The MK Diamond MK-275 is an electroplated diamond profile wheel that mounts on a saw arbor and shapes a rounded contour on the edge of stone slab and tile. It is an edge-finishing tool rather than a cut-off blade: after the piece is cut to size, the profile wheel puts a consistent radius on the exposed edge so the finished edge looks intentional instead of sawn. This wheel produces a 3/8 inch radius.
Specifications
- Diameter: 6 inches (152 mm)
- Arbor: 5/8 inch
- Profile radius: 3/8 inch
- Construction: electroplated diamond
- Part number: 151694
Materials
MK lists the MK-275 wheels as producing clean, professional contours on marble and granite. One distributor also lists travertine.
Fits
MK states the MK-275 wheels require no special saw modification and mount to most tile saws. A distributor specifies use with 1-1/2 hp belt-driven wet saws. No specific saw model list is published. Confirm fitment against your saw model number, arbor size and horsepower before ordering.
MK Diamond is an American diamond tool maker whose family business traces back to 1868, when Joseph Musto founded the Musto Steam Marble Mill in San Francisco. Discount Cleaning Products stocks MK Diamond blades and profiling tools alongside its surface preparation line.
Use cases
- Countertop edge profiling. Putting a consistent rounded edge on marble and granite counters.
- Vanity and tabletop edges. Finishing edges on smaller stone pieces.
- Shower curbs and thresholds. Rounding stone edges that people touch.
- Tile saw shops. Adding an edge profile with a wheel that mounts on most tile saws.
- Stone fabrication. Turning a cut edge into a finished edge on wet saw setups.
Getting a clean edge
Profile wheels reward a steady, unhurried feed. Keep water flowing over the wheel so the electroplated diamond stays cool and clear of slurry, move the stone at a consistent rate rather than pushing, and take the profile in light passes on hard granite instead of forcing full depth in one go. Test the setup on an offcut before running the finished piece.
Frequently asked questions
What is a profile wheel used for?
It shapes a rounded edge on cut stone. After a slab is cut to size, the wheel puts a consistent radius on the exposed edge.
What stone is the MK-275 for?
MK says the MK-275 wheels provide clean, professional contours on marble and granite.
Will it mount on my saw?
MK says the wheels need no special saw modification and mount to most tile saws. Confirm your saw's arbor size (5/8 inch) and horsepower.
Why do I need to run it wet?
Water cools the wheel, keeps the electroplated diamond clean and reduces dust, which is standard practice in stone fabrication.
What does 3/8-inch radius mean?
It describes the curve of the profile, giving a rounded edge with a 3/8-inch radius.
