Off with your Head

Discussion in 'Tool Chat' started by Spacey, Oct 10, 2013.

  1. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Planning on getting a Guillotine at some point but which one & what size is the best ?
    What kind do you have ?
    Not cheap are they really worth the coin ?
    How much use do you get from your Guilly ?
     
  2. dazlight

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    Got a 12 " I got about 12 years ago. Use it now an then.
     
  3. Trimmer

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    Mines a L13 magnum shear. I use it for cutting features to size and cutting tiles if I'm doing a design with 1/2 tiles, etc. Also use it for engineered woods and laminates.
     
  4. oddbod_jnr

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    try ebay normaly a couple on there.
     
  5. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I know where to get one mate I just want to know which kind people have & general thoughts about them !
     
  6. doidgey

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    Never used one.

    Steve
     
  7. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Have you got any tools you actually use ? Lol

    Just ordered a beveling tool
     
  8. nevertrever2

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    I've got the old magnum shear, it's heavy but it's great for cutting the ends of laminate and lvt but the one thing that let's it down is the guide rail on the both sides unscrew and come off square.
     
  9. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Don't think I'll be making you an offer for that one then !
     
  10. Cre8tiveflooring

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    I've got a little 12incher! Use it for planks on 45, border stuff and if I'm tight on material I'll use it for putting a factory edge back on it. Oh and for herringbone if from a range like camaro etc.
     
  11. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You seem to be getting a lot of use from you 12" chopper ?
     
  12. Cre8tiveflooring

    Cre8tiveflooring Well-Known Member

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    I don't need too much excuse to get it out. Customers love a shiny tool!
     
  13. coolevilangel

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    mines a 20" magnum rct20
    Good bit of kit and use it when doing 45* designs and brilliant for cutting strips down to size for making the job quicker
    As creative says, its a must for doing bespoke designs, cutting down & factory edges etc
     
  14. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I've seen magnum mentioned a few times are these the boyo's to have in the guilly world ?
     
  15. dazlight

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    If your going to buy one I'd get a massive one that can cut 18" tiles on a 45 perfect. That would be handy.
     
  16. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    That's what I was thinking ! If you have a wee fella like cre8tive then your chopper's abilities are limited !
     
  17. simmo

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    I have the 24'' Grundlach only problem is lifting the thing. Bit overkill for me as 75% of my work is the fluffy stuff use it also on carpet tile borders
     
  18. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Wana sell it ?
     
  19. simmo

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    Nooooo!:eek:
     
  20. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Didn't want to buy it anyway :cool:
     

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