Diamond Blade Question

[james]

Re: Diamond Blade Question

Hey guys,

I have moved this to Tools, Tips and Techniques -- a good home for a good topic.

James

[RTflorida]

Re: Diamond Blade Question

I am still amazed at the rapid wear out problems many forum members are having with diamond blades.
My first tile saw (a 7" MK with original blade) lasted 10 yrs and several thousand sq. ft of tile. The bearings were shot when I started my oven so I purchased the HF saw and cheap $30 HF blade. I have built my oven (cut to fit each brick) and have since remodeled 2 baths and a kitchen (all porcelin or granite tile) and am STILL on the cheap $30 blade.
Not to be disrespectful....I have to question whether everyone is forcing their cuts and has their water nozzles directed onto the blade. Firebrick is not so dense that you should be using multiple blades on one build. I found the HF saw and blade cut through firebrick like a warm knife through butter.
Either I have been very lucky over the years with my diamond blades or others have issues like I have mentioned.
Any professional tile/brick/stone guys out there? I would be curious to find out how long they would expect a blade to last.

RT

[papavino]

Re: Diamond Blade Question

I think this thread should be moved to the Tools, Tips and Techniques folder.

I used the $45 Dewalt blades from Lowe's. I burned through one, and am still on my second. Granted, the first two rings were all done with a brick set, so that saved some wear.

[GianniFocaccia]

Hi All,

My 10" HF Diamond Blade went south rather quickly and it's time to purchase a 'real' blade as I prepare to cut my floor bricks. I am hesitant to drop $150 on a premium blade and would like to ask what (and how many) you all used in your builds. If I spend $50 on a blade I can by three of them for the cost of one premium blade.

Lastly, are the segmented blades any better (faster?) than continuous rim blades and is there any performance (wobbling/wider cuts) differences between the two?

Thanks in advance. Would a poll be appropriate?