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Problems Drilling Porcelain Tiles - Use a Marcrist PG750X

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:13:00 GMT

UPDATED JULY 2011 We just reduced the price on the double ended PG750X to £38.50+VAT and added some new bundle offers

We're authorised Marcrist dealers and stock the Complete Marcrist Range

What a great piece of feedback yesterday from one of our customers about the Marcrist 750X Dry Tile Drill. He said “that the PG750x was the ONLY tile drill that they had found that would drill Porcelain”. And they should know they are fitting out over 100 bathrooms on this site.

The PG750X drills between 30-70 holes in grade 5 porcelain (number of holes will vary depending on machine, speed & operator). The drills are available in 6mm, 7mm, 8mm,10mm and 14mm.

The PG750X drills all tiles including:-

Ceramic
Granite
Marble
Grade 5 Porcelain

Recommended drilling speeds min 1800 rpm – max 3000 rpm and can be used with cordless drills.

Marcrist has produced high performance, unrivalled drilling systems. They drill the hardest of tiles with ease; leave clean precise holes in any tiles however hard, with any drill, even cordless.

Broken tiles are a thing of the past, along with the need for expensive drills. Test the tile drills the trade has been waiting for.

Please keep updated for information on our site www.getsortedfor.com.

We have loads of new Marcrist products listed including tile curve cutting and a diamond blade for grout removal. Please sign up for our latest news to ensure you are the first to use these exciting new products.

Why waste a weekend removing old tile grout – help is at hand – Innovation at your fingertips - TG 750x – Thin Grout Raking blade.

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:57:00 GMT

What a brilliant piece of innovation. Marcrist have just introduced the TG750 diamond blade which is for the rapid removal of old tile grout.

Products features include:-

Ultra Thin & Lightening Fast
0.85mm thick, allowing access to narrow channel. Removes grout in seconds
Depth stop - inner flange is 12mm below crown of the segment - the start of the flange provides a visual depth guide
Armoured blade core protection - flange provides increased strength and safety
V-UHP Fusion - for outstanding performance and safety

More product details can be found here

The TG750 Thin Grout Raking blade is available in 115mm and has a list price of £39.95 (ex VAT) (Part code: 1983.0115.22)

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We are totally confident that Marcrist’s PG850X and PG750X tile drilling systems are what tradesmen have been desperately waiting for – so confident in fact that Marcrist will let you test the system.

All Marcrist products are supported by their money back guarantee.

Please keep updated for information on our site www.getsortedfor.com.

We have loads of new Marcrist products coming up for tile curve cutting and a new diamond routing system. Please sign up for our latest news to ensure you are the first to use these exciting new products.

We are also really pleased to announce an exclusive opportunity that has been provided to us by Marcrist, the leading diamond drilling and cutting company in the UK.

We need to find 5 locations to test and demonstrate the Marcrist product range. A large construction site with several trade professionals would be ideal.

However if you are a builder/plumber/electrician or tiler currently working on site, then please get in touch. We would welcome the chance to demonstrate the range in a ‘real’ environment and maybe give you a few tips and techniques to use the tools and equipment more effectively. If you wish to book a demonstration please contact as info@getsortedfor.com we can offer these demonstrations on a first come first served basis.

We will also be available to demonstrate the product range at PHEX at Stamford Bridge – Chelsea on the 8^th and 9^th of December 2010.

If you have any further questions please contact us at info@getsortedfor.com or visit our e-store at www.getsortedfor.com.

Please join our new forums which are now in place for many of the trade professions. We would welcome your views on any topic that suits.

We believe that this name best reflects our desire to provide Trade Tools, Personal Protective Equipment, Workwear and Power Tool Accessories at great prices with a fantastic service offering. Our Click it ...Sort it ... philosophy is designed to make life easier for you as a consumer.

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Calling all Tilers – Innovation at your fingertips - PG 750x – 6mm/8mm Dry Tile Drill for Porcelain Tiles.

