Sigma vs Montolit

[Tile Shop]

With the current sigma shortage, can anyone advise if the montolit is a good comparison?

As far as i can tell, they are of a similar design but the monti seems to be cheaper size for size.

This is not another sigma rubi debate. Used various rubis so not interested in opinions about them. Only interested in finding out the difference between monti and sigmas pros and cons.

 

[Kyle Knowles]

The battipav range of cutters are similar to sigma but a little lighter

 

[Italy]

The battipav range of cutters are similar to sigma but a little lighter

you're talking about, just because you have mouth?
or, you tested?

 

[Kyle Knowles]

I've bin looking at the battipav cutter since you posted a link on a thread I've not actually used one yet ...

 

[Italy]

I've bin looking at the battipav cutter since you posted a link on a thread I've not actually used one yet ...

Ah..........

 

[WetSaw]

you're talking about, just because you have mouth?
or, you tested?

I can see you having a career as a diplomat when you retire from tiling...

 

[Italy]

I can see you having a career as a diplomat when you retire from tiling...

I just thought that was a joke. But no 🙁

 

[Kyle Knowles]

I wasn't offended it actually brought a smile to my face

 

[Italy]

@Kyle Knowles
if you want. I will sell you my BATTIPAV 130 cm. only 2 works. Delivery in Italy 😉

 

[One Day]

I've had both - still have a minimontolit.
They are very different imo.
Sigma has a "feel" for the scoring and breaking. Montolit feels kind of numb by comparison.
It took me ages to get used to montolit but only a few cuts with my Sigmas.

 

[Italy]

With the current sigma shortage, can anyone advise if the montolit is a good comparison?

As far as i can tell, they are of a similar design but the monti seems to be cheaper size for size.

This is not another sigma rubi debate. Used various rubis so not interested in opinions about them. Only interested in finding out the difference between monti and sigmas pros and cons.

now, better get back to the question.
I remember that Montolit had the problem, the measurement bar .for 45 ° cuts. if you measure the cut serves, with sigma, it is measured from the wall to the tip of the tile. the measure, it is reported, the measurement bar behind.
with Montolit, it was not possible, every time, I had to fix red bracket and then cut.
I do not know if the problem is resolved.

 

[Italy]

I know why there is a shortage of sigma .....
an Italian tiler, is registered to an English forum.
unfortunately, all sigma stocks are finished ...🙄 (I do not understand why) and I do not know the name of the tiler (apprentice) lol

 

[Italy]

I wasn't offended it actually brought a smile to my face

bravo

 

[Flintstone]

Pro tiler tools have all the sigmas on there site mate

 

[AndY mac]

Sigma has got more feedback like impish says the only thing I liked more on the montolit was the flap up and down laterial stop. Wish sigma would introduce this.

 

[mr.tile]

Used Montolitt all my life, never hadde any issues. Use the titanium wheel though. Here it is the nr.1 sold cutter.
No problem with measuering 45° either.

 

[Flintstone]

I'm sure he's putting that accent on!

 

[One Day]

Sigma has got more feedback like impish says the only thing I liked more on the montolit was the flap up and down laterial stop. Wish sigma would introduce this.

Mine broke when I stepped on them.

 

[One Day]

I'm sure he's putting that accent on!

Where's he from? Dudley?

 

[Flintstone]

Glasgow!

 

[AndY mac]

The montolit mosaic mat also fits on the sigma a treat.

 

[Italy]

The montolit mosaic mat also fits on the sigma a treat.

same for me.
also exists mat sigma 😉

 

[Italy]

now, better get back to the question.
I remember that Montolit had the problem, the measurement bar .for 45 ° cuts. if you measure the cut serves, with sigma, it is measured from the wall to the tip of the tile. the measure, it is reported, the measurement bar behind.
with Montolit, it was not possible, every time, I had to fix red bracket and then cut.
I do not know if the problem is resolved.

View attachment 85343

I confirm, still the same problem. ( blue bracket now)
http://www.montolit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Istruzioni_MasterpiumaP3.pdf

 

[Dumbo]

I don't find Montis wheel ad easy to see as sigma and it is just not as smooth