The Do's And Don'ts Of Using A Diamond Blade

Do

Follow the manufacture's guidelines on what material a blade is used to cut. It's no use spending money on the wrong blade because you couldn't be bothered reading the guidelines. Check for damage. Although it's unlikely, the blade may have been damaged throughout the shipping process. Also check this if you're purchasing a second-hand blade. Do check the bore size of the blade to ensure that it will fit onto your tool. You don't want the blade to arrive, only to be too big or too small of a fit. If using a wet blade, do make sure there is a continuous flow of water onto both sides of the blade. There's no point cooling one side of the blade and not the other. Do follow the manufactures guidance of the speed you use the blade at. If you use it too fast or too slow then the blade will become damaged, and so will your material. Do wear safety gear. Whenever you're using any power tool, you should always wear protective clothing. If, for some reason you can't or don't want to, make sure you at least have safety goggles, a hard hat and gloves.

Don't

Don't use a diamond blade unless you've read the manufacturers recommendation of use, including the speed to use it at, the material being cut and the bore size of the blade. Don't use a blade if the bore is cracked, rough or damaged as the blade has a risk of falling off while in use. Don't force the blade into cutting. Slowly edge the blade towards the material and it will cut by itself. Forcing the blade into the cut