Calling sigma nerds, advice needed

[Flintstone]

right I've touched on this before but it's time now to replace the ts40 as it's just about given dead now.

Sigma 2g or 3g3m? Could I put a max handle on the 2g?

 

[LM]

No, max handles start at 8mm, the 2g has a 6mm rail.
Personally I don't like the 2g, I find it too unstable.
For small tiles you normally don't need huge breaking force and hence if 350mm is long enough then imo the best machine is an Art 6.
If you want to go to 450mm or so then go for a 3g, it has an 8mm rail/bar, is 45mm longer than a 3g3m, but you can if you wish put a max handle on it also, although if you need a max handle for a tile that size then you'd be better off with a machine in the 600mm range as it will deal with the toughness with much more ease.

 

[WetSaw]

No, max handles start at 8mm, the 2g has a 6mm rail.
Personally I don't like the 2g, I find it too unstable.
For small tiles you normally don't need huge breaking force and hence if 350mm is long enough then imo the best machine is an Art 6.
If you want to go to 450mm or so then go for a 3g, it has an 8mm rail/bar, is 45mm longer than a 3g3m, but you can if you wish put a max handle on it also, although if you need a max handle for a tile that size then you'd be better off with a machine in the 600mm range as it will deal with the toughness with much more ease.

Now that is proper Sigma nerdiness!!

 

[Qwerty]

I would look at something bigger than a 2G to replace a TS40. I find the 2G great for metros and other small format stuff, but not much else

 

[Flintstone]

I want the max handle for Its function more than it's force, I don't want a pull handle. Basically, a cutter around 400 with a max handle or the ability to put a max handle on. Just for all tiles upto that size. I have a 3c3m for larger stuff

 

[Flintstone]

So why is a 3G better than a 3g3m ? And why is an art better? And can you put a max handle on the art? I like the wide base, looks practical and the fixed bar

 

[Italy]

I would look at something bigger than a 2G to replace a TS40. I find the 2G great for metros and other small format stuff, but not much else

Once again same.

 

[Flintstone]

Mamma Mia!

 

[peteablard]

Selling my 2g as prefer my ts40, as mentioned above its too unstable. Was only speaking to Lee from Sigma yesterday at a trade day and asked about the max handle for it but not available so it's going on ebay

 

[Flintstone]

So basically I'm looking at an art 6 or a 3g3m or a 3G

Either of which will take a max handle, correct ?

 

[Kyle Knowles]

So basically I'm looking at an art 6 or a 3g3m or a 3G

Either of which will take a max handle, correct ?

I bought a 7F for 80 quid to replace my ts40 it's not as fancy as the ones mentioned but it's a cracking little cutter for the money and it fits nice on a kitchen worktop

 

[CJ]

Just gone the other way and bought a montipuma........not used it yet, but am after a small kitchen splashback sized cutter.

Looked at the sigma 3L3m, but never had a sigma. Want a push cutter, as I don't think I could get on with a pull. The 3l3m looks like you push away from the measure bar. Can the handle be reversed on bar??

 

[Italy]

Mamma Mia!

is the life, probably, me and geoff, the think the same way

 

[Blunt Tool]

No, max handles start at 8mm, the 2g has a 6mm rail.
Personally I don't like the 2g, I find it too unstable.
For small tiles you normally don't need huge breaking force and hence if 350mm is long enough then imo the best machine is an Art 6.
If you want to go to 450mm or so then go for a 3g, it has an 8mm rail/bar, is 45mm longer than a 3g3m, but you can if you wish put a max handle on it also, although if you need a max handle for a tile that size then you'd be better off with a machine in the 600mm range as it will deal with the toughness with much more ease.

Can I get a piece of advice aswell? Bought a new tungsten blade for my sigma then saw another one but more expensive as it was titanium, but when I use that one it seems softer and more prone to not get a clean break and cut? Both sigma originals, don't know if it is just that one or should just stick to tungsten ones?

 

[LM]

Can I get a piece of advice aswell? Bought a new tungsten blade for my sigma then saw another one but more expensive as it was titanium, but when I use that one it seems softer and more prone to not get a clean break and cut? Both sigma originals, don't know if it is just that one or should just stick to tungsten ones?

