers say

2 verified voices
I am aware it's the same motor, 20 pounds heavier, and it has a bigger push table/track/cast aluminum table/what ever the proper term where you put the tile ...
Supportingvia r/Tile
The wetsaw with stand bundle (d36000s) is being sold by most retailers for $1379. While the wet saw alone (d36000) is going for $1149, and the stand alone (d ...
Supportingvia r/Tile

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