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Alpha AWS-125 5" Stone Cutter Review

Alpha AWS-125 5″ Stone Cutter Review

Versatile Stone Cutter that's Very Easy to Use
Alpha AWS-125 5" Stone Cutter Review

Product Name: Alpha AWS-125 5" Stone Cutter

Product Description: Alpha Stone Cutter Saw

Price: $$$

Currency: US

Availability: InStock

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  • 9.6/10
    Rating - 9.6/10
9.6/10

Summary

This amount of appreciation is usually very rare and you will only find great reviews and everyone is happy with this tool. The AWS-125 is highly recommended for professionals, fabricators or tile contractors.

It’s hard to come across stone cutters with this much positive rating and 100% satisfied users. The Alpha AWS-125 5″ Stone Cutter catches attention with its unique design, side handle and high rotational speed. This unit accepts curved blades for circular cuttings on stone and tiles. A professional requires versatile cutter for both straight and circular cuts, water feed system, and extremely powerful motor.

Introduced in 2007, it was designed to perform in stone, glass and tile industry. It is also equipped with a couple of safety features for increased user protection. Before we jump to the conclusion, we will objectively look into the features and performance.

Safety Features and Powerful Motor

Fabricators will love this Alpha 5″ Stone Cutter for its design and performance. It is one of the most versatile stone cutters in the industry. A superior fabrication and installation requires dead straight cuts with zero error and this unit is one of the favorite cutters of professionals. The AWS-125 has a strength to rip through tough materials like engineered stones. It features 11.2-amp motor @ 12000 RPM, which makes it one of the most powerful wet stone cutters in the industry.

It is furnished with high-class Water feed system, which is integrated for fast cutting and suppresses dust particles for a clean environment and a better view. It is also equipped with another safety feature called ground fault circuit interrupter. This is a built-in feature for increased safety and reduced risk of electric shock.

Versatile & Easy to Use

When it comes to curve cutting, Alpha AWS-125 5″ Stone Cutter has the ability to accept Alpha contour blade for curved slicing. Secondly, it has a side handle to add more control and steadiness. Weighing only 3.3 kg, this unit is easy to carry along or frequent displacements during tough tasks. The AWS-125 is powered with 120V AC, while AWS-225 operates on 220V as well. You can use this tool in the United States and outside without requiring any additional equipment to match the voltage.

It comes with 5” diameter blade disk which is not easy to find and it requires some effort to get one. Carbon brushes can be easily changed with easy access from outside. The good thing is that you will find an extra carbon brush set in package.

Specifications and features

  • 110/120V input
  • 2/5.5-amp motor
  • 1200W power consumption
  • 7.2 lbs. weight
  • 7/8” arbor size
  • 5” disc blade

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Easy to use
  • Side-handle
  • Versatile cutter
  • Powerful motor and high RPM
  • High-quality water feed system

Cons

  • No blades in a package, must buy one separately

Verdict

The Alpha AWS-125 5″ Stone Cutter package includes the GFCI, water valve and hose, a wrench, garden hose adapter, reversible straight cutting guide, side handle, extra carbon brush set and a carrying bag. Unfortunately, there is no blade and you have a choice to buy one that you like, or according to job application requirements. For the price, this is a better deal to get a powerful wet-stone-cutter with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.0 stars.

This amount of appreciation is usually very rare and you will only find great reviews and everyone is happy with this tool. The AWS-125 is highly recommended for professionals, fabricators or tile contractors.