Sigma cutting techniques

[Peter]

Would be a good idea for us to share tips and videos of how to use Sigma machines properly for those who have just switched or thinking of switching from inferior brands of cutter. :lol:

Took a wee video today of a pull handle 4A cutting 600x600x10 porcelain.

The break is usually made closer to the rule bar (about 15-20mm) but on harder tiles I find that breaking around 50mm can give more power. Also apply some light pressure on my left hand over the centre of the scribe and this helps keep a clean cut right the way up and keeps the tile steady.


[video=youtube;b8i5tcwlwB0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8i5tcwlwB0&feature=plcp[/video]

Any other tips to help newcomers?

 

[DHTiling]

One i took of the Klick klock handle... breaker foot sits around 15mm in from tile at edge at measuring bar...


[video=youtube;f_sLNKCt4Tc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_sLNKCt4Tc&feature=g-upl[/video]

 

[White Room]

Think your right about holding it steady as they can move about with big tiles especially with 900mm.

 

[Sigma UK]

Nice Vids guys. Looks like you both have had plenty of practice on them. Quick clean score and break. I shall have a go myself and post one. Also if anyone finds a tough tile it might be worth doing a quick vid of it and posting it here?. Some tiles of course are notoriously hard as we know. For some new users of Sigma it takes a little time to get used to but it helps that you can change a handle fairly cheaply and quickly to see what suits you the best.

 

[White Room]

Nice Vids guys. Looks like you both have had plenty of practice on them. Quick clean score and break. I shall have a go myself and post one. Also if anyone finds a tough tile it might be worth doing a quick vid of it and posting it here?. Some tiles of course are notoriously hard as we know. For some new users of Sigma it takes a little time to get used to but it helps that you can change a handle fairly cheaply and quickly to see what suits you the best.

I changed one of mine from the pull handle to a Klick Klock £50.....

 

[The Dude]

For Sigma UK - hi there - do you have a number I could contact you on or an email address? I'm on the phone here, so internet ain't that handy!
I need advice on buying a sigma wet saw. Thanks, my email address is: [email protected]

 

[Gazzer]

For Sigma UK - hi there - do you have a number I could contact you on or an email address? I'm on the phone here, so internet ain't that handy!
I need advice on buying a sigma wet saw. Thanks, my email address is: [email protected]

Tel. 02393 113978
Email. [email protected]

 

[Sigma UK]

Cheers for the call. Good luck with that wet saw and if you need anymore info or help then just call me.

 

[DHTiling]

Cheers for the call. Good luck with that wet saw and if you need anymore info or help then just call me.

Spill the beans.. what did he buy...:drool5:

 

[Sigma UK]

He might have a deal on a older model of wet cutter we used to do. It's a bridge saw that will do a 900 etc... brand new of course in the box.

 

[White Room]

How much for that then

 

[Sigma UK]

I couldn't say. The guy's still doing the deal. Good bit of kit though.

 

[Peter]

Seen those Sigma bridge saws in a few tile shops, definitely look like a good bit of kit. Actually seen one go VERY cheap in a place that was closing down.

 

[Tony73]

never seen Sigma bridge saw :lol:

 

[The Dude]

Derek - thanks for your advice - a huge help.

This has been a strange story - but basically two guys are selling this saw - Number 1 is hookier than a fisherman's rucksack, lets call him 'G', and Number 2 - an employee on his behalf. The employee is a nice guy, and decent. Let's call him 'D'.

I made an offer to 'Dave' on Friday as per Derek's advice, then I encountered 'G' on Saturday - he told me it was sold that morning for more than double my offer. (He didn't know I'd offered £X00) I let it go easy cos that's more than I have to spend on a discontinued saw. Then today I phoned the shop about something else, but dropped in a question about the saw to 'D'. He said it was still there but they were thinking of using it on a big job.

So I'm no further forward on the water saw front, but you can imagine I've written off getting this mysterious saw - I haven't time or the desire for any more Columbo enquiries.

 

[The Dude]

never seen Sigma bridge saw :lol:

Me either! I almost did...

 

[The Dude]

Cheers for the call. Good luck with that wet saw and if you need anymore info or help then just call me.

Derek, you're an absolute gent - thank you!

You'll see that I struck out with this saw though, wasn't to be I guess.

 

[The Dude]

I wonder if it was the same one, Peter!

 

[Sigma UK]

Was it no good or wouldn't they move on price?.

 

[cam_low]

Quick question,

Montolit or Sigma, I have never looked at a Sigma before now, which is superior, no biased answers please, just retort from experience thanks.

I am currently a Monty. Would never turn to Rubi for a dry cutter....

 

[White Room]

I've never used Montolit but changed from the rubis and now have 3 sigmas and they just cut whatever I throw at them and won't be changing back at any time in the near future.

 

[cam_low]

well from what I can see Monty mechanics are pretty much the same principle ? Pressure plates, scorings arm etc.

My masterpiuma cuts anything too. I have never had nor ever will have a rubi dry cutter. I am in the process of looking to lose my 200 wetsaw also.

Think they need to stick to making wedges and spacers it would appear.