Which cutter?

[AliGage]

Not looking to start any rows over favourite brands. I already have in my mind the brand I want.

I'm pricing a job at the minute which looks like an 800x80 polished porcelain. The biggest manual cutter I've got is the standard TX700.
I've been looking at Sigma for a while, if I net this job itll be the ideal time to invest in my first, and why not get something a bit bigger!

Not looking for huge because it needs to fit in the van, and aftergetting my bargain Chole Clipper of Bri the other week I'm running out of room!
Something about 900 but what one?
I'm interested in the different scoring methods. I'm used to and like the TR and later TX models because of the multi-point breaker. So what would he the equivilent? And liking the way the Rubi breaker is setup, what method, if different would I get on with?

 

[White Room]

Thats a difficult one because the sigma cut differently with a single handle and has 3 variations to decide from....

 

[AliGage]

Those that had similar Rubi in the past and have bought a Sigma. Which option did you go for and how did you get on?

 

[White Room]

I've got 3 sigma cutters, the first was a 500mm tile cutting length and had a pull handle and changed for the KK, next was a 630mm cutting length which I did'nt change. The final buy was a 900mm which was a max and I felt it gave a bit of bounce when cutting so changed for a KK which seemed more solid on the cutting action...just my view but they work for me.

To be fair I did try a cutter which my local supplier had and it was a 1200mm at about £250 and cut fantastic but can't remember the name of it.

 

[DHTiling]

IMO Ali , you have a cutter capable of 700mm , so by going to 900mm is ok but cover all the options that could crop up and go Sigma 1250mm 3EK.

They are light enough for you to carry without getting a hernia if you got the TX 1200mm.

Also the Sigmas are better priced.

 

[gamma38]

I had always been Rubi, TX mainly. But i am a Sigma convert now. If you are a Rubi user thinking of changing get the Klick Klock handle it is by far the easiest one to use.

 

[AliGage]

IMO Ali , you have a cutter capable of 700mm , so by going to 900mm is ok but cover all the options that could crop up and go Sigma 1250mm 3EK.

They are light enough for you to carry without getting a hernia if you got the TX 1200mm.

Also the Sigmas are better priced.

That makes sense. Ill have a look on TT tonight when I get home.