What are advantages/disadvantages of abrasive vs diamond blade? Does the dewalt hold up to dust generated by cutting time? I've seen other grinders ruin quickly when masonry dust gets inside them.
In my experience, you'll get more mileage out of your diamond blade -- but you'll also pay more. I like the cheap blades myself, as they last quite a while. AS for dust, I've never had a grinder fail on me. I've dropped them, used them all day, and they just keep on working. They're very resilient tools, and that's true even for the cheap ones I've owned.
Do I have to use water to cut concrete? I'm sorry I have no idea cause I read somewhere yes but I'm afraid with the electrical tool. Hope you answer thanks
The water is only used to keep your cutting blade cool ... so it's only needed if you're running a steel blade through concrete for a long period of time. You can always stop your saw, if you're using a circular saw with a concrete blade, and let it cool down. That way you don't need water.
Thank you...I opted for the masonry cutting wheel, non-diamond, at Walmart for 1.97. I passed on the $29 diamond wheel at Lowes. I don't do all that much paver cutting.
That depends a bit on the configuration of your grinder. Sometimes my guard gets in the way, limiting the depth. But I'd say it's about 2.5 to 3 inches. For deep cuts on blocks/bricks I can move, I've used a masonry blade on my chop saw
Thank you. I got the same disc and was wondering if I could cut concrete with it.
No problem. It goes through concrete like butter
I wasn't expecting the speeded up part and initially thought you'd lost control!!!
haha! I can see what you mean ... spastic cutting :)
Thanks so much, I’m about to start for the first time.
Go slow and good w!
Thank you for the tips. I'm gonna try one to make .5 in cuts to make a retaining wall edge. Need to pick up a new grinder and blades.
Oh yeah, even with a very basic grinder you'll find it's easier than you'd imagine. Good luck!
@@metaspencer Thank you for the encouragement.
I never knew about these masonary cutting wheels, thought it had to be a diamond blade. Thanks mate!
diamond is better and lasts longer, but there are options
How long do masonry blades last? I have my grandpas old grinder sander that has masonry blades on it and worried they may be expired.
That one might be brittle ... they're cheap so could be time to get a new pack
What are advantages/disadvantages of abrasive vs diamond blade? Does the dewalt hold up to dust generated by cutting time? I've seen other grinders ruin quickly when masonry dust gets inside them.
In my experience, you'll get more mileage out of your diamond blade -- but you'll also pay more. I like the cheap blades myself, as they last quite a while. AS for dust, I've never had a grinder fail on me. I've dropped them, used them all day, and they just keep on working. They're very resilient tools, and that's true even for the cheap ones I've owned.
Do I have to use water to cut concrete? I'm sorry I have no idea cause I read somewhere yes but I'm afraid with the electrical tool. Hope you answer thanks
The water is only used to keep your cutting blade cool ... so it's only needed if you're running a steel blade through concrete for a long period of time. You can always stop your saw, if you're using a circular saw with a concrete blade, and let it cool down. That way you don't need water.
@@metaspencer great thank you I wasn't sure . Thank you
water means it will take an extra 2.7 years before the lung cancer sets in
Is this just a general metal cutting disc
Masonry disc
So you don't need a diamond bit to cut through pavers or brick?
A diamond blade is the best and not too expensive, but you can buy a fiber masonry bit
Thank you...I opted for the masonry cutting wheel, non-diamond, at Walmart for 1.97.
I passed on the $29 diamond wheel at Lowes. I don't do all that much paver cutting.
Rob I good choice
that disc look like metal cutting disc not like masonry disc at all
Make sure ya grab the right one
CN I use this for grinding down concrete floor
Get a masonry wheel and it'll work ... just go slow and wear a mask for the dust
What do u think the cutting depth is on these?
on concrete
That depends a bit on the configuration of your grinder. Sometimes my guard gets in the way, limiting the depth. But I'd say it's about 2.5 to 3 inches. For deep cuts on blocks/bricks I can move, I've used a masonry blade on my chop saw
Yeah I was afraid you were gonna say chop saw. Lol. That Is My Next Purchase I Guess.
Can I carve stone bowls with this
You need a diamond grinder
metaspencer ok thanks
It's a cutoff wheel, not grinding. Green label is concrete/masonry, red label is for metal.
that color coding system is great, as long as the dang labels don't get worn off ... thanks!
Need a mask too. Dont want silicosis
good point!