Crain No. 008 18" Vinyl Special Tile Cutter

Crain Tools No. 008 18″ Vinyl Special Tile Cutter

The Crain No. 008 Vinyl Special Tile Cutter is a jobsite-proven manual cutter designed for fast, accurate cuts on vinyl composition tile (VCT), solid vinyl, and rubber tiles up to 1/8″ thick. With an 18″ straight cutting capacity and precision lever action, this cutter delivers clean, square cuts without dust, noise, or the need for electricity. Its heavy-duty steel construction, hardened blade, and die-cast aluminum base make it a durable and reliable tool for commercial flooring installers handling repetitive tile work.

Specifications

• Cutting capacity: Up to 18″ wide tiles
• Material compatibility: VCT, solid vinyl tile, and rubber tile up to 1/8″ thick
• Blade: Factory-sharpened steel blade; replaceable and resharpenable
• Base: Die-cast aluminum cutting table with alignment guide
• Operation: Manual lever-operated cutting arm
• Weight: Approx. 25 lbs

Key Benefits

• ✔️ Cuts cleanly through resilient tile with minimal effort
• ✔️ Eliminates the need for saws, electricity, or dust containment
• ✔️ Perfect for VCT layout work in schools, retail, and institutional settings
• ✔️ Compact and portable—easy to transport between jobs
• ✔️ Long-lasting construction stands up to repeated use

Whether you're installing vinyl tile in commercial buildings or performing precise layout cuts onsite, the Crain No. 008 offers the control, accuracy, and clean performance professionals rely on. Add it to your toolkit for fast, dust-free VCT cutting on any flooring job.