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Having never actually entered in to the whole Rubi versus Sigma debate,
Mainly cos I'd never used a Sigma, :D
I actually do now have an opinion! Lucky you
(as in all of you not you moon haha)
I've been using one extensively over last few weeks on my porcel-thin job,
and my next slide cutter will definitely be a Sigma!
Or in the style of! Haha (just in case I find something better in mean time!)
I glanced over one of those machines yday moon, seems robust,
Didn't use it tho.
There's a trade night local to me on Thursday, if I'm not working may go actually try one, but it's only a 50/50 chance I'll be able to make it, may be still working nights.
So I know this post is just a lot of hot air and of no use to you at all! Haha
I just like the sound of my own voice, as others will testify! :p:p

Ps so do u miss being a 'boot neck?' :D:D (No offence) hehe
 
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moomarine

3_fall said:
Having never actually entered in to the whole Rubi versus Sigma debate,
Mainly cos I'd never used a Sigma, :D
I actually do now have an opinion! Lucky you
(as in all of you not you moon haha)
I've been using one extensively over last few weeks on my porcel-thin job,
and my next slide cutter will definitely be a Sigma!
Or in the style of! Haha (just in case I find something better in mean time!)
I glanced over one of those machines yday moon, seems robust,
Didn't use it tho.
There's a trade night local to me on Thursday, if I'm not working may go actually try one, but it's only a 50/50 chance I'll be able to make it, may be still working nights.
So I know this post is just a lot of hot air and of no use to you at all! Haha
I just like the sound of my own voice, as others will testify! :p:p

Ps so do u miss being a 'boot neck?' :D:D (No offence) hehe
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Haha! No I don't miss it at all to be fair! Got medically discharged earlier this year after 12 years served so I was more than ready to get out to the real world! I have been looking out for one of these trade nights and will hopefully go to the next one near me! Are you ex forces then?
 
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Old Mod

moomarine said:
Are you ex forces then?
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We were your keepers! Hahaha
We mothered you and nurtured you,
Then sent u to do the dirty work whilst we were miles away at sea! Hehe
Ex Fleet Air Arm, Radio, Radar & Guided Weapons, HMS Ark Royal, u know the proper one! Haha taken out of comission 1979 just before Falklands.
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Italy

3_fall said:
Having never actually entered in to the whole Rubi versus Sigma debate,
Mainly cos I'd never used a Sigma, :D
I actually do now have an opinion! Lucky you
(as in all of you not you moon haha)
I've been using one extensively over last few weeks on my porcel-thin job,
and my next slide cutter will definitely be a Sigma!
Or in the style of! Haha (just in case I find something better in mean time!)
I glanced over one of those machines yday moon, seems robust,
Didn't use it tho.
There's a trade night local to me on Thursday, if I'm not working may go actually try one, but it's only a 50/50 chance I'll be able to make it, may be still working nights.
So I know this post is just a lot of hot air and of no use to you at all! Haha
I just like the sound of my own voice, as others will testify! :p:p

Ps so do u miss being a 'boot neck?' :D:D (No offence) hehe
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puff. converted sigma ... hahaha crazy. 55 years waiting. better late than never. ;)
 
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ExplodingPudding

The Topps Ergo cutter is very good but don't make the mistake everyone seems to make of putting tons of pressure on the handle. All it needs is a light tap and you will find it to cut very smoothly. I personally prefer using this cutter as opposed to the Rubi when it's needed. It also helps that you can see the cutting wheel from that little viewing slot too!
 
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hmtiling

ExplodingPudding said:
The Topps Ergo cutter is very good but don't make the mistake everyone seems to make of putting tons of pressure on the handle. All it needs is a light tap and you will find it to cut very smoothly. I personally prefer using this cutter as opposed to the Rubi when it's needed. It also helps that you can see the cutting wheel from that little viewing slot too!
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This has confirmed for me that you work for topps!
 
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Stef

I will enter the debate.
I saw the cutter in Topps, looks ok, but I would opt for a push cut Sigma if I was looking for a new cutter.
Having used Rubi for years & then jumped ship to Sigma I think that the Sigma is the best all rounder I've used, still own a Rubi & Tomecanic.
Once you get used to lining up your marks on a tile with the single bar in the way you will be flying.
I have still to use a tile that the Sigma wont cut, I've cut Gulf Stone Quartz that you shouldn't be able to do with a manual cutter.
 
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Old Mod

Stef said:
I will enter the debate.
I saw the cutter in Topps, looks ok, but I would opt for a push cut Sigma if I was looking for a new cutter.
Having used Rubi for years & then jumped ship to Sigma I think that the Sigma is the best all rounder I've used, still own a Rubi & Tomecanic.
Once you get used to lining up your marks on a tile with the single bar in the way you will be flying.
I have still to use a tile that the Sigma wont cut, I've cut Gulf Stone Quartz that you shouldn't be able to do with a manual cutter.
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Got to admit, not that I ever got involved in this debate,
Having been using a sigma recently, (borrowed) it'll be the next slide cutter I buy.
The success rate with cuts feels much higher, I say feels cos I feel more confident it'll do what I ask of it.
If that makes any sense. :confused:
Still not 100% at ease with it, but I'm happily taking 20-30mm rips off a 1200 tile, full length!
And rather than crossing my fingers and expecting a 50/50 cut rate,
I'm getting irritated if the cuts shears off, cos I know it can do it with ease.
It's just my lack of experience that lets the cutter down.
It's just a bloody lump of a thing when u have to carry it up and down stairs every day! Haha
 
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Old Mod

The blue support arms @Stef, are they extendable on your model? That would be better.
Tbh I'm still trying to get to grips with model types. I believe I've found 2-3 1280mm cutters, and the only difference I've been able to see from images is an extra support at opposite end to the back fence.
Oh plus one model is 5-6kg lighter, so I'm still a little confused on which is what! Haha
I confuse fairly easily if I don't see something with straight lines!:confused:
Yeah I know, just like my work! :)
So any advice or education on the subject would be gratefully received. ;)
 
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Hey Marc. I'm the same as you with the models. I believe there is a fair amount of difference in the breaking pressure between them. With the max giving the greatest. But then you can interchange most handles. It's a shame the Sigma rep isn't still on here. I for one could do with a heads up on them. I need a 1200 cutter for a job in a few weeks time.
 
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Old Mod

gamma38 said:
Hey Marc. I'm the same as you with the models. I believe there is a fair amount of difference in the breaking pressure between them. With the max giving the greatest. But then you can interchange most handles. It's a shame the Sigma rep isn't still on here. I for one could do with a heads up on them. I need a 1200 cutter for a job in a few weeks time.
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Yeah with u there Paul,
@Sigma UK are still registered, not been on since May 2015 tho.
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LM

Hi Marc, what Antonio is try ing to explain is that on the max series you push away from yourself to score the tile, then draw the handle back to about 10-15mm from the edge closest to the bar then lift the handle up and a spring mechanism will flick the breaker down then you break the tile the same way as you would with the traditional pull handle. with the klick klock its the same scoring procedure as the max but the handle has a hindge on it just above the main rail, which you then lift up and judge the breaking pressure yourself by pressing down on the tile after you've scored it, again 10-15mm from the edge.
Pull handle for speed
Klick klock handle slower but better at breaking tougher tiles (plus less sore on the wrist be cause of the reverse scoring act)
Max handle for the toughest of tiles, which its great for.
 
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