Diamond blade for concrete

[mikeweb]

Im looking for a Diamond blade for concrete and masonry. Primarily if I need to touch up some interlocking stone around my property and other DIY work.

I have a STIHL TS420 Cutquik 14" saw that needs a replacement blade. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with the HF or Princess Auto brand dry cut blades. The local Princess Auto has a sale on a 14" dry cut for $30cdn+tx (half price), so im wondering if its worth it.

My 2nd question is that they say this is a drycut blade, what is the difference between a dry cut and wetcut blade? My saw has a hose attachment already.

http://www.princessauto.com/power-t...-accessories/8141749-14-dry-cut-diamond-blade

 

[mikeweb]

Guess no one here has used a PA or HF diamond blade? Im assuming other lower priced blades are the same.

 

[back2class]

i have a HF 7-1/2 and its great.

 

[OccupantRJ]

I have a HF dry cut blade for one of my 4-1/2" grinders, and it will cut through a concrete block in a highly impressive manner, and I ain't easily impressed. It cuts through a block in about 1/3 the speed of what you would cut wood with a circular saw. I got a package of 3 various blades on sale for about 7 dollars or so. One of the best expendable tool values I ever found. I'm going to try their diamond cup wheel next to grind away a leftover mortar joint at the floor level where I added onto my shop, and removed the concrete block in a door opening I created. I was going to chip it out, but it is too tightly bonded to the concrete floor, and wants to pull concrete during chipping.

 

[DHS]

I bought a Norton off ebay for mine (TS400 12") it has been great and I think I only paid $25.00.