Forked out $150 for a bridge saw blade that died after 2 days

Last month I grabbed a new diamond blade for my bridge saw from a supply house near me. Guy swore it was the best for hard brick, and it cut great for the first 8 feet or so. By the second morning it was throwing sparks and barely chewing through anything. I should have known better than to skip the brand I usually get, live and learn I guess. Anyone else had a blade go bad way too fast like that?

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kimblack11d ago

Man that is brutal. A $150 blade burning out in two days is rough, especially when the sales guy hyped it up. I had a similar thing happen with a circular saw blade last year, it started wobbling after one afternoon cutting some old pavers. Feels like such a waste of money and time when you trust a brand and it lets you down like that.

taylor_wells11d ago

That 800 dollar diamond blade I bought for cutting porcelain tile... same deal, lasted maybe half a day before the segments started chunking off. The guy at the supply house swore it was the best thing for hard materials, but I think he just wanted to move inventory. Makes you wonder how much of that price is actual quality versus just marketing hype and a fancy box. I still have the blade sitting in my shed as a reminder to do my own research next time instead of trusting some sales pitch.

david_palmer11d ago

Ngl, I actually see it a little different. You mentioned "trusting a brand," but honestly, a $150 blade for cutting pavers tells me the sales guy either didn't ask what you were cutting or you grabbed the wrong tool for the job. Pavers are abrasive as hell, they'll eat a diamond blade meant for tile or stone in no time. A cheap China blade would probably last the same two days in that material.

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