Hello folks

[bob001]

Hi there,
Over the years I've done a few d.i.y. tiling jobs, but never more than about 20 sq.m. per project. I am now about to start using 450mm square porcelain wall tiles on a bathroom and I am thinking about upgrading my tile cutters. Does anyone know the Axminster Power Tools model TC200111 ? Looking at what is available, there's Screwfix with a 600W. "precision tile cutter" at less than £100, or you can pay over £700 for a professional machine from Trimline. As I am just a d.i.y. guy I'm looking at the cheaper options. Same with the snapper. Is there a hand operated cutter suitable for porcelain tiles up to, say, 10mm thick and 600 mm long that anyone can recommend?
thank you.

 

[DHTiling]

hello and welcome to the forums...............I would recommend rubi cutters but seen as you want a cheaper one then maybe try the clinker range....

 

[GazTech]

Hello bobOO1 welcome to the forums.......Gaz

 

[bob001]

Hi Gaz
Thanks for the welcome to the forum.
Bob

 

[enduro]

Hi bob, don't talk to me about porcelain :furious3:

 

[bob001]

Dave,
Thanks for the reply. Do you think the "big clinker" in the Screwfix catalogue would do the job? The jump up to the Rubi TS60 plus is an extra 105 quid.
Bob
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Hi bob, don't talk to me about porcelain :furious3:

why's that then?

 

[DHTiling]

It depends on how often you are going to use the cutter...if it is just a one off job , then CTD will hire you a TX700n or if you are intending doing a few jobs then the clinker would do...but if tiling is your next big hobby etc .. then buy a decent make and it will last...

 

[monty]

Hello and welcome to the forums mate.

Monty

 

[Fekin]

Hi there

 

[grumpygrouter]

Hi Bob, welcome to the forums. I understand te Husquvarna is a good cutter for a good price and will cut porcelain easily.

Grumpy

 

[MICK the Tiler]

Welcome Bob.

 

[bob001]

Hi Mick the tiler
Do you use a lot of porcelain tiles in Au? What tools do you use? I may have a job for you in Brisbane!

 

[bob001]

Hi Bob, welcome to the forums. I understand te Husquvarna is a good cutter for a good price and will cut porcelain easily.

Grumpy

Hi Grumpy
That's my dad's name!
All I can find are Husquvarna Tillers. It would go with my Husquvarna garden tractor but not much use for tiling, or am I missing something? doh!

 

[DHTiling]

here you go...husqvarna tile cutter.......

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[Kobbie]

Hello and welcome

 

[bob001]

here you go...husqvarna tile cutter.......

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Thanks Dave, found it and ordered from Yorkshire Tiling Tools, the TC670. It must have been the spelling wot sent google off in the wrong direction!

 

[MICK the Tiler]

Fix plenty of porcelain down here Bob No need to wet cut a good snapper i think you guys call them (Tile cutter) I use sigma gear and an angle grinder with a good quality continous rim diamond wheel for dry cutting. 450x450 porcelain should cut well on a tile cutter.

What's the job in Brisbane Mate? See what I can do for YA!

 

[grumpygrouter]

Thanks Dave, found it and ordered from Yorkshire Tiling Tools, the TC670. It must have been the spelling wot sent google off in the wrong direction!

That'll be my fault then for putting the extra "u" in it. Simpleton that I am.

Grumpy