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	HOT TIPS ON COOL DIAMONDS
	If you know and practice all these tips score 10 points. If you know but don’t, score 5 points. If you don’t know and don’t practice these tips, score 0. Anything in between, score 1-9. Add up your score. Check your rating on the bottom.
	1. Never remove the tool from its container until you are ready to use it. Unprotected tools can be easily damaged, as diamonds are extremely brittle.	Score____
	2. Use the container provided as a storage and shipping case. It is specifically designed to protect the tool.	Score____
	3. The container also has all the information for tracking without handling the tool, which increases the chances of damaging the diamond.	Score____
	4. While diamonds are one of the hardest materials known, they are very brittle. Careless handling and packing will chip the diamond.	Score____
	5. Handle the shank of the tool only. Never touch the diamond itself unless cleaning or cutting with it.	Score____
	6. Diamonds should never touch a part unless rotating in the cutting direction.	Score____
	7. A scribe test, when setting up a diamond, can damage the cutting edge even when done very carefully.	Score____
	8. Changing tools more often will reduce wear and will extend the overall life of the tool.	Score____
	9. When inspecting a tool, always clean the tool first, as small areas of dust or swarf can be interpreted as chips or wear.	Score____
	10. When cleaning a diamond, use a fast drying solvent and a dampened tissue. Never use cotton buds.	Score____
	Scoring: 0 – 3: Best you don’t touch diamond tools. 4 – 6: You are beginning to learn about diamond tools, but you need more training before you ruin them. 7 – 9: Almost qualified as an expert diamond tool handler. 10: Congratulations – you are fully qualified!