I've got a query on my Sigma that I've been meaning to ask, when fitting the measuring bar and you try to zero it by pushing down on the spring loaded knob into the ident, on mine there is a lot of play and you can tighten down off zero.
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Qwerty
The spring toggle is adjustable, probably come loose?
I've left it at my job but I will see, you push it down and you can still rock the measuring bar a bit each way and the knob hits either side of the ident.
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Waluigi
Same one I got
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Dumbo
Horses for courses.
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Qwerty
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Waluigi
Get a square against the fence and have a look to see how parallel it is with the rail. Then drop the scoring wheel and offer the square up to it and see if it stays true at the top and bottom of the cutter.
Just saw that cutter on the link that callatiler posted, Plan Tec
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Waluigi
The max series I guess.
Which size tile would be the biggest you are likely to fit, acaciaguy?
Which size tile would be the biggest you are likely to fit, acaciaguy?
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Waluigi
1200mm is the biggest tile I will fit with the equipment I have. Plus I’m not a Tiler
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Waluigi
Me?What is your equipment. That you have / use?
Blowtorch, pipe cutters and a bending machine. 😀
Lol
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LM
You can get each of the three handle variants for most of the machines and depending on the material and amount of cuts required and how quickly they’re needed I will interchange handles accordingly.
The klick klock handle is easier to align than the max but not as powerful or as good at scribing very textured tiles and it’s slower to use than the standard handle which is the easiest to align. I use it the most however because I damaged my wrist some time ago and the pushing action is much less stressful on my wrist than the pull to score action of the standard handle. Anything that’s tough and the max handle goes on.
Never mix adhesive or grind near your cutter as the fine dust will cause havoc with your machine. Adhesive dust on a dry rail will set over night in the finer parts of the handle when the moisture and condensation of night time comes into play.
I clean my handles by removing them and using a wire pipe cleaner, a big wipe and nothing more, I regularly oil the wheel and hindge.
As said height adjustment specific to your tile thickness is paramount. Also make sure that your tile can sit relatively flat on the spring bed even by using a prop of some sort on dipping corners of larger tiles.
I have cases that I never use, there’s no need.
Wipe down your measuring bar and spring bed several times a day and the machine will cut like new for many years to come.
@impish tip for moving the tile a few mil of the measuring bar after scoring is also one of the best pieces of advice I’ve read in this thread.
The klick klock handle is easier to align than the max but not as powerful or as good at scribing very textured tiles and it’s slower to use than the standard handle which is the easiest to align. I use it the most however because I damaged my wrist some time ago and the pushing action is much less stressful on my wrist than the pull to score action of the standard handle. Anything that’s tough and the max handle goes on.
Never mix adhesive or grind near your cutter as the fine dust will cause havoc with your machine. Adhesive dust on a dry rail will set over night in the finer parts of the handle when the moisture and condensation of night time comes into play.
I clean my handles by removing them and using a wire pipe cleaner, a big wipe and nothing more, I regularly oil the wheel and hindge.
As said height adjustment specific to your tile thickness is paramount. Also make sure that your tile can sit relatively flat on the spring bed even by using a prop of some sort on dipping corners of larger tiles.
I have cases that I never use, there’s no need.
Wipe down your measuring bar and spring bed several times a day and the machine will cut like new for many years to come.
@impish tip for moving the tile a few mil of the measuring bar after scoring is also one of the best pieces of advice I’ve read in this thread.
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Bill
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Italy
and 245? where do you leave it? 🙂
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Waluigi
Sigma Max series playlist on YouTube detailing some of the features.
Tile cutter SERIE 3 MAX - YouTube - https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrzn6B1qYokdf3QIdbJRaUqwSYRe5mBx4
Tile cutter SERIE 3 MAX - YouTube - https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrzn6B1qYokdf3QIdbJRaUqwSYRe5mBx4
Thanks Tom!
This is what I think of every time I look at my Sigma.
Tell me I'm wrong..
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Waluigi
Yeah, something very Sigma like about that car
Well that took time and effort, we need James De stood there kicking it saying I hate you!
How long have Sigma been in business?
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Qwerty
Since the late 50's/ early 60's???
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Italy
sigma 1964
raimondi 1974
montolit
I do not know, I think after 1950.
owners of raimondi and sigma were tilers.
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James De
I was there, he just missed the photo opportunity 😀
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Waluigi
It’s ok, I have CCTV footage
There are similar tiling threads here
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