Onoff Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Anyone recommend a manual, score & snap tile clutter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 22 hours ago, Temp said: You don't necessarily need a motorized cutter for wall tiles but maybe for thicker floor tiles. Iv done a bathroom just using a hand score and snap type cutter. Much less mess. I have a water lubricated cutter now and it has to be used outdoors and you get soaked. I had one of these https://www.tooled-up.com/vitrex-versatile-power-pro-900-wet-bridge-radial-tile-saw/prod/184706/ I never got wet but I did use it outdoors for the roof tiles, floor tiles and paving slabs. Hopefully won't have to do those jobs again so gave it away a few months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 On 26/06/2018 at 20:18, Onoff said: Anyone recommend a manual, score & snap tile clutter? Remind me what size tiles you're cutting ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: Remind me what size tiles you're cutting ? Floor tiles are 330mm sq. 8mm thick, ceramic: And this is the first lot to cut: A bit worried about how the super pointy, "scalene" esque ones will come out! Edited June 27, 2018 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 @Nickfromwales, Vitrex or Rubi for a tile cutter? Was looking at this Rubi Practic 60 but very mixed reviews. Some say it cuts a treat, others that the bars bend and it cuts off. I did think of hiring a top flight one but the time I take etc it'd be better to buy! About 400mm cut would do. https://www.screwfix.com/p/rubi-practic-60-manual-tile-cutter-610mm/8115K? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 If you hire one for the time it will take it will be about £4k..... ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I bought one of these and it’s great, best tile cutter I have ever used, screwfix matched an online price as well so got it a bit cheaper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Onoff said: @Nickfromwales, Vitrex or Rubi for a tile cutter? Was looking at this Rubi Practic 60 but very mixed reviews. Some say it cuts a treat, others that the bars bend and it cuts off. I did think of hiring a top flight one but the time I take etc it'd be better to buy! About 400mm cut would do. https://www.screwfix.com/p/rubi-practic-60-manual-tile-cutter-610mm/8115K? Thats a plenty good enough cutter. Anyone bending the rails is pushing down way too hard whilst scribing the tile. Go for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 9 hours ago, joe90 said: I bought one of these and it’s great, best tile cutter I have ever used, screwfix matched an online price as well so got it a bit cheaper. Does that mean Screwfix have a price match policy? That is interesting. Do you happen to have a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, Ferdinand said: Does that mean Screwfix have a price match policy? That is interesting. Do you happen to have a link? Yep - any store ... even easier if you have a Plumbfix / Electfix account too ... Found the wording : We work hard with our suppliers not only to get the highest quality products but also to get the lowest possible prices. At times, other companies may offer a similar product at a lower price, perhaps as part of a special promotion. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to offer price matching through the mail order side of our business and I apologise for any disappointment this may cause. However, our Trade Counters are now able to price match at store level providing certain criteria is met and the terms and conditions are as follows: Just let the Trade Counter know within 14 days of your order Applies to all competitors within a 10 mile radius The item must be packaged, sold as new and in stock at the competitors The price must be available to all customers Please provide us with some proof (invoice, catalogue, advert) ...alternatively we do have to obtain verbal confirmation from the competitor Excludes Internet or mail order prices Excludes competitor clearance events According to some it can be a bit hit and miss .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, PeterW said: Yep - any store ... even easier if you have a Plumbfix / Electfix account too ... Perhaps it is worth me getting that Screwfix Trade account now. more info here: https://community.screwfix.com/threads/screwfix-price-match-the-good-and-bad-well-more-mad.185180/ Thread also mentions an allegedly good supplier called Isaac Lord, which sounds like something out of George Eliot. In Hogh Wycombe. https://www.isaaclord.co.uk/ F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Yes, they price matched an online supplier (not within 10 mile radius) but didn’t seam to know what to do, but did it anyway ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 On 09/04/2018 at 16:30, bassanclan said: Well that's fine, just thought for a one off job you would only want one Hang on ! I thought @Onoff was doing my bathroom also ??? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 2 hours ago, pocster said: Hang on ! I thought @Onoff was doing my bathroom also ??? ? Yeah right! Whilst out picking up the tile cutter SWMBO rang to inform me the clutch on her Peugeot has gone! So I've had to come home via the motor factors! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Just now, Onoff said: Yeah right! Whilst out picking up the tile cutter SWMBO rang to inform me the clutch on her Peugeot has gone! So I've had to come home via the motor factors! It never rains ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 14 hours ago, joe90 said: I bought one of these and it’s great, best tile cutter I have ever used, screwfix matched an online price as well so got it a bit cheaper. Out of interest did it come with instructions in the box? I just got the last one at Screweys in Gravesend and tbh the box looked as though it had been opened. I mentioned it and the girl said it was where they had stuck the collection label on with masking tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 No it didn’t, it’s fairly straightforward tho. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 33 minutes ago, joe90 said: No it didn’t, it’s fairly straightforward tho. Was more worried something was missing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Just now, Onoff said: Was more worried something was missing! No loose screws? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 There is a parts list in the lid of mine:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 Lid??? Mine came in a cardboard box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) Different models aren’t they? @joe90 went for the Rubi Star one by the looks of things. Screwfix sells them both. Edited June 30, 2018 by newhome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, newhome said: Different models aren’t they? @joe90 went for the Rubi Star one by the looks of things. Screwfix sells them both. Ah, didn’t realise that. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, newhome said: Different models aren’t they? @joe90 went for the Rubi Star one by the looks of things. Screwfix sells them both. I linked the Practic 60 and @joe90 said it was the one he got. Looking at his picture though his is a different model. Saying that mine says 61 on the box not 60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Just now, Onoff said: Saying that mine says 61 on the box not 60. You've aged a year already - best get a crack on 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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