It is New Tool Tuesday! - New Tools Other Tilers Have Bought Recently

[Adrian mcc]

Bargain on eBay arrived today

 

[Old Mod]

The sigma ones are supposed to be good

The sigma pump vacuum lifters are very good, but there’s no change out of £400 for a pair.
The small mechanical ones are not bad either, but I only use them for pieces that are too small for regular 8” ones. But they will work on a slightly textured surface.
But I’d still choose the larger type.

GGR Group have a decent range,

You can either go for something like this



Or alternatively, something like this, I have a few of these.




Woods are reasonable price at around £55 each.
These are also low marking.
Vacuum lifters
N4000LM Low Marking Hand Cup [57kg] - https://www.ggrglass.co.uk/powr-grip-n4000lm-low-marking-suction-cup/?kme=Group%20Referal

These are specifically for glass, they have dedicated stone pads too.
These ones are decent all rounders I’ve found, but to be honest, lifted very little stone with them.
As we all know we work in a very dusty environment, so maintaining them is very important, always meticulously clean the surface of pad and whatever you’re lifting before using.
Regularly remove piston from handle, clean and oil the seal.

 

[Bill]

Thanks Marc and Albert, will try the Sigma ones first.

 

[Cranbrook]

It actually came on Tuesday..

 

[Albert]

It actually came on Tuesday..View attachment 99880

It came on Tuesday and its still in the box😉

 

[Cranbrook]

It came on Tuesday and its still in the box😉

Haha, a thing of such beauty is only for looking at

 

[Cranbrook]

After having used my new sigma for the past week, all I can say is WOW. Absolutely phenomenal piece of kit and £500 well spent

 

[Waluigi]

One of these.

 

[Italy]

One of these.

View attachment 100006

made in ?

 

[Waluigi]

Vacuum brazed so I’d imagine China.

Couldn’t see where on the packet.