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Cheers Ed mate... still need to try one before i decide..
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Regarding 'shocking' the tile, you shouldn't really ever have to. If the tile takes a bit of extra effort to break then it can be broken by 'jimmying' the breaker getting firmer and firmer. Sometimes if you bang the handle you'll end up chipping the tile.
The Sigma's are getting more and more powerful all the time too. The 4a and 5a 'old style' cutters with the one sided diagonal guage will cut anything but need slightly more pressure on the breaker. The newer style machines with the two sided swivel will snap a tile with half the effort, which is virtually the same sort of pressure that you'd use to type a text message. :lol:
Must make a tutorial some day for those hoping to make the switchover regarding techniques and methods. Some people find the pull bars easier to get used to if they hold the tail of the handle up with their other hand until they develop enough technique to do it one handed. As for holding the handle, a scribe should be made by holding your hand on the bend. Snapping should be done approx 10-20mm from the rule.
The Sigma's are getting more and more powerful all the time too. The 4a and 5a 'old style' cutters with the one sided diagonal guage will cut anything but need slightly more pressure on the breaker. The newer style machines with the two sided swivel will snap a tile with half the effort, which is virtually the same sort of pressure that you'd use to type a text message. :lol:
Must make a tutorial some day for those hoping to make the switchover regarding techniques and methods. Some people find the pull bars easier to get used to if they hold the tail of the handle up with their other hand until they develop enough technique to do it one handed. As for holding the handle, a scribe should be made by holding your hand on the bend. Snapping should be done approx 10-20mm from the rule.
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DHTiling
Maybe Derek (pompey jay) might send me one to try and compare against my TX 
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Peter
Didn't realise Pompey Jay was actually Sigma UK, just thought he was another zealous tiler.
In that case, I'll have a couple of Sigma t shirts in size Large for all the good work I've been doing in promoting your brand.
In that case, I'll have a couple of Sigma t shirts in size Large for all the good work I've been doing in promoting your brand.
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Gazzer
Didn't realise Pompey Jay was actually Sigma UK, just thought he was another zealous tiler.
In that case, I'll have a couple of Sigma t shirts in size Large for all the good work I've been doing in promoting your brand.
Plain greedy....and get to the back of the queue.....1st dibs
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DHTiling
Yes, Derek is now a TF member support user , so look out for offers etc...
like a FREE cutter on it's way to me :lol:
like a FREE cutter on it's way to me :lol:
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Sigma UK
How far away are you to Westerhope? I will have a word with Leo for you.
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Hey wingn I'm after a sigma 3b with the kilo klok how much are they approx.
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Peter
Will ask Derek for you when he's sorting me out with the Sigma goodie bag. :lol:
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