| A diamond saw blade is used to cut and grind | | | | metal powder pressed together at high |
| very hard and dense materials. It is an example | | | | temperatures. Its teeth are then welded on to |
| of the many masonry saws that are used to cut | | | | the steel core making it strong and capable of |
| bricks, blocks, concrete and stones. Diamond saw | | | | cutting hard objects. |
| blades are circular, allowing the blade to rotate | | | | It is important that you are familiar with the |
| very quickly during cutting and grinding. In choosing | | | | concept of "bond" when you plan to buy masonry |
| masonry saws, there is a wide selection available, | | | | saws. Bond is the level of softness and hardness |
| depending on the size and quality level. Although | | | | of the saw's teeth and is determined by the ratio |
| can be used for other purposes, most of the | | | | of diamonds and metals used in making the saw |
| time diamond blades are used on demolition saws, | | | | blades. |
| concrete saws and other power tool that cuts | | | | Hard-bond blades take longer to wear, so it is |
| real hard materials. | | | | suitable to cut softer materials such as brick or |
| Blades of masonry saws are designed to | | | | limestone. Soft-bond blades however are easier to |
| withstand both wet and dry cutting. During a wet | | | | wear and are best used for cutting harder and |
| cut, water is either supplied from an external | | | | denser materials. |
| source or from a mechanism of the saw itself. | | | | In buying a diamond saw, consider the price and |
| The presence of water helps keep the saw | | | | its diamond content. Usually, diamond blades with |
| blades from overheating, extending the life of | | | | a higher diamond content are much more |
| both the blade and the saw. | | | | expensive than blades with a lesser diamond |
| Wet cutting also controls the amount of dust | | | | content. However, it can be a smarter choice if |
| during the cutting process. Make sure to wear a | | | | you have plans of using the saw for a longer |
| mask whenever you are doing a dry cut, and | | | | period of time. |
| take frequent breaks to allow the blades to cool | | | | If you need a saw for a single project only, you |
| down from time to time. | | | | might want to think twice of buying one. A lot of |
| The blades of a diamond saw are made of solid | | | | home improvement shops allow saw rentals at a |
| steel core, surrounded by its circular cutting teeth. | | | | reasonable price. This might be a wiser choice if |
| The teeth are composed of diamond crystals and | | | | you do not use the tool that much. |