Time for a tile cutter guide?

[Flintstone]

We seem to have an awful lot of posts about what's the best cutter, how about a 'go to' thread on this subject ?

 

[Qwerty]

What do you mean mate? Do you mean a buying guide or a definitive post on the matter?

 

[Flintstone]

Just something that people can read and take in some good info to help them make a decision what cutter is suitable for them to buy?

 

[Qwerty]

Sounds good. Any forum member is welcome to start such a thread.

 

[Dumbo]

It's quite simple Plasplugs All the way .

 

[One Day]

Definitive guide: http://www.sigmauk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016Brochure.pdf
http://www.sigmauk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016Brochure.pdf

Done!

 

[One Day]

We seem to have an awful lot of posts about what's the best cutter, how about a 'go to' thread on this subject ?

It's too subjective an issue to produce a guide.
Reviews and personal recommendations are the only way.
Of course, having a go at trade events is the best way to have a test-ride.

My advice is this:
1) for newbies / diy and people used to Rubi cutters - if the tiles are less than 600mm - get Rubi.
2) for anything over 600mm I would only EVER consider Sigma.
3) after using a Sigma for anything over 600mm, sell your Rubi cutters and buy more Sigma cutters.
4) Enjoy!

 

[Rookery]

It'll just mean more boring Rubi vs Sigma arguments.

 

[Flintstone]

It's more for the diy folk and new or inexperienced tilers that keep posting about cutters, Just some basic advice would do, on manual and wet cutters!

 

[Dumbo]

It would be good if there was a poll to actually see which was most popular

 

[One Day]

It would be good if there was a poll to actually see which was most popular

Popular shouldn't be confused with best though.
Most popular car is what? Mondeo?
Good but certainly not the best!

 

[Dumbo]

I would say in this instance popular would mean cutter of choice as most tradesmen would not use something they are unhappy with

 

[andy8758]

Tile cutters are always going to be highly topical - they are the central part of most Tilers kit. A guide to tile cutters would date very quickly - most manufacturers update their cutters annually. And anyway, why take the fun out of taunting Sigma owners (they are the best cutter because they can do a 10mm cut... not my idea of a good cutter, usually just a sign the tiler bodged their measuring).

We need regular threads pitting Sigma against Rubi, adds a bit of spice to the Forum, and gives Professional Tilers the chance to big up their favourite piece of kit.

 

[Old Mod]

Tile cutters are always going to be highly topical - they are the central part of most Tilers kit. A guide to tile cutters would date very quickly - most manufacturers update their cutters annually. And anyway, why take the fun out of taunting Sigma owners (they are the best cutter because they can do a 10mm cut... not my idea of a good cutter, usually just a sign the tiler bodged their measuring).

We need regular threads pitting Sigma against Rubi, adds a bit of spice to the Forum, and gives Professional Tilers the chance to big up their favourite piece of kit.

You don't post half as much as you should Andy, never a dull one have I seen!

 

[LM]

If a Rubi could handle as many different tiles as well as a Sigma then this debate wouldn't exist. Nothing to do with setting out, it's simply that the Sigma design is better at the task and delivers easier and better results. Although I do acknowledge that a Rubi is a good tool for formats smaller than 400mm etc. Anyone who has honestly tried and tested the two machines against each other in various sizes would agree with me imo. I say this because I've genuinely tried both makes against each other in most sizes of machines and my conclusion was that there is no comparison, Sigma is simply better designed.
Start a poll of how many tilers have genuinely used both and ask them if they could win a cutter of their choice by participating which machine they'd like to take home.

 

[Old Mod]

Start a poll of how many tilers have genuinely used both and ask them if they could win a cutter of their choice by participating which machine they'd like to take home.

Well go on then, start a poll!

 

[LM]

Well go on then, start a poll!

I wouldn't know where to start Marc

 

[andy8758]

I do now use both Sigma and Rubi . I have to say that I agree that large format tiles break more cleanly with a Sigma. But I have been using my Rubi TS30 all week metro tiling a kitchen. I still think this is an outstanding cutter for that kind of work - and if you want to impress the natives, you can use a TS to make curved cuts. But my workhorse cutter is an 8 year old Rubi TX700. But the Rubi's now share lockup space with a Sigma Max 1200 cutter its a 3EPQRSTME3 or whatever the model name is...

 

[Old Mod]

I wouldn't know where to start Marc

Here Lee.
Scroll down and hopefully poll options will already be available.
If not scroll down and you will see 'add poll'

Start here

 

[LM]

Here Lee.
Scroll down and hopefully poll options will already be available.
If not scroll down and you will see 'add poll'

Start here

As easy as that then Marc
My avatar strikes again

 

[Old Mod]

As easy as that then Marc
My avatar strikes again

Click start here.
Fill in thread title and post box.
Scroll past bottom of box and you'll see 'add poll' click it and a poll will appear.
Fill in poll anyway you like.
Top of page 'post new thread' done.

 

[Dan]

We seem to have an awful lot of posts about what's the best cutter, how about a 'go to' thread on this subject ?

I made this searchable prefix to try and help with this issue

Tiling Tools Forum - http://www.tilersforums.com/forums/tiling-tools-forum.28/?prefix_id=79

But feel free to do a bit of a guide!

 

[Old Mod]

Good idea. Can it be added to menu?
I'm sure you could loose one if you had to

 

[Flintstone]

I think the problem is people sign up with the thought in there mind to post to ask about cutters and unless something slaps them in the face when they sign up, there probably gonna post. What about a page for when new members sign up with faqs

 

[Italy]

What is ruby? .now remember........., all those tools, I have given as a gift in 2001........