Rubi TX700 alternative

[redlee]

I was considering a TX700 but i haven't been impressed with Rubi's customer service, can anybody suggest a similarly priced and spec'd machine? must be capable of 600mm cuts on tough porcelain and preferably twin rails - please share your experiences.
Cheers
Lee.

 

[Gazzer]

To be honest I dont think you will find a better cutter if its twin rail you require. Market leaders are Rubi, Sigma, Montolit and Tomecanic
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[Gazzer]

[video=youtube;wS6TWRUnutI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS6TWRUnutI&feature=related[/video]

 

[Gazzer]

[video=youtube;Ru526_oWuo4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru526_oWuo4[/video]

 

[Olz]

Why preferably twin rails?, is it becuase this is what your used to, or have you tried single rail and not got on with it?

 

[Sigma UK]

I would take a look at the Sigma 3CM cutter. 1200kg sliding breaker. Never fails and you can cut most tile types. Good on price as well.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Why preferably twin rails?, is it becuase this is what your used to, or have you tried single rail and not got on with it?

I used my mate Ozboz's Sigma for two weeks not long ago, still can't get on with it. The single rail I find very hard to see pencil marks, the twin rail Rubi does it for me everytime. Each to their own and all that, I know Sigma are a good machine, but I will stick to Rubi.

We will have to re-start the Rubi vs Sigma war again.:lol:

 

[DHTiling]

Lee..

What are your issues with customer service..?

 

[Sigma UK]

The war is over Phil. Sigma won. The ninja's red head band sits as a tropthy in the Sigma store. :hurray:

 

[Ian]

The war is over Phil. Sigma won. The ninja's red head band sits as a tropthy in the Sigma store. :hurray:

Ah yes I remember that video, the one where tiles were cut in half over and over again.........just like in real a real life tiling situation :lol: My tx700 cut a 15mm strip off a 70cm porcelain tile today without breaking it, it probably wouldn't have cut it in half but, I didn't need to, nor will I ever need to :lol:

 

[Sigma UK]

B&Q Porcelain maybe. Hope you put some tape on the feet or it will leave black marks? And were off!!!!:incazzato:

 

[Ian]

B&Q Porcelain maybe. Hope you put some tape on the feet or it will leave black marks? And were off!!!!:incazzato:

Thou shall not join in with this childish banter! (Rubi rule!)

 

[Sigma UK]

I also will not join in with this childish banter! (Sigma rule!)

 

[Ian]

Yes, two very well constructed arguments we have put forward there, whilst I am prepared to listen to your opinion it is my moral duty to tell you that you are WRONG, I have never used a sigma so that reason alone allows me to give the opinion that as a range of cutters they are hopeless. Consider this to be an indepth review :lol:

 

[Sigma UK]

I have run out of things to say now. Give 5 min and I will come back with something.

 

[DHTiling]

I have run out of things to say now. Give 5 min and I will come back with something.

Sigma user with nowt to say. :lol:

 

[Sigma UK]

You all know that Sigma are top draw cutters. Dave you can have a go on mine pal then you can that DIY cutter away. Ninja!!!:lol:

 

[DHTiling]

Top draw, deffo. Put it in the top toy draw and leave it there. :lol:

 

[pete f]

Lee why dont you try dave at tradetiler his customer service is spot on tx 700 is an excellent cutter

 

[Sigma UK]

Ha,HA. That Rubi man is very quiet on here?. Hello? No he said it's no good Sigma are far better. :yikes:

 

[Ian]

Sorry mate, I fell asleep reading your last post :lol:

 

[Sigma UK]

Ha. Cheers. It's never going to end is it. I will say that Rubi are very good cutters. Been around for a long time (some say too long) and well known. Each to their own on cutters. Whatever works for you at the end of the day is all that counts. I will not get invloved in anymore Rubi v Sigma threads.




Sigma is the best!. Shoosh..

 

[Ian]

Ha. Cheers. It's never going to end is it. I will say that Rubi are very good cutters. Been around for a long time (some say too long) and well known. Each to their own on cutters. Whatever works for you at the end of the day is all that counts. I will not get invloved in anymore Rubi v Sigma threads.




Sigma is the best!. Shoosh..

Very gracious in defeat, that's nice. But, being serious, I'm going to try a sigma one day an then properly compare, I still need a 900mm cutter for my collection so maybe that will be my time to try one, it won't match all my red cases but maybe it will fit in a rubi box!

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Ah yes I remember that video, the one where tiles were cut in half over and over again.........just like in real a real life tiling situation :lol: My tx700 cut a 15mm strip off a 70cm porcelain tile today without breaking it, it probably wouldn't have cut it in half but, I didn't need to, nor will I ever need to :lol:

Ah yes Bri, I remember Gary and Ray going head to head, I think that was very much tongue in cheek. But in real life any tiler who needs to cut a 5mm/10mm sliver, also needs lessons in setting out. Long may Rubi rule.just trying to stir it up a bit:lol:

 

[doug boardley]

Always had rubi's myself, however, decided when my tx700 needs replacing, I'm gonna buy a sigma and that hopefully it will last me till I fully retire, never tried one mind, but if you don't try you can't really cast an opinion can you?