Can I use a diamond blade designed to cut soft or abrasive material to cut hard material, such as granite?
No. Always use the blade engineered specifically for the material it is intended to cut. Bosch Diamond Blade packaging provides clear and easy-to-understand direction regarding proper application. A diamond blade engineered to cut soft or abrasive material has a hard bond. Attempting to cut a harder material will not wear down the bonding fast enough to expose enough fresh, sharp diamonds. The cutting surface will soon glaze over, reducing cutting effectiveness and creating more heat. Conversely, a blade manufactured to cut hard material will have a bonding designed to consistently expose fresh diamonds in a controlled manner for the most effective cutting and would not be appropriate for use on soft substances.
