Diablo

Diablo blades, drill bits and sanding abrasives are for trade professionals cutting, drilling and preparing surfaces for a finish. You can match the accessory to the work, from boring nail-embedded framing to sanding a piece of trim.

Diablo Tools was founded in 2000. The company makes cutting tools, abrasives and power-tool accessories for trade professionals, including woodworkers and demolition contractors. It produces its own TiCo MicroGrain Carbide with Titanium.

Sanding with a machine

Diablo covers sanding and drilling as well as saw blades. Its sanding range includes discs, sheets and belts, while its drilling range includes impact, rotary and SDS hammer drill bits. There’s enough range to choose by the task.

Diablo offers Sand Demon sanding discs with a connection pad. Match the abrasive to your sander’s attachment system and dust-extraction pattern. Keep the abrasive cutting with light, even pressure; leaning harder on a loaded disc adds heat and can leave an uneven surface.

Grit choice matters across Diablo’s discs, sheets and belts. Deep scratches need a grit that can remove them. Move to finer abrasives after those scratches are gone.

Hand sanding and paint preparation

Diablo’s large flat-edge sanding sponge gives you a flat sanding face for working trim by hand. Keep it flat on the face and ease your pressure at corners so you preserve the edge.

Drilling, rough-in holes and driving screws

Diablo’s Demo Demon carbide-teeth rough-in hole saws bore through clean and nail-embedded wood. That’s a useful match for old framing where buried nails are part of the job. Check the boring path for wiring and plumbing before starting.

For rotary hammers, Diablo offers both SDS-Plus and SDS-Max hammer drill bits. The connection matters as much as the hole you need. Match the bit’s shank designation to the rotary hammer’s chuck.

Diablo also offers screwdriving bits in different lengths. Match the tip to the screw recess and use enough reach to keep the driver lined up with the screw.

Cutting accessories by material

Diablo’s woodworking accessories cover hardwoods, softwoods and composites, with the individual accessory chosen for the material and cut. The AMPED Demo Demon carbide-teeth reciprocating saw blade is for nail-embedded wood. Cermet II is a ceramic metallic tooth blend for stainless and mild steels.

Diablo also offers bonded and diamond discs for metal and masonry; choose the individual disc for the material and operation, then match its size and speed rating to the tool.

Selected specifications

Accessory	Specification
Large flat-edge sanding sponge	5 by 3 by 1 inches; 180 grit
SDS-Plus hammer drill bits	2-Cutter; carbide-tipped
Diamond-grit hole saw	1-1/2 inches
Phillips drive bit	3-1/2 inches; #2 Phillips
Phillips drive bits	1 inch; #2 Phillips; five-pack

Frequently Asked Questions

What does AMPED mean on Diablo blades?

AMPED is Diablo’s carbide option alongside its Bi-Metal and upgraded Carbide designs. The AMPED Demo Demon reciprocating blade is made for nail-embedded wood, so the material you’re cutting still matters more than the name on the blade.

What materials can Diablo blades cut?

Diablo’s woodworking accessories are engineered for hardwoods, softwoods and composites. Its Cermet II ceramic metallic tooth blend is intended for stainless and mild steels, and it also offers bonded and diamond discs for metal and masonry. You need the individual blade or disc matched to the material, not just the brand name.

Does Diablo make blades for circular saws?

Diablo makes circular saw blades, including a Demo Demon framing/demolition blade for wood. Match the individual blade to your saw and the cut you’re making; the brand name alone doesn’t establish compatibility.

Are Diablo carbide blades useful for demolition?

Diablo’s AMPED Demo Demon carbide-teeth reciprocating blade is designed for nail-embedded wood. That’s the relevant feature when you’re cutting old framing with buried fasteners. Check the cutting path for wiring and plumbing before you start.