A tile cutter with a single rod is commonly known as a manual tile cutter or a snap cutter. This type of tile cutter is designed to score and snap tiles along a straight line, making it suitable for cutting ceramic, porcelain, and glass tiles.
The single rod on the tile cutter serves as a guide for the cutting wheel or scoring wheel. The operator must first score the tile by running the cutting wheel along the desired cutting line. Once the tile is scored, the operator can then apply pressure on either side of the scored line, using the single rod as a guide, to snap the tile cleanly along the scored line.
Manual tile cutters with a single rod are lightweight, portable, and easy to use. They are ideal for small DIY projects or for cutting tiles on-site during tile installations. However, they may not be suitable for cutting intricate shapes or curves.
When choosing a tile cutter with a single rod, it is important to consider the size and thickness of the tiles you plan to cut. Dif…