Milwaukee Diamond Grit sawzal blades - Plumbing Zone

user823 · 09-09-2009, 10:27 PM

Anyone else try these yet? I used the 9" blade today to cut 4" CI. Did three cuts with one blade, way faster than the regular grit blades. Just bought a few more online.

Here's a little article about them:

Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduces DIAMOND GRIT THE TORCH SAWZALL BLADES, designed for extended life and improved performance in cast iron. Featuring coarse industrial diamond grit embedded in high strength nickel allow braze, the new blades last up to 30X longer and cut up to 2X faster than traditional carbide grit blades.
"Milwaukee diamond grit blades provide fast and straight cuts in abrasive materials like cast iron that are traditionally a struggle to cut accurately," says Erich Herman, Director Marketing Product Management for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation. "Current methods for cutting cast iron include carbide grit blades, abrasives, and pipe snap cutters. While each of these methods will eventually get the job done, the user does not generally get a quality cut, and there are potential accessibility issues."
In addition to providing diamond grit for longer life, the new Torch Sawzall blades feature a 1" tall durable profile. This added height delivers straighter and cleaner cuts than the competition. The new blades are available in 9" for larger diameter cutting and 6" for more control on smaller diameter cutting.
The Torch Sawzall blades with diamond grit technology also excel in cutting other hard and abrasive materials such as fiberglass, grade five porcelain tile, brick, ceramics, masonry, and plaster.
SOURCE: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

leak1 · 09-09-2009, 10:37 PM

i really like the diamond blade, saves alot of time, i think i pay about 16 bucks apeice for them, i pass it on to HO under misc. parts!

Master Mark · 09-09-2009, 10:40 PM

for 16 bucks each, unless it is a mean tight situation

I think I will use my trusty old cast iron cutter

user823 · 09-09-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Master Mark

for 16 bucks each, unless it is a mean tight situation

I think I will use my trusty old cast iron cutter

13 bucks each. Yes used the blade today in a very tight ceiling on a 30 foot run, had to cut it in thirds and it worked great. Not really worried about 13 bucks on a larger paying job. I don't mind paying for tools that make my job easier.

leak1 · 09-09-2009, 10:47 PM

yea the only time i use them is when i cant get the ci cutters on! to expensive to waste thats for sure!

leak1 · 09-09-2009, 10:49 PM

13 bucks!!!!! you must be twisting your salesmans arm !!!!!!

user823 · 09-09-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leak1

yea the only time i use them is when i cant get the ci cutters on! to expensive to waste thats for sure!

The blade sure came in handy today, no way in hell to get a ratchet cutter up there. Actually paying 13.95 for the 9". If you want the website let me know.

Killertoiletspider · 09-09-2009, 10:51 PM

At thirteen bucks a blade you would be better of buying a Porta-Band, they cut cast iron like nothing.

user823 · 09-09-2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leak1

13 bucks!!!!! you must be twisting your salesmans arm !!!!!!

Plus shipping!

Doesn't matter anyway, the customer pays for everything.

user823 · 09-09-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killertoiletspider

At thirteen bucks a blade you would be better of buying a Porta-Band, they cut cast iron like nothing.

I could barely get a sawzal up there, how would I get that up in the hole?

09-09-2009, 10:27 PM	#1
user823 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,595 My Photos	Milwaukee Diamond Grit sawzal blades Anyone else try these yet? I used the 9" blade today to cut 4" CI. Did three cuts with one blade, way faster than the regular grit blades. Just bought a few more online. Here's a little article about them: Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduces DIAMOND GRIT THE TORCH SAWZALL BLADES, designed for extended life and improved performance in cast iron. Featuring coarse industrial diamond grit embedded in high strength nickel allow braze, the new blades last up to 30X longer and cut up to 2X faster than traditional carbide grit blades. "Milwaukee diamond grit blades provide fast and straight cuts in abrasive materials like cast iron that are traditionally a struggle to cut accurately," says Erich Herman, Director Marketing Product Management for Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation. "Current methods for cutting cast iron include carbide grit blades, abrasives, and pipe snap cutters. While each of these methods will eventually get the job done, the user does not generally get a quality cut, and there are potential accessibility issues." In addition to providing diamond grit for longer life, the new Torch Sawzall blades feature a 1" tall durable profile. This added height delivers straighter and cleaner cuts than the competition. The new blades are available in 9" for larger diameter cutting and 6" for more control on smaller diameter cutting. The Torch Sawzall blades with diamond grit technology also excel in cutting other hard and abrasive materials such as fiberglass, grade five porcelain tile, brick, ceramics, masonry, and plaster. SOURCE: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

09-09-2009, 10:40 PM	#3
Master Mark philosopher and statesmen Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Indianapolis indiana ... Posts: 2,371 My Photos	16 bucks each!!!! for 16 bucks each, unless it is a mean tight situation I think I will use my trusty old cast iron cutter __________________ God created man, Sam Colt made them equal." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swkq2E8mswI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQMO1eyMRuM

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09-09-2009, 10:37 PM	#2
leak1 master of disaster Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio- usa Posts: 758 My Photos	i really like the diamond blade, saves alot of time, i think i pay about 16 bucks apeice for them, i pass it on to HO under misc. parts!

09-09-2009, 10:47 PM	#5
leak1 master of disaster Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio- usa Posts: 758 My Photos	yea the only time i use them is when i cant get the ci cutters on! to expensive to waste thats for sure!

09-09-2009, 10:49 PM	#6
leak1 master of disaster Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio- usa Posts: 758 My Photos	13 bucks!!!!! you must be twisting your salesmans arm !!!!!!

09-09-2009, 10:51 PM	#8
Killertoiletspider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,411 My Photos	At thirteen bucks a blade you would be better of buying a Porta-Band, they cut cast iron like nothing.