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Woody123 · 24-09-2007

I know this is probably gunna sound really stupid........ but whats the difference between a manual tile cutter and a power tile cutter. Surely the power cutters are easier/quicker and perform better cuts so why would anyone one use a manual one? im a complete novice so go easy....!!!ha

**guy1976** · 24-09-2007

manual cutters are a hell of a lot quicker as you only need to score the tile then break it as electric cutters take longer becayse you need to feed the tile through cutter

GazTech · 24-09-2007

[quote=Woody123;27503]I know this is probably gunna sound really stupid........ but whats the difference between a manual tile cutter and a power tile cutter. Surely the power cutters are easier/quicker and perform better cuts so why would anyone one use a manual one? im a complete novice so go easy....!!!ha:)[/quote]You are right....it does sound really stupid......sorry ..think once..think twice ..think post !

penno · 24-09-2007

Without sounding sarcastic mate, are you serious?
If so can give you a breakdown on what each of the tools does.

Shuntstick · 25-09-2007

What Manual Cutter would you guys recommend and why ?

yrag1964 · 25-09-2007

I use a Genesis 600mm tile cutter, but with Rubi cutting wheels, had no problems cutting any tiles as yet,other guys use Rubi cutters,but the breaking bar on these is different, on the genesis where ever your scoring wheel is your breaking bar is with it too.

faithhealer · 25-09-2007

Rubi 50 plus for me

Woody123 · 25-09-2007

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Originally Posted by penno

Without sounding sarcastic mate, are you serious?
If so can give you a breakdown on what each of the tools does.

Rite........ i worded that last post really badly! ha ha i obviously know what the difference is between manual and electric!! The point i was trying to make was basically what are the benefits of each and when would you use a manual and when would you use an electric tile cutter. Also is it essential that you have both or can you manage with just the one?
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Cheers for the info mate

penno · 25-09-2007

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Originally Posted by Woody123

Rite........ i worded that last post really badly! ha ha i obviously know what the difference is between manual and electric!! The point i was trying to make was basically what are the benefits of each and when would you use a manual and when would you use an electric tile cutter. Also is it essential that you have both or can you manage with just the one?
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Cheers for the info mate

Ahh get you mate. You need both

All straight cuts go for manual, a case of measuring size of cut, quick score and wallah!

Electric cutter i use on the more awkwerd cuts, like around a window for instance. So if i need to cut say a square piece from the tile it goes through the electric.
Also use it for mitre cuts.

brummie tiler · 25-09-2007

rubi tx700n the breaker can be used anywhere along the cut. quality bit of kit if you do alot of larger floor work, and awsome for porcelain 2

Shuntstick · 25-09-2007

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Originally Posted by brummie tiler

rubi tx700n the breaker can be used anywhere along the cut. quality bit of kit if you do alot of larger floor work, and awsome for porcelain 2

Would you use that on all your tile work or do you have another for your smaller work, i.e if you have a lot of work on, and you know it's all 6x6 ceramic tile work, do you just use your Rubi TX700 for everything?