Concrete Diamond Saw Blades

Segmented blades have gaps between segments for better cooling and debris clearing, ideal for general concrete and masonry cutting. Turbo blades feature a continuous serrated edge with slanted gullets, providing smoother, faster cuts with less chipping, often preferred for tile, stone, and finish-critical cuts.

Many diamond blades, including laser-welded segmented and turbo models, are rated for both wet and dry cutting. Wet cutting reduces dust and heat, extending blade life, while dry cutting offers convenience for jobsites without water access. Always check the specific blade's rating before switching methods.

Blade diameter depends on your saw and required cutting depth. Common sizes range from 12 to 24 inches for walk-behind and masonry saws, while smaller diameters suit hand-held circular saws. Larger diameters cut deeper in a single pass but require higher-horsepower equipment to run safely and efficiently.

Early entry diamond blades are designed for cutting control joints in green (freshly poured) concrete, often within hours of placement. They use softer bonds and skid plate attachments to minimize raveling and spalling, helping control random cracking in slabs before the concrete fully cures.

Bond hardness must match aggregate hardness for optimal wear. Softer bonds expose new diamonds faster and work best on hard aggregate, while harder bonds wear more slowly and suit softer, more abrasive aggregate. Using the wrong bond hardness can cause premature wear or glazed, dull segments.

Many multi-purpose diamond blades, particularly turbo and U-slot designs, are rated to cut rebar, angle iron, threaded rod, and ductile iron or cast iron pipe in addition to concrete and masonry. Always verify the manufacturer's compatible materials list before cutting reinforced or metal materials.