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bobbin · 18-07-2008

OK people, which would you go for the Montilit Masterpiuma 63 or this the Rubi TI, I need to buy one, which should I go for?

Cheers guys.

bobbin · 18-07-2008

Just ordered one over the Montolit Masterpiuma, hope I made the right choice!

**Sir Ramic** · 18-07-2008

I would have gone for the Rubi

bobbin · 18-07-2008

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Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

I would have gone for the Rubi

Cheers mate, makes me feel better, there was little things that made me go for this, it looks better built as well imo.

**sWe** · 18-07-2008

There are loads of threads on these. About a month ago, there was a large thread on montolit vs rubi. I'm a Montolit man myself. I've never really liked Rubi. I chose Sigma over Rubi, and then Montolit over Sigma. Do a search on my username and the word "montolit" and I'm sure you'll get loads of hits

I've personally had a finger in one or two Rubi to Montolit conversions on these forums

bobbin · 18-07-2008

sWe, have you tried this new RUBI, as your a Montolit man, It would be interesting to see if you think it's any good as it is based on a similar design.

**sWe** · 18-07-2008

Nope, I haven't, but Tiler Burden has. I belive he sold his after he tried a Montolit MasterPiuma.

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Originally Posted by sWe

Here's input from someone (not me) who's tried the TI66, and who can compare it to the Masterpiuma:

"oh, for gods sake dont get the t1-66s. as i said it s the best rubi to date but, the build quality isnt as good as the monti and the cut and the ease of cut just doesnt compare."

'Nuff said

Mind you, I don't think Rubi make bad cutters (in fact, I kind of liked the TS-30 for small tiles), but from the ones I've tried, I'd say there are better ways to spend your tool budget.

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Originally Posted by tiler burden

totally agree with that person that swe quoted lol

if you want a cutter that performs like a montolit or sigma for that matter, then buy a montolit or a sigma.

if you like rubi then buy what they do best. the ts and tx range

bobbin · 18-07-2008

I guess it's the same for lots of things, there is a lot more positive results than negative. I will let you guy's know ow I get on with it when I get it.

**IvegotsTILE** · 18-07-2008

Bobbin,pm me please after you've tried out your cutter on some hard porcelain,I'm interested in getting one and would appreciate your imput mate,Cheers

andy-p · 19-07-2008

i ordered the rubi ti 75s but after a chat with swe, tiler burden and grumpy i cancelled it and got the monty instead , nearly finished a 42m2 bathroom with 600x300 porcs and its eating them , cutting, build quality very impressive , but im sure the rubi is a decent cutter mate!!

**wetdec** · 19-07-2008

The Raimondi would kick them both into touch they make propper aluminium body cutters for the trade as well as second string steel cutters like those sold by Montolit.

Its a question of spending your money once isnt it spend on a quality tool and it will last. Rubi make manual tools, Montolit make manual tools Raimondi make mechanical tools.

You go see a dentist about your teeth................?

tiler

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bobbin · 19-07-2008

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Originally Posted by IvegotsTILE

Bobbin,pm me please after you've tried out your cutter on some hard porcelain,I'm interested in getting one and would appreciate your imput mate,Cheers

No probs mate, I have a selection of tiles to cut, some soft, some hard, ranging from small to the biggest I can put though the cutter.
The thing is I have not used either the Montolit or the RUBI TI so it does not really matter which I went for, I will get used to which ever one. I will make the RUBI work for me.

I appreciate everyone's help in this, thank you