What is the difference between carbide and diamond bits?
Carbide bits have flutes cut into them that provide the cutting power. The more flutes on a bit, the finer the cut. A carbide bit reduces material by acting like a potato peeler, shaving layers off while leaving the surface smooth. Diamond bits are made by applying an adhesive to a shank and rolling it in diamond material that then dries on the shank. The diamond particles file the nails by scratching the surface to remove material.
