Let's debate , Rubi or Sigma. - Tile Advice

[stevenflynn]

I find the video highly interesting. I do wonder do... When I need a strip of that size, I need to cut it off a complete tile. I been to a few shows and see this method, but then on the job, its simply much more awkward when its of a complete tile. I end up using a grinder. I guess both machines are high quality and although not married to either, for now my commitment is to Rubi.

 

[stephenoneill]

Iv used sigma when istarted out many years ago and was very happy with it .loved the breaker on the sigma still the best around imo.however 7years ago i moved to france and rubi rule here so i changed and have to say they are excellent as well /not as well built as sigma but do the job and i like the clear line of vision for cutting.but who knows when my rubi packs in i will definitly try a sigma again .possibly by renting one out for a week and see how it goes

 

[DHTiling]

So Sigma wins..

 

[Aston]

this is were i am going to be tested now!!
next week ive got to buy a couple of cutters..my heart says get another ts40plus and a tx700 because i like using them but at £180 for a ts40plus and £340 it comes to £520!!

or do i go out and get another sigma 3c for £269 (possibly lower) and a 2g for £100 total cost £369 (maybe even 350)

now ive used both and i know that the sigmas are better constructed, weigh less, cheaper to buy and run BUT i prefer the rubis to use...

either way, they both do the job.

 

[Rookery]

In my opinion, you should buy whichever you're happiest using. As you are going to be using it day in day out, thats more important than the original purchase price.

 

[Gazzer]

Tell me where you get a 2g for £100 ?

 

[demi34]

Sigma for me, have been using sigma for 22 years

 

[mz30]

I'll chip in i used rubi for years had ts40 ,ts60,tr70 i still have a ts40 and a ts 60,they are good cutters (not made the way they used to be though).
I have 3 sigmas and find they are alround better cutters ,so for me sigma wins this debate.

 

[Aston]

Tell me where you get a 2g for £100 ?

neale, they are only £104 in tool venture mate,
i normally go through diatech, they tend to go the extra mile to do a deal.

 

[ifindoubtgrout]

evning all i think if sigma were not so elusive a lot more people would use them,

 

[Sigma UK]

evning all i think if sigma were not so elusive a lot more people would use them,

It's all down to the stores pal. They need to listen a little more to their trade customers?.

 

[Gazzer]

neale, they are only £104 in tool venture mate,
i normally go through diatech, they tend to go the extra mile to do a deal.

Dont ask me why but i seem to have a bee in my bonnet about charges made for P&P these days so if I knew any store local that I could get a 2G from then I would gladly pay.

 

[beanz]

It's all down to the stores pal. They need to listen a little more to their trade customers?.

Didn't I read somewhere that you can buy direct from sigma?

 

[DHTiling]

Didn't I read somewhere that you can buy direct from sigma?

Through a distributor.. and there are now a few in the uk.. so very easy to get hold of a Sigma cutter.

 

[Sigma UK]

Didn't I read somewhere that you can buy direct from sigma?

Can't buy direct but there are many places that sell them now.