Let's debate , Rubi or Sigma.

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Sigma UK

cam_low said:
im looking for a 900 sigma, which model should I be looking at ?
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I would say look at the 3DM (MAX) or 3DK (Klick Klock). The MAX is easy to use score forwards lift the handle and brake the tile. The klick klock is score forwards then the whole handle flips over/forwards to break the tile. I think the Klick klock is better for large foramt tiles and comes with a 14mm wheel. The MAX has a 16mm wheel set around bearings and this is the only wheel that will fit this handle. Loads of quality features on these cutters and they last a long time. Don't forget though you can always swop handles over until you find the one that works best for you. Plus everything is replaceable right down to the tape on the measuring guide bar.
 
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Aston

cam_low said:
Cheers Ed, I think I shall do just that.

£638 for a tx1200 hahahahaha nee chance, someday these rubi lovers will realise that times move on. Sony make substandard tv's these days compared to the competition...Rubi have had their day if you ask me !
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they haven't had their day, and they sell wayyyyyy more cutters than sigma. you've only got to look on ebay at how much money they still pull in.

i still love the ts range and the tx700 is good but could still be lighter and the could tweek the break so it reached mosaic sheets but i do hear what you are saying.. the tx range could be much lighter and their wet saws need a revamp on the quality control front. their range could be reduced too!! trying to please too many people when all as they need to do is concentrate on what they used to do well.

sigma make great cutters but they arnt everybodies cup of tea when it comes to using them and thats were they will always struggle to convince the masses
 
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cam_low

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Their range is massive, have you seen the catalogue?

I have a rubi rail saw, not cheap and not great quality...wandering blade is very annoying. I have never liked the rubi cutting action from day one. I do however like their trowels.

They are turning very 'David Guetta'. As you say, not concentrating on what they did well, now interested in farming out average gear by the container load.
 
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Sigma UK

Nice one Ed. Your bang on about sales. They have been here for a few years now and I myself used to work for them in London. (There is not much I don't know about them). We have only been here for just over a year so there is alot of room to move forward. Both brands have been established since way before my time on this earth and both brands can be found all over the globe along with a few others. It's down to what you feel confortable with and if it works day to day. I do think though they should have stuck to what they have always done and improved designs etc... Now there are lot's of DIY ranges from these people which is a shame as they started out producing quality tools meant just for tilers full stop!. Plus they make a massive range of gardening tools "cutman" we do don't do gardens. We have manual tile cutters first designed and made by a tiler from Italy. And a handful of electric machines that are built to order. I'm not going to diss anyone as there is room for everyone and at the end of the day it's you who puts us where we are?.
 
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The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP

Who gives a monkeys what machine we prefare? I love the banter, but at the end of the day as long as we turn out a first class job does a brand name matter? I do hope this debate continues for years to come. I must say I would like to see more concern about the lack of real training in this industry rather than what brand of cutters we use.

Having said that, I do like the Rubi/Sigma ongoing rivalry, and get a real buzz from it. I do have serious doubts about the future of this trade.:smilewinkgrin:
 
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Spud

Phil Hobson said:
Who gives a monkeys what machine we prefare? I love the banter, but at the end of the day as long as we turn out a first class job does a brand name matter? I do hope this debate continues for years to come. I must say I would like to see more concern about the lack of real training in this industry rather than what brand of cutters we use.

Having said that, I do like the Rubi/Sigma ongoing rivalry, and get a real buzz from it. I do have serious doubts about the future of this trade.:smilewinkgrin:
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the training could be sorted very easily Phil if we had a liscensed trade, when any one can start up a tiling company with no experience or qualifications then there is no need for a qualifications or training . a liscensed trade would go along way to strengthen the skills base needed in my opinion there are lots of good examples around the world such as Germany,the USA and Australia.we seem to want to import our tradesmen rather than train our own which leaves a whole generation of young brits on the scrapheap in my opinion
 
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