{"product_id":"distar-galaxy-5-inch-diamond-blade-porcelain","title":"DISTAR Galaxy 5\" Diamond Blade for Porcelain Tile | 45° Miter Cutting (No Grinding)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7LQ-ovtNJ30?si=gxA2sQTxGcztjCQk\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e5\" Diamond Blade for 45° Porcelain Miter Cuts (No Grinding Required)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDISTAR Galaxy 5\" Diamond Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e is a breakthrough solution for professional tile installers who want \u003cstrong\u003eperfect 45° miter cuts without secondary grinding\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered with a \u003cstrong\u003edual-sided diamond layer design\u003c\/strong\u003e, this innovative blade cuts and finishes in one pass – saving time, reducing labor, and delivering razor-sharp edges on porcelain tile and porcelain gres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for high-end tile installations where \u003cstrong\u003eclean edges and efficiency matter most\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwin-Win Technology: Cut + Finish in One Pass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Galaxy blade features a \u003cstrong\u003eunique dual-geometry diamond layer\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurbo cutting side (coarse diamonds)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFast, aggressive cutting with active cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth finishing side (fine diamonds + soft bond)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRefines the visible edge during the cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ No extra polishing required in most cases\u003cbr\u003e✓ Clean, chip-free edges straight off the cut\u003cbr\u003e✓ Faster workflow with fewer steps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Professional 45° Miter Cutting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blade is built specifically for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45° bevel (miter) cuts on porcelain tile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless edge joints for modern installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-visibility edges in kitchens, bathrooms, and large-format tile projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Delivers \u003cstrong\u003erazor-sharp edges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Maintains \u003cstrong\u003ehigh cutting speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Eliminates rework and edge touch-ups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Speed, Cooling \u0026amp; Precision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbo surface actively cools the cutting zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge diamond grains ensure fast material removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine diamond structure finishes edges smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable performance on dense porcelain materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to \u003cstrong\u003e984 linear feet (300 meters)\u003c\/strong\u003e of cutting with consistent edge quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\" (125 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.063\" (1.6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond Layer Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.18\" (30 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBore Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/8\" (22.23 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Material Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.78\" (20 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-sided diamond layer (cut + finish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 984 linear feet (300 meters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6 oz (160 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain tile, porcelain gres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDISTAR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45° miter cuts for porcelain tile corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless edge installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end bathroom and kitchen tile work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-format porcelain slab finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible edge detailing without polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional tile installers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-format tile specialists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemodeling contractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end residential \u0026amp; commercial projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the DISTAR Galaxy Blade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost blades force you to: cut → grind → polish. The Galaxy lets you: cut → DONE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means faster installs, lower labor costs, cleaner results, and higher profitability. This is a \u003cstrong\u003etrue workflow upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just another blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This blade is unreal. I cut a 45° edge on porcelain and didn’t have to touch it afterward. Huge time saver and the finish is perfect.”\u003cbr\u003e– Tile Installer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for \u003cstrong\u003e45° bevel cutting on porcelain tile\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain steady feed rate – do not force the cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the correct blade orientation (cutting vs finishing side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for tiles up to \u003cstrong\u003e20 mm (0.78\") thick\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks best with stable cutting setups or slider systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Galaxy blade different from other tile blades?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a \u003cstrong\u003edual-sided diamond design\u003c\/strong\u003e that cuts and finishes simultaneously – eliminating the need for additional grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I really skip grinding after cutting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In most cases, the edge is clean enough to \u003cstrong\u003eeliminate secondary polishing or grinding\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials can this blade cut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is optimized for porcelain tile, porcelain gres, and dense ceramic materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it require water cooling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Galaxy blade is designed for \u003cstrong\u003edry cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat grinder does this blade fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard 5\" angle grinders with a 7\/8\" (22.23 mm) arbor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the blade last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to \u003cstrong\u003e984 linear feet (300 meters)\u003c\/strong\u003e of cutting under proper conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare to standard porcelain blades?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard blades cut only. The Galaxy blade \u003cstrong\u003ecuts + finishes in one pass\u003c\/strong\u003e – saving time and eliminating rework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/glider-45-miter-cutting-tool-angle-grinder\"\u003eGlider 45 – 45° Miter Cutting Tool\u003c\/a\u003e – guided miter cutting system; pairs perfectly with this blade for consistent, repeatable 45° results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/mechanic-slider-2-0-45-degree-tile-cutting-guide\"\u003eSLIDER 2.0 – 45° Tile Cutting Guide\u003c\/a\u003e – precision guide for stable bevel cuts with this blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/duster-45-115-125\"\u003eDUSTER 45\u003c\/a\u003e – dust shroud for 45° angle grinder cuts; keeps miter work clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/vortex\"\u003eVORTEX Dust Collector\u003c\/a\u003e – cyclone dust collection for extended dry cutting sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/ceramax-1200-adjustable-tile-work-table\"\u003eCeraMAX 1200 Adjustable Tile Work Table\u003c\/a\u003e – stable work surface for large-format porcelain miter cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/tiletemplate\"\u003eTileTEMPLATE\u003c\/a\u003e – layout template for accurate tile positioning before miter cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/tiletemplate-xl\"\u003eTileTEMPLATE XL\u003c\/a\u003e – oversized template for large-format slab layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/it\/blogs\/news\/how-to-cut-perfect-45-miter-edges-on-porcelain-tile-no-grinding-required\"\u003eHow to Cut Perfect 45° Miter Edges on Porcelain Tile (No Grinding Required)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/it\/blogs\/news\/cutting-grinding-and-polishing-porcelain-tile-for-seamless-45-corners\"\u003eCutting, Grinding, and Polishing Porcelain Tile for Seamless 45° Corners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/it\/blogs\/news\/finishing-cuts-in-porcelain-tile-without-a-tile-saw\"\u003eFinishing Cuts in Porcelain Tile Without a Tile Saw\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/it\/blogs\/news\/which-diamond-blade-should-you-choose-for-porcelain-tile-and-ceramic-tile\"\u003eWhich Diamond Blade Should You Choose for Porcelain Tile and Ceramic Tile?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReturns can only be accepted for unused product in its original packaging. A copy of the original packing slip or invoice is required. Please see our return and refund policy \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalifornia Residents: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DISTAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52387153805595,"sku":"11120159100","price":134.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2495\/0811\/files\/11120159100_1.jpg?v=1782158134","url":"https:\/\/colossaldiamondtools.com\/it\/products\/distar-galaxy-5-inch-diamond-blade-porcelain","provider":"Colossal Diamond Tools, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}