Montolit MasterPiuma 52 Tile Cutter- Sigma, Rubi on eBay (end time 25-May-10 21:03:27 BST)

well spotted are you after one sir ramic

Nope it just flagged up on my saved Ebay searches.

Might go cheap enough..

Originally Posted by Dave

Might go cheap enough..

And some lucky person would get a bargain. Dont forge though its an old model and if you bid dont go over a realistic price. But it could be a good buy for someone.

Not very often good quality cutters come up for sale...they tend to be Rubis

Originally Posted by Dave

You gotta love the Sigma/Rubi banter....it will never end

it has'nt even started yet, especially now we now now they suffer from knob problems?

Originally Posted by AstonTiling

it has'nt even started yet, especially now we now now they suffer from knob problems?

Ill wish i never put this post on here but i have two sigmas and three rubis and to be honest they both have there advantages and disadvantages and some are stronger in some areas then others!
And as i constantly use both makes on a very regular basis then i scan tell you the best make is enie meeny mini mo

Sit on the fence steve why don't you..

Originally Posted by Dave

Sit on the fence steve why don't you..

from this position i is laughing at you all but i might just bid on the montolit as i havent got one of them yet

why not i have..

Hi ALL!...wats a reasonable offer on the montolit ebay!!?...theres another 1 masterpiuma evo 2 bid at £120 so far...not sure which 1 to go for

Sir Ramic....wat prices do u think r reasonable offers for the old montolit...(ive ASKED the seller and he brought it second hand ,so now its soon to b 3rd) plus theres another montolit masterpiuma evo 2 its been bid at £120 so far...what would be a silly price for that pls

Such things are worth what you are willing to pay. I would check out the New prices 1st and then work on half that price at the most unless it was a current model. Depends how bad you want it. I just paid £80 for a Sigma 5A....now that was a bargain.

what in the hell!..how did u manage a 5a @ that price!..thats rhetorical..I follow your reasoning..and yes im kinda need 1 badly but don t want to be silly over it...I ve been following this tileforum for a few weeks now ...due to my search for a cutter...ive always loved tiling and seem to be doin alot of it lately..im a skilled carpenter/multi trader mostly..my point is i love good tools...without opening another debate which im sure youve commented on,.could u tell me (in your opinion)..are sigmas alot better than montolit..or is there not much in it...that id notice...thankoyu for your time

Originally Posted by fipple

what in the hell!..how did u manage a 5a @ that price!..thats rhetorical..I follow your reasoning..and yes im kinda need 1 badly but don t want to be silly over it...I ve been following this tileforum for a few weeks now ...due to my search for a cutter...ive always loved tiling and seem to be doin alot of it lately..im a skilled carpenter/multi trader mostly..my point is i love good tools...without opening another debate which im sure youve commented on,.could u tell me (in your opinion)..are sigmas alot better than montolit..or is there not much in it...that id notice...thankoyu for your time

The real difference in my opinion between the Sigma and Monty is that the Sigma has less parts to break. My Sigma is 9 years old and I have just refurbed it with a few new parts, I also have a new one (the £80 one) In the store just in case......I know i wont need it though
Both cutters do the same thing so I guess its personal preference. Sigma tend to be more common than Monty`s so parts are easier to obtain. A lot of tilers have various cutters for different jobs where as I use my Sigma 5A for 99% of the jobs I do.

Originally Posted by fipple

what in the hell!..how did u manage a 5a @ that price!..thats rhetorical

I actually got it on Ebay for £100 but when it arrived the marker guide was missing so he refunded £20.
I have an Ebay search set up so I get notified when items with certain names become available. I think I bought it on a "Buy it now" price within minutes of it being advertised.

Hmmm lucky u..i hope i have the same luck!...if i dont get the ebay montolit...i,ll probably end up buying a sigma 2d3 or 2c3....they look narrow but they can break upto 23mm...plus i know they sell cases!...thanks for your help!.i checked your website....Very impressed with your work...amazing!

Just a last thoought...Have you used a Sigma type cutter before ? Some like it and some dont, It would be best if you could try before buying.

You may like to push the handle rather than pull or you may like to see the scribe line inbetween the 2 rails.

im not keen on rubi's ie...twin rail!....the sigma im interested in is the 2c3 or 2d3 both are push..tecnica range....im kinda undecided but its getting close..as i have to purchase one a.s.a.p and live with the choice ive made..we cant have them all can we!..lol

id go for the 2d3 630 mm cut length.
sigmarubi

Originally Posted by fipple

im not keen on rubi's ie...twin rail!....the sigma im interested in is the 2c3 or 2d3 both are push..tecnica range....im kinda undecided but its getting close..as i have to purchase one a.s.a.p and live with the choice ive made..we cant have them all can we!..lol

You cant grumble at £190 for a good cutter.
Ditto what Nybor says, go for the 2D3, 630mmm cut

a 2d3 sigma is £190?...where can i buy sigmas ?...if u could stear me in the right direction id be greatful

Diatech Scotland I Diamond cutting equipment I Tile trims, tools and accessories
I think its Mark you need to talk to, 01738 444606
Or send them an email sales@diatechscotland.co.uk

thats the trade price in the catalogue

thanks alot sir ramic!...topman!

Dont forget that wil be plus VAT i expect. I have been told you can haggle a little, hasnt worked for me though.

ok this will probably b the last question on this matter!!! but what would be the best choice out of the montolits...the old version masterpiuma 52 or the newer masterpiuma 63....im sure id get the older version cheaper...at least i hope

Depends on what size tiles you will be using. 600mm tiles are very common these days.