Good starter vinyl tile gullotine

Discussion in 'Tool Chat' started by Robroy, Apr 1, 2012.

  1. Robroy

    Robroy Well-Known Member

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    Hi fellas
    Looking at getting a guillotine , whats the minimum size one you would recommend for general use, or can u recommend a decent unit ?
    Won't be fitting every day so not looking to spend £700 odd
     
  2. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    What u goin to be using it for?
     
  3. Robroy

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    I like to have all the tools that I may need !
    I suppose to trim planks tiles or design strip a small one will do but to
    cut a tile on the angle a large unit will be needed ,
    I,ve answered my own question !
    I was just wondering what you guys who were fitting daily what your using , if you use one ?
     
  4. scotflooring

    scotflooring Well-Known Member

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  5. tipex

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    i use a crain 12", it's ok, i use it mostly for cutting feature strips and plank
     
  6. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    i would only buy one for cutting feature strips.

    They are only really any good for tiles up to 12".

    Most LVT products are getting wider and wider and no longer fit diagonal in them.

    i would just buy a basic one for feature strips and repair work.
     
  7. SandyFloor

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  8. scotflooring

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    Sorry, meant to say semi-downgrade and getting a Magnum Shear
     
  9. Robroy

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    This is what I was thinking do I need a large cutter ?
    Cutting feature strip and trimming in planks or tiles a 12 inch would do
     
  10. Robroy

    Robroy Well-Known Member

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    Good quality and value 12 inch unit ?
     
  11. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    ask scotflooring how much he wants for his. If its the right price go for his rather than a 12".

    Even tho you dont really need one you may as well get the best one you can afford! If not get a smaller one.
     
  12. Robroy

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    which magnum were you looking at, see they do several different sizes ?
     
  13. Robroy

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    Is there much difference between the Roberts and Crain guillotines because the Roberts 18" seems to be considerable cheaper than the Crain equavilent ?
     
  14. Robroy

    Robroy Well-Known Member

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    Any one Roberts or Crain because the Roberts much cheaper ?
     
  15. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    post up a link of the two you want to compare.
     
  16. Robroy

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    Here are the two plus the magnum
    http://www.tools4flooring.com/checkout/cart/
     
  17. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    you need to link direct to the items.

    We cant see what is in your 'cart' as it is secured to your PC's I.d. (basically we are looking at a blank page when we follow your link for security reasons)
     
  18. Robroy

    Robroy Well-Known Member

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  20. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    i prefer the look of the roberts one.
     

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