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:02:00 GMT

Calling all Tilers – Innovation at your fingertips - PG 750x – 6mm/8mm Dry Tile Drill for Porcelain Tiles.

What a brilliant piece of innovation. Marcrist have just introduced the 6mm/8mm drill which is recommended for Porcelain tiles and other hard materials (Ceramic, Granite, Marble).

Marcrist claims that the 6mm & 8mm represent 90% of the total market – therefore you can purchase both the fast moving tile drill sizes within one product

You’ll save around 27% when buying both sizes as a combined drill rather than as two separate drill sizes.

More product details can be found here

The PG750X is available in a handy carry size kit (490.602.001) which includes 6mm, 8mm and 10mm diamond drills along with guide plate. Kit is on offer for a limited time at £69 (ex VAT) – normal list price is £99.

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All Marcrist products are supported by their money back guarantee.

Please keep updated for information on our site www.getsortedfor.com.

We have loads of new Marcrist products coming up for tile curve cutting and a diamond blade for grout removal. Please sign up for our latest news to ensure you are the first to use these exciting new products.

We are also really pleased to announce an exclusive opportunity that has been provided to us by Marcrist, the leading diamond drilling and cutting company in the UK.

We need to find 5 locations to test and demonstrate the Marcrist product range. A large construction site with several trade professionals would be ideal.

We will also be available to demonstrate the product range at PHEX at Stamford Bridge – Chelsea on the 8^th and 9^th of December 2010.

If you have any further questions please contact us at info@getsortedfor.com or visit our e-store at www.getsortedfor.com.

Please join our new forums which are now in place for many of the trade professions. We would welcome your views on any topic that suits.

We hope your on-line experience with us is a good one. We offer the full product range from the leader suppliers that we have listed and aim to supply your orders next day across most of the UK.

Please let us know what you think. Your feedback is really important to us.

Or take a look at http://www.getsortedfor.com and contact us at info@getsortedfor.com

Diamond Core Drilling - Part Three

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:16:00 GMT

This week we really want to give you the complete lowdown on diamond core drilling – we’ll do this through a series of daily blogs.

Today we’ll talk about the different segment types:-

The Segment

Variations include the CCU850X combi, DCU750X and Turbolite. Wet cores use the WCU850X segment but can also be used for Flint (extremely hard) or Asphalt (extremely soft). Crown use a continuous segment for fast drilling.

CCU850x

The CCU850x has a Combi Segment which allows it to drill most common materials

WCU850x - Wet Cores

Wet cores can be specified with Soft or Harder segment bonds to allow for variations when drilling different types of concrete.

Take care selecting the correct segment for the correct job. If in doubt please ask

We offer a variety of adaptors to fit most machines on the market from power tool manufacturers and diamond drill manufacturers.

The Marcrist range of Diamond Cores are

Dry Cores - CCU850X

Dry Cores - DCU750X

Dry Cores – Turbolite

Wet Cores – WCU850X

Wet Cores – CCW850X

Wet Cores – WCU850X Crown

Tomorrow we’ll tell you how about the segments that are used on core drills

We are really pleased to announce an exclusive opportunity that has been provided to us by Marcrist, the leading diamond drilling and cutting company in the UK.

We need to find 5 locations to test and demonstrate the Marcrist product range. A large construction site with several trade professionals would be ideal.

We will also be available to demonstrate the product range at PHEX at Old Trafford – Manchester on the 13^th and 14^th of October 2010 and Stamford Bridge – Chelsea on the 8^th and 9^th of December 2010.

If you have any further questions please contact us at info@getsortedfor.com or visit our e-store at www.getsortedfor.com.

Please join our new forums which are now in place for many of the trade professions. We would welcome your views on any topic that suits.

We hope your on-line experience with us is a good one. We offer the full product range from the leader suppliers that we have listed and aim to supply your orders next day across most of the UK.

If you viewed the Work-It range at the Professional Builders ‘Toolfair’ at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry last week on Thursday 16^th and Friday 17^th of September 2010 then you’ll be delighted to find it’s available on-line at www.getsortedfor.com

Please let us know what you think. Your feedback is really important to us.

