Diamond blade segment type plays a huge factor in how the blade performs. Everything from the speed of the cut to the accuracy of the cut can be determined by the segment type. Two of the main segment rim types are segmented and continuous rim. Segmented diamond blades are much more popular overall in the…
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18″ Diamond Blades & High Horse Power Saws Low Horse Power Saws
Once diamond blades reach 18″, they are usually going on a walk behind saw. These kinds of saws vary greatly in size, power and cutting speed. Understanding the specs and details of the saw is very important. The most critical element is knowing the horse power. We deal with a ton of big companies that…
Why You Should Spend Money On Good Diamond Blades When The Crews Just Beat Them Up
We hear this all the time. Customers say, “Give me the cheapest diamond blades you have.” Before I roll out the quote, I usually ask “why?”. The response is always the same, “I am not going to spend money on expensive diamond blades when my guys are just gonna mess them up anyway.” In a…
Ductile Iron Diamond Blades vs Abrasive Wheels – The Real Truth
What is best for cutting metal or ductile iron? We have been in the diamond blade business for over 10 years. In that time, we have literally been asked every question under the sun for the best practices on cutting metal. Ductile pipe is the most common material being cut by standard 14″ diamond blades…
Best Tool To Finish Concrete? Cup Wheels!
Concrete cup wheels are essential in finishing concrete properly. During the forming process, concrete can sometimes come out a little imperfect. Concrete then needs to be cut, smoothed etc to get the great final finished product. Cup wheels are mainly used to grind or polish stone and concrete. In this case we will focus on…
Introducing The Husqvarna K 770 VAC Dustless Saw
Husqvarna has been on fire the past 12 months. First they upgraded their K 760 saw to the new and improved Husqvarna K 770 (Read about that here), then they drop the K 770 VAC saw on us. The construction industry has been waiting for one of the major power equipment companies to come out…
What Are Turbo Segmented Diamond Blades?
Diamond Blades have evolved quite a bit over the past 20 years. New manufacturing processes have allowed engineers to get creative with blade design. This has significantly increased the amount of cool features diamond blades can have. One of the most important diamond blade metrics to track is cutting speed. This makes turbo segmented diamond…
How To Choose Between A Tuck Point Diamond Blade And Sandwich Blade? What Is Better?
Tuck point blades are used to clear mortar joints and to prep masonry surfaces. When picking a diamond blade for this type of work, you have two main choices, a tuck point blue blaster and a sandwich diamond blade. The most common choice is the Blue Blaster Tuck Point Blade. This is a super premium…
NEW Husqvarna K 770 Compared to The Husqvarna K760
In this corner, the NEW Husqvarna K 770 vs the old trusty Husqvarna K 760. The 760 has been an industry leader in gas cut off demo saws for a long time, but like most things, there comes a time for an upgrade. However, if you own an i phone, you know that not all…
Why Does Diamond Blade Segment Height Matter?
The segment height on a diamond blade is very important. Segment height can determine how long a blade lasts and also how efficiently it cuts into your material. there are 3 approximate heights that diamond blade companies carry diamond blades in. The first is 8mm. This is usually sold as an economy blade. It doesn’t…