MTC1200 Manual Tile Cutter 1200mm

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We did notice that we sometimes got an uneven break at the far end of the tile with larger tiles, so we’d recommend only using these cutters with smaller tiles. Health & Safety should be assessed on an individual basis. The advice given here should only be used as a guideline. It is the responsibility of the Employer and the Operators to ensure that they are competent and qualified to use the equipment and that they have taken the necessary safety precautions

Granite – This is another natural stone, though one that’s cheaper than marble. However, it’s also prone to staining and needs a penetrative sealant to protect it. All RUBI tile cutters, both manual and electric ones, are designed by the RDI department, based on the needs of professional tile fixers, only using resistant materials that offer proven strength and lasting, quality work. It should be noted that in the process of creating our tools a test period is included in real work situations in certain domestic and international markets, conducted by a group of trusted professionals in the industry. This action allows us to identify areas of improvement in our products before putting them on sale and/or adapting them to the needs of the end-user. We found that this cutter produced smoother cuts than any of the manual tile cutters. However, despite the claim that the water re-circulation system ensures a clean workstation, we found that the cutter did produce a fair amount of mess. We’d therefore recommend using it either outside or in an area that’s easy to sweep up. You can also do diagonal cuts up to 230mm at a 45-degree angle, and the cutting wheel and breaker bar are both replaceable.

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You may also come across other types of tiles, including limestone, terracotta, travertine, quarry, slate and metal. Using the cutter is simple: using a metal ruler to keep things straight, mark the tile with the scorer. Then insert the tile in the jaws of the cutter, aligning the scored mark with the centre of the tool, and squeeze to snap the tile in two. You might hear these types of cutters also referred to as ‘snappers’ for obvious reasons!

Glass – Glass tiles offer a clean aesthetic and are extremely stain resistant. However, they are far more fragile than ceramic and porcelain, and can easily chip along the edges. The robust steel base has four fold out steel extension arms to provide additional support when cutting large tiles and an aluminium angle guide further assists when making diagonal cuts. In the RUBI tile cutters catalogue there are two different types: electric and manual, the latter being the most widely used for cutting, due to their convenience and speed. Electric cutters offer us extra in terms of the variety of cuts that we can do; mitre cuts, bevel cuts, holes within the tile, corners, etc. for that reason, with the combination of both types of tile cutters we are able to adapt to cutting needs and obtain the most accurate results.

The single deep guide rail system will not flex when breaking tile and built in roller bearings ensure a smooth scoring action. We found the instructions on the box extremely clear (probably the best of all the cutters we tested) and the cutter produced a clean cut repeatedly. However, it could benefit from slightly better-oiled runners, and it didn’t feel particularly substantial. A comfortable soft-grip handle ensures greater comfort when using the product for prolonged periods. Along with straight cuts, the cutter is capable of cutting diagonally as well as producing bevels (20mm maximum cutting capacity at a 90-degree bevel). It also has a 45-degree mitre guide for internal and external corner joints. The cutter has a foldable carry handle that’s probably most useful for smaller hands and a cleverly designed magnetic safety switch to prevent the machine accidentally turning on when you plug it into a power source.

Cement – Cement tiles have been around since the 19th century and are extremely versatile. Unfortunately, they’re not easy to lay and need to be resealed at least once a month. A few users have noted that the breaker bar can lightly mark tiles, so we would recommend using masking tape to protect the tile before cutting. One of the most useful features of the QEP cutter is a fixed extension table that allows you to keep your tiles in place while you’re cutting them. We also really liked the mitre and parallel guides – these made this a particularly easy cutter to cut straight lines with. The finish is extremely clean and it’s also easy to cut angles and bevels. There are two types of tile cutter – manual and electric. But which should you choose? Choose a manual tile cutter if: This is one of the noisier tile cutters we’ve come across, but it does its job extremely well. Do make sure to keep water in the reservoir and clean the bed from time to time to ensure its smooth running.