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Diamond Core Drilling - Part Two

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:29:00 GMT

This week we really want to give you the complete lowdown on diamond core drilling – we’ll do this through a series of daily blogs. Today we’ll talk about how a core drill is made:-

The Barrel

Generally comes in set lengths of 165mm, 350mm and 450mm. But special lengths can be made to order up to 1.2m long ! Diameters are available from 12mm up to 600mm, although core drills have been manufactured up to 2.2 metres in diameter.

The Segment

Thread Types

Dry cores use a ½” female fitting and in the case of the CCU850X long version use a 1&1/4” UNC female fitting.

Wet cores from 12mm to 52mm use ½” a male thread. From 52mm upwards a 11/4” female fitting is used.

The choice of ‘back end’ or thread that connects the core to the machine is dependent on the connection the customer has and the type of machine he uses.

We offer a variety of adaptors to fit most machines on the market from power tool manufacturers and diamond drill manufacturers.

The Marcrist range of Diamond Cores are

Dry Cores - CCU850X

Dry Cores - DCU750X

Dry Cores – Turbolite

Wet Cores – WCU850X

Wet Cores – CCW850X

Wet Cores – WCU850X Crown

Tomorrow we’ll tell you how about the segments that are used on core drills

We are really pleased to announce an exclusive opportunity that has been provided to us by Marcrist, the leading diamond drilling and cutting company in the UK.

We need to find 5 locations to test and demonstrate the Marcrist product range. A large construction site with several trade professionals would be ideal.

If you have any further questions please contact us at info@getsortedfor.com or visit our e-store at www.getsortedfor.com.

Please join our new forums which are now in place for many of the trade professions. We would welcome your views on any topic that suits.

We hope your on-line experience with us is a good one. We offer the full product range from the leader suppliers that we have listed and aim to supply your orders next day across most of the UK.

Please let us know what you think. Your feedback is really important to us.

Or take a look at http://www.getsortedfor.com and contact us at info@getsortedfor.com

Diamond Core Drilling - Part One

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:55:00 GMT

This week we really want to give you the complete lowdown on diamond core drilling – we’ll do this through a series of daily blogs.

Common uses for Diamond Core Drills include:

Holes for gas pipes, extractor fans, boiler flues, underfloor heating and waste pipes
Holes in reinforced concrete for various applications
Holes for balustrades and barriers
Machinery installations and holes for demolition projects
Geotechnical testing on bridges and buildings
Drilling of Granite and Natural stone by monumental masons

The Marcrist range of Diamond Cores are

Dry Cores - CCU850X

Dry Cores - DCU750X

Dry Cores – Turbolite

Wet Cores – WCU850X

Wet Cores – CCW850X

Wet Cores – WCU850X Crown

Tomorrow we’ll tell you how a core drill is made and the different fittings or thread types which is important when deciding which drilling machine to use.

We are really pleased to announce an exclusive opportunity that has been provided to us by Marcrist, the leading diamond drilling and cutting company in the UK.

We need to find 5 locations to test and demonstrate the Marcrist product range. A large construction site with several trade professionals would be ideal.

If you have any further questions please contact us at info@getsortedfor.com or visit our e-store at www.getsortedfor.com.

Please join our new forums which are now in place for many of the trade professions. We would welcome your views on any topic that suits.

We hope your on-line experience with us is a good one. We offer the full product range from the leader suppliers that we have listed and aim to supply your orders next day across most of the UK.

Please let us know what you think. Your feedback is really important to us.

Or take a look at http://www.getsortedfor.com and contact us at info@getsortedfor.com

Calling All Contractors

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:22:00 GMT

We are really pleased to announce an exclusive opportunity that has been provided to us by Marcrist, the leading diamond drilling and cutting company in the UK.

We need to find 5 locations to test and demonstrate the Marcrist product range. A large construction site with several trade professionals would be ideal.

