A Cutting Paver’s Radius Cut – A Tutorial and Demonstration

In many jobs involving diamond cutting tools, it will be necessary to provide a circular-shaped cut.

When cutting in a radius, use a piece of flexible PCP pipe to mark your intended cutting area with a marking pencil. This will provide a clean, smooth radius and a line to follow when making your cut.

Follow the line with your blade saw, making a very shallow cut (scoring the surface) no more than 1/4? deep. This will later serve as a guide for the saw blade when you come back for the actual full cut of the paver. Continue reading

Dry Core Bits Allow For Fast Drilling

Dry core bits are tools for jobs that require holes in various types of surfaces, which include concrete, stone, brick, tile, and other hard-surface materials.

Dry core bits, as their name implies, work without the need of water to reduce friction. And without the need of a water-cooling drilling device, operating a dry core bit can significantly reduce setup and cleanup times for jobs. Continue reading

Dry Polishing Pads: Why Are They Important?

Polishing pads are used on a variety surfaces, which include granite, natural stone, and concrete. They are designed to smooth out rough surfaces, come in either wet or dry formats, and are designed to provide a brilliant sheen and luster to surfaces.

Diamond polishing pads are engineered with embedded diamonds throughout the pad to provide even, smooth surfaces. In order to produce the best surface possible, polishing pads must be used with the proper equipment adjusted to the proper RPMs. High-speed grinders that exceed the specifications of pads can end up damaging both surfaces and the pad itself, so it’s important to ensure correct application of your specific product. Continue reading

Welcome to the Official Blog for Blades Direct

Welcome to the blog for Blades Direct. We will use this important platform to inform our customers of specials, promotions, company announcements, and other related information.

At Blades Direct, we are best known for offering CUT-MASTER products and providing deeply discounted quality blades, saws, and tools. All products are shipped within 24-hours, making Blades Direct the fastest deliverers of saws and blades in the world. Continue reading