Which Sigma?

[AMtek]

This might be a stupid question but i am well and truely confused by all the different handle configurations on the sigmas. What i want is a 700mm with a mormal push to score and push down to break handle so which one do i need??

 

[lizzardtong]

Go for 3dm its great on porcelain.

 

[Peter]

Sigma 3CM MAX SERIES Tile Cutter - 72cm Cut Length from Tool Venture

Sounds like what you're after. Is it your first sigma hence the desire for a push handle?

 

[AMtek]

Sigma 3CM MAX SERIES Tile Cutter - 72cm Cut Length from Tool Venture

Sounds like what you're after. Is it your first sigma hence the desire for a push handle?

Thanks mate, that looks just the job! yeah first one, always used a normal push to score push down to break and can't quite stomach the idea of anything different

 

[AMtek]

Go for 3dm its great on porcelain.

Thanks for that but its a bit big, none of the tile shops round here even stock anything bigger than 600mm! stuck in a bit of a time warp. I'm sure i might see some 1200 thin porcelain but probably in about 2-3 years. i kid you not!

 

[Peter]

Best getting the 700 as the 600 machine will be no use when you're doing 600 on the diagonal. If you remove the rule you can squeeze an extra few cm out of it so in reality it'll cut closer to 800.

 

[DHTiling]

The Max series cutter .. and PHG are the best prices about ... 01388-661888

 

[AMtek]

Best getting the 700 as the 600 machine will be no use when you're doing 600 on the diagonal. If you remove the rule you can squeeze an extra few cm out of it so in reality it'll cut closer to 800.

Yep exactly why i'm after a 700, nothing worse than trying to squeeze tiles in that are at the limit of what the cutter can cope with.

Thanks Dave, what is their price? about the cheapest i have seen is 300

 

[DHTiling]

Ring PHG and he will beat genuine prices you find.

 

[Lee@emctiles]

Id go with the 3cm (72cm bed) you won't go far wrong.

 

[Rookery]

This might be a stupid question but i am well and truely confused by all the different handle configurations on the sigmas. What i want is a 700mm with a mormal push to score and push down to break handle so which one do i need??

Rubi TX700N

 

[DHTiling]

Rubi TX700N

Read the thread title.. .. if he wanted a toy then he would go to Ebay where rubi are plentiful :lol:

 

[Rookery]

'twas a tongue in cheek comment :smilewinkgrin:

 

[Jeff the tiler]

Sigma 3BM you can get online. The best cutter i have ever bought and I have had a few. It has though taken me long enough to work out how to attach the measuring arm when transporting around. Now the cutter is even better. Okay should have read the instructions but in honesty how many of us do???

 

[lizzardtong]

Paid for my 3dm 320 pound delivered of ebay.De 93cm bed cuts 60cm tile diagonal thats for exta 20F

 

[AMtek]

Rubi TX700N

Lets not start this argument AGAIN! haha

Rubis are rubbish! :sofahide:

 

[DHTiling]

Sigma... made in Italy..


Rubi ... Used to be made in Spain... now...

 

[charlie1]

If your going for a sigma then I'd be getting the pull handle tbh

 

[judge]

ive got the 3cm and its a great piece of kit

 

[AMtek]

If your going for a sigma then I'd be getting the pull handle tbh

Not sure i could get away with a pull handle, always used push cutters and if it ain't broke don't fix it, or in this case if you can't break it buy a new cutter!

 

[DHTiling]

Not sure i could get away with a pull handle, always used push cutters and if it ain't broke don't fix it, or in this case if you can't break it buy a new cutter!

You know what .. i used to think that way, now i love the pull handle.. i truly do ..

 

[AMtek]

This isn't what i need to hear! haha. spent the best part of a year swaying between tx, sigma and montolit now i have made a firm decision i want a sigma and now i have to decide which handle i want.

Problem is there are a few rubi stockists near me but i haven't even seen another tiler with a sigma round here so i can't test one

 

[Wylie]

Hi Folks ,is the pull still best and is there less effort needed on the pull or push

 

[White Room]

I prefer the push handles but that can be a personal thing...

 

[judge]

Push for me :smilewinkgrin: deffo less effort