If you have any further questions please contact us at info@getsortedfor.com or visit our e-store at www.getsortedfor.com.

Please join our new forums which are now in place for many of the trade professions. We would welcome your views on any topic that suits.

We hope your on-line experience with us is a good one. We offer the full product range from the leader suppliers that we have listed and aim to supply your orders next day across most of the UK.

Please let us know what you think. Your feedback is really important to us.

Or take a look at http://www.getsortedfor.com and contact us at info@getsortedfor.com

Marcrist Diamond Drilling Midi Kit DDM3/DS250 with free accessories worth up to £695

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:56:00 GMT

MARCRIST - Midi Drilling Kit Complete: Amazing Deal Price of £859 – Save Up to £695.50 on total package

DDM3 Drilling Machine plus DS250 Titan Drill Rig Stand. More details click here

Here is a fantastic deal for the Marcrist Midi Drilling Kit (DDM3 plus DS250) at a list price saving of £239.

The deal also includes an ANCHOR SET (worth £39.90), WCU850X 16mm crown for anchor holes (worth £114.00) and a choice of CCW850X cores between 38mm and 200mm diameter which could be worth from (£95.15 to £301.60). Also includes lifetime warranty for the DDM3 and 5 years free servicing*

Total deal will save you up to £695.50. Just specify core size when checking out

The DDM3 – 3 speed motor comes complete with transport case and spanners set.

The DS250 Rig stand with 250mm capacity comes complete with precision mounting collar, transport wheels, vacuum pack and bolt down foot

If you have any further questions please contact us at info@getsortedfor.com or visit our e-store at www.getsortedfor.com.

Please join our new forums which are now in place for many professional tradesman. We would welcome your views on any topic that suits.

We hope your on-line experience with us is a good one. We offer the full product range from the leader suppliers that we have listed and aim to supply your orders next day across most of the UK.

Please let us know what you think. Your feedback is really important to us.

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WORK-IT – New Generation Workwear – Free Kneepads worth £22 with all orders over £75(ex VAT)

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:47:00 GMT

Work-It is a new range of work-wear designed specifically for the professional. Work-It is completely different from any other work-wear on the market today because everything is focused on performance. All our garments are breathable and draw from our experience of supplying sports and mountain-wear. We avoid cotton because when it gets wet it absorbs and holds moisture which makes you cold and uncomfortable.

For a limited time we are offering a pair of kneepads worth £22 with all orders over £75(ex VAT)

When you’re working in the toughest of environments, be it hot, cold, wet or dry, what you choose to wear is essential. That’s where our breathable layering system comes into its own. You can add and take off layers, depending how warm or cold you feel. So, in the cool of the early morning, you can don a Cuillin polo shirt, our Helvellyn hoodie and the Scafell jacket and when the day warms up, you can hang up your jacket and hoodie. Because we use hi-tech wicking and breathable fabrics, all our garments work together.

Another innovation is our Nevis work trouser. It’s made from 100% nylon. This is the first work-trouser ever to be made without cotton. The majority of the trouser uses a super-soft nylon which feels just like cotton and then in the high-impact areas we use Cordura, a highly durable nylon for the knee and ankle hem.

Work-It will be available to view at the Professional Builders ‘Toolfair’ at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on Thursday 16^th and Friday 17^th of September 2010. Visit www.toolfair.info for more details.

If you wish to take advantage of the FOC kneepads please email us for a www.getsortedfor.com voucher code and place your order at the Toolfair.

If you have any further questions please contact us at info@getsortedfor.com or visit our e-store at www.getsortedfor.com.

Please join our new forums which are now in place for many professional tradesman. We would welcome your views on any topic that suits.

We hope your on-line experience with us is a good one. We offer the full product range from the leader suppliers that we have listed and aim to supply your orders next day across most of the UK.

Please let us know what you think. Your feedback is really important to us.

