Sigma Series 4 UP Pulling Incision Tile Cutter – 33 in. Cutting Capacity
Sigma Series 4 UP Pulling Incision Tile Cutter – 33 in. Cutting Capacity
The Sigma Series 4 UP 4CU is a manual tile cutter with a 33 in. (84 cm) cutting length that scores on the pull stroke for cutting ceramic and porcelain tile.
It is the middle rail length of Sigma's pulling-action UP range — 84 cm between the 70 cm 4BU and the 103 cm 4DU — and uses the same Series 4 chassis and pull-shaped handle. Scoring and snapping is unpowered, so there is no water and no slurry to manage indoors.
Key Features
- 33 in. (84 cm) cutting length — covers 32 in. tile in a single pass
- Pulling incision, which Sigma describes as quick and easy
- Series 4 chassis, shared with the pushing-action NEX models
- Unpowered score-and-snap operation for work in finished rooms
Who Is This For?
Setters running large-format ceramic and porcelain up to 33 in. who want the pulling action. For rough or thick tile, Sigma's own recommendation is the pushing NEX range instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cutting length of the Sigma 4CU?
Sigma's Series 4 UP model table lists the 4CU at 84 cm, which computes to 33.07 in. and matches the 33 in. on this listing.
Which Sigma cutter should I use for a 48 in. porcelain plank?
Not this one — a 48 in. plank exceeds a 33 in. (84 cm) rail. The Sigma Series 4 NEX 4EN cuts 49.2 in. (125 cm) and the 4FN cuts 61 in. (155 cm).
What is the difference between the UP and NEX models?
They are the two actions of the same Sigma Series 4 chassis: UP models score on the pull, NEX models score on the push. Sigma recommends the pushing action for rough, thick and large tiles.
Can a manual tile cutter make curved or L-shaped cuts?
No. A manual score-and-snap cutter makes straight and diagonal cuts only, because the tile breaks along a single scored line. Curves, L-notches and holes need a diamond blade on an angle grinder or a wet saw — the SLAYTEC Wasteland Ripper Diamond Tile Blade covers that work.