First impressions was that it was very light in weight compared to similar machines of its size…..

Also the build quality is very good….apart from maybe they could have used a better slide mechanism for the breaker handle but it still performs well……

It is completely aluminium apart from the steel guide rail….

It has a sprung loaded bed and swing out support arms for larger tiles.I found that an excellent feature.

The guide rail is very easy to set up and just clicks into place with a single lock down clasp.
And the measuring guide is very easy to read..

The handle/cutting wheel is a push system on this model and they also do a pull system as well ..

The cutting wheel has a simple quick release button unlike other models that you have to knock a pin out to release the cutting wheel…..

here’s a couple pics of the cutter….

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First a tried it on porcelain floor tiles and it cut them no probs even right down to about a 15mm slither….

I tried it on hard porcelanato grade 5 tiles…no problem

i tried it on glass mosaics again the movable breaker and small foot did a great job of breaking the mosaics individually……

So out come a 600 x 300 highly polished porcelain tile and it cut a 20mm slither first go….

The only problem i have with the cutter is that it can break ceramic tiles if you are to heavy on the handle when breaking the tiles….but all in all it is a good cutter from Rubi……and i would recommend it……

So thanks to all at Rubi for letting me try it out…….

A couple from the forum: Tiling Tools Starter Kit, Which Tile Cutter to Use (poll), Best Tile Cutters, Manual Tile Cutter.

Germans Boada, s.a., RUBI®, has its origins in 1951 with the invention of a manual cutter for hydraulic mosaic work, created by the Boada brothers.

This new tool had an excellent reception, receiving a diploma of honour and the gold medal at the first national exhibition
of inventions, held in Barcelona in 1953.

The new tool, christened with the name of RUBI®, served as a foundation pillar for this company which now designs, manufactures and distributes machinery and tools for construction and especially all the equipment required for the correct laying of tiles and other building materials.