Safety in the workplace is a necessity, no matter where one works. Especially important in the construction and stone industry, proper handling of power tools and carbide wood blades will not only save the lives of the individuals operating these tools but others who are present in the workplace as well. This is why certain precautions and safety procedures should be strictly followed particularly in the use of wood blade.


General Wood Cutting Carbide Blades

Here are some of the most important don’ts in handling wood blades in the workplace:

The wood blade should not be changed or altered in any other way inside diameter (ID). Modifying the diamond inside diameter will result to unbalanced blade rotation, causing the wood blade to wobble, pound, or even crack which is of course dangerous and very life-threatening.

Standing in line with the wood blade and other hot particles is definitely a “don’t”. This is dangerous not only because of the hot particles that can pierce the skin but these particles can also get into the eye and cause blindness.[see safety measures]

Never force a wood blade to cut curves and other methods to which they are not designed for. Wood blades are manufactured to cut in a straight direction only. Forcing wood blades to cut curves will result to cracks and blade fragmentation which can bring possible injury to people in the surrounding vicinity. There are ways to go around cutting curves with carbide wood blades however, and these methods can be used instead of forcing a wood blade to create curves.

Finally, a side pressure or grind should never be used with the side of the blade.

For the proper handling of wood blades, individuals can refer to the regulations set by the American National Standards Institute which covers mounting procedures, flanges, general inspection, and general machine conditions.