Some people, especially those who don’t have sufficient knowledge about tools like the diamond blade will readily throw the tool when they feel it’s damaged. That’s without even looking at wiser options like restoring it. Some don’t know how to, while some just don’t want to go through the hassles of restoration and don’t mind shedding a few bucks for a new one.
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Well, for those think other wise and opt to see first if their tool in their hand, particularly the diamond blade, may still be fixed or restored, before they throw it away. When your diamond blade stops working or when you feel that it is cutting more slowly than usual, then it is already worn out, if not glazed over.
If your diamond blade is really worn out, then you are left with no other choice but to replace it. There is just no way it can be restored. If you keep using a worn out diamond blade, you will endanger people’s lives, that’s if it is still usable. As we know, diamond blades that are worn out will not work properly, if at all. So when your diamond blade is worn out and terribly damaged, then don’t even think about using it and just purchase a replacement.
On the other hand, a diamond blade that is just glazed over, can still be used. As remedy, what you need to do is run it through an abrasive material. You probably have heard of someone say that when your blade is glazed over, all you need to do is “dress” it. This is the way to do it. Examples of abrasive materials are asphalt, garnet, and sandstone.
When the blade gets glazed over again, then “dress” it again. But keep in mind that repeatedly doing it will affect the performance of the blade, so have a good feel of your blade so you’ll know when enough is already too much. If you insist on dressing over and over again, the blade will cut more slowly and ultimately it will worn out faster than expected. Then a softer abrasive may be what is best when you are dressing your blade.
If you see yourself constantly dressing your blade, then you may need to do a little adjustment. For harder materials, a softer blade is more appropriate. The reason behind it is that hard materials cause blades with a softer bond to wear out faster.
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