Sigma or rubi?

In the video it shows a tool for removing the clips, but a simple kick to the side early removes them
 
Gary I've tried a few different systems and like them all they have a breaking point, which on these is quite a lot and once you've got used to them it's easy to know when your at the limit of tension, its the best system that I've came across
 
In the video it shows a tool for removing the clips, but a simple kick to the side early removes them
I tried a similar system but the straps seemed to give quite easily when tensioned ,I would like to give these a go to see what they are like
 
To help the straps sometimes I lift the lower tile with a bucket trowel till the required height and then clamp the strap, works very well
 
The only place I know is N&C, ProtilerTools on the net sell them but they have a curved bottom but sell the large clips.... whereas on the there site they show the straps with flat bases.

Protiler told me Genesis now make them with curved bases..find that hard to believe personally as N&C do the flat bases.
 
The only place I know is N&C, ProtilerTools on the net sell them but they have a curved bottom but sell the large clips.... whereas on the there site they show the straps with flat bases.

Protiler told me Genesis now make them with curved bases..find that hard to believe personally.
They do have a curved base, but with large formats you nearly always use at least a 12mm notch and that easily copes with the curve, I've never found it to be a problem
 
They do have a curved base, but with large formats you nearly always use at least a 12mm notch and that easily copes with the curve, I've never found it to be a problem

If you were using the Porcel thin or any other thinner tile for walls there could be a problem....
 
I have problems with raimondi on porcel thin
the new model raimondi , which is whiter than the previous one, is more flexible and breaks less
 
Well that would come down to the bed depth of the adhesive imp and if you go too thin with that then I would be concerned about using levelling clips at all, as an all rounder for floors in particular I think this system is very good
 
...up to 600mm porcelain after which it's Sigma 😉

Lol, on a serious note I am actually in the market for a new cutter in the next few weeks, going to give both a try in various models and choose one. Never got on with the pull action before didn't feel right.
 
Me neither - all my Sigmas are push action.
My first go with a Sigma - I hated it. Just couldn't get the "feel" of the break.
Stick with it though and get the height of the rail set right and you'll be amazed.
Not just impressed - AMAZED! 😀
 
got both a rubi ts 30,40 and a big sigma the rubi does the job for ceramic anything else its sigma
 
Great fun watching this video again, but. What's the point? I thought the whole point was not to need to use slither cuts of tiles.

In the Sigma v Rubi debate, it's really about personal preference. Both cutters are professional tools.
 
I reckon D-Man was having a bit of fun ;0)

Deano, Timeless John and Phil Hobson are all rubi users and they are no amatuers. Chancers maybe But not amateurs ;0)

Hahaha I just noticed this thread again I was only having a laugh guys!
On a serious note it's always a personal choice of what tilers are more comfartable with
 
I've always used sigma, in 30 years of tiling I've tried other makes but have always returned to sigma.
it's sturdy, simple make the long measurement guides tile supports and i find it easier to adjust the pressure i have to put on cutting wheel, required for each different tile.
 
Is Rubi tiling tools have prolonged delays in Europe as we have here in the USA, we have customers waiting up to one year for tools or parts, atrocious customer service.
 
been away from the forum for a long while, apologies for the late post, i have always been a Rubi fan...until i went to work abroad ans was introduced to Sigma and Brevetti monolit cutters. Couldn't get on with sigma cutters from day one, and to be fair i did give them a good try. The company that i worked for bought me a couple on montolit cutters and i just fell in love with them, so much so, that when i returned to the UK i bought 4 back with me. wouldn't be without them now! Including the plunge cutter!!
 

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