{"id":4731,"date":"2025-07-28T17:55:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T17:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/?page_id=4731"},"modified":"2025-08-26T11:52:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T11:52:38","slug":"granite-fabrication-playbook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/material-playbooks\/granite-fabrication-playbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Granite Fabrication Playbook"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div id=\"gap-870974302\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-870974302 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1229026529\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-292867240\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"314\">Overview: What Makes Granite Challenging?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"534\">Granite is a <strong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"357\">dense, crystalline stone<\/strong> known for its durability and aesthetic appeal. While easier to fabricate than quartzite, it still presents challenges with segment wear, chipping, and consistency across slabs.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"539\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"562\">Common Challenges:<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"798\">\n<li data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"623\">\n<p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"623\"><strong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"586\">Variable hardness<\/strong> across different colors or patterns.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"682\">\n<p data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"682\"><strong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"642\">Heat buildup<\/strong> during long cuts or aggressive feeding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"750\">\n<p data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"750\"><strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"702\">Edge chipping<\/strong> if the wrong blade is used or feed is too fast.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"798\">\n<p data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"798\"><strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"769\">Segment wear<\/strong> when using low-grade blades.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"803\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"833\">Recommended Cutting Tools<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"862\">\ud83d\udd2a <strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"862\">Bridge Saw Blade<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1176\">\n<li data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1033\">\n<p data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"899\"><strong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"877\">Primary:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/the-stinger-black-v2-bridge-saw-blade\/\"><code data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"897\">Stinger BLACK\u2122 V2<\/code><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1033\">\n<li data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"969\">\n<p data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"969\">25mm patterned diamond segments provide superior life and finish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1033\">\n<p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1033\">Designed to minimize vibration and maintain edge integrity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1176\">\n<p data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1073\"><strong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1052\">Alternative:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/spider-iibridge-saw-blade\/\"><code data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1071\">Spider\u2122 II Blade<\/code><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1176\">\n<li data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1176\">\n<p data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1176\">Turbo segmented blade with fast feed capability and solid finish at a more economical price point.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1210\">\ud83e\uddf1 <strong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1210\">Small Diameter Blades<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1412\">\n<li data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1310\">\n<p data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1250\"><strong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1225\">Primary:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/the-stinger-black-turbo-blades\/\"><code data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1248\">Stinger Black Turbo Blade<\/code><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1310\">\n<li data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1310\">\n<p data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1310\">Excellent performance on granite with fast, clean cuts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1412\">\n<p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1353\"><strong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1329\">Alternative:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/spider-v2-turbo-blades\/\"><code data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1351\">Spider\u2122 Turbo Blade<\/code><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1412\">\n<li data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1412\">\n<p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1412\">Affordable and effective for field cuts or installers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1417\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1448\">Recommended Drilling Tools<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1470\">\ud83c\udf00 <strong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1470\">Core Bits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1689\">\n<li data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1572\">\n<p data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1507\"><strong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1485\">Primary:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/the-stinger-vacuum-brazed-t-type-core-bits\/\"><code data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1505\">Stinger\u2122 T-Seg Core Bit<\/code><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1572\">\n<li data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1572\">\n<p data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1572\">Balanced bond for granite; ideal for shop use and long runs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1689\">\n<p data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1626\"><strong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1591\">Alternative:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/spider-vacuum-brazed-core-bit\/\"><code data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1624\">Spider\u2122 Vacuum-Brazed Core Bit<\/code><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1689\">\n<li data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1689\">\n<p data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1689\">Versatile field-use bit for handheld wet\/dry applications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1694\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1726\">Recommended Polishing Tools<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1742\">\u2728 <strong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1742\">Pads<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1965\">\n<li data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1847\">\n<p data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1781\"><strong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1757\">Primary:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/the-stinger-wet-polishing-pads-2\/\"><code data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1779\">Stinger\u2122 7-Step Pads<\/code><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1847\">\n<li data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1847\">\n<p data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1847\">Delivers deep gloss and clarity for premium granite surfaces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1965\">\n<p data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1895\"><strong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1866\">Alternative:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/product\/spider-dry-polishing-pads\/\"><code data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1893\">Spider\u2122 7-Step Wet Pads<\/code><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1965\">\n<li data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1965\">\n<p data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1965\">Durable and affordable with a solid finish for everyday shop use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1970\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2013\">Best Practices for Granite Fabrication<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2315\">\n<li data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2098\">\n<p data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2098\">\u2705 Match blade bond hardness to granite density\u2014darker granites tend to be harder.