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Old Mod
Hey Lee,
Sorry mate in all the excitement completely forgot!
The 2mm are very good, strong and do a good job!
On thin tiles the wedges go almost thro and the Raimnodi pliers could do with an extra click, if u follow. But still do job very well.
They actually appear stronger than Raimondi.
I'd imagine on normal thickness tiles they'd be perfect!
I've not tried the 1mm yet personally, but I have it on very good authority that they're not quite so clever.
They tend to stretch apparently, that's about all I can say I'm afraid.
I'd certainly buy the 2mm again.
Just recieved a delivery from China of Rubi style straps and cups.
My preffered system, but pricey.
Firstly they're completely interchangeable with the Rubi system, which is excellent.
However, unfortunately the straps are quite brittle, and snap easily.
The plastic isn't as malleable, I've tried pre soaking them in cold water without much success, I will try hot.
If I hold one end with ordinary pliers and the other with Rubi pliers and exert force on the strap, the Rubi ones will twist and stretch, the chinese snap!
It's a real shame.
Even with all fees and customs and air freight on 1200 straps and 600 cups I still saved over £100. If I was to put in large order they'd be sent by sea and considerably cheaper still!!
In fact something like ridiculously so!
I can actually get them to work no problem, however, I believe that's only cos I've been using them for a few years and know how to read the feedback thro the pliers.
I wouldn't recommend them to someone who's never used them unfortunately.
Which is a shame Lee.
The grey are Rubi, white Chinese.
The image showing me holding them vertically, the tiles are actually off the floor and not resting on my shoes haha
Hope this answers some questions for you mate.
