Alpha® Dressing StickThe Alpha® Dressing Stick is used to expose new cutting surfaces and re-open glazed diamond blades and grinding wheels. The 60-grit silicon-carbide block quickly removes sinter bond from the cutting edge and can also be used to ease sharp corners on cured stone or tile, restoring fast, free cutting action to any worn diamond tool.Features Exposes new cutting surfaces on glazed diamond blades and grinding wheels Removes sinter bond from the cutting edge Can also be used to ease sharp corners on stone and tile 60-grit silicon-carbide composition Solid 8" x 1.5" x 1.5" block — easy hand-held use Made in the USA .dst-accordion { margin-top: 25px; border: 1px solid #FDDCC5; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; } .dst-accordion-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #FDDCC5; } .dst-accordion-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; } .dst-accordion-toggle { display: none; } .dst-accordion-label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 20px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: #231F20; background: #fff; transition: background 0.2s; } .dst-accordion-label:hover { background: #FFF3EB; } .dst-accordion-label::after { content: '+'; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: #F15C22; transition: transform 0.3s; } .dst-accordion-toggle:checked + .dst-accordion-label { background: #FFF3EB; } .dst-accordion-toggle:checked + .dst-accordion-label::after { content: '\2212'; } .dst-accordion-content { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease; padding: 0 20px; background: #fff; } .dst-accordion-toggle:checked ~ .dst-accordion-content { max-height: 5000px; padding: 15px 20px 20px; } Models / Part Numbers Part No. Size Grit Bond Type Recommended For UPC 290006 8" x 1.5" x 1.5" 60 Silicon Carbide Diamond blades & grinding wheels 749173050015 How to Use With the diamond tool installed and water OFF, run the saw or grinder up to operating RPM. Hold the dressing stick firmly with both hands at a slight angle to the blade or wheel face. Make several light passes across the cutting edge until the diamond exposure looks fresh. Stop, restore the water feed, and resume normal cutting. Re-dress whenever the blade slows, glazes, or starts to chip the material. Specifications by Variant 8" x 1.5" x 1.5" — 60-grit silicon carbide — 290006 Part No. 290006 UPC 749173050015 Size 8" x 1.5" x 1.5" Type 60-grit silicon carbide Recommended For Re-dressing diamond blades and grinding wheels Packaged Weight 1.15 lbs Package Dimensions 8" x 1.5" x 1.5" Commodity Code 6804.22.0000 Country of Origin USA Common Specifications Property Detail Material Silicon carbide Grit 60 Block Size 8" x 1.5" x 1.5" Application Re-dressing diamond blades, grinding wheels, polishing pads Country of Origin USA Related & Companion Products Alpha® Diamond Blade Re-Dressing Tool Alpha® Porcellana for Portable Rail Saw Alpha® Blade Selection Guide FAQs When should I use a dressing stick?Whenever a diamond blade or grinding wheel slows down, glazes over, or stops cutting cleanly. Re-dressing exposes fresh diamond and restores cutting speed.Can I use this on grinding cup wheels and polishing pads?Yes. The dressing stick can be used on most metal-bond diamond cup wheels and worn polishing pads to refresh the cutting surface.Wet or dry?Dry. Run the saw or grinder at speed with water OFF, make several light passes, then restore the water feed before resuming cutting.How long does one stick last?A single 8" stick will typically re-dress dozens of blades. Replace when it is worn below a comfortable hand-held length. Videos Alpha Dressing Stick — how to use Documentation📄 Dressing Stick Flyer ⚠ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm — www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Always wear appropriate PPE.