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2160\">\n<p data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2160\">\u2705 Use <strong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2122\">ample water<\/strong> to cool and clear debris during cuts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2229\">\n<p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2229\">\u2705 Use <strong data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2190\">slow, steady feed<\/strong> to avoid vibration and premature wear.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2315\">\n<p data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2315\">\u2705 Keep blades sharp with <strong data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2277\">routine dressing<\/strong> to maintain cutting speed and finish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2320\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2341\">Nikon Quick Tip:<\/h2>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2448\">\n<p data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2448\">\u201cIf your blade is leaving swirl marks or burn lines, try reducing feed speed and dressing the segments.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-849103901\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1927781264\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"container section-title-container\" ><h3 class=\"section-title section-title-normal\"><b><\/b><span class=\"section-title-main\" >PLAYBOOKS<\/span><b><\/b><\/h3><\/div>\n\n  \n    <div class=\"row large-columns-4 medium-columns-3 small-columns-2\">\n  <div class=\"page-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\" >\n          <a class=\"block plain\" href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/material-playbooks\/quartzite-fabrication-playbook\/\" title=\"Quartzite Fabrication Playbook\" target=\"\">\n            <div class=\"page-box box has-hover\">\n                  <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quartzite-tools-guide-cover-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quartzite-tools-guide-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quartzite-tools-guide-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quartzite-tools-guide-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quartzite-tools-guide-cover-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quartzite-tools-guide-cover-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/quartzite-tools-guide-cover.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                      <\/div>\n                                                              <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"box-text text-left\" >\n                        <div class=\"box-text-inner\">\n                            <p>Quartzite Fabrication Playbook<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div><div class=\"page-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\" >\n          <a class=\"block plain\" href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/material-playbooks\/granite-fabrication-playbook\/\" title=\"Granite Fabrication Playbook\" target=\"\">\n            <div class=\"page-box box has-hover\">\n                  <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/granite-material-fabricating-cover-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/granite-material-fabricating-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/granite-material-fabricating-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/granite-material-fabricating-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/granite-material-fabricating-cover-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/granite-material-fabricating-cover-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/granite-material-fabricating-cover.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                      <\/div>\n                                                              <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"box-text text-left\" >\n                        <div class=\"box-text-inner\">\n                            <p>Granite Fabrication Playbook<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div><div class=\"page-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\" >\n          <a class=\"block plain\" href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/material-playbooks\/engineered-stone-quartz-fabrication-playbook\/\" title=\"Engineered Stone (Quartz) Fabrication Playbook\" target=\"\">\n            <div class=\"page-box box has-hover\">\n                  <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/es-material-fabricating-cover-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/es-material-fabricating-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/es-material-fabricating-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/es-material-fabricating-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/es-material-fabricating-cover-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/es-material-fabricating-cover-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/es-material-fabricating-cover.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                      <\/div>\n                                                              <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"box-text text-left\" >\n                        <div class=\"box-text-inner\">\n                            <p>Engineered Stone (Quartz) Fabrication Playbook<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div><div class=\"page-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\" >\n          <a class=\"block plain\" href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/material-playbooks\/porcelain-dekton-fabrication-playbook\/\" title=\"Porcelain & Dekton Fabrication Playbook\" target=\"\">\n            <div class=\"page-box box has-hover\">\n                  <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/porcelain-tools-guide-cover-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/porcelain-tools-guide-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/porcelain-tools-guide-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/porcelain-tools-guide-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/porcelain-tools-guide-cover-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/porcelain-tools-guide-cover-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/porcelain-tools-guide-cover.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                      <\/div>\n                                                              <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"box-text text-left\" >\n                        <div class=\"box-text-inner\">\n                            <p>Porcelain & Dekton Fabrication Playbook<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"container section-title-container\" ><h3 class=\"section-title section-title-normal\"><b><\/b><span class=\"section-title-main\" >RESOURCES<\/span><b><\/b><\/h3><\/div>\n\n  \n    <div class=\"row large-columns-4 medium-columns-3 small-columns-2\">\n  <div class=\"page-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\" >\n          <a class=\"block plain\" href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/resources\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide\/\" title=\"The Complete Guide to Stone Fabrication Tools\" target=\"\">\n            <div class=\"page-box box has-hover\">\n                  <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide-cover-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide-cover-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide-cover-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stone-fabrication-tools-guide-cover.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                      <\/div>\n                                                              <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"box-text text-left\" >\n                        <div class=\"box-text-inner\">\n                            <p>The Complete Guide to Stone Fabrication Tools<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div><div class=\"page-col col\" >\n          <div class=\"col-inner\" >\n          <a class=\"block plain\" href=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/resources\/diamond-tools-by-material\/\" title=\"Choosing the Right Diamond Tool for Each Material\" target=\"\">\n            <div class=\"page-box box has-hover\">\n                  <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <div class=\"box-image\" >\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/right-tool-for-the-right-material-cover-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/right-tool-for-the-right-material-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/right-tool-for-the-right-material-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/right-tool-for-the-right-material-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/right-tool-for-the-right-material-cover-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/right-tool-for-the-right-material-cover-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nikondia.com\/n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/right-tool-for-the-right-material-cover.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                      <\/div>\n                                                              <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"box-text text-left\" >\n                        <div class=\"box-text-inner\">\n                            <p>Choosing the Right Diamond Tool for Each Material<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div><div class=\"page-col col\" >\n          <div 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