Or take a look at http://www.getsortedfor.com and contact us at info@getsortedfor.com

Marcrist CC750 Curve Cutting Kit with free Safety Glasses

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:43:00 GMT

This new range can also be purchased as part of a kit which includes the CC750 Tile Radius Blade, 1 x Tile Edge Grinder supplied in a handy carry case for your convenience.

Purchased separately these items would cost £76.32 but they are available at a special kit price (Part No 2370.5115.22) of £64.63. Please click here for more details

Also for a limited time we are also including a free pair of smoked safety glasses.

The CC750 blade enables you to cut curves in ceramic and porcelain tiles

Features include:-

Achieve radius curves as small as 100mm,
No limit to the maximum radius
Self Cooling and Self Sharpening
The blade fits all 4.5" and 5" Angle Grinders

The tile edge grinder provides a perfect solution for finishing the cut. It will fit a three jaw chuck – therefore no need for any specialist machines. The edge grinder is electroplated therefore providing both long life and a smooth finish and the drums can be replaced once worn out.

Drum and mandrel (440.001.026) List price £19.95
Replacement drums (440.002.026) List price £19.95

At Get Sorted For we are committed to supplying quality brands at great prices. We keep our running costs low and pass these savings to you. If you can buy Dormer at a better price with a better service then we tell us and we’ll aim to beat it. For that matter if you are buying any drilling, milling and threading products at better prices from other suppliers then tell us and we’ll beat them.

If you have any further questions please contact us at info@getsortedfor.com or visit our e-store at www.getsortedfor.com.

Please join our new forums which are now in place for many professional tradesman. We would welcome your views on any topic that suits.

We hope your on-line experience with us is a good one. We offer the full product range from the leader suppliers that we have listed and aim to supply your orders next day across most of the UK.

Please let us know what you think. Your feedback is really important to us.

Or take a look at http://www.getsortedfor.com and contact us at info@getsortedfor.com

Telesteps New 3.8m ladder with free accessories worth £49.95

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:01:00 GMT

Just a quick reminder to buy yours before the offer ends

We are pleased to offer the new Telesteps 3.8m telescopic ladder which can now be closed to 84cm – not bad for a 12’6”/3.8m ladder. The new ladder weighs 14kg and for a limited time comes with either a free Top Support (worth £49.95) or a set of adjustable feet (worth £44.96). More details of our special offer can be found here

Telesteps is the original telescopic ladder and No.1 in telescopic work tools. The experience about quality and safety that Telesteps have gained through the years has been built into their ladders. Anyone who moves between different rooms or workplaces will see the benefit of Telesteps ladders.

If you are a surveyor, architect – or anyone who uses a ladder as part of their role but doesn’t have trade vehicle to move the ladders - or simply a tradesman who no longer fancies a 10’ (3.3 metre) or 12’6” (3.8m) ladder across their roof-rack then the telescopic ladder is for you. It packs small enough to fit into a car boot. All models are recommended up to 150kg

We also can offer a special carry bag to make the use of the ladders even easier.

Maximum Safety: All Telesteps ladders are patented product and are certified to EN131-SP, TUV/GS, NEN2484. Please click here for more information

You can also view our extensive range of hand tools, personal protective equipment, Workwear, safety products, telescopic ladders and power tool accessories.

We hope your on-line experience with us is a good one. We offer the full product range from the leader suppliers that we have listed and aim to supply your orders next day across most of the UK.

Please let us know what you think. Your feedback is really important to us.

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Dormer - Quality Products at the Best Prices on The Internet

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:40:00 GMT

DORMER

Quality products at the best prices on the internet

Dormer Tools is a global manufacturer and supplier of precision engineers cutting tools (drills, cutters, taps and dies) with a brand new facility recently opened in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. With 97 years knowledge and experience, the Dormer brand is renowned throughout the world as THE quality engineers cutting tool, and is synonymous with developments at the leading edge of tool design and production technology.

Dormer products are not only used by some of the world’s leading engineering companies (including many in the hi-tech Aerospace and Formula 1 sectors) but are also the ‘tool of choice’ for professional tradesman and serious DIY enthusiasts.

