I have had the privilege of road testing the NEW Rubi ti-66s tile cutter.....

First impressions was that it was very light in weight compared to similar machines of its size.....

Also the build quality is very good....apart from maybe they could have used a better slide mechanism for the breaker handle but it still performs well......

It is completely aluminium apart from the steel guide rail....

It has a sprung loaded bed and swing out support arms for larger tiles.I found that an excellent feature.

The guide rail is very easy to set up and just clicks into place with a single lock down clasp.
And the measuring guide is very easy to read..

The handle/cutting wheel is a push system on this model and they also do a pull system as well ..

The cutting wheel has a simple quick release button unlike other models that you have to knock a pin out to release the cutting wheel.....

here's a couple pics of the cutter....





First a tried it on porcelain floor tiles and it cut them no probs even right down to about a 15mm slither....

I tried it on hard porcelanato grade 5 tiles...no problem

i tried it on glass mosaics again the movable breaker and small foot did a great job of breaking the mosaics individually......

So out come a 600 x 300 highly polished porcelain tile and it cut a 20mm slither first go....



The only problem i have with the cutter is that it can break ceramic tiles if you are to heavy on the handle when breaking the tiles....but all in all it is a good cutter from Rubi......and i would recommend it......

So thanks to all at Rubi for letting me try it out........

ADDED BY DAN; YOU CAN BUY THIS RUBI CUTTER FROM TRADETILER.COM

Thanks for the review Dave.....

More so than the Montolit Masterpiuma that it replicates?

nice one dave i've had mine a few days now,just waiting for a replacement part to arrive! (damaged in transit) looks a beauty!!

Originally Posted by CLAYS TILES

nice one dave i've had mine a few days now,just waiting for a replacement part to arrive! (damaged in transit) looks a beauty!!

Well don't mess it up then

wotcha trying ta say there cj???? lol

Originally Posted by Dave

I have had the privilege of road testing the NEW Rubi ti-66s tile cutter.....

First impressions was that it was very light in weight compared to similar machines of its size.....

Also the build quality is very good....apart from maybe they could have used a better slide mechanism for the breaker handle but it still performs well......

It is completely aluminium apart from the steel guide rail....

It has a sprung loaded bed and swing out support arms for larger tiles.I found that an excellent feature.

The guide rail is very easy to set up and just clicks into place with a single lock down clasp.
And the measuring guide is very easy to read..

The handle/cutting wheel is apushsystem on this model and they also do a pull system as well ..

The cutting wheel has a simple quick release button unlike other models that you have to knock a pin out to release the cutting wheel.....

here's a couple pics of the cutter....





First a tried it on porcelain floor tiles and it cut them no probs even right down to about a 15mm slither....

I tried it on hard porcelanato grade 5 tiles...no problem

i tried it on glass mosaics again the movable breaker and small foot did a great job of breaking the mosaics individually......

So out come a 600 x 300 highly polished porcelain tile and it cut a 20mm slither first go....



The only problem i have with the cutter is that it can break ceramic tiles if you are to heavy on the handle when breaking the tiles....but all in all it is a good cutter from Rubi......and i would recommend it......

So thanks to all at Rubi for letting me try it out........

So they do a Pull system Dave.....anything else?

Cheers neale......

always 1 hey dave?

"The only problem i have with the cutter is that it can break ceramic tiles if you are to heavy on the handle when breaking the tiles.."

Dave, thanks for the review - can this be overcome by half-breaking and then turning the tile to break the other end? I have to do this with my TS 50+ with soft ceramics.

When i say break..i mean it will crush them if you tap the handle too hard......apart from that it is great....also i am used to using the standard twin rail rubis and you can see the scoring wheel while you scribe the tile and on the ti-66s you can't but it doesn't take much getting used to..

i can't wait to get some tiles & have a bash with mine!!!
its already to rock n roll now!

Go to your tile shop Daz and ask for some broken tiles etc....get as many types as you can and get used to using the cutter before you try it out on customers tiles.....that way you will be used to how it breaks and where to line it up on the cutter to scribe it and break etc.....will be easier for you if you can master it first......good luck..

Originally Posted by Dave

Go to your tile shop Daz and ask for some broken tiles etc....get as many types as you can and get used to using the cutter before you try it out on customers tiles.....that way you will be used to how it breaks and where to line it up on the cutter to scribe it and break etc.....will be easier for you if you can master it first......good luck..

good idea m8, again you think of everything!!!
is it hard to get used to? the pull motion instead of pushing??

The ti-66s is a push motion Daz.....very easy to use after 10 mins for me coz i was used to using the ts/tx cutters which you can see the scoring wheel.....doesn't take much getting used to......let us now what you think of it once you have used it proper.....

Originally Posted by Dave

The ti-66s is a push motion Daz.....very easy to use after 10 mins for me coz i was used to using the ts/tx cutters which you can see the scoring wheel.....doesn't take much getting used to......let us now what you think of it once you have used it proper.....

i'm stupid,i got wrong model..........mine is the TI-66-T
Cuts "backwards" with "pull" action !

buybrandtools.com

• NEW! Rubi TI-T professional tile cutter with single guide rail
• Maximum cutting length: 66cm (26")
• Cutting thickness: 5-20mm (3/16-13/16")
• Separator power: 1,000kg (2.204lb)
• Cuts "backwards" with "pull" action
• Multi-point angular measurement system swivels 45° forwards or backwards
• Aluminium handle with plastic base - less friction, more life
• Reinforced steel on the last 10cm of the cutting line
• Exclusive scoring wheels for the TI range. The scoring wheel fixing point is not a weak point. No oil required
• No carry case available - no easily breakable parts
• Includes 10mm scoring wheel & 5 year warranty
• FREE & FAST DELIVERY! (THIS WAS 2 DAYS!)

I've never used a pull cutter - I reckon it would feel like starting tiling all over again!!

Are you going to change it??

Rather you than me..........now that will take some getting used to if you have used push cutters in the past........you might be able to change it if you have used it and it needs a repair piece.....you never know unless you ask.........or you might like that type...then good luck.....

time will tell m8, i'll pop up topps tomorrow for sum broken tiles etc!
i can play with it all weekend then!

I went from Rubi Ts to Sigma pull cutter with only a few hours to get use to it. I can switch to either with no problem and i am sure Clays will have no problems either.

Here's some vids of the new rubis in action.......

RUBI TI-S


RUBI TI-T

http://www.rubi.com/ti/

I just found this video on another site and posted it on another thread. good video from RUBI, well better than the you tube ones.

Cheers mate

Thanks Dave, I will let you have the new grinder and mixer when available

Originally Posted by markfromrubi

Thanks Dave, I will let you have the new grinder and mixer when available

No probs mark......i will use and abuse them amd report back with a full review.........

many thanks for letting me road test these products for Rubi uk....

I'm going to nip across to sheffield to buybrandtools next week to have a look, Just for the benefit of anyone else thinking of ordering one, the TI66 - T is the Pull and the TI66 - S is the push.

Missed this post, cheers for the review mate looks a nice impressive cutter.
Why isn't a carry case provided? That could actually be something that stops me purchasing.

Originally Posted by penno

Missed this post, cheers for the review mate looks a nice impressive cutter.
Why isn't a carry case provided? That could actually be something that stops me purchasing.

That is to come....( in the pipe line).........

Just got a pallet in stock


Click here to go to Rubi Ti-S page on Tradetiler website

it looks very much like my old raimondi which was very good as well this one looks good,when the time comes i might just try it out

Good price as well Dave........