Want your blades to last longer, cut better, and keep your crew safe? Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting it right:
- Let the blade do the work. Steady pressure is all you need. Forcing it only shortens the blade’s life, and yours.
- Always start spinning first. Make sure the blade is at full speed before it touches the surface, and don’t forget the water. Dry contact = kickback city.
- Match bond to power. More horsepower means more torque, so go with a coarser bond to keep up.
- The 1:1 rule. Aim for one horsepower per inch of blade diameter for efficient, no-nonsense cutting.
- Size matters. Smaller blades = shallower cuts, but faster and more powerful. Great for speed demons.
- Step it up. Multiple shallow passes (aka step cuts) beat one big, deep cut. Your blade and your back will thank you.
- Lost your direction arrow? Check the comet tails on the diamonds. They’ll point the way. (Diagram on page 8 if you’re feeling visual.)
- Water matters—big time. Your slurry should look like heavily creamed coffee. Too much = bond wear. Too little = overheating.
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