would a grinder with a diamond blade cut a thick metal chain?

8 Responses to “would a grinder with a diamond blade cut a thick metal chain?”

1. Comment by woodtick314

   Don’t use diamond to cut metal. You can buy abrasive blades for a couple of bucks that work much better for metal. Hope this helps.

2. Comment by mermeliz

   I am assuming that you are talking about a 4-inch peanut grinder type of affair:
   If I were going to cut chain, I would replace my diamond blade with a metal cutting composite blade and save my diamond blade for other work. The metal cutting composite blades are a lot cheaper too. Wear goggles AND a face shield.

3. Comment by Dr. Strangelove

   Diamond blades are for stone or tile. A carborundum blade is for steel and other metals.

4. Comment by phukt_in_the_head

   Diamond cutting tools are primarily used for masonry/stone cutting. NOT metal working.

   Yes it will ruin the blade.

5. Comment by dog ownin’ dude

   It’s not a metal cutting tool.
   Get the proper disc and it’ll be faster, safer and cheaper.
   Wear eye protection.

6. Comment by Best answer is usually right

   It is diamond. The hardest substance known. Just a waste on regular steel.
   You could use a regular hacksaw blade or a metal cutting disk on you grinder.

7. Comment by jmasow

   you will ruin the blade. although you can cut through the chain the heat will ruin the diamond blade.

8. Comment by smokey

   what kind of metal chain are you wanting to cut?