Fiber Cement Siding Cutting Tools

Malco tsf1a turboshear pneumatic fiber cement siding shear.

Fiber cement siding cutting tools.

When installing fiber cement siding always leave a gap at the ends of each length of siding. A modern version of this fiber cement cutter that is hand lever operated and does not require electricity is the bullet tools 920 pro magnum shear i 20 electricity free 20 inch flooring and siding dust free cutter photo at left this is a great tool but a bit steep for a homeowner or do it yourselfer at around 900. Fiberboard cement siding is highly abrasive. Malco s unique tsf1 attaches to your existing cordless or a c drill to go where the work is.

Pactool international ss404 steelhead fiber cement cutting shear. Turboshear fiber cement siding shear drill attachment. General tools instruments gecko gauge fiber cement siding gauges. Apply caulk to the joint before and after installing the siding.

4 4 out of 5 stars 546. 4 3 out of 5 stars 64. Telescoping clamp fits large or small drill housing. Cut the frieze board to length photo 3.

Even a carbide tooth blade will last for only part of the day. Item 13737 model sa903. Bullet tools 13 in. Pactool international ss414 fiber cement curve shear.

Now turn your power drill into a fiber cement shear. Using a cost per square foot metric it s less than a penny per square foot. Fast cutting blades are specialized for fiber cement siding only. Pactool ss204 snapper shear for cutting up to 5 16 fiber cement siding 4 8 amp motor.

Another great tool for cutting fiber cement siding is using a circular saw with a good dust collector. This circular saw was built specifically for cutting fiber cement 5 16 siding. Even if you do invest in higher end tools the total cost per job is low. Malco tools turboshear for fiber cement siding with carrying case ma.

I got two hours out of a thin kerf 24 tooth carbide blade on my wormdrive before sparks. At home centers you can buy diamond blades made specifically for cutting fiber cement. Shears are available as a dedicated tool or as an attachment for a drill driver. Ez shear siding cutter with blade for hardie plank vinyl siding fiber cement siding and trim.

These blades cut quickly and create less dust. Fiber cement siding manufacturers say you can cut the stuff with any good quality carbide tipped blade. I really like the makita 5057kb 7 1 4 inch circular saw with dust collector. For a slow but virtually dustless way to cut siding use power shears.

There are many cost effective circular saw and vacuum options that meet table 1 requirements for cutting fiber cement.