Good afternoon guys.

After tackling a few tiling projects at home and getting on OK with them, I took the plunge and a did a 2 week course. Very enjoyable and will be returning to do another 2 weeks later in the year - want to start up on my own doing a bit after years of working in offices and renovating houses at weekends. Right introductions over.

After doing the course I have been asked to do a few little jobs by friends and family (splashbacks and the like) nothing major but mainly to keep my hand in.

Right the question is: Limited budget (£150 or there abouts) - which cutter should I purchase? Trained on a Rubi TS50 and TR 400 and felt comfortable with each BUT as I am only going to be doing small stuff to start don't want to be filling the workshop (alright shed) up with big bits of kit.

Your thoughts please?

Also, based near Heathrow Airport - if anyone needs a labourer to help out I am cheap and eager to keep learning! Cheers fellas

Go with the Rubi TS40 IMO, a good solid cutter, within your budget and built to last as more work comes.

TradeTiler.Ltd Rubi TS PLUS Manual Tile Cutters

Like olli said you can't go wrong wiv that cutter, but if ya fancey a bit more length for ya money have a look at the husky.

I bought one last year at the T&S and its done me a treat and at around 150 its bang on budget ..... oooo i feel like Kirsty Allsop!

Originally Posted by wivers

Like olli said you can't go wrong wiv that cutter, but if ya fancey a bit more length for ya money have a look at the husky.

I bought one last year at the T&S and its done me a treat and at around 150 its bang on budget ..... oooo i feel like Kirsty Allsop!

i also have this cutter and the 670..i love them...got a rubi ts50 aswell but prefer the husky.I also use a rubi wheel in them.

Sorry forgot to put the husky cutting length is over 600mm, That picture is meant to be the 670 bri m8.

I've got the husky TC670 too wivs, great cutter although i do find that the rails flex if you move too far away from the either end to use the breaker. Doug kindly gave me a TS40 which i use when i dont need those extra 27cm (ooh err).

lol ....people forget just how handy those extra 27 cm can be!!!

Thanks chaps for your time, I was pretty sure that I would go for the Rubi TS40 but I have a few other options to look at now. Thanks (I think!)

First job in a couple of weeks so I better get my finger out and make a decision eh?

Thanks again and post again soon.

looks like all bases have been covered, if you're close to heathrow airport you could fly up and ive me a hand on monday afternoon lol

The TR400s is a cracking cutter as well......and the feet are close enough together for mosaics..

what are your thoughts on the genesis dry cutters lads or lasses.

Originally Posted by derick62

what are your thoughts on the genesis dry cutters lads or lasses.

ive got the large genesis cutter..its good for ceramics but struggles with porcelain.imo. The bars flex if the porcelain is too thick.

hi brian where can i check this husky cutter!

google it m8.

cheers brian, im new to this internet mullarky ! will have a go at googling it

Originally Posted by doug boardley

looks like all bases have been covered, if you're close to heathrow airport you could fly up and ive me a hand on monday afternoon lol

Everyones a comedian eh?

Originally Posted by WHID to?

Everyones a comedian eh?

Part of the joys of being a member of this great forum...

Just given buybrandtools a call. This weekend they have 10% off all Rubi products it seems. This may make the TS50 plus within my budget so may go down that route.

Thought you may want to know....

My local CTD store were a little more expensive but I may bite the bullet and get it from there anyway so I get to meet them etc and start a dialogue with the manager.

Guys, thought I would just use this forum to big up Buybrandtools. Ordered online on Saturday and the cutter was delivered this morning before 10am. Excellent service.

Hope this is acceptable?

Its a good cutter, It is also available now from the forum sponsor www.tradetiler.com at a special offer price of £158.69 AND further discounts may be available to TF members.

For more info contact Dave on either;

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Topps just slashed rubi prices pocket 40 only £38 and 50 £45 thats trade price