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Mitre along complete left side of tile too.
Mitred along left side and mitred on all 3 internal edges of cut out.
The only thing I use to carry them other than my pandies is a double suction cup. I do want some single handed vacuum suckers tho.
so the same as for all other medium-large format tiles.
deal with the bow depending how big will decided what mm trowel you serrate the tile with .
d'u get it?
Praps your question was a bit more general than how I read it.
I use 4 different methods of cutting.
Depends on what I feel like on day and type of cut tbh.
I use Ray's speed cutter on repeat cuts typically.
Then it's a toss up between the 1280 sigma and my Montolit Flashline, which I do like a lot. That's a 3.6m slide cutter. And exceptional value for money!
That notwithstanding, if I was to choose again, I may go for Antonios Freecut instead. More expensive tho. (Quite a bit)
And there's the trusty grinder with the right blade. (Important decision to be made there I feel)
As far as handling goes, I've not actually tried a carrying system, but I believe they can be a hinderance rather than a help. But I feel sure I'll buy one one day! Haha single handed operating vacuum pumps I reckon will probably be the best solution.
The best tips I could give u on handling are, don't clump them on walls or doorframes when moving them, especially if they've had a checkout cut in them!
If you're gonna stand them on edge, make sure it's ALWAYS the longest edge!
If you're gonna stack a pile against a wall, make sure both the tops and bottoms of each tile are touching each other. (No voids between tiles)
So pretty much all common sense stuff, nothing u don't already do!
And if this isn't what u were asking, it don't matter cos it's made sitting in rush hour traffic on my way to work, far less painful!
Ps. Nearly all of this I've been lucky enough to pickup thro working alongside Gary & Ray!
Gary phoned me for the job then Ray gave me a buzz, I'm in the process of pricing up the job as its through Ray & he has put my name forward for it.
I was looking at buying a Kera Cut but not sure whether it's worth it yet & also looking at the Kera Lift but again not sure.
The job I'm looking at has a lot of cutting & although I've got one of Ray's speed cutters I feel that the Kera Cut would help the job if I get it.
Gary was telling me he was working with you on jobs, I wouldn't mind coming down for a couple of weeks to work along side Gary & Ray to get in about some porcel-thin.
I did not realise Stef was 1800x900!
And if u are bored there's some staircases here u can come play on for a week! Haha
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It certainly is. 6 came broken! Only about 17m2 down the drainIs that a broken one I see
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LM
Well you need to make sure you get that install right.
The experience that both Marc and Ray have shared with me today I think is invaluable, their time and effort in trial and error in exploring what is the most effective fitting method and with which type of adhesive at what consistency, with tiles this size and the fact that they freely share that is to be applauded and to be ignored at your peril.
I don't often get to fit formats of this size therefore my experience with these sizes is limited and God knows how many metres I'd have fitted before I'd arrived at their conclusions.
So for me it's an easy one thanks to them, 10mm Ragni all the way!
The experience that both Marc and Ray have shared with me today I think is invaluable, their time and effort in trial and error in exploring what is the most effective fitting method and with which type of adhesive at what consistency, with tiles this size and the fact that they freely share that is to be applauded and to be ignored at your peril.
I don't often get to fit formats of this size therefore my experience with these sizes is limited and God knows how many metres I'd have fitted before I'd arrived at their conclusions.
So for me it's an easy one thanks to them, 10mm Ragni all the way!
H
hmtiling
Totally agree with you mate.
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Old Mod
No!
Mitre along complete left side of tile too.
Mitred along left side and mitred on all 3 internal edges of cut out.
I
Italy
ouch
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Stef
What are you using to cut them & lift them?No!
Mitre along complete left side of tile too.
View attachment 81512
Mitred along left side and mitred on all 3 internal edges of cut out. View attachment 81513
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Old Mod
Those in particular were cut with a grinder Steff.
The only thing I use to carry them other than my pandies is a double suction cup. I do want some single handed vacuum suckers tho.
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SJPurdy
so the same as for all other medium-large format tiles.
