er – The Competition Gets Tougher
Aimed at: Professional users who need a big capable, electric cutter Pros: Big capacity, two dust extraction/suppression systems, solidly made
machine onto a hard surface and use this extra stability to guide the cutter for greater accuracy. Although it is only a simple addition, the splash guard that can be fitted at the
back end of the blade guard is another nice touch. Simple to fit, it also provides some protection for the user from water and sludge splash. Plantworx I first saw this Diaquip Disc Cutter put through its paces at a rain soaked and
windswept Plantworx Show. I thought at the time that these conditions might be a more typical usage framework than some of the sunnier weather we have had recently. During the demonstration, I was impressed by its obvious power and cutting ability in a variety of materials such as reinforced concrete and paving materials. Water dust suppression was being used, just to add to the already damp atmosphere, and it clearly worked well. Back home in my workspace, the weather
underneath the blade so that the weight of the machine rests on the stainless steel base of the ski. With the support this gives, again accuracy of cut is improved, but more to the point, the ski provides a shroud to the blade that concentrates dangerous dusts right to the back of the ski where it is collected much more efficiently by the (correct) class of vacuum extractor. Since the ski adds so much to the overall dust safety of the cutter it is indeed a very useful addition to the whole saw kit, eradicating all dust when cutting. Regs still say that good PPE (masks, goggles, gloves, hearing protection) is needed in the battle against dust intake that leads to silicosis – so be wise and comply. Other Bits I Liked Having used them on a few cuts when I was slicing through some delicate
40mm thick marble, I am a great fan of the guide rollers assembly that comes with this machine. They are simply fitted using a butterfly bolt right under the balance point of the main motor housing. They allow the user to rest the weight of the
was drier but I still ended up thinking that this was a Very Useful and Capable Machine. It is clearly quieter using an electric motor, but didn’t seem less powerful or less capable. I found myself using the water dust suppression system nearly all the time, because it works very well and is simple to attach and set up from either a garden hose or a pressurised container. Accurate cuts are easy to achieve as you become more expert in the use of the machine – much helped by the judicious use of the guide rollers of course. It would definitely be a machine I would look
at if I were a construction worker – powerful, easy to use with good dust suppression – lots to like.
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