Im currently looking to buy a dry cutter.

I really like the look of the Rubi TI-S 66 or the 75. I think it seems like a quality cutter and i've also read some positive feedback about it.

For the few jobs i've carried out i've been using a mates Rubi TS-60 and found it to work well. However, I feel the TI would have advantage over it with the movable breaker but never used a cutter with the single guide rail. Would this be a major problem?

Really i'm looking for any advice on what to buy before I go n spend 200 quid on the wrong thing.

Any advice would be much appreciated, cheers. Ryan.

personally ryan..i would go for the tx700n.........twin rail and movable breaker.....

^^^ no no no dave.. the tx series weigh a ton and have a hideously fiddly cut/breaking system, go for a single rail , ie sigma or montolit, read the thread on this page titled " which montolit and advice please" by boosha and all will be revealed !!!

Originally Posted by andy-p

^^^ no no no dave.. the tx series weigh a ton and have a hideously fiddly cut/breaking system, go for a single rail , ie sigma or montolit, read the thread on this page titled " which montolit and advice please" by boosha and all will be revealed !!!

Each to there own....the Tx weight is of no issue to me...i manage just fine......the mono rail cuuters are ok if that is what you are used too.....but i have used rubis for many years and find nowt better than the TX..IMO......

ok dave forget the weight then but what about that the fiddly breaking system then. i have used both the 900 and 1200 on many occasions and while they cut ok they are a right royal pain to use ..IMO

I have no probs and neither does my apprentice who has just started......like i said it depends on what you are used to using and how long you have been using these type of cutters etc......if you like twin rail cuuters then fine...if you like mono rail cutters then fine.. no probs as long as the said cutter works fine for you....
but ryan asked about the ti-66s/75 and i have the ti-66s and don't like it and it is a rubi so its not like i'm saying sigmas or montolit are crap just that i prefer twin rail cutters......

Originally Posted by Dave

I have no probs and neither does my apprentice who has just started......like i said it depends on what you are used to using and how long you have been using these type of cutters etc......if you like twin rail cuuters then fine...if you like mono rail cutters then fine.. no probs as long as the said cutter works fine for you....
but ryan asked about the ti-66s/75 and i have the ti-66s and don't like it and it is a rubi so its not like i'm saying sigmas or montolit are crap just that i prefer twin rail cutters......

Did you say, "Monorail" ?

Well, sir, there's nothing on earth
Like a genuine,
Bona fide,
Electrified,
Six-car
Monorail! ...
What'd I say?
Monorail!
What's it called?
Monorail!
That's right! Monorail!
I hear those things are awfully loud...
It glides as softly as a cloud.
Is there a chance the track could bend?
Not on your life, my Hindu friend.
What about us brain-dead slobs?
You'll all be given cushy jobs.
Were you sent here by the devil?
No, good sir, I'm on the level.
The ring came off my pudding can.
Take my pen knife, my good man.
I swear it's Springfield's only choice...
Throw up your hands and raise your voice!
Monorail!
What's it called?
Monorail!
Once again...
Monorail!
But Main Street's still all cracked and broken...
Sorry, Mom, the mob has spoken!
Monorail!
Monorail!
Monorail!
Monorail!
Mono... D'oh!

PS, the TX is a great cutter
And rhat s from a Sigma fan

...nice one james my good man..........

Originally Posted by Dave

I have no probs and neither does my apprentice who has just started......like i said it depends on what you are used to using and how long you have been using these type of cutters etc......if you like twin rail cuuters then fine...if you like mono rail cutters then fine.. no probs as long as the said cutter works fine for you....
but ryan asked about the ti-66s/75 and i have the ti-66s and don't like it and it is a rubi so its not like i'm saying sigmas or montolit are crap just that i prefer twin rail cutters......

How's the boy coming along?

Just fine marcus...he has his moments .lol lol......hard work trying to train him to be honest after working on my own for so long......but to tell you the truth i would be lost without him now.....after all who is gunna make me cuppas........lol lol...

No honestly he will get there, just hard to let him loose on domestic work.....he is good with a grout float now...

Originally Posted by Dave

Just fine marcus...he has his moments .lol lol......hard work trying to train him to be honest after working on my own for so long......but to tell you the truth i would be lost without him now.....after all who is gunna make me cuppas........lol lol...

No honestly he will get there, just hard to let him loose on domestic work.....he is good with a grout float now...

Ah, the ol grouting routine. Must be the first thing tiling apprentices learn In my case, it was grouting, then some more grouting, waterproofing, some more grouting, and waterproofing. And leveling. And some more grouting. And the occasional crack at the tile cutter and nipps.

And he is very good on the dry cutter and the wet cutter and the rail cutter...can't use snips to save his life.........quite good at mixing sticky and cleaning the tools etc......just not much cop at putting them away tidy.....he is fine on all the aspects of the tools ......i think....

Thanks for the replys

Im gonna have a look into both the TX range and the montolits. Not got a clue what to get now. Im going down to NETT to do the course mid July so I might even wait n see whats being used there.

Thanks again, Ryan.

Originally Posted by Dave

And he is very good on the dry cutter and the wet cutter and the rail cutter...can't use snips to save his life.........quite good at mixing sticky and cleaning the tools etc......just not much cop at putting them away tidy.....he is fine on all the aspects of the tools ......i think....

Did you try to teach him the "breaking from the wrist" technique, as opposed to the "breaking with force of the grip" technique? A good excersise for him would be if you gave him a bunch of tiles, and then marking different patterns on them, for him to snip away at. After 30-60 minutes, he'll be a pro at snips, I promise

Is this your Son Dave? If it is, make him up a nipping board so he has some shapes to cut out and get him to practice as "homework"! Cheap tiles from Wickes will do for starters. lol.

Originally Posted by sWe

Did you try to teach him the "breaking from the wrist" technique, as opposed to the "breaking with force of the grip" technique? A good excersise for him would be if you gave him a bunch of tiles, and then marking different patterns on them, for him to snip away at. After 30-60 minutes, he'll be a pro at snips, I promise

Originally Posted by grumpygrouter

Is this your Son Dave? If it is, make him up a nipping board so he has some shapes to cut out and get him to practice as "homework"! Cheap tiles from Wickes will do for starters. lol.

I have tried lads all sorts...i have told him it is not a case of crushing the tile to snip it but a grip and flick of the wrist type action as marcus stated....but i have laffed to no avail at his attempts , he will get there though...some peeps just use a wet saw but i like to show him the old ways as well as they come in handy if there is no power etc....and yes russ its my son....he will get there in the end...

Maybe he needs a little incentive... Put him to a little challange... Give him a bunch of cheap generic tiles, and tell him that if he can break away 3cm wide pieces undamaged (score first, then nips) from five tiles in a row, he'll get... 10 quid...

If he can make a relatively clean, round hole, with parrot nips in... Three tiles... Which follows the markings you've made (initial hole with a grinder?), he'll get 20 more...

If he can shape a tile into a clean, well formed "C", with only his nips, he'll get 30 more...

50 quids should be a rather good incentive imo, and you'll have increased his competence, understanding of tiles, and the value of him as a worker

more money...don't be silly..................