What tile cutters do you use? - Tile Advice

[sWe]

Thanks for the reply. I was eyeing one some time ago, but the thought of lugging it around kind of put me off.

 

[waterfd]

Only been tiling for a short time and used Rubi TS40 and Plasplug mastertiler. Just recently bought a TS50plus and now realise it should have been aTS60plus so for the odd job i'm going to buy the Big Clinker from Topps. See how this works out.

 

[brian c]

does anyone have a rubi pocket? was wondering what they are like for splash backs

I have one,well it fell and snapped the plastic bed but it was not a bad little cutter.

Genesis 600,Husqvarna TC470 and HUSQVARNA 670

 

[MICK the Tiler]

I use Sigma Down here can't remember how many I got maybe 10 or so I usually keep a 35 and a 75 in the truck they cater for most jobs.

They both have there pros and cons

rubi pros

Novice tilers would be better sticking to a rubi as they require less skill in snapping pressure wich is a big plus for rubi. They also have good visability to line up cutting marks due to the dual bars. Also there slim design make them compact and lighter to carry and work well in tight bathrooms.

cons

Prone to flex on thicker tiling material, also more moving parts, they need regular maintenence. The double action can be a bit annoying at times

sigma pros

Built like a mack truck, little maintenance required, less moving parts, will last a lifetime, The perfect single action, good handle and wheel design, will not flex, quality sprung tables. quality compass

cons

Can be hard to use if your a novice, heavy and wide, you have to tilt the head to line up cutting marks due to single bar.

 

[Taz8130]

Bought a Husky 670 from PTS during my course. Topped it off with Plasplug Mastertiler. Done 5 jobs so far and absolutely spot on !!. Tried out the Montalit which, although great for clean breaks, the poor line of sight of the cutting wheel put me off and the Rubi seemed to flex too much.

 

[tiler burden]

ive turned to the dark side...

montolit.

 

[grumpygrouter]

ive turned to the dark side...

montolit.

........the force is really with you now, my young apprentice!:lol:

 

[tiler burden]

i'm more machine now than man..??

 

[bighen]

Sorry to drag up an old thread .............


BUT has anyone tried the Tomecanic Supercoup.
I have the 2175 and got to admit its AWESOME.:hurray:
Prefer it to the Rubi TX for cutting porcelain.

No flex, built like a brick house.
Cuts everything thrown at it. Those that fail get hammered by the mini monty

 

[White Room]

Don't know about the Tomecanic but will be geting one of the minis from TT

 

[DHTiling]

Cuts everything thrown at it. Those that fail get hammered by the mini monty

If it cuts everything thrown at it then why the mini monty..:lol:

 

[Ajax123]

Angle Grinder - Sorry guys I know I'm a bloody amateur.....

 

[bighen]

A bit too big to fit on a worktop Dave....

Maybe a breakfast bar though:lol:

 

[bighen]

Still use a mini grinder Ajax

Comes in handy when cutting around corners.
1 cut with the grinder an the last with the tomecanic

Use it on marble and travertine too, although the stihl TS400 makes short work of them

 

[bassman]

Have too say Rubi .....but its all ive used ts 60+ ts 40 and ti66s have to say like the ti very much. isnt it a copy of a sigma? Trouble is when your spending a chunk of money on a cutter its brave to buy something your not familiar with and most people will maintain its the dogs because they dont want to admit, even to them selves, that they have made a bad choice.