Which Cutter?

[DAVID PRUSZAK]

Hello all!
I'm sure that this must be one of the most popular threads on here.... I'm plasterer who does a bit of tiling. Not much! Although I'd like to do more... and I'm not sure what cutters to get? Both wet and dry.. Rubi or Sigma for the dry? And where to get them from?? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Dave

 

[LM]

This topic can cause chaos lol
Go for a Sigma dry cutter, if you give us in idea of what size you might need then we can tell you the model that'll suit you best.
You'd probably be better off with a 115mm angle grinder with a good blade rather than a wet saw.
You'll be able to get everything you need from Tradetiler.com. Give Dave a call there and mention that your a member of this forum and he'll sort you out with everything you'll need to get you up and running.

 

[DAVID PRUSZAK]

This topic can cause chaos lol
Go for a Sigma dry cutter, if you give us in idea of what size you might need then we can tell you the model that'll suit you best.
You'd probably be better off with a 115mm angle grinder with a good blade rather than a wet saw.
You'll be able to get everything you need from Tradetiler.com. Give Dave a call there and mention that your a member of this forum and he'll sort you out with everything you'll need to get you up and running.

Thanks just 250mm tiles at the mo... but considering just getting a 600mm to cover all options.? Are sigma really that good?? I've used Rubi before and always thought they were pretty good... good call about a angle grinder.

 

[Italy]

This topic can cause chaos lol strange topic
Go for a Sigma dry cutter, if you give us in idea of what size you might need then we can tell you the model that'll suit you best.
You'd probably be better off with a 115mm angle grinder with a good blade rather than a wet saw.
You'll be able to get everything you need from Tradetiler.com. Give Dave a call there and mention that your a member of this forum and he'll sort you out with everything you'll need to get you up and running.

 

[LM]

Thanks just 250mm tiles at the mo... but considering just getting a 600mm to cover all options.? Are sigma really that good?? I've used Rubi before and always thought they were pretty good... good call about a angle grinder.

To put it simply, YES!

 

[One Day]

To put it simply, YES!

Ditto.

 

[DAVID PRUSZAK]

Does anyone use Rubi ?

 

[LM]

The old and fearfull lol

 

[hmtiling]

Does anyone use Rubi ?

I did and changed to sigma few months ago on the word of the majority on here. Wish I'd switched years ago now!

 

[DAVID PRUSZAK]

Wow! 250 quid though...

 

[White Room]

Wow! 250 quid though...

Quality doesn't come cheap.....

 

[One Day]

250 quid easily lost on one job where you find your rubi won't cut the grade 5 porcelain though.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

You'll need that Marty Feldman look to see where your cutting!

 

[DAVID PRUSZAK]

I know.... but at the mo I only do 3 - 4 jobs a year...

 

[Time's Ran Out]

 

[DAVID PRUSZAK]

The job is only inside of a 900mm shower tray..

 

[DAVID PRUSZAK]

Does the Sigma make it difficult to see pencil marks?

 

[White Room]

Get a Klik Klok, easier to see pencil line personally.

 

[DAVID PRUSZAK]

Klick Klock?

 

[White Room]

Sigma 3E2K KLICK KLOCK SERIES Porcelain Tile Cutter - 128cm Cut Length - 3 Series Klick Klock - Sigma Tile Cutters - Tile Cutters - https://www.toolventure.co.uk/Tile-Cutters/Sigma-Tile-Cutters/3-Series-Klick-Klock/Sigma-3E2K-KLICK-KLOCK-SERIES-Porcelain-Tile-Cutter---128cm-Cut-Length_SIG-3E2K.htm

 

[DAVID PRUSZAK]

Will Dave from Tradertile sort me out?? I might call him tomorrow..

 

[DAVID PRUSZAK]

Jeepers !! bit too much for me... thanks anyway

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Be cheaper to get a tiler in than buy all the tools. You could make more plastering than the time it will take you to tile.

 

[LM]

What were you realistically expecting to pay for a cutter?

 

[DAVID PRUSZAK]

150...

 

[DAVID PRUSZAK]

Only charging 300 for the job..

 

[WetSaw]

You can't expect to recoup all of your capital expenditure on one job. Buying tools is an investment and having the right tools for the job not only makes it easier with a better finish but faster and therefore more profitable ( that's the theory anyway..)

 

[DAVID PRUSZAK]

So I only need one dry cutter at the mo.. mainly for ceramics. which one!? Then I'll call Dave...

Thanks all btw

 

[Rich Midge]

The old and fearfull lol

My name's Rich.......and I'm a Rubi user,..... it's been 20+ years and other than the odd flirtation I just can't help myself.

 

[Italy]

I do not understand, david, why not buy a RUBI?
you can always buy used, (RUBI used, are always available).
it is useless to spend time talking about sigma, David is in love with RUBI.