Products include:-

Drilling Products

Milling Products

Threading Products

If you have any further questions please contact us at info@getsortedfor.com or visit our e-store at www.getsortedfor.com.

We hope your on-line experience with us is a good one. We offer the full product range from the leader suppliers that we have listed and aim to supply your orders next day across most of the UK.

Please let us know what you think. Your feedback is really important to us.

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Work It - Just Arrived

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:44:00 GMT

WORK-IT – Discover Performance

Next Generation Work-wear

Work-It was launched at Toolfair Exeter on 28/29^th April and received a unanimously positive response from the Trade.

Work-It. Look good, feel good. Discover Performance.

If you have any further questions please contact us at info@getsortedfor.com or visit our e-store at www.getsortedfor.com.

We hope your on-line experience with us is a good one. We offer the full product range from the leader suppliers that we have listed and aim to supply your orders next day across most of the UK.

Please let us know what you think. Your feedback is really important to us.

Or take a look at http://www.getsortedfor.com and contact us at info@getsortedfor.com

Frequently Asked Questions - How to use a Diamond Core Drill

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:39:00 GMT

Q. Does it matter what speed I run my drill at?
A. Yes, most professional coring drills will display this information on the side of the drill, the speed being dependent on the diameter of the core drill being used. However this is not always the case. The chart link will give the user an appropriate drilling speed for the core drill being used. The smaller the diameter the faster you need to go.

Q. Is there any special technique required to diamond core drilling?
A. No, core drills are straight forward pieces of equipment to use. In order to start the hole a pilot drill should be used, otherwise it’s just like drilling any other hole. Although a diamond core drill must never be used on hammer action. If the core drill is kept straight and steady, and the core is allowed to drill in its own time (not forced) there shouldn't be any problems.

Q. How fast should the feed rate be?
A. Don't press hard, let the core and the weight of the tool do the work

Q. Can I drill any material with a Marcrist diamond core?
A. Any material can be drilled with a Marcrist wet diamond core, but dry diamond drilling does have its limitations. Extremely hard materials cannot always be drilled dry; this is because the segments can start to overheat. But this problem can be overcome by using a combi unit to feed water into the hole to keep the segments cool.

Q. Will a Marcrist diamond core fit onto my drill?
A. Yes, Marcrist stock a complete range of adaptors to allow our core drills to be used on any drilling machine.

Q. How deep can I drill with a diamond core?
A. Diamond core drills can drill to great depths by adding extension rods between the core and the drill motor.

Q. The material I am drilling needs to be drilled wet, but I can’t have water flowing everywhere. Is this possible?
A. Yes, the amount of escaping water can be limited by using a water collection ring; these vary in size from 120mm diameter to 305mm diameter. And can be connected to a vacuum system or drain into a receptacle depending on the application.

Q. What are the benefits of buying a diamond core?
A. The traditional methods of creating a round hole in a wall are extremely untidy, and usually require the operator to "make good" the hole on the side of the breakthrough. This is not the case with a diamond core as they produce a clean hole every time. Using a diamond core also dramatically reduces the time required to make the hole, reducing labour costs.

Q. When wet drilling, how much water should I use?
A. The flow of the water should be adjusted until the water resurfacing has a "milky" consistency. This "paste" not only cools the segments down, but also acts as an extra abrasive to help the core drill cut.

Q. Will I be able to drill reinforced concrete?
A. Yes, but it is important to maintain a constant drill motor speed. When the steel is encountered reduce the feed pressure until the steel has been cleared.

Q. How can I remove a jammed core bit?
A. First of all remove the drill motor from the core. Take a piece of threaded bar that matches the internal thread of the core drill and place two hex nuts on the rod and lock them against each other. Thread the bar through the top of the core drill and turn via the hex nuts. This will now push the core drill out of the hole without damaging it.

Q. Where can I see some operating instructions for dry diamond drilling
A. The 'How to' data sheet can be downloaded here from a PDF file.

