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Diamond Blade Dos & Don'ts
Avoid common mistakes to get the most out of your blades and saws. By: Rebecca Kanable contributing writer Diamond blades get beat up in a variety of ways. They get burned, stuck (and then hit with a hammer), bent and broken. It's not pretty and it's not good practice. Whether you're using a diamond blade on a gas-powered saw, electric hand saw or walk-behind saw, a... -
The Ultimate Guide to Diamond Blade Operating Speed (RPM) for Safe, Efficient Cutting
Recommended operating speeds for diamond blades are based on the blade size and the type of material to be cut. For optimum blade life and cutting speed, the actual operating speed will most like have to be adjusted for the type of aggregate and the amount of steel encountered.