Learn how to sharpen your diamond blades

Modern day tools allow for some pretty fancy feats to be accomplished. For example, who have thought that cutting through rocks could be so easy? Industrial diamonds that don’t hold commercial value are made use of in construction and other departments as they’re rock hard and can be integrated into tools to cut through very tough materials.

A diamond blade is one such tool that is used to cut through hard materials. It has diamonds integrated into the blades to allow for easier cutting. It’s important to remember that dull blades can be dangerous as they can bounce off what they’re cutting and hurt you in the process. They do need to be sharpened and instead of spending money getting it done professionally, you can do it yourself with relative ease.

1. Using a hose, spray water over the material you intend to cut into. Wet it thoroughly. This will provide you with the basis for sharpening your diamond blade.
2. Turn your saw on and start cutting your material. As you do so, bit of the material will come off and mix with the water to an abrasive slurry substance. It is still mixture that serves as the basis for sharpening your blade.
3. In order to wear down the blade and expose the new diamond layer, make sure you cut into at least two inches of your material.
4. Keeping cutting until you see the new diamond layer peeking out from the blade.

There have been cases where dull diamond blades have caused injury to the wielder. This is because they tend to bounce off or spark during the cutting process. Like any other blade, diamond blades need to be sharp if they are to perform their work well. Moreover, cutting any rock with a dull blade (if you manage to) will result in jagged lines that spoil the outcome.

Rock saws tend to come across problems after prolonged use. This is only natural as the work they’re put to require them to cut into extremely hard materials. You can know if your blade is starting to wear down if it begins to make unusual sounds. When this occurs, check to see if the blade is loose or if the diamonds need to be replaced by a new layer.