The Great Sigma Tile Cutter Survey!!!

[Aston]

how are they on the wrist? they look a little awkward

how much of an issue is the obstructed view of the line?

also, does it seem strange, breaking the tile near to you as opposed to further away on push cutters?

finally, do you always have to tap the handle to break or is that just on porcelain?

 

[murf]

I have used sigma all my career, but as I get older I feel a push cutter might be easier on my arms, and rubi have better push cutters imo.

 

[brinkley]

once you get used to the cutter you know where its going to cut with the bar at the bottom wrists seem fine you can go two handed on quarrys and you can just push down without tapping on ceramics

 

[DHTiling]

I have used sigma all my career, but as I get older I feel a push cutter might be easier on my arms, and rubi have better push cutters imo.

mmm .. so is it hard on the arms then.. in what way please..?

 

[murf]

Dave, I find that when the wheel wears a little, I am inclined to put more pressure on the handle which in turn leads to more wear n tear on the wrists,arms and shoulders.

 

[macken]

i hav used a sigma for 10 years.
all size tiles 4" to 600mm. no problem.
never had problem with wrists.
view of line isnt a problem
great control for heavy or light snap on handle.
i find it hard to use other makes now that i hav always used sigma.

 

[DHTiling]

Dave, I find that when the wheel wears a little, I am inclined to put more pressure on the handle which in turn leads to more wear n tear on the wrists,arms and shoulders.

What size sigma do you have..? and is it ok on small tiles... by this i mean do they sit on the tilting bed plates ok..?

 

[Gazzer]

I dont get these problems. maybe because i am fairly well built. I very rarely have to shock the tile to break it.
I have used mine with 100mm tiles on numerous occassions and only have trouble with the physical size of the cutter its a bind to be carrying it from room to room all day.
I can cut quarries and snap them one handed easily.

Most people when they try my cutting make it hard because they seem to be pushing down too hard when making the scribe. You only need a gentle scribe and then this wont put pressure on your arms or wrists.

 

[murf]

What size sigma do you have..? and is it ok on small tiles... by this i mean do they sit on the tilting bed plates ok..?

I have a 650mm and 200mm. Tile sits ok on them but they are inclined to chipping at times when snapping.

 

[DHTiling]

I have a 650mm and 200mm. Tile sits ok on them but they are inclined to chipping at times when snapping.

Is that down to pressure applied or the handle jaws do you think..?