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My Rubi Diamond blade is no longer cutting and becomes very hot, but there is plenty of diamond surface remaining.
Are cleaning blocks effective for revitalising diamond cutters?
 
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Concrete guy

They are known as dressing blocks.

Like Neale says, try something abrasive like a concrete block or a piece of sandstone. Use minimal water , just enough to create a "toothpaste" like consistency. This then acts as an abrasive and wears the metal bond to expose new diamond.
 
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Gazzer

never actually found it to be that effective although it could get you through another week while you contact ATS for a new wheel ;)
 
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One Day

Stonetools sell proper blocks and they do make a difference. I found the little rubi one didn't.
If you've "blued" the blade then it may be too hardened to expose fresh diamond so a very abrasive material might work better?
 

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