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Welcome to our cutting-edge blog, where precision meets expertise! Explore our collection of articles on diamond blades, cut-off saws, repair insights, and expert tips for mastering the art of concrete cutting. Have specific questions? Feel free to contact us.

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Association Links

We are proud to work with many great associations nationwide to support the construction industry. Check out the list of associations we are a part of below:

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Best Practices for Metabo Grinder Maintenance

As grinders are used in a tuckpointing or grinding application the effects of a dusty environment may hinder the performance and longevity of your high-quality Metabo angle grinder.

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Variables That Affect Diamond Blade Performance

The following chart explains how different factors affect the cutting speed and life of your diamond blade.

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Diamond Blade Technical Facts

A Diamond Blade is a circular steel disc with a diamond-bearing edge. The edge of the blade may be smooth or textured, continuous rim, or a segmented rim with smaller, individual sections. The blade core is a precision-made steel disc and may have a continuous or slotted rim.

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Best Practices for Making Relief Cuts in Concrete

Making relief cuts in concrete is an overlooked technique that extends the life of concrete by controlling random cracking. Adhere to the following list of best practices will ensure your relief cuts are made confidently!

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Gas-Powered Cut-Off Saw Best Practices

Gas Cut-Off Concrete Saws, commonly referred to as hand-held saws, power cutters, chop-saws, or concrete saws, are essential tools for concrete contractors. They are designed to take on the toughest tasks and offer the most portability as possible.

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About Soff-Cut® Early-Entry Blades

Explore Soff-Cut early-entry concrete blades, a revolutionary technology in concrete cutting. Minimize random cracking in concrete thanks to this new concrete cutting technique.

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Blade Selection Chart for Walk-Behind Saws

Using a diamond blade that is specifically designed to cut a certain material allows you to cut further faster and reduce unwanted downtime. The following charts will help you decide which diamond blade is best suited for you based on the walk-behind saw that you're using.

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Diamond Blade Cutting Depths Guide

Choosing the correct diamond blade increases the life of that blade and improves your overall cutting efficiency. Below is a chart that displays the maximum cutting depth of your diamond blade based on the diameter of the blade..

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Online Saw & Blade Training Programs

Esch Saw and Blade Online Safety Training or Video provides extensive training for you and your crew from our Saw and Blade Experts over an online call or ~1-hour video.

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Equipment Maintenance Training

What is downtime costing you? When your equipment is down the clock is ticking, and deadlines don't wait for broken saws. Esch Saw Maintenance Training™ will make an impact on equipment-related downtime with your crews.

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Hands On Equipment Operator Training

Esch Equipment Operator Training provides a hands-on opportunity to apply safety and operating procedures from Esch Saw & Blade Safety Training sessions.

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Esch Saw and Blade Safety Training

A perfect safety record is no accident. Esch Saw & Blade Safety Training™ is a great addition to your company’s safety day. Our training is designed to better educate you about saw kickback, safety features, and approved cutting wheels.

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Featured Brands and Vendors

Check out the selection of brands and vendors we use to supply our customers with the best diamond tools, equipment, accessories, and replacement parts to complete your job with confidence

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About Soff-Cut® Saws

Husqvarna’s Soff-Cut® saws are a unique patent that is designed for Ultra Early Entry™ concrete sawing. This system enables concrete to be cut within one to two hours before the final set.

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Reduce Your Downtime - About Esch Construction Supply

We're committed to providing solutions to reduce unwanted downtime on your job site. We deliver high-quality diamond tools, equipment, and excellent service to you to maximize the time spent completing your projects.

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Industry and Community Involvement - About Esch Construction Supply

Our service goes beyond great customer service. Check out how we provide excellent service to members of our industry and community.

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Join our Team - Careers at Esch Construction Supply

We are pleased that you are interested in our company as a place to work and to help us carry out our core focus, core values, and mission. We hope your employment experience with us matches your career expectations

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In-Field Demos - About Esch Construction Supply

We provide knowledgeable guidance and troubleshooting on your job site to eliminate any time-wasting trial and error, keeping you and your team productive all day. Every project and product is unique. We test all of our products to learn their successes and limitations.

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Fast & Accurate Delivery - About Esch Construction Supply

We have a great history of providing outstanding customer service in the Midwest, which includes local delivery. Although the company is no longer operating out of the trunk of a car, your order could still be delivered by one of our industry experts in the Esch fleet.

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