Author: Ryan Dolan

Using your cut-off saw safely

Diamond Blade Cutting Do’s Always refer to manufacturer’s operating manual for proper blade specifications, setup, as well as blade and machine maintenance. Inspect the blade often, checking for damage or fatigue – a damaged blade can be dangerous. Check mounting flanges for equal diameter, excessive wear or flatness. Mount the blade correctly and securely – …Read more»

Blade problems. Diamond Cutting Blades

Blade problems. Choose the right Diamond Cutting Blade and cutting discs for your circular saw, cut-off machine. There are a few key points to bear in mind when selecting a diamond cutting blade, but probably the single most important point is to use the correct blade for the material you are going to cut. There are …Read more»

Best Value Diamond Cutting Saw Blade for Multi-Purpose Use

Diamond Cutting Blade – Classic Range MPC Diamond Blade. Multi-purpose Classic range laser-welded diamond blade with 10mm segment height and deep draft segments for undercutting protection. The unique bond and diamond content mean this diamond blade is suitable for use with a wide range of materials from abrasives to medium hard concrete. Offering excellent performance …Read more»

Best Value Diamond Cutting Saw Blade for General Masonry

Diamond Cutting Blade – Classic Range GM8 A segmented, entry level diamond blade ideal for General Masonry. Manganese Steel core and quality diamond content make this the ideal blade for the cost conscious user. Recommended Concrete Slabs – Slate – Facing Brick – Medium Hard Concrete – Concrete Floors Diamond Blade – Classic Range GM8

Work hard, Work safe!

The tool that injures the most construction workers every year is the angle grinder and cut-off saw – these tools should only be operated under extreme caution and preferably only by experienced operators. The average DIYer can be unaware of their potentially lethal danger. The majority of injuries occur from an abrasive blade shattering, diamond-blade segment loss, or …Read more»

New Year, New Blade.

Happy New Year! To all our customers and followers. We want everyone to have a SAFE and prosperous New Year and that means checking your Diamond Cutting Blade checking it for wear or damage and if necessary changing it. We would always suggest you err on the side of caution… a damaged blade can lead …Read more»

Concrete Cutting – why dust control is important

Concrete Cutting throws up a lot of dangerous dust. Stones, rocks, sands and clays contain large amounts of crystalline silica and are used to make kerbs, flags, bricks, tiles and concrete. Cutting these materials produces airborne dust containing very fine Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) particles. These particles are small and it is not always possible to see the RCS …Read more»

Selecting the Correct Diamond Blade for your job.

Global Diamond Blades are designed for specific purposes such as blades designed specifically to cut marble and asphalt. However, Global Diamond Tools do offer a wide range of multi purpose blades – we have the blade you need, whatever the job. Global Diamond Blades are designed for specific uses include marble, granite, concrete, asphalt and masonry. Selecting the correct …Read more»

Diamond Blade Cutting – what you should and shouldn’t do.

Diamond Blade Cutting Do’s Always refer to manufacturer’s operating manual for proper blade specifications, setup, as well as blade and machine maintenance. Inspect the blade often, checking for damage or fatigue – a damaged blade can be dangerous. Check mounting flanges for equal diameter, excessive wear or flatness. Mount the blade correctly and securely – …Read more»

Dust control on cut-off saws used for stone or concrete cutting

Stones, rocks, sands and clays can contain large amounts of crystalline silica and are used to make kerbs, flags, bricks, tiles and concrete. Cutting these materials produces airborne dust containing very fine RCS particles. These particles are small and it is not always possible to see the RCS dust in normal lighting. Serious health effects, …Read more»