Friday, December 13, 2013

Guide On Buying Masonry Saw Blades

Masonry saw blades are the most powerful blades as they are designed to cut brick, ceramic, tile, stone and other types of masonry materials. Although some circular saw blades are believed to cut through masonry, masonry saw blades can do it easier and quicker, because they are especially designed for masonry.

Like with any other tool, to achieve the best effect, it is important to choose the right and most suitable saw blade to the job. There are a few types of masonry saw blades which can be used in various applications, such as tile work, accurate cutting and detail work. They come in different sizes and can be designed of various materials to meet the requirements of different uses.



With a wide selection of masonry saw blades out there, choosing the right saw blade is no simple task. Assuming that you need a guide before buying a masonry saw blade, let's check out the types of masonry saw blades.

Abrasive blade – The abrasive blades are coated in a rough material allowing to cut through tile and masonry with ease. They are made of bonded abrasive materials (carbide, minerals, etc.) to have more strength and be more durable. Also, most abrasive blades can also cut steel and metal.

Segmented blade – The segmented blade is very specific in first sight. It has gullets between each segment in the rim and is ideal for making rough cuts that don't require a nice look.

Continuous rim blade – The continuous rim blade has a continuous rim for smooth and chip-free cuts. It has no break in the rim of the blade and is ideal for wet-cutting of various tile types, including marble, brick, tile, ceramic, etc.

Diamond blade – Diamond blades are the most used saw blades for masonry, as they have diamonds on the edge promising to cut abrasive and hard materials. Each diamond blade is designed for specific application and probably won't work for another application. There are a few types of diamond blades depending on the use: slicing, dicing, wafering, sawing, grooving, slotting, rough cutting and many others.
  • Wet-cutting blades: Ideal for heavy duty outdoor applications, detail work and precision cuts. These diamond blades require water to cool and that explains a lot about their name. 
  • Dry-cutting blades: Ideal for indoor applications. Dry-cutting blades have heat-resistant segment welds, so they don't require water to cool. 

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