Hello chums,

I am going to be in the market to buy a new cutter at the start of next year. As a lot of you know I am a Rubi man and always have been. I really like the look of the Ti-s but I have been told that this is pretty much the same cutter as a sigma but more expensive. I have never used a sigma or a monti, so I am looking for a bit of advice from those of you that have used more than one of the makes above (please no "my cutters better than your cutter").

What is the price difference between the sigmas, Monti's and Rubi's and where is the best place to go for them? Im looking for something that can handle any 600mm tile.

Many thanks for your thoughts

The only rubi I've used is the ts which we all know is poor on ceramics. The sigma s are more awkward to use at first but brilliant cutters when you get used to it. I have the 3b and the smaller sigma 7 which is ideal for splashbacks

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i agree with mike they take some getting used to do sigma,s but once you,ve got the hang of them they are brill, the wheels last a lot longer as well
never used a montolit ,

Why not the TX range Rich..? i tried a monty...... back to Rubi now.

Oh and i have tried the TI range as well... so defo TX for me

I've tried sigma and Rubi and I defo prefer the tx range....


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ave got the ti66 only used it in practice,also used the ti70 at college,it takes a bit getting used to,u also cant see the wheel,and a bit cumbersome for my liking think it be on ebay soon

With my pull cut Sigma I can see the wheel easy. With my Brothers push cut Monti i cant and that's where I think the problem lies. Some people don't like the pull cutters as it can give wrist ache. never bothered me though. I will be looking at a bigger cutter some time next year and it will be a Sigma.

You must have a strong wrist Neale, now why would that be

Originally Posted by Stewart

I've tried sigma and Rubi and I defo prefer the tx range....


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Do you prefer the rubi due to being easier to use or because it cuts better stew?

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Thanks guys.

Dave, I have a TX, need another cutter as the work load has increased and the tools are being spread out. The TX is a brilliant cutter but it is on the pricey side and I have always promised myself that I would give another make a try.

Can we talk about the prices of the other cutters on here or where are the best places to look for them?

I just got a new sigma max cutter and love it

sigmas for me still use my rubis for smaller tiles but for porcelean 600x600 its the sigmas

I'd like to try a Sigma just so I can compare it to my Rubi's. My next purchase will be a 900mm cutter and if a Sigma is genuinely better cutter than the tx900 I'll but one, bit of an expensive mistake if it's not though!

i use both . both great cutters and both need getting used . both cutters i find need a dfferent approach,
sigmas for me as i find they are sturdier.

Do Sigma's come with a box? Not a cardboard one, a carry case

Originally Posted by Bri

Do Sigma's come with a box? Not a cardboard one, a carry case

some do http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=sigma tile cutters&source=web&cd=7&sqi=2&ved=0CH8QFjAG&url=ht tp%3A%2F%2Fwww.sigmaitalia.com%2F%3Flang%3Den&ei=y _3sTr6bFaPkmAXzzZXgCA&usg=AFQjCNHdliB2QEC9GE5yWg3i GMqTGgyX3w


http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=sigma tile cutters with cases&source=web&cd=8&ved=0CIUBEBYwBw&url=http%3A% 2F%2Fwww.exclusivetiling.co.uk%2Fdry-tile-cutters.shtml&ei=4_7sTrGmIKmhiAf9nuCVBw&usg=AFQjCN HatUMIKlWQlcAhZmB2czUOKzzV8g

yes bri and the box has wheels

Originally Posted by Brinkley

yes bri and the box has wheels

From looking at some of the distributors, it seemed like it was an optional extra! I need a box for everything, if it ain't got a box, it'll get broken somehow!

Yes it is optional, in 10 years I have never damaged my Sigma!

your the same as me bri i like to have boxes for all ,my tools and i must say the sigma box is expensive but worth it .to me anyway big blue box equals sigma plus 1 wheel equals about a year

Tagliapiastrelle TECNICA, incisione a trazione. | sigma tile-cutter for porcelain gres

Sigma box's, nearly as much as the cutters and the box is plastic.... says a lot hey

tx for lads

tx for me lads

Originally Posted by Dave

Sigma box's, nearly as much as the cutters and the box is plastic.... says a lot hey

Quality comes at a price

As you probably know I cant see by the Tomecanic Supercoup at the moment and I have tried all of the above and more.

Not saying its perfect but it eats porc's

Originally Posted by Gall.B

As you probably know I cant see by the Tomecanic Supercoup at the moment and I have tried all of the above and more.

Not saying its perfect but it eats porc's

Did you get the fancy box too ?

Ok, thank you all for your thoughts so far, I would like to get a little more specific if I may. Im not going to go with Rubi as i want to have a try with another brand and I have rubis that I will continue using. I have been offered a good price on a Monti master puima (thanks to one of our members ). What are your guys views on these cutters? Would it be wiser to cough up for a sigma?

gotta be honest, I'm very tempted to try a sigma and when my tx700 wears out I'll probs give a sigma a try.