Advice for new electric cutter

[Grime]

Hey All - I've just recently started in the trade and on a recent job I used my brand new Rubi ND-180 wet wheel and it broke after cutting 5 6mm tiles. No joke! The power just keeps cutting out, so I'm gonna take it back.

But I need something else to replace it and I'd be grateful for your advice.

I have two manual cutters (a little Rubi Star 50-N-Plus and a big Sigma 3P3M) and an angle grinder. Any suggestions for an electric cutter that is practical for smaller spaces, can handle all or most types of tile and thicknesses and isn't to expensive? If you do have suggestions related to your own electric cutters, could you please tell me what is good and what is bad about yours?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Andy Allen]

Vitrex 750 pro.....or a Rubi nd 200

 

[Old Mod]

Or a good grinder blade.

For the money, this is excellent.

Grinder blade

 

[Ttt1601]

Vitrex 750 pro.....or a Rubi nd 200

I have to disagree with the vortex, I have one, find it an awful machine, it's on the lock up and probably will never come out again

 

[Andy Allen]

I have to disagree with the vortex, I have one, find it an awful machine, it's on the lock up and probably will never come out again

Think God I got the VITREX and not the VORTEX.....

 

[Ttt1601]

Those bloody vortex cutters!!!!

 

[merlecollins]

Raimondi Eco 92 with a Montolit DNA blade. Effortless.

 

[kevsalt]

husqy ts230f ....top tool

 

[Andy Allen]

As the op has asked for advice on a inexpensive electric cutter.....
Then it depends what tiles you use the most....
The vitrex or vortex.. as some like to call it, is imo an excellent cutter for the money....approx £100 it will cut most tiles up to 600mm without any problem but above that you would need something with a bit more beef.....like the Rubi nd200 at around £350
The vitrex can be used indoors with good dust sheeting as it has very little water spray......the Rubi can only be used outdoors .
Hope you find this more in depth post helpful....

 

[Time's Ran Out]

As the op has asked for advice on a inexpensive electric cutter.....
Then it depends what tiles you use the most....
The vitrex or vortex.. as some like to call it, is imo an excellent cutter for the money....approx £100 it will cut most tiles up to 600mm without any problem but above that you would need something with a bit more beef.....like the Rubi nd200 at around £350
The vitrex can be used indoors with good dust sheeting as it has very little water spray......the Rubi can only be used outdoors .
Hope you find this more in depth post helpful....

3 paragraphs long - must be Sunday!

 

[Italy]

As the op has asked for advice on a inexpensive electric cutter.....
Then it depends what tiles you use the most....
The vitrex or vortex.. as some like to call it, is imo an excellent cutter for the money....approx £100 it will cut most tiles up to 600mm without any problem but above that you would need something with a bit more beef.....like the Rubi nd200 at around £350
The vitrex can be used indoors with good dust sheeting as it has very little water spray......the Rubi can only be used outdoors .
Hope you find this more in depth post helpful....

sometimes even unable to reason.

 

[Andy Allen]

3 paragraphs long - must be Sunday!

And spelt right !!...(I think)

 

[Time's Ran Out]

And spelt right !!...(I think)

Did you paste it from somewhere?

 

[Andy Allen]

Did you paste it from somewhere?

Nope.....all my own words....I'm feeling very philosophical ..(another big word)..today..

 

[Mike ramsdale]

I bought the new one in Topps that has replaced the vitrex pro 750 and I think it is quality. good design and comes with a cover to protect the blade and guard when in the back of van etc. got the rubi CPC blade in it and it works a treat on porce.

 

[Andy Allen]

I bought the new one in Topps that has replaced the vitrex pro 750 and I think it is quality. good design and comes with a cover to protect the blade and guard when in the back of van etc. got the rubi CPC blade in it and it works a treat on porce.

Even better if they have updated it...

 

[Mike ramsdale]

Yeah its slightly bigger, much more sturdy and better built. the lid is great and fits around the guide bar and no need to remove guard for blade. bench stop stops the cutter moving backwards when pushing big tiles through. well impressed with it to be honest. Anyone know of any blades better than the rubi CPC for it?

 

[Aston]

The Norton TT200em is s decent budget cutter, you can pick one up for around £135 bit more expensive than the vitrex 750 but its worth considering....heres a video

 

[GoneGuy]

I got a Rubi nd200 and I bought a plastic mixing tray to go underneath to catch any water and splills so I can use it indoors

 

[Andy Allen]

I got a Rubi nd200 and I bought a plastic mixing tray to go underneath to catch any water and splills so I can use it indoors

Great idea...

 

[LM]

Water & Chemical Drip Trays | Pro Tiler Tools - http://www.*******************/tiler-tool/8966/water-chemical-drip-trays

 

[GoneGuy]

I got the tip from someone on the forum, when I was looking for a new wet cutter.
The mixing tray is available in b&q etc about £17.
It's also good to mix your adhesive on if your labourer is a bit sloppy in mixing

 

[White Room]

I got a Rubi nd200 and I bought a plastic mixing tray to go underneath to catch any water and splills so I can use it indoors

Been using one for a number of years and get yourself a plastic 9" painters tray to replace the water reservoir that comes with the cutter, it allows you to fill up more easily when water gets low.

 

[Unused Account 1]

Had my rubi nd200 ten years ,been battered ,but the key is the blade ,make it easy to cut

 

[Tile Shop]

I got my ND180 really cheap from work. Used it a few times. Hated it. Wish I hadn't got it.

Now I have a predicament..... Do I boot it over into next doors garden and pretend it wasn't me, Or do I list in on ebay, listing the good points which will all be lies and feel guilty for whoever buys it from me?

In the meantime, sticking with the angle grinder.

 

[Andy Allen]

Sell it ....Someone out there will want it...it's up to the buyers to do there research..

 

[Dumbo]

Been using one for a number of years and get yourself a plastic 9" painters tray to replace the water reservoir that comes with the cutter, it allows you to fill up more easily when water gets low.

Ooh done that before

 

[Grime]

Gents - many thanks for your advice. I'll follow up on all suggestions and hopefully find something idiot-proof.

Thanks again!

 

[Kyle Knowles]

I got my ND180 really cheap from work. Used it a few times. Hated it. Wish I hadn't got it.

Now I have a predicament..... Do I boot it over into next doors garden and pretend it wasn't me, Or do I list in on ebay, listing the good points which will all be lies and feel guilty for whoever buys it from me?

In the meantime, sticking with the angle grinder.

The 180 would be fine for ur average DIY jobber

 

[Grime]

Guys - sincere thanks for your suggestions. I thought I had posted my thanks last week but it seems my post got lost.

Thanks again.