genesis tile cutters

[TilingLogistics]

All cutters have their ups and downs IMO. Personally I think the Montolits and Sigmas have the edge. I started with a CT 1 which sounds like this Genesis cutter a twin rail system. Against the Montolit it fades into insignificance but you only get what you pay for IMO. For everyday stuff I am sure your Genesis will get you started until you get more experience or come across something it won't cut but until then persevere.

These single rail cutters from Rubi have been out for a while now! Any feedback on them from the people who have them?

Kev

 

[andy-p]

Why risk it with the 'sigma copy' rubi @ £175 when you can get the real thing
(a Sigma S3B for £230). That's an extra £55 for the 'real McCoy'. It's all about opinions but I wouldn't touch a Rubi again (unless they come out with a complete new range) after using and buying 2 Sigmas. And after how their rep deals with after care service on a new £700 bridge cutter, I would be reluctant to buy anything Rubi. It may sound like I have an axe to grind with Rubi (maybe I have??). Their TS60 plus can't handle porcelain and their after care service is wanting - that's been my experience anyway....

Andrew

Andrew

everything you said about rubi i agree with scully !! i was talked out of buying a rubi bridge cos of poor build quality and went for a rodia instead, sold my ts70 cos it was hopeless, and replaced it with a monty..

 

[beanz]

I can see i'm gonna have to be careful when it comes to buying tools. Everything i'd read before this thread seemed to suggest that Rubi was the way to go... Now i have no idea at all! :lol:

 

[Branty]

Why risk it with the 'sigma copy' rubi @ £175 when you can get the real thing
(a Sigma S3B for £230). That's an extra £55 for the 'real McCoy'. It's all about opinions but I wouldn't touch a Rubi again (unless they come out with a complete new range) after using and buying 2 Sigmas. And after how their rep deals with after care service on a new £700 bridge cutter, I would be reluctant to buy anything Rubi. It may sound like I have an axe to grind with Rubi (maybe I have??). Their TS60 plus can't handle porcelain and their after care service is wanting - that's been my experience anyway....

Andrew

Andrew

It does take a measure of skill to use the rubi correctly.

 

[Branty]

Monty and sigmas are far to bulky. The rubi is a machine of finesse.

 

[Droopy]

Monty and sigmas are far to bulky. The rubi is a machine of finesse.

A 630mm Sigma is probably less bulky than even a TS600, nevermind the TX range.

The only Rubi I have that I like is the TX. The TS, and TS+, are nowhere near as good as my Sigmas.

But I have to say, after seeing Lee from Rubi demostrate the new TI range, if I were to buy a new cutter tomorrow it would be the TI.

Very much like the Sigma, but with a wee bit more thought put into it.

 

[Olz]

I can see i'm gonna have to be careful when it comes to buying tools. Everything i'd read before this thread seemed to suggest that Rubi was the way to go... Now i have no idea at all! :lol:

That's the beuty of a forum like this beanz, everyones uses something different and can share their own experiences, best thing to do is 'try before you buy' so to speak, and buy the one you like best.

 

[penno]

Peronally use Rubi and i am more than happy with the products they produce. A HUGE company who are not afraid to change when a change is needed (hence the new cutters). Have TS cutters 40, 50 and 60, TX 700 and 900 and never had a single problem with them, if a part breaks or is lost it is very easy to replace as they are available from most tile dealers on the web, even down to a catch on the case. However Rubi have obviously thought they can improve there products which they have. As for cutting the likes of Porcelain you show me a better tool for the job than something from the TX range, nothing comes near them.

 

[Branty]

Is there a cutter out there that can cut the Peronda Museum range of tiles?

 

[andy-p]

Monty and sigmas are far to bulky. The rubi is a machine of finesse.

you ever used the tx 1200 branty ?? :lol: its funny how some people get all loyal to a brand no matter what, i have rubi , sigma and monty cutters and i dont care about brand just which cutters can do the job best and without a shadow of doubt the siggy and monty are better, the only cutter i aint tried is the rubi ti...

 

[beanz]

Why does everyone have so many cutters!?! Would you not use the same set of cutters for every job, or is it best to use the smallest one's the job will allow? :huh2:

 

[White Room]

I try to use the smallest one for the job,No point in using a TX700 for mosaic

 

[beanz]

I try to use the smallest one for the job,No point in using a TX700 for mosaic

Yeah i guess that makes sense

I'm just trying to get my head around all the tools i'll need, as i want to start buying them soon (while the money's in the bank hehe!).

 

[Droopy]

Why does everyone have so many cutters!?! Would you not use the same set of cutters for every job, or is it best to use the smallest one's the job will allow? :huh2:

You can never have enough cutters

 

[beanz]

You can never have enough cutters