Sigma

Localtiler said:
can some one give me some info, I need a new cutter soon and I know you all bum sigma cutters, having watched videos on YouTube, the main 4,points I can see that I'm not sure on are, scoring towards yourself, having to flip down the arm to break the tile, can't see the point of contact between blade and tile, no box!
Rubi doesnt have any of those problems!
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I'd just like to say that I've never "bummed" mine. It's better for cutting porcelain tiles IMHO!
 
Impressive cuts, I'm using 600x600 porcelain today, I have a row of cuts to the ceiling that need 1inch taking off, the Rubi has no chance, I've had to cut them with the grinder. Quite a difference really!
 
pdc said:
What's that pile of bits to the left, did it take a few goes??:tearsofjoy::tearsofjoy:
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😛😛😛
 
LEE MAC said:
1. Scoring towards yourself is easy to get use to, but optional.
2. There are two other handle designs that you don't have to flip the handle with.
3. You can in fact see the point of contact between the wheel and tile.
4. You can also get a box .
In the link below have a look at a Sigma 3C3M, which you can get a 24AE handle for as well and also the carry case is art no:43
The 24AE handle is a pull towards you handle which is good for fast cuts.
The 3C3M machine has a push away from you handle with a drop down breaker with a simple action, for breaking the hardest of tiles ( which would laugh at a Rubi)
There is also a Klick Klock handle that you push away then flip the handle to break the tiles, Antonio's preferred choice.
They are all very easy to use and go through tiles very easily, a Rubi is ok for smaller formats and easy cuts, but simply don't compare to a Sigma. It would be the best money you'll have spent in your tiling career 😉

Home - sigma - http://www.sigmaitalia.com
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yes, I prefer klick klock on 100 cm.
the 60cm, I the handle to pull
 
Cheapest I can see is £288 for the 72.5 max model, then £53 for a box. Any better about? There is no ctd near me and I am not registered there.
 
I bought mine through Diatech, they priced matched the cheapest price I could get.
You don't need a case for a Sigma, they are robust machines.
 
Stef said:
Trying to find a space for the box when your on the job would remind me of going back to a Rubi.
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How do you get to jobs, on a bicycle? You can put it back in your van when you go back to get your lunch box..
 
Rubi is designed to sit onto of its own box, I need a box with the sigma to store it in the van better, I don't have a massive van
 
Localtiler said:
Rubi is designed to sit onto of its own box, I need a box with the sigma to store it in the van better, I don't have a massive van
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Oh I didn't know that.
The cutters moved too much when it was sat on the box.
I like everything nice & neat in my van & ive never needed a box for any of my Sigmas..
 
I find the 1200 sigma much easier to move around with the bar removed.
It weighs as much as the actual machine almost. Having it in a box would not help, and it certainly doesn't need one.
If you're stacking boxes on boxes then I spose it's a necessity..
Unless it's the one on top. 🙂
 

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