The titanium are more expensive as they are a better wheel, are more durable and last longer, what Sigma have you got as different machines take different wheels?

 

[Flintstone]

7f looks a nice little machine for kitchens!

Too many models!

 

[Blunt Tool]

Can I get a piece of advice aswell? Bought a new tungsten blade for my sigma then saw another one but more expensive as it was titanium, but when I use that one it seems softer and more prone to not get a clean break and cut? Both sigma originals, don't know if it is just that one or should just stick to tungsten ones?

The titanium are more expensive as they are a better wheel, are more durable and last longer, what Sigma have you got as different machines take different wheels?

sigma 3c2

 

[LM]

I want the max handle for Its function more than it's force, I don't want a pull handle. Basically, a cutter around 400 with a max handle or the ability to put a max handle on. Just for all tiles upto that size. I have a 3c3m for larger stuff

So why is a 3G better than a 3g3m ? And why is an art better? And can you put a max handle on the art? I like the wide base, looks practical and the fixed bar

The Art 6 is of the older design. There's a bit of work involved in changing the handles compared to the new models, you have to knock the spring pin out with a hammer and punch to remove the bar compared to the newer designs which have a easy remove clamp that can be done by hand in a matter of seconds. You can put a max handle on it as it has an 8mm rail. They are an excellent stable cutter.

As I said the 3G is 45mm longer than the 3G3M and comes as a pull handle, although it also has an 8mm rail so can accommodate a max handle aswell.
By the sounds of it the machine you'd be better going for is the 3G3M, it's a small enough machine with a cutting length of 405mm and comes with a max handle and is of the new design.

 

[LM]

7f looks a nice little machine for kitchens!

Too many models!

Yes but it has a pull handle which you have said you don't like and it's narrow design which makes it a little bit more unstable. The wider bed models are more versitile if you ever had to do a floor with 300 x 300mm as you would commonly come accross in commercial work.

 

[Italy]

The titanium are more expensive as they are a better wheel, are more durable and last longer, what Sigma have you got as different machines take different wheels?

I'm not convinced of this......
I tried titanium, 15x15 tile very hard, after three cuts, I still put the old wheel.
I may be wrong, but the wheels in titanium seem an unnecessary expense ..

 

[Flintstone]

Yes Lee, I think your right. Gonna contact pro tiler tools see what they can do for me.
Cheers for all your wisdom!

 

[LM]

sigma 3c2

Are you sure you didn't buy a 14M wheel which is designed for mosaics?

 

[Blunt Tool]

Are you sure you didn't buy a 14M wheel which is designed for mosaics?

Good call! Think maybe I did! That would explain a lot! Have to be more careful in future! Maybe an age thing? You are the sigma man

 

[LM]

I'm not convinced of this......
I tried titanium, 15x15 tile very hard, after three cuts, I still put the old wheel.
I may be wrong, but the wheels in titanium seem an unnecessary expense ..

I can't explain this , perhaps I have been lucky so far?

 

[LM]

Good call! Think maybe I did! That would explain a lot! Have to be more careful in future! Maybe an age thing? You are the sigma man

The standard wheel should be more than fine for anything you may be doing, just stick with that.

 

[kevsalt]

get a grip ....ts 50 plus ...you know it makes sense

 

[One Day]

I'm not convinced of this......
I tried titanium, 15x15 tile very hard, after three cuts, I still put the old wheel.
I may be wrong, but the wheels in titanium seem an unnecessary expense ..

All my Sigmas have the original wheels in, and only a couple of months ago did I have to change a wheel in my 3CM (daily cutter) after approx 4yrs almost daily use.

I suspect there is a particular reason for the titanium wheel, but stumped if I know!

 

[Italy]

All my Sigmas have the original wheels in, and only a couple of months ago did I have to change a wheel in my 3CM (daily cutter) after approx 4yrs almost daily use.

I suspect there is a particular reason for the titanium wheel, but stumped if I know!

same,
is only coated titanium.
I think it is just to increase the duration.

 

[LM]

same,
is only coated titanium.
I think it is just to increase the duration.

That's what I said earlier
The titanium are more expensive as they are a better wheel, are more durable and last longer,

 

[Italy]

That's what I said earlier
The titanium are more expensive as they are a better wheel, are more durable and last longer,

I repeated what you have said?
Excuse me lee