Dry cutter thread....for use with polished porcelain

[Andy Allen]

Marc will be retired in 3 years ....all that money he's earning !
However I could do with a new sigma..

 

[1animal1]

Sounds like Marc just got shunted - £200 to you Andy, boxed! (cardboard)

What do these things go for second hand - there are none on ebay at all!

 

[Rookery]

I'd also get a Sigma.

 

[1animal1]

Thanks

I think I've nailed myself down to the '3B4M Max' (push) as any discount on the 3M's are negligible and they are a couple cm shorter (always worth having ).

 

[Chalker]

It's so difficult to value a used sigma cutter. As few come up for sale second hand.
That tells a story . If you own one, you don't want to sell it!

If you kept it for 3 years and looked after it, I bet you would sell it for 80% of its purchase cost. Or more!

 

[Italy]

every 4-5 years I change my Sigma 600mm, the one I use every day.
last bought, I paid € 200 including VAT, € 165 net.
those used, I have always sold to 100 € on the internet, the ones I sell are still perfect, only signs of wear and just, there are no traces of adhesive.

I remember the first time I sold, we met by selling 600mm and at the end I sold all three sigma I had in the van. the 600mm, the 930mm and 370mm. I had to immediately buy a Sigma, otherwise I could not work.

 

[Dumbo]

Sounds like Marc just got shunted - £200 to you Andy, boxed! (cardboard)

What do these things go for second hand - there are none on ebay at all!

Thats because nobody wants to sell them .

 

[LM]

Defo looks the way to go from what I've read - do i need to start fannying about looking at different sized scoring wheels too?! for polished Porc....

Is trade discount much on these? If so it might be worth be bothering a mate who's got a few local trade accounts.

The wheel that comes with the machine will handle anything you throw at it so it will be absolutely fine, no need to think about different wheels.
Thats an excellent choice you've made, the max version will cut any tile that you are likely to be working with.
As already said second hand Sigma's are like hens teeth very rarely are they for sale.
A tip is never oil the rail on the Sigma only the cutting wheel and any bearing on the handle you go for, periodically take the handle of and run a pipe cleaner followed by a 'Big wipe' through it to remove any dust build up that will occur when dry addy dust etc hits any condensation that may be on the rail, this way your handle will always glide freely and perform to its best, good luck and welcome to the forum

 

[Bill]

The wheel that comes with the machine will handle anything you throw at it so it will be absolutely fine, no need to think about different wheels.
Thats an excellent choice you've made, the max version will cut any tile that you are likely to be working with.
As already said second hand Sigma's are like hens teeth very rarely are they for sale.
A tip is never oil the rail on the Sigma only the cutting wheel and any bearing on the handle you go for, periodically take the handle of and run a pipe cleaner followed by a 'Big wipe' through it to remove any dust build up that will occur when dry addy dust etc hits any condensation that may be on the rail, this way your handle will always glide freely and perform to its best, good luck and welcome to the forum

Was told by the Sigma rep to use Silicon spray to lubricate the rail............. who knows best?

 

[Dumbo]

Was told by the Sigma rep to use Silicon spray to lubricate the rail............. who knows best?

Also told the same by sigma rep