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Always try to choose the right blade for the job. Global Diamond Tools sell a comprehensive range of diamond cutting blades for a wide range of applications. As you would expect, bricks vary enormously is shape, size and hardness, so you need to choose the correct blade for the type of brick you are going …Read more»

We sell a comprehensive range of diamond cutting blades for a wide range of applications. It is always worth considering which is the best blade to purchase for the particular job you are going to do. If you choose the most suitable diamond cutting blade for the right application you will get more life out …Read more»

Whether you are a trained contractor or a DIY homeowner you should be aware of any safety issues when using diamond blade cut-off saws. Diamond blade cutting equipment is potentially very dangerous and should be handled with care, a 300mm diamond blade mounted on a petrol hand-held saw can rotate at up to 6,300 rpm …Read more»

You should protect your lungs when using cut-off saws and diamond blade cutting tools. If you regularly use a cut-off saw (also known as a disc cutter, a con saw or a ‘whizzer’) then you should consider the Health and Safety aspects of cutting materials such as kerbs, paving, blocks or concrete. Cutting any of these materials …Read more»

Diamond blades are used extensively throughout most construction-related industries. They offer the safest and most efficient way of cutting a range of materials from brick and stone, to concrete and paving slabs, as well as multi-purpose diamond blades which perform well over a variety of applications. Diamond blades cut a range of construction materials The …Read more»

Global Diamond Tools has increased its Diamond Life® range with the addition of three new diamond blades to its Classic level collection. The three new laser-welded blades have been introduced to the Multi-Purpose, Concrete/Hard Materials and Abrasive Materials ranges and are designed to cut various materials in a range of environments on a day-to-day basis, …Read more»

Diamond polishing pads offer a quick and effective method of polishing granite, marble and other stone materials and are ideal for the professional stone mason, kitchen fitter and other sectors, such as monumental stonemasons. The huge popularity of granite and marble as a surface in kitchens has meant that there has been a surge in …Read more»

Serious questions have been raised about the future of training in the construction industry, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is set to axe more than 30 percent of its staff, leading to more problems for an industry already plagued with skills’ shortages. The construction industry needs all the support and training it can get, …Read more»

Power tools are the most stolen item from building sites and workers in the construction trade. A Yorkshire-based security equipment installation and servicing company has found that smaller, easy-to-fence items are more likely to be stolen. The report found that while site and contractor van security has improved greatly in recent years, the building site …Read more»

Diamond Blades can be dangerous if not handled professionally and correctly. Safe use is not just common sense: it can actually make you cutting job easier and also extend the life of your blade. Diamond tip blades cut more quickly than abrasive wheels. Normally a blade with a diamond tip will cut a paving slab in about …Read more»