i know inm asking for trouble but im curious.
what is the everyday practical differences between rubi, sigma, etc.


please play fair. .

My difference is I only have sigma cutters. Lol
Interesting topic though, lol.

for un biased opinion it needs to answered by tilers who own both or use both on a regular basis, I think most lads will tell you that they find the cutting action of the pull cut sigmas combined with the single rail a little awkward where as the sigma guys will be unhappy with the poor build quality of the rubi cutters and the inability of the ts cutter to cut anything more than a ceramic tile, both companies have a wide range of machines but i have to admit being disappointed in the past with my rubi cutters and only being impressed by the sigmas i have used, my sigma 3em is the best cutter i have ever bought and used

i'm with gary on this one

I have sigma with a klick klock handle for forward pushing and rubi TX700n but prefer the sigma..

I have 3 rubi cutters, tr60 tx1200 (old model) and tx700 (new model) the tr is only a ceramic cutter but will cut some porcelain. The 1200 IMO isn't a great cutter, I've never had a problem with ceramics but I have found a lot of porcelain it wouldn't cut cleanly, mostly diagonal cuts. The 700 is a top quality piece of kit, I've only found one tile so far that it struggled with and that was a 12mm 600x600 porcelain with a textured glaze. Maybe the newer version of the 1200 is better but for how often I need a cutter that size I'll probably never know, 'coz I'm not buying another! I can't give an opinion on any Sigma as I've never used one but if a 90 cm cutter comes up at the right price I'll buy one and find out as that is the only size cutter I need to complete my collection. So I hope that's a fair review from a Rubi user!

I'm a Rubi man, got a ts 40 for small ceramics, ts 60 which is currently gathering dust in my shed and a tx700 which is awesome. I'm going to be fair like Bri because I've never used a Sigma but as some guys swear by them I guess they must be pretty good too. Going to buy a mini Montolit next week as got loads of small ceramic work coming up and want something a bit smaller than the ts40

ihave both sigma and rubi cutters , my rubi cutters are the ts range , which i think most rubi users will agree ok for ceramics hardly ever use
sigma is my every day cutter awsome bit of kit
i did recently use a tx 70 one of my pals and i was very impressed with it,

This is very civilised so far

Originally Posted by peteablard

This is very civilised so far

I thought the very same! It won't last long! If it does, it'll be the first time in TF history!

Rubis are for girls

There we go....it's started!!

And it was going so well

Originally Posted by tommyzooom

Rubis are for girls

a girl could,nt carry a rubi

Originally Posted by peteablard

There we go....it's started!!

Well somebody had to

Sigma Makeup
So it turns out that sigma is actually for girls

Ahem
The Rubi Girls

Touché!

i used to have a single rail rubi cutter and didnt like the non direct line of site. took some getting used too but was great on porcelain. maybe different horses for different courses. i now have tr400 & tx 700 in my toolkit.

so far everyone is talking sigma/rubi. i have seen a tomecannic supercoupe which the americans give really good reviews on, it is a single rail cutter; anyone have experiance with one of these Tomecanic Supercut Tile Cutter Demonstration - YouTube SUPERCOUP Tile cutter. - YouTube

Someone mentioned one of those yesterday and rated it very highly. Hadn't heard of it myself

Seen some good reviews on that cutter...

Originally Posted by jwatson

i used to have a single rail rubi cutter and didnt like the non direct line of site. took some getting used too but was great on porcelain. maybe different horses for different courses. i now have tr400 & tx 700 in my toolkit.

so far everyone is talking sigma/rubi. i have seen a tomecannic supercoupe which the americans give really good reviews on, it is a single rail cutter; anyone have experiance with one of these Tomecanic Supercut Tile Cutter Demonstration - YouTube SUPERCOUP Tile cutter. - YouTube

I believe Gall.B has one

I've had a very brief go with one and it does seem to be a great range of cutters, quite pricey but if it's a good cutter then it's worth paying for.


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Originally Posted by jwatson

i used to have a single rail rubi cutter and didnt like the non direct line of site. took some getting used too but was great on porcelain. maybe different horses for different courses. i now have tr400 & tx 700 in my toolkit.

so far everyone is talking sigma/rubi. i have seen a tomecannic supercoupe which the americans give really good reviews on, it is a single rail cutter; anyone have experiance with one of these Tomecanic Supercut Tile Cutter Demonstration - YouTube SUPERCOUP Tile cutter. - YouTube

Indeed my weapon of choice & used daily, have the 750 & 900, hoping to get a 1350 soon.

pm,d ye Joe if you want any more info give me a .buzz

Practical differences; My Rubi was sold with a carry case, lighter easier to transport around.
A twist of the handle and you can change the cutting blade.
The push forward cutters are easier to learn to cut with imo.

Sigma; I like having the measuring gauge under my eye, (rather then looking over the length of the cutter)
Cuts porcelains cleaner then the rubi
Sturdier built

As a rubi user through and through I've always had a strong opinion on sigma users and that's they're dirty and you shouldn't leave your children with them. But why? Why do we fight so? I've never even touched a sigma, they could be amazing! And it's true the ts60 is absolute pants. I don't even clean mine anymore to hasten the day that I have to replace it. May even get a sigma. There I said it. Feel like I just came out the closet, so liberating to get that off my chest

i saw a video posted by deano tile in a different thread. i think it was for a rubi tx n series . it looks good. scribed nice and snaped cleanly. if i ever buy a larger cutter (my sigma only cuts 12 " ) il seriously consider it. +i love tool boxs

Originally Posted by Alan M

i saw a video posted by deano tile in a different thread. i think it was for a rubi tx n series . it looks good. scribed nice and snaped cleanly. if i ever buy a larger cutter (my sigma only cuts 12 " ) il seriously consider it. +i love tool boxs

Don't get the N just get the standard one with the shorter measuring bar...

i think i have enough tiling tools for now. i just need to make them pay now. althow just when you think you have enough a job pops up where you need something. i dont believe in hireing tools if im going to need it again(reason i bought myself a sigma. hire was 30 a day, bought for 120. paid for itself already)

Originally Posted by whitebeam

Don't get the N just get the standard one with the shorter measuring bar...

easier to get in the bin