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Bullet Tools siding shear? - atgcpaul - 04-27-2017
I have about 45 planks of Hardie plank siding I need to install on my house. I installed some on my garage a few years ago and used a siding blade in my circular saw. That was a mess. I saw this Bullet Tools siding shear on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Bullet-Tools-Sharpshooter-Laminate-Flooring/dp/B00W9T4TU2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1493311280&sr=8-3&keywords=siding+shear) for nearly $200.
I emailed their CS last night and got a reply this morning that they can get 10-30K cuts in cement siding with one blade--if the user hones the edge over time. I'm not going to use it nearly that much and intend to resell it on Craigslist, but was kind of surprised I didn't see any listed.
Anyone use one?
RE: Bullet Tools siding shear? - Robert Adams - 04-27-2017
Havent seen that shear. Though i wonder if the old shears for asbestos siding would work. I have seen many of them for sale over the years but they are big and heavy cast iron.
I have used the electric shear thats basically a drill mounted sheet metal shear and it works well but not close to edges. The only saw i liked using on hardie is the ridgid circular saw thats made for hardie. Has a fan to help with dust collection.
This is the shear i have used and thats not a bad price for it either. http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1311145&KPID=1015731&cid=CAPLA:G:Shopping_-_Power_Tools&pla=pla_1015731&k_clickid=7b9e57b4-7551-4c8d-864c-0896317bede8
RE: Bullet Tools siding shear? - Tim in Indiana - 04-27-2017
For less money you can buy this set of power shears and it will make hundreds of cuts on the original blades. I have used this same tool for over four years.
https://www.amazon.com/PacTool-International-SS204-Cement-Siding/dp/B001MUSY6E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493340855&sr=8-1&keywords=siding+shears
You can also do long and angle cuts if needed. And when you are finished put it on eBay and recoup some of your money.
RE: Bullet Tools siding shear? - crokett™ - 04-27-2017
I used an angle grinder to do hardie siding on my shop. My brother found a shear, looked like a paper cutter, on CL and bought it, then when he was done sold it for almost as much as he bought it for.
RE: Bullet Tools siding shear? - Snipe Hunter - 04-28-2017
(04-27-2017, 07:59 PM)Tim in Indiana Wrote: For less money you can buy this set of power shears and it will make hundreds of cuts on the original blades. I have used this same tool for over four years.
https://www.amazon.com/PacTool-International-SS204-Cement-Siding/dp/B001MUSY6E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493340855&sr=8-1&keywords=siding+shears
You can also do long and angle cuts if needed. And when you are finished put it on eBay and recoup some of your money.
How do the cuts look compared to a sheared cut?
RE: Bullet Tools siding shear? - rudedan60 - 04-28-2017
I have had the snapper for years. The cuts are smooth and no dust. I did my house and have loaned it out to others over the years. So it has done about 4 houses. The cut takes about a 1/4" wide strip. You can also buy the Malco http://malcoproducts.com/product/roofing-siding-gutter/siding-fiber-cement/siding-tools-fiber-cement/turboshear-fiber-cement-siding. This one attaches to a cordless drill. Never used it, but a somewhat cheaper. I used a circular saw Hatachi Saw blade to gang cut. Very Dusty though. I would also consider the setting gauges for a consistent reveal.
Dan
RE: Bullet Tools siding shear? - K. L. McReynolds - 04-28-2017
Seems to me the electric shears would be easier to sell. They are really nice to use. I've never even seen the cutter, but have used CS with special blade, and with HF blades(lasted the longest), 4" angle grinder and the shears.
Shears won hands down.
RE: Bullet Tools siding shear? - Tim in Indiana - 04-28-2017
(04-28-2017, 06:28 AM)Snipe Hunter Wrote: How do the cuts look compared to a sheared cut?
I can't say as I have not seen a cut made with the shear but in my opinion the power shears I referred to do a good job. The cut is not as nice as the factory ends but nothing short of an abrasive blade will do that. We always try to butt factory ends and place field made cuts at the corners or window trims where you will caulk.
Another option, for less money is to use a PCD Hardie blade in a circular saw. You can get quite a few cuts from this and the cost is around $60. For a few cuts like you need you could even use a couple cheap, carbide blades and get by.
Do it outside on a windy day staying down wind. But always wear a dust mask, the silica is bad, bad, bad.