Abstract: A mount is disclosed for mounting a blade on a rotary spindle of a power tool. The spindle has an axial bore through which a cooling fluid may flow. The mount includes a disk configured for directing cooling fluid outward in a generally radial direction with respect to the axis of spindle when the blade is mounted face-to-face with an outer face of the disk. An adapter is also disclosed that can be used with a conventional blade mount for achieving the same result.

Abstract: A cutting element, for use on the cutting member of a variety of cutting machines, particularly for stone cutting machines. The cutting element includes a base member substantially permanently fixable to the cutting member, and a cap member selectively engageable with the base member. The cap member has hooks that mechanically lock the cap member to the base member, so removal of the cap member during cutting motion is resisted mechanically. The cap member can be moved laterally of the base member for removal; and, a locking pin or screw selectively holds the cap member against such lateral motion.