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Rizzle from the Portizzle
a lot will depend on weather the tile is flat or not if its got a 2/3/4/ mm bow you will have to double serrate to
deal with the bow depending how big will decided what mm trowel you serrate the tile with .
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Old Mod
I noticed in another thread you're quoting for a porcel job Stef,
d'u get it?
Praps your question was a bit more general than how I read it.
I use 4 different methods of cutting.
Depends on what I feel like on day and type of cut tbh.
I use Ray's speed cutter on repeat cuts typically.
Then it's a toss up between the 1280 sigma and my Montolit Flashline, which I do like a lot. That's a 3.6m slide cutter. And exceptional value for money!
That notwithstanding, if I was to choose again, I may go for Antonios Freecut instead. More expensive tho. (Quite a bit)
And there's the trusty grinder with the right blade. (Important decision to be made there I feel)
As far as handling goes, I've not actually tried a carrying system, but I believe they can be a hinderance rather than a help. But I feel sure I'll buy one one day! Haha single handed operating vacuum pumps I reckon will probably be the best solution.
The best tips I could give u on handling are, don't clump them on walls or doorframes when moving them, especially if they've had a checkout cut in them!
If you're gonna stand them on edge, make sure it's ALWAYS the longest edge!
If you're gonna stack a pile against a wall, make sure both the tops and bottoms of each tile are touching each other. (No voids between tiles)
So pretty much all common sense stuff, nothing u don't already do!
And if this isn't what u were asking,
it don't matter cos it's made sitting in rush hour traffic on my way to work, far less painful! Ps. Nearly all of this I've been lucky enough to pickup thro working alongside Gary & Ray!
I
Italy
I
Italy
yes antinio antinio
S
Stef
That's a perfect reply to my questions, cheers Marc.I noticed in another thread you're quoting for a porcel job Stef,
d'u get it?
Praps your question was a bit more general than how I read it.
I use 4 different methods of cutting.
Depends on what I feel like on day and type of cut tbh.
I use Ray's speed cutter on repeat cuts typically.
Then it's a toss up between the 1280 sigma and my Montolit Flashline, which I do like a lot. That's a 3.6m slide cutter. And exceptional value for money!
That notwithstanding, if I was to choose again, I may go for Antonios Freecut instead. More expensive tho. (Quite a bit)
And there's the trusty grinder with the right blade. (Important decision to be made there I feel)
As far as handling goes, I've not actually tried a carrying system, but I believe they can be a hinderance rather than a help. But I feel sure I'll buy one one day! Haha single handed operating vacuum pumps I reckon will probably be the best solution.
The best tips I could give u on handling are, don't clump them on walls or doorframes when moving them, especially if they've had a checkout cut in them!
If you're gonna stand them on edge, make sure it's ALWAYS the longest edge!
If you're gonna stack a pile against a wall, make sure both the tops and bottoms of each tile are touching each other. (No voids between tiles)
So pretty much all common sense stuff, nothing u don't already do!
And if this isn't what u were asking,
Ps. Nearly all of this I've been lucky enough to pickup thro working alongside Gary & Ray!
Gary phoned me for the job then Ray gave me a buzz, I'm in the process of pricing up the job as its through Ray & he has put my name forward for it.
I was looking at buying a Kera Cut but not sure whether it's worth it yet & also looking at the Kera Lift but again not sure.
The job I'm looking at has a lot of cutting & although I've got one of Ray's speed cutters I feel that the Kera Cut would help the job if I get it.
Gary was telling me he was working with you on jobs, I wouldn't mind coming down for a couple of weeks to work along side Gary & Ray to get in about some porcel-thin.
S
Stef
I
Italy
O
Old Mod
Yes I was Antonio you are correct.marc not talking about 1200x600.?
confused now
I did not realise Stef was 1800x900!
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Old Mod
The freecut system I feel is better because it is more slimline. Suckers within the runner! Others have suckers to the side which makes it very wide limiting it at times, well that my opinion anyway.
And if u are bored there's some staircases here u can come play on for a week! Haha
I
Italy
I'm ready marc
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Old Mod
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LM
Cheers Marc
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