Quick answer: the iQTS244 is a 10 inch dry cut tile saw with a built-in vacuum, so it cuts without water, without slurry, and without filling the room with dust. That combination is why it has become the go-to saw for indoor renovations and cold-weather jobs.
Here are the verified specs, what the saw can actually cut, and how to get the cleanest cuts from it. If you are weighing other iQ saws, our table saw guide covers the iQ228.
iQTS244 Tile Saw Specs
These specifications come from iQ Power Tools’ own product page.
| Spec | iQTS244 |
|---|---|
| Blade | Q-Drive 10 inch |
| Cutting depth | 1 inch |
| Rip cut capacity | 24 inches |
| Diagonal cut capacity | 18 inches |
| Integrated vacuum | 92 CFM |
| Dust capacity | 11 lbs, over 500 linear feet of cutting 3/8 inch thick |
| Motors | 1.5 hp saw, 0.8 hp vacuum |
| Weight | 93 lbs |
The built-in dust system is the headline feature. The 92 CFM vacuum pulls dust at the blade and drops it into an 11 pound container, which iQ rates at over 500 linear feet of cutting in 3/8 inch material before emptying.
Cutting tile and stone dry still creates fine silica dust, which is why capture at the blade matters so much. Our dust collector guide covers the health side and what to run for the rest of the shop.
Why Choose a Dry-Cut Tile Saw?
A wet saw needs a water supply, makes slurry, and effectively chains you to outdoor or draped-off work. A dry cut saw with real dust capture removes all three problems.
That means cutting in the room you are tiling, no slurry trail through the house, and no water management on winter jobs where a wet saw would freeze. For renovators working occupied homes, the cleanup difference alone usually decides it.
What Can the iQTS244 Cut?
The iQTS244 handles ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile. Capacity is the practical limit: 24 inches on a rip cut and 18 inches on a diagonal, which covers large-format tile that smaller cutters cannot touch.
The 1 inch cutting depth suits tile work rather than thick pavers; for cutting stone slabs and masonry units, see our masonry saw guide instead. That split is exactly how the two saws divide a hardscape job.
How to Get Clean Cuts with a Dry Cut Saw
Let the blade set the pace. Feed the tile steadily without forcing it, and the Q-Drive blade stays cooler, cuts straighter, and lasts longer.
Run the vacuum on every cut, not just the long ones. Short trim cuts make the same fine dust, and the system only protects you when it is on.
Empty the dust container before big sessions and check the blade for wear when cuts start wandering. A worn blade is the most common reason a straight fence still produces a crooked edge.
Where to Buy the iQTS244 Tile Saw
The iQTS244 is on our shelves: see the iQTS244 product page for current pricing, or visit us at 6000 Ninth Line in Mississauga to see it run. Contact us if you want us to hold one or talk through blade options.
iQTS244 FAQs
Does the iQTS244 need water?
No. It is a fully dry cut saw: the integrated vacuum replaces the water a wet saw uses for dust control. That removes slurry cleanup entirely and makes indoor and winter cutting practical.
How deep and how wide can it cut?
Cutting depth is 1 inch, with a 24 inch rip capacity and 18 inch diagonal capacity per the manufacturer specs. In practice that covers standard and large-format tile; thick pavers belong on a masonry saw instead.
Does it really control the dust?
The saw captures dust at the blade with its built-in 92 CFM vacuum and stores it in an 11 pound container rated for over 500 linear feet of cutting in 3/8 inch material. Run it on every cut for the system to do its job.
Is the iQTS244 portable?
At 93 pounds it is a two-hands machine rather than a one-hand carry, but it moves between jobs without a trailer and sets up anywhere with a 15 amp circuit. The dust system means the setup spot can be indoors.
