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How are Diamond Segments made?The segments of a diamond blade are made out of the diamond crystals and the metal bonds that hold the structure together.The diamond crystals used in diamond blade segments are not natural. They are synthetic and custom made for the purpose of cutting. Artificial diamonds have certain characteristics that natural ones..

Diamond blades for cutting reinforced concreteWhen using a diamond blade, you can just pick one that looks pretty and use it on any material. Each blade is designed for a specific material, for example, the Duro DUSCM is designed for cutting engineering bricks and reinforced concrete. If you try and use that on glass, you’ll find a lot of glass fly..

Lots of DIYers can easily use a Jigsaw and Reciprocating saw while feeling safe; but when it comes to using a circular saw, they get anxious about using them. If you're one of those people, here are some tips on how to use a circular saw while keeping safe.Check the sawBefore using your saw, have a few spot checks to make sure everything looks and ..

Diamond Blade CoreThe core of a Diamond Blade is the main structure of the blade that the segments are attached to via laser welding or sintering. The core is a very important part of the blade, as it is the determining factor of how fast the blade overheats, and how fast the blade can rotate. The core is made of steel, which makes it incredibly st..

If you're new to Diamond Blades, there might be a lot of terms you don't fully understand. Not to worry; this diamond dictionary lists all the keywords related to diamond blades.Abrasives – Really hard materialsAngle Grinder – An angle grinder is a hand-held power tool that uses smaller diamond blades. It’s used for cutting and grinding.Blade Diame..

What blades will cut Class A Engineering Bricks?First of all; what are class A engineering bricks? Class A engineering bricks are incredibly strong bricks. They have incredible strength, and are highly resistant to water and acid porosity. These types of bricks are used for damp prevention. These types of bricks are also known as blue brick. So, no..

Whether you've got a rusty screwdriver or an angle grinder that's failing to start; here are a few tips to prevent it from happening in the future. Maintain your power tools using this new how-to guide.StorageIt is important to store your tools in a safe location and make sure that they are not cluttered in different places. Try and get all your to..

How to sharpen a glazed Diamond BladeA Diamond blade gets “glazed over” when there isn’t enough coolant, or if you are cutting materials that are too hard for the blade. It’s more common with wet blades when the lubricant isn’t cool enough, so when it touches the blade it gets very hot. Due to the heat, there is a microflow of the metal, which flow..

Can diamond blades be sharpened?If you’re using a diamond blade correctly, it should sharpen itself as the material you’re cutting will wear the diamond blade away at the perfect pace. However, mistakes are made and you’ll sometimes be using the wrong blade for the material you’re cutting, which means that either the metal in the blade isn’t wearin..