Which wet cutter?

[larryplum]

Sorry to post another which cutter question. I've read other posts but still can't decide.

My Plasplugs Master has finally died. Good bit of kit but could do with being more powerful and I don't like cutting mitres with the tile face down. We do bathroom floor and wall tiling, mainly in porcelain and ceramics but also moving into naturals. Tiles generally up to 600mm. Looking at the Rubi ND-200 table cutter or a rail cutter. My current manual cutters are the TX-700-N and a TS-40 Plus.

Rubi ND-200 - Good name and as the guide extends past the drop-bed, can cut mitres face-up on tiles up to 45cm wide (I think?). Have been told as they don't recirculate the water they make a bit of a mess when used indoors. Is this the case? Also the water tray is tricky to remove? Again - never tried one but local tile shop says this.

Otherwise I am looking at a rail cutter. Have never used one so don't know how they compare for ease of use etc. The Rubi ones seem very over-priced. What would you recommend that will do 600mm tiles? Want something solid and durable but lots seem to stop at about 580mm such as the Norton Clipper. They do seem to make bigger ones but can only see on the US site.

Any opinions / advice / alternatives much appreciated.

Cheers,

Larry

 

[enduro]

A mate of mine who had a tile shop has a Rubi wet cut he was thinking of selling, it was only used in the shop for cutting tiles so hasnt done much work. Im not sure what model but it cost him over £1000 he was looking for around £500 for it. If interested i could find out a bit more about it for you.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Larryplum - You've mentioned a couple of wet cutters there that I've had a bit of practice on!

The Rubi 200 D - As you say a Good name - I bought my first and only wet cutter Rubi about 20 years ago and it was this machine. It lasted for all of 19years ( although I had to change blades) and it is the most expensive and best wet cutter I've ever owned. It did everything that I asked of it from slate,terracotta,through to porcelain and indeed I've still got 5 blades in stock should I ever get it restarted. For its price now a very good deal.

The Plasplug master - a handy little cutter for kitchen work!

Norton TT200 clipper - An exceptional machine for the price - again is doing everything I need up to 600mm

The best I've used is the DeWalt 2400 - see Tradetiler for special deal - this is undoubtably the best machine on the market today IMO.

Hope my input can be of service!

Timeless John.

 

[larryplum]

Thanks Guys.

Not sure I'm looking to spend £500 at the moment. Was looking up to about £350 to cover the Rubi if I go for this one.

I agree the Dewalt looks the business but as we do a lot of work other than tiling, I can't really justify the investment.

John - Does the Norton do 600mm tiles or is it 580mm max as the specs seem to say? Also, once you have set up the machines, is the rail cutter easier to use / less flexible / trickier as far as nibbling and cutting irreguar shapes etc?

All nitty-gritty appreciated. Let's get technical!

 

[Smithy153]

I've got a norton clipper and gotta admit it's a very good
cutter for the money. It's not a rail cutter so no limit on cut length.
Can't comment on others but I can help with that bit

 

[biffa]

I've got a Norton clipper, fantastic machine, expensive but well worth the investment. versatile and powerful.

 

[larryplum]

Are you talking about a TT (Table) or a TR (Rail) cutter?

 

[biffa]

its an sms251 table saw.

 

[larryplum]

Compared to the Rubi ND-200?

 

[biffa]

i love rubi gear but in my opinion the norton is superior, 900w, 250mm blade that is very thin. a very robust machine. had mine about 5 years still perfect and very quiet. look them both up and see for yourself.

 

[larryplum]

Cheers Biffa

 

[DHTiling]

I have a rubi Diamante D200 table saw. 1.2hp motor and cuts anything...expensive machine at around £580 but will last years and years....i have the rubi dw250n rail saw as well again a good cutter but well heavy...i too have been looking at the dewalt 24000..

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Larryplum - The Norton TT200B is the wet cutter I first mentioned and it has an enclosed water tank which apparently you can carry around. It is only around the £230 mark so should be within your budget.
I looked at the Norton rail type cutter however it doesn't cut 600mm and the rails restrict the cutting line view.
I doubt if you can get the Rubi D200 for £350 and if you dont do enough to warrant getting the Dewalt 24000 the the Clipper is next IMO.

Question - Larry do you have any relations associated with Cluedo!

John.

 

[garretridge]

if you can stretch the budget to around £700 go for the dewalt 24000 from tradetiler got one the other week and its the best wet cutter out there by far seen one second hand for £400 in my local tile shop so you can get them cheaper if you are willing to go secondhand!