You can also view our extensive range of hand tools, personal protective equipment, Workwear, safety products, telescopic ladders and power tool accessories. Our full range of Diamond Core Drills can be viewed here

We hope your on-line experience with us is a good one. We offer the full product range from the leader suppliers that we have listed and aim to supply your orders next day across most of the UK.

Please let us know what you think. Your feedback is really important to us.

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(We are often asked about the correct use/techniques for diamond core drills. We acknowledge the information held on the Marcrist website and used here by permission of the authors)

Frequently Asked Questions - How to use a Diamond Blade

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:02:00 GMT

(We are often asked about the correct use/techniques for diamond blades. We acknowledge the information held on the Marcrist website and used here by permission of the authors)

Q. Can I cut any building material with a diamond blade?
A. Yes, but not with one blade. There are numerous types of diamond blade, each designed to cut different kinds of material. If the right blade is selected there shouldn't be any problems.

Q. What’s the best way to use a dry diamond blade
A. While cutting use a pendulum type motion and bring the blade out of the cut frequently

Q. Should I use a guard with my diamond blade?
A. Yes. It’s extremely important to ensure you guard the diamond blade correctly at all times. For dust free cutting use a dust guard.

Q. Can I get a diamond blade to fit any machine?
A. Yes, the Marcrist range covers all popular cutting machines. Specify the bore required when ordering

Q. Can I use a diamond blade for side grinding as well as cutting?
A. No, using a diamond blade for side grinding can be extremely dangerous, as the blades are only designed to cope with forces associated with cutting.

Q. Should the diamond blade be mounted in any particular way?
A. First of all always ensure that the blade is correctly mounted on the cutting machine. When performing the cut ensure that the material being cut is secure, and that the cutting tool is held steady. Gently move the blade back and forth along the cut, ensuring that the blade does not twist. Do not apply excessive pressure to the blade, as it should always be allowed to cut in its own time. This will increase the performance and life of the blade.

Q. Is it better to cut deep or shallow?
A. Shallow cuts result in faster cutting speed and a longer disc life. Deep cutting (single cut) leads to slow cutting speed and a shorter life or possibly to disc overload.

Q. How fast should the feed rate be?
A. Don't push hard, let the blade and the weight of the tool do the work

Q. My diamond blade/core has stopped cutting what can I do
A. First of all check the blade is not worn out. The wearing diamond tip is only on the first few millimetres of the blade. The most probable cause is that the blade has polished (or Glazed) Run the blade a few times through some abrasive material to dress (expose) some new diamonds, alternatively use a diamond dress stone and use the same technique

Q. When should I use a continuous rim blade as opposed to a segmented blade?
A. Continuous rim blades offer fast and more precise cutting. These blades are a lot more effective when cutting fragile materials such as roof tiles, as the tile is far less likely to break due to the reduced vibrations.

Q. Should the diamond blade be mounted in any particular way?
A. Yes, the blade should have an arrow on its core (the steel middle of the blade); this arrow should always follow the direction of rotation. If the blade has already been used, this arrow may have worn away. In circumstances like this the direction of rotation may be identified by inspecting the segments. A close look at the diamonds within the segments will show that the diamonds have what resembles a comet tail to one side. The blade should be mounted so that the diamond always leads the comet tail when rotating.

Q. Can I cut circles/radii with a diamond blade?
A. Marcrist have developed special curved blades for achieving this

Q. Blade is twisted after use, what is the cause?
A. There are several possible causes,
Blade being used on misaligned saw.
Blade is excessively hard for the material being cut, creating stress on the steel centre.
Blade improperly mounted on arbor shoulder hence becoming distorted when flanges are tightened.
Blade being used at incorrect RPM.
Material slippage causing blade to twist and become kinked or bent

Q. Why does my blade have more diamond on one side of the blade than the other?
A. The Blade is worn out-of-round due to bad bearings, worn arbor, missing bushing, arbor hole larger than arbor, cleanliness of or damage to flange surfaces or excessive dulling condition.

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