Need new toys!!!!

[Perfect Tiling]

Hi guys...hope someone can help with this one!!! I'm looking at treating myself to a new manual tile cutter as the one I have just now struggles with 10mm porcelain and porcelain seems to be a major player at the moment. I've looked at the Rubi range which seems vast to say theleast and also had a go with the big clinker but the cheap price makes me think it can't be that good. I need something that will cut 600mm easily and may also get a smaller one as a big cutter is a bit OTT when doing 10 x 10 kitchen tiles.

Hope everyone is getting plenty of work out there and managing to keep the pounds rolling in...mine seem to be rolling in OK...but the wife and kids seem to roll them out even faster!!!!.

Thanks in advance for any help given

[Dave]

I have just got one of these..


[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNqvqSVJHBA&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Tile cutter Masterpiuma Operator's Manual[/ame]

[Phil Hobson]

Hi mate I will get some stick from the Sigma guys, but for me Rubi TX 700 for larger tiles, TS 40/50 for smaller. This will start the Rubi vs Sigma thing all over again. Good luck

[doug boardley]

a rubi TX700 will fulfill your requirements fella

[doug boardley]

Hi mate I will get some stick from the Sigma guys, but for me Rubi TX 700 for larger tiles, TS 40/50 for smaller. This will start the Rubi vs Sigma thing all over again. Good luck

I find my TX does the lot Phil, I even gave Oli my ts40 cos it wasn't really needed

[Dave]

TX can't cut 25mm mosaics.. The monty can..

[doug boardley]

TX can't cut 25mm mosaics.. The monty can..

whats the minimum cut a monty will do Dave?

[Dave]

around 9mm..on porkies.

[Perfect Tiling]

Cheers Dave. Just watched the video...seems a good machine. What is the maximum cut and thickness it will do, wheres the best place to get one and how much?????

[merlecollins]

Hi Perfect,

The Monty IS a great machine as Dave has already pointed out

I use the TX700N and absolutely swear by it - I've NEVER had a problem with it, but then again I have used Rubi all my life and they are simply a manufacturer that I am comfortable with

My advice would be to get yourself into somewhere local and try the two machines out and just see what you are comfortable with -personally, I don't think I could get away with a single rail cutter, but like I say thats because I am used to Rubi twin rail machines

If you're ever in the vicinity of Perth have a look in Diatech mate

[Dave]

Cheers Dave. Just watched the video...seems a good machine. What is the maximum cut and thickness it will do, wheres the best place to get one and how much?????

You can check out all the sizes available here>>>>> Tradetiler Montolit Manual Tile Cutters

[merlecollins]

You can check out all the sizes available here>>>>> Tradetiler Montolit Manual Tile Cutters

Not sure why but the name 'Judas' keeps popping into my head

[Dave]

[Dave]

I just posted off my TX today.. rather gutted.. but it has gone to a good home.

[merlecollins]

You'll never be welcome in Spain on holiday again

It's the Amalfi coast for you from now on

[Dave]

Have to be lake Garda then..

[deanotile]

Rubi there is know substitute.

[paul flight]

tomacanic best one out there!! super bit of kit that will cut anything.

[andy allen]

i would try a sigma very robust and will last you years, once you get the hang of it you will never look back........(and they dont fall apart like rubis)

[DJS]

Hi Everyone,

I've been using a Montolit that belonged to a friend for the past 6 months. I just setup on my own so I had to get myself one too. My friend said he had his 5 yrs, with the same wheel and it broke everything he came across.

Can anyone show me some pics or links to a sigma or tomacanic. I like to read about the technical specs.

What is the breaking strength of the monty vs rubi? I beleived the monty was better than the rubi 600, but not sure about the 700. Anyone know for sure? Or I'll be doing some more research tonight.

[doug boardley]

have a read here DJS it will give you all the info you need

TradeTiler.Ltd Manual Tile Cutters

[DJS]

Thanks for the link doug. I can see the rubi's are both the same but it doesn't give all the stat's for the monty. Will look in again later.

[darragh]

sigma 960 cutting length.. the best tile cutter out

[borgie]

tx has 1000kg breaking pres. i have never had any probs with any of my three rubi's!

[DJS]

sigma 960 cutting length.. the best tile cutter out

Any pics of the beast?

[Perfect Tiling]

Thanks guys for all the replies to my recent querie...now I'm totally flummaxed as to what to get. I do like the Rubi but the name seem to add more to the ££££. Will let you know hat new toy I get and how it performs.