Cement Siding Cutting Shears

Even if you do invest in higher end tools the total cost per job is low.

Cement siding cutting shears.

Shears are available as a dedicated tool or as an attachment for a drill driver. General tools instruments gecko gauge fiber cement siding gauges. Malco s versatile fiber cement shears also navigates curved pattern cuts for window and door arches. Typically siding shears use air pressure to power them and they shear or cut the siding like a pair of scissors.

When installing fiber cement siding always leave a gap at the ends of each length of siding. Apply caulk to the joint before and after installing the siding. For a slow but virtually dustless way to cut siding use power shears. Even if you do invest in higher end tools the total cost per job is low.

There are many cost effective circular saw and vacuum options that meet table 1 requirements for cutting fiber cement. This powerful yet compact makita fiber cement shear this powerful yet compact makita fiber cement shear kit is engineered for a range of applications including drop ins for sinks flooring and showers as well as exterior tasks like siding gable angles and window openings. One blade and skid plate set will last an average of 30 residential siding projects. Bullet tools 220 20 in.

Shears do have a downside. On par with the kett fiber cement shears these are equally as light at four and a half pounds. Ez shear siding cutter with blade for hardie plank vinyl siding fiber cement siding and trim 3 9 out of 5 stars 31 449 72 449. Its solid steel precision machined blades cut straight and contour lines quickly and quietly with up to 5 16 in.

I recommend the turboshear tsf1a fiber cement pnuematic if you re looking to buy a pneumatic siding shear. A wide skid plate on the head design stabilizes cutting action for extra smooth results in 5 16 7 9 mm fiber cement siding board. The ball bearing motor is larger at 6 5 amps and is designed for extended lifespan and increased power. Specifically made for cutting fiber cement siding these shears quickly and effectively cut up to 5 16 siding.

Item 13737 model sa903.