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Hello tilers,
I'm new to this forum - I've been lurking for a couple of days now reading lots of reviews for wet and dry cutters. I haven't tiled in about 20 years, but have a small (but complicated) bathroom to do in the next few weeks. Lots of cuts, with a window reveal (I'd like to mitre the tiles rather than use a plastic strip), and one external corner (again - mitring the tiles if possible). An added complication is that I probably don't have any 90 degree angles between any wall, floor or ceiling! And my daughter's just bought a house, so I suspect there will be more tiling for me to do there in a few months' time. And our kitchen is looking a bit tired ...
I don't want to start a war, but I get the impression that Rubi and Sigma are the most popular manual cutters, with Sigma possibly having the edge when it comes to the tile-breaking mechanism. I had nearly decided on the Sigma 2G, until a few knowledgeable worthies claimed that the chassis had too much flex. I don't mind spending reasonable money on good tools, so I'm now thinking about a Series 3. As I am happy to limit myself to 600 mm, is the Sigma 3B4M the one to get? I can get other 3B models for slightly less, but I presume those are previous years' models, or ones that are not 'Max'.
Is there some new kid on the block from Rubi, Sigma, Vitrex, or whoever that blows the competition out of the water?
So should anyone here present know of any reason that a 3B4M and I should should not be joined in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace.
I have another question about mitring - will put it in another thread, as it will involve a wet cutter.
Cheers,
Paul
I'm new to this forum - I've been lurking for a couple of days now reading lots of reviews for wet and dry cutters. I haven't tiled in about 20 years, but have a small (but complicated) bathroom to do in the next few weeks. Lots of cuts, with a window reveal (I'd like to mitre the tiles rather than use a plastic strip), and one external corner (again - mitring the tiles if possible). An added complication is that I probably don't have any 90 degree angles between any wall, floor or ceiling! And my daughter's just bought a house, so I suspect there will be more tiling for me to do there in a few months' time. And our kitchen is looking a bit tired ...
I don't want to start a war, but I get the impression that Rubi and Sigma are the most popular manual cutters, with Sigma possibly having the edge when it comes to the tile-breaking mechanism. I had nearly decided on the Sigma 2G, until a few knowledgeable worthies claimed that the chassis had too much flex. I don't mind spending reasonable money on good tools, so I'm now thinking about a Series 3. As I am happy to limit myself to 600 mm, is the Sigma 3B4M the one to get? I can get other 3B models for slightly less, but I presume those are previous years' models, or ones that are not 'Max'.
Is there some new kid on the block from Rubi, Sigma, Vitrex, or whoever that blows the competition out of the water?
So should anyone here present know of any reason that a 3B4M and I should should not be joined in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace.
I have another question about mitring - will put it in another thread, as it will involve a wet cutter.
Cheers,
Paul