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    Manual Cutting Method for socket/outlets in middle of ceramic tiles?

    Beginner DIY Tiler, I'm contemplating drilling (with ceramic tile carbide tipped drill bits) then using a hand saw with tungsten blade to cut the required piece out. Would this work okay? I don't think using a wet saw, which I do have to do this would feel comfortable and using a manual saw...
  2. C

    Porcelain manual cutter technique

    Hello, I hope you can help. I'm get despondent cutting 9mm glazed porcelain tiles, 300 x 900mm. Here's a link to the tiles Wickes Mississippi™ White Matt Porcelain Tile 600 x 300mm | Wickes.co.uk -...
  3. Sevenn

    help with buying a manual tile cutter

    Hi people, i am new to the trade and i am looking to buy a manual tile cutter at my training i used a "The Genesis super pro 600mm" with adjustable scoring wheel (i think was like 5 cm in length) i think this is to adjust for the thickness i was looking around my local shops and they all are...
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    Manual cutter for 20mm x 48 inch long porcelain?

    Hello. I’m about to do a patio around a pool outside. I’ve been looking at manual scribe and break cutters for my 20mm porcelain pavers. Has anyone successfully done this in a long 48” 20mm thick tile? I’ve been looking at the Rubi TX max 1250, Sigma 3M series push 49”, masterpiuma P3 and RTC...
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    Best manual cutter for porcelain

    Hi Peeps, I'm new to this site but been in the game a looooong time :) Looking to purchase a new manual cutter as the one I have is on its last legs. My question is whats the best manual cutter for porcelain tiles? Be good to hear your thoughts
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    Removing grout. Manual or use a tool?

    What's your tiling question? Pictures can be added.
  7. Mouldy

    Manual cutter

    Hi Gents, I've got two cutters, a TS-40 and a TS-60, along with a wet saw. However I'm finding that the they both struggle with Porc, especially on the last job, (RAK ceramics Lounge Beige unpolished). So I did pretty much all of the cutting on the Dewalt, but even this was causing me issues as...
  8. N

    what manual tile cutter for starting out?

    Hi as the title says, what would everyone recommend as a good tile cutter for someone just starting out? Many thanks
  9. S

    Differences in these manual cutters

    Hi guys, been a keen reader of the forum for a few weeks now. Getting ready for a DIY bathroom attempt. I have roughly 20m2 of floor/wall to do in the same tile, 8mm porcelain 450 x 450. I was intending to do the straight cuts on a manual cutter and any tricky bits using a decent blade on a...
  10. H573

    Lubricant for RUBI manual cutters

    Hi all, Just wondering what everyone uses to lubricate there manual cutters? I have Rubi, what would you recommend?
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    Buying a manual tile cutter, Sigma or Montolit?

    Hello! I am new here but I have been reading a lot about manual tile cutters on the forum. I am looking to get a quality tile cutter that will last a long time. I already have a wet saw and are looking for a manual tile cutter that can handle 400mm/16" tiles. My budget is around 350$. I am far...
  12. J

    Manual tile cutter needed

    Aye up people. I’m new here so looking for advice. I have a few full bathrooms lined up and 3 of them have 600x600 porcelain tiles. I also have to tile to a linear drain so will have a few diagonal cuts. My trusted old manual Bosch cutter got bent so I now need a new one. Has any ever used the...
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    Stand for manual cutter?

    I was wondering what you all use as a stand for your snap cutters. Atm I'm using saw horses with a ply board. But it's too big for most spaces inside. I wondered if a mitre saw stand would work? I'm actually surprised company's like rubi and sigma dont make stands for the premium cutters...
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    Choosing a Rubi manual cutter... confused

    I'm looking at a nice manual cutter from rubi. I'm set on a rubi as their parts are easy to get here and I just cant get used to pull to score cutters Haha. I want something that'll cut a 700mm porcelain tile without feeling really stressed. Rarely cut bigger than that. And that has a nice...
  15. D

    Rubi TZ-850 manual tile cutter / splitter £420

    Rubi TZ-850 Manual Tile Cutter. Condition is used only for one domestic floor tiling job, so is in excellent condition. Brilliant tool that effortlessly split my 600x600 porcelain tiles every time. I have the purchase invoice for proof of purchase. These now retail for approx £600. Cash on...
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    Which manual tile cutter?

    Hi just starting out in the world of tiling just finished a two weekend course and looking to start doing a few little jobs for myself. Just looking for recommendations for a manual tile cutter. Happy to spend a couple hundred £ or less want something that is a good starter cutter but one that...
  17. acaciaguy

    Small manual cutter for metro tiles

    I’m doing more and more and don’t want to keep carrying around my big sigma. Any suggestions
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    Sigma Manual Tile Cutters

    A few people have just recently entered the world of Sigma for their tile cutting use, myself included. I thought it would be a good idea to start this thread for any tips on how to use these cutters. For now, here’s a link to the Sigma Beochure which @callatiler kindly posted earlier:-...
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    Manual cutter 9.5mm Porcelain

    Any recommendations for a manual cutter for 9.5mm porcelain floor tile. As DIYer i'm tillinf the kitchen 25m but thats it. I cant envisage doing anymore tiling on this house although i have done a bit before. Im after a reasonable price one although im not adverse to paying out then selling...
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    Diagonal cuts on manual cutter

    Hi guys I'm planning on doing some manual diagonal cuts with porcelain glazed, 600x600x10mm tiles. Problem I'm having is 95% of the tile snaps correctly along the score line but wonders off the line just before the end. This means I'm ruining one half of the the tile. I'm doing envelope cuts...
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