I can buy one for 258.00 obviously the old model i know its a great price but is it as good as the new lightweight model? or is the old model better?

hi pete, here's a thread from the other day http://www.tilersforums.co.uk/tilers...n-tx700-2.html

Other than the weight, is there any significant differences between the older tx700n and the 2009 model??

I want the new version, but still thinking of the Montolit on Dave's Tradetiler.

Originally Posted by Fred

I want the new version, but still thinking of the Montolit on Dave's Tradetiler.

Yes i am thinking of a new cutter too, not sure what to go for.

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

Yes i am thinking of a new cutter too, not sure what to go for.

The Montolit seems a bit teck to me, after watching Dave's link video, only because I'm so used to Rubi cutters. I guess I would soon get used to it. But it does not come with a box.

Originally Posted by Fred

The Montolit seems a bit teck to me, after watching Dave's link video, only because I'm so used to Rubi cutters. I guess I would soon get used to it. But it does not come with a box.

Never mind the box. I am more concerned about the flip down breaker. I may just get another sigma as mine has been great.

Originally Posted by merlecollins

Other than the weight, is there any significant differences between the older tx700n and the 2009 model??

Not really. The new model has built in "arms" as apposed to ones that fit on the side. The bed has springs as apposed to a foam and it is ofcourse lighter

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

Never mind the box. I am more concerned about the flip down breaker. I may just get another sigma as mine has been great.

Any www pages you know of for the Sigma ?

Originally Posted by Fred

Any www pages you know of for the Sigma ?

http://www.sigmaitalia.com/?lang=en
Sigma Tile Cutters
Diatech Scotland I Diamond cutting equipment I Tile trims, tools and accessories
http://amoroc.co.uk/

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

http://www.sigmaitalia.com/?lang=en
Sigma Tile Cutters
Diatech Scotland I Diamond cutting equipment I Tile trims, tools and accessories
Amoroc Tools: Suppliers of Quality Tile Cutters

I like the look of the carry case with wheels, like a suitcase.

I have tx700n the old one, is heavy but nice. i saw the new one, and i didnt use, but looks also good,

Originally Posted by pete f

I can buy one for 258.00 obviously the old model i know its a great price but is it as good as the new lightweight model? or is the old model better?

Bought mine for the same price - more than happy with it. No idea if the new one is better or not......... but this certainly was worth the money.

OK - I've ordered a TX700N from my local Topps, which they now have in stock for methe problem is that I'm on an island off the north coast of Scotland and they are in Inverness

I have spoken to one of the lads there to make sure that what they have is the new 2009 model before they send it up to me......

Not having ever seen the older model, I am struggling to confirm the model over the phone - is there any significant differences?

He has confirmed that the tile bed is supported by springs and that the support arms are already fitted to the machine (but also says these arms are removable..)

Unfortunately they don't have a set of scales to weigh it

Is there ANY other differences that can be confirmed over the phone??

Originally Posted by merlecollins

OK - I've ordered a TX700N from my local Topps, which they now have in stock for methe problem is that I'm on an island off the north coast of Scotland and they are in Inverness

I have spoken to one of the lads there to make sure that what they have is the new 2009 model before they send it up to me......

Not having ever seen the older model, I am struggling to confirm the model over the phone - is there any significant differences?

He has confirmed that the tile bed is supported by springs and that the support arms are already fitted to the machine (but also says these arms are removable..)

Unfortunately they don't have a set of scales to weigh it

Is there ANY other differences that can be confirmed over the phone??

Springs on the new model ( idea from Sigma ) and old model has rubber pads, so it seems you have the new model.

I think the one they have is the old model, we can say so, because the arms in the new one are not only removable, the have a spring, the old and heavy one, "the monster" the arms are removable but fixed, can open and close them.

Spoken to Topps again and they have confirmed that the tile cutting bed is an aluminium silver colour as opposed to the grey powder coated finish on the old one

Fingers crossed, but it sounds like the new one to me and they have just got it in direct from Rubi for me as well