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Lifetime of a diamond saw blade
It doesn’t matter whether you are DIYer or a professional working in the construction industry: if your project involves using saws such as a tile saw, circular saw, or masonry saw, you will need to get a proper diamond blade. Before getting your hands on the job, it is better to plan what you are going to be using.
That is why it is important to know how long does a diamond blade last, depending on the saw, the materials you will be cutting, how you plan to use it, etc. In this post, we have summarized the most important aspects to consider that can be quite useful, such as “how long will a diamond blade last cutting concrete” and “how to make a diamond blade last longer”.
If you are going to be using a tile saw or masonry saw, procuring a diamond blade is in your immediate future. When preparing for your DIY project, it can be helpful to have an idea of how long diamond saw blades last so that you can plan ahead and choose the most economical blade. In this post, we’ll answer the question, “How long do diamond saw blades last?” and go over some of the factors that affect the useful life of your blade.
How long do saw blades last?
Straight to the point: there is no simple answer. It depends on:
- The material you will be cutting
- The quality of the diamond blade
- Your technique and knowledge
- The method (dry cutting or wet cutting)
- How many pauses you take
- For how many hours you use it
How long does a tile saw blade last? Well, it depends on all the factors mentioned. But we know for a fact that getting yourself a cheap diamond blade is usually not worth it, unless you plan to use it once for a few hours. Buying a bunch of diamond blades will always be more expensive (and frustrating) than making an investment and getting yourself a professional one. Besides, it will obviously be easier to use, will cut through your materials smoothly, and leave you with a professional and accurate finish.
How to make a diamond blade last longer?
Regardless of the price you paid, you will obviously want to make the most of it. The life of a diamond blade can go from 10 cutting hours up to 100. So, what is your case? Do you want to know how long should a circular saw blade last? Or, how long will a diamond blade last cutting concrete? As we cleared, there is no specific answer. But there are a few tips we can give you in order to extend the life of your diamond blade:
Before purchasing the blade:
Choose your diamond blade according to the specific characteristics of the material you will be cutting. This step will have a huge impact on the life expectancy of your blade. Diamond blades are manufactured with sharp diamond particles that are thought to be used in a certain way depending on the material it is supposed to cut. Check the tag information on the diamond blade or ask our staff for some advice.
While cutting:
Do you actually know how to properly use a diamond blade? The most common mistake is trying to push too hard on the cutting head to make it cut quicker.
Which method are you using? Wet cutting is usually the best one as the water flow prevents the blade from overheating (which would cause the metal bond to melt and cover the diamond particles, making the blade useless) allowing you to cut longer passes without taking as many pauses as possible. However, if your workplace is not safe for a water-cooling system, you will prefer dry cutting. But you will have to make more and shorter passes with longer pauses, just to be safe. First things first!
After cutting:
Remember to check the state of your diamond blade. Has your blade worn off? Does it look damaged? Sharpen it before working with it.
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