Best Diamond Blades On The Planet
The Cape Cod Landscape Show is always kind of the kick off for the diamond blade season for us. It is usually the first regional show that pops up and remind us that the nicer weather is coming, along with construction! We have been an exhibitor at the Cape show for over 5 years and…
For most contractors, diamond blade versatility is a key factor in determining which blade is best for the job. Not all blades are created equal. In most cases, diamond blades are specialized for the material being cut. So in other words, concrete blades should cut concrete, asphalt blades should cut asphalt etc. There are however,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When it comes to PRO concrete cutting diamond blades, there are 3 main factors to consider. How fast does the blade cut? How much life does the blade offer? What coolants will be used? Time is money. This means that cutting speed is crucial when considering what diamond blade to choose for your job. Getting…
How to choose asphalt or concrete. Concrete and asphalt cutting
One of our long time customers has a job removing the surface for an MDC ice rink in Boston MA. They are cutting through about 5 inches of concrete that has the piping underneath that is needed to keep the ice in skating conditions. So think of this application as concrete with rebar on steroids….
