Just bought one of these , using it for the first time and have found that the cutting guide doesn't tighten up fully and slips when trying to cut a tile, as a temporary solution i've had to stick a piece of cardboard under the locking bar. Has anyone else got a similar problem with this ? or better still has anyone got a solution to fix the problem ?



Ed.

A couple members have them, so hopefully they will see this and advise..

I've got a Norton and your right it is a problem we've also had!
My solution was to bin the rail.
Apart from that its the best little cutter £for£ I've had since I replaced my Rubi 2 years ago.(had that 18 years)
I'll soon have enough money from my pension ( and winter fuel allowance) to get a Dewalt

yep totally agree , i think its because the bars are rounded and they keep slipping, well on mine they are

ah so its a common problem, well at least that saves me trying to get a new rail, guess i'll just make sure i carry a piece of cardboard around with me at all times , that and a stick of chewing gum for when i inevitably lose the plug. Many thanks for the replies.


Nice photos on both your web sites btw.


Ed.

A good solution would be to buy a Sigma.




I fully expect to be bombarded by the rubi brigade.

Originally Posted by diamondtiling

A good solution would be to buy a Sigma.




I fully expect to be bombarded by the rubi brigade.

lol, nice idea Dom. Do sigma make a wet cutter for a hundred quid?

I put the cardboard between the locking rail and the saw btw , locks it off nicely and prevents it slipping. Will get round to a more lasting bodge soon.

Originally Posted by grumpygrouter

lol, nice idea Dom. Do sigma make a wet cutter for a hundred quid?

No.........................