Alpha® Dressing Stick
The 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
| 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 |
- 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.
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 |
| 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 |
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.
Alpha Dressing Stick — how to use
⚠ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm — www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Always wear appropriate PPE.

