Sigma Manual Tile Cutters

[Waluigi]

A few people have just recently entered the world of Sigma for their tile cutting use, myself included.

I thought it would be a good idea to start this thread for any tips on how to use these cutters.

For now, here’s a link to the Sigma Beochure which @callatiler kindly posted earlier:-

http://www.sigmauk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016Brochure.pdf

 

[Bill]

Don't forget to disengage the measuring bar when moving through doorways.......

 

[Waluigi]

I do have a very basic tip that everyone will already know.....

The measuring bar can be stored on the main tile body. It slots in and screws on.

 

[Fitwidge]

Don’t put to much pressure when scoring or snapping

When snapping try tapping, if that makes sense

 

[Blunt Tool]

Don’t oil the rail, just clean with 00 wire wool

 

[Blunt Tool]

Haha informative you see I do listen to you!

 

[Waluigi]

Does anyone use the Klick Klock handle?

 

[Old Mod]

I’m just an habitual victim of plagiarism

 

[Old Mod]

Does anyone use the Klick Klock handle?

Yes

 

[One Day]

Does anyone use the Klick Klock handle?

No

 

[Blunt Tool]

Ray came up to Aberdeen to see me, he said my Sigma was the smoothest he had ever pushed and gave me the trophy some guy down in London had.

 

[Old Mod]

Haha informative you see I do listen to you!

In actual fact, Lee MAC was the person who first posted that to my knowledge, well it could have just as easily been Antonio who was first, they’re the two sigma aficionados.
I just stole it from one of them.

 

[One Day]

A few I've learnt:

Always check the hole which the measure bar sits in for debris.
If you tighten the bar with tile fragments in the hole, it can sit wonky and mess up your cuts.

Set the correct height for each tile thickness by setting the breaker foot flat on the tile face - at the top and bottom of the tile.

Don't score more than once - I've never had to.

Don't score too hard.

You get a better break if after scoring, you nudge the tile a couple of mm away from the measure bar and set the breaker foot 10mm from the tile edge.

If you leave your cutter on the floor with muppets around, they will kick the measure bar and you won't realise until you've cut all your spare tiles with a raked cut!

 

[Waluigi]

What are the advantages of the klick klock. Can you see the scoring wheel easier? It’s not particularly easy to see on the Max Handle

 

[One Day]

What are the advantages of the klick klick. Can you see the shoring wheel easier? It’s not particularly easy to see on the Max Handle

No, not really. You don't need to see the scoring wheel - trust the measure bar!

 

[Old Mod]

If you have the 1200 or bigger, drop thebar off to carry it, it’s so much bloody easier and lighter.
The bar weighs as much if not more than the base.

 

[One Day]

If you have the 1200 or bigger, drop thebar off to carry it, it’s so much bloody easier and lighter.
The bar weighs as much if not more than the base.

Softy!

 

[Old Mod]

Softy!

No, just old!

 

[Waluigi]

No, not really. You don't need to see the scoring wheel - trust the measure bar!

I have been. I’ve done every cut so far in one bathroom like this and am really impressed with the cutter, However there are instances where I need to follow a pencil mark so like to see the scoring wheel

 

[One Day]

No, just old!

Never!

 

[Old Mod]

What are the advantages of the klick klock. Can you see the scoring wheel easier? It’s not particularly easy to see on the Max Handle

IMO you can sight it easier, yes.
But it doesn’t have the breaking power of the Max,
But it’s reputedly quicker to use I think.

 

[Bill]

I have been. I’ve done every cut so far in one bathroom like this and am really impressed with the cutter, However there are instances where I need to follow a pencil mark so like to see the scoring wheel

Just put the pencil lines in line with the breaker bar ......

 

[Blunt Tool]

I have been. I’ve done every cut so far in one bathroom like this and am really impressed with the cutter, However there are instances where I need to follow a pencil mark so like to see the scoring wheel

I know that if it’s a rake cut I line the two pencil marks up to the right side of bottom middle spine cuts perfect

 

[Old Mod]

I have been. I’ve done every cut so far in one bathroom like this and am really impressed with the cutter, However there are instances where I need to follow a pencil mark so like to see the scoring wheel

With practice you don’t need to see wheel, you can sight your marks on the bar.

 

[One Day]

I have been. I’ve done every cut so far in one bathroom like this and am really impressed with the cutter, However there are instances where I need to follow a pencil mark so like to see the scoring wheen

Ok, without showing this it's hard to explain:
If you set your pencil mark at the measure bar, close one eye and keep your head steady - line up that mark so it's visually "touching" the main cutting bar. Now without moving your head, line up the top pencil mark (or end of your pencil line) so it too is "visually" touching the main cutting bar.
If both pencil marks are visually touching the bar - with one eye - then you are perfectly lined up and ready to cut.

 

[One Day]

You all beat me with more succinct replies!

 

[Waluigi]

I kind of understand that, Impish, thanks. I’ll have another play and try to see what I’m doing.

Edit........and everyone else. Thanks. (I hadn’t read your replies until now)

 

[Old Mod]

You all beat me with more succinct replies!

I’m sure your cuts will be more exact tho Mark. Haha

 

[Bill]

First thing I used to do with a rubi was score the bed of the cutter so I would have a raked cut point to work too....... saved hours over 30 years of using only Rubi cutters.

 

[Old Mod]

I kind of understand that, Impish, thanks. I’ll have another play and try to see what I’m doing.

Edit........and everyone else. Thanks. (I hadn’t read your replies until now)

Basically line your cut marks up properly by breaking your neck by stopping down.
Then sit in what you would class as a comfortable position and look at your marks again and how they relate to the bar. Memorise their position, they won’t change.