Power Tools

Diamond Dry and Wet Saw Blade

Choosing wet or dry saw blade can be a matter of user preference or job requirement. Before selecting any blade, ensure what kind of requirement you have as both the tools have their own advantages and disadvantages. Thus, let us know the characteristics of diamond dry and wet blades, as it is good to know your tool first.

Diamond Wet Saw Blade This is the best tool for making clean, straight cuts through tiles of less than 1/2 inch width. As the name suggests, this diamond blade must be used with water. A properly maintained wet diamond-blade makes absolutely straight and smooth cuts. This blade is usually preferred by the contractors because it gives deeper cut when using water as a coolant. Water cools off the heat which makes the cutting job easier.

It is important to remember that when using power hand saw, never use water without an appointed safety rated accessory system as it can be dangerous. Unlike the dry-cutting diamond blade, this blade cuts every hard material with ease and that is why it is more popular that any other power saw.

Diamond Dry Saw Blade This is another cutting tool that can be used to rip out both old and new tiles. Its one advantage over other saws is that it requires no extensive set-up simply plug it into an electric outlet and start using it. This tool is hand held and that’s the reason it cuts with less accuracy than the wet saw and leaves uneven edges.

Most of the contractors prefer wet-cutting saw because of its advantages over dry saw. Dry saw blade comes really handy when cutting backer board to size but because of its negative aspects like its speed and the dust it generates, it is less popular in the market. However, it does not lose its importance at all as it quickly cuts through skin and bone, when used with utmost protection like safety glasses, ear protection and a dust mask.

About the Author

Mark Bruddy works with Premium Blade, a leading US manufacturer and distributor of diamond wet saw blades, asphalt saw blade and other specialty concrete blades and finishing tools.To learn more about different diamond blades, asphalt saw blade or concrete blades, Call Us at 866-812-9319.

How do you cut and dry bamboo so that it doesn’t crack. What is the best way to cut it and put holes in it.

Want to make wind chimes and don’t want them to crack. Should we treat the bamboo with any wood preservative?

Use masking tape around the area where you are going to make your cuts, or do any drilling, this will help alot to keep the wood from cracking. Also use a blade with more teeth, I use a Freud 80t on my compound mitre.