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<\div> The PacTool SS404 Fiber-Cement Shear cuts fiber-cement siding quickly, safely, and economically. Featuring reversible blades that are machined from solid steel, this versatile tool provides smooth, fast operation you may rely on. Most important, the SS404 won't formulate airborne silica dust, so you may count on your jobsite being as healthful as may be. The PacTool SS404 Fiber-Cement Shear At a Glance: Cuts cement-fiber siding quickly and safely Eliminates airborne dust for a clean, healthful occupation site 6.5 Amp motor, 1/2-inch spindle gear, and 360-degree swivel head Double-ended blades will handle up to 20 houses Leave others in the dust with the SS404. View larger. Powerful Motor and Innovative Engineering for Reliable Performance Designed to cut fiber-cement siding up to 5/16-inch thick, this patented tool boasts a smart design and amazing durability. A robust 6.5-amp motor, 1/2-inch spindle gear, and 360-degree swivel head combine with comfortable ergonomics for optimal performance, even on all-day jobs. Dust-Free Cutting for a Healthy, Worksite Productivity doesn't just mean getting the occupation done fast, it also means keeping your workplace safe. All cement-fiber siding holds silica, which is harmless unless huge quantities are inhaled as dust. Because the SS404 doesn't manufacture airborne dust like circular saws do, you'll completely refrain from the severe health risks related with silica. Long-Lasting, Double-Ended Blades The SS404 features reversible blades machined from solid steel that provide 20,000 feet of cutting. Because these blades are reversible, they'll last through 20 houses' worth of siding jobs--twice as long as single-ended blades and 45 times as long as circular-saw blades. This compact tool is not only versatile, but it's likewise cost-effective, boasting an intermediate blade cost of just three dollars per house. What's in the Box SS404 fiber-cement shear, blades, and manual.

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54 of 55 humans found the following review helpful.
Quality Tool for Specific Task
By Chet Griffter
I am building my own home and installing cement fiber siding. I had an eliptical and full circle transom around which I had to install 1/2" Hardi-trim, as well as lap siding and Hardi-shingles. I reluctantly salaried the price for this single use tool because I was getting less than satisfactory results around an oval window using just a cement fiber blade in a circular saw, not to mention the cloud of choking dust which I'm sure will cause me cancer numerous day. One criticism is that the selective information for this tool does NOT SAY it will cut up to 1/2" fiber cement. It will do this handily. On straight cuts, it's clean and more immediate than a circular blade. On mild arcs, it works best if you cut from left to right (imagine the blade sweeping clockwise). On more aggressive arcs, it will cut but the end result may need a good bit of clean up with a utility knife. The aggressive arcs likewise require a good deal more strength to make the turns. These remarks all relate to 1/2". With ordinary 5/16" fiber cement siding, this machine cuts like a hot knife through butter. Another thing; I wish I had this tool when I was balanced on a scaffold last week rather of using the circular saw. It's solidly built. I dropped it various times from numerous feet. It feels competent and comfortable in my hand. I own numerous power tools and am sick of promised performance. In this case, I would commend this to masters as well as those who fear the novice but very accomplishable task of installing fiber cement siding. Now that I'm done with my project, you may buy mine!

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful.
From a Contractor
By Greg
I have two professional Carpenter crews installing Hardie Siding 8 hours a day 5 days a week. I have applied the Porter Cable and the Kett siding shears and these are a full step in front of those. They are solid professoinal grade shears with full steel heads that don't break after one or two houses.

I gave up on a circular saw some time ago becasuse of the cost (2-3 blades per house at a minimium cost of $30 per blade). Save your lungs and stay away from the light responsibility shears. Even if you are only doing one house these are the shears for you.

My clients also be grateful for the quiet work since we gave up the circular saws.

One note - they cut a much wider piece out of the plank than a circular saw and may leave a bit of a rough end. If you are butting the siding to the trim then have a wood rasp handy to clean the end. If you are overlapping the trim this is not a problem.

Only wish they had a shear that would cut the 3/4 inch trim!

22 of 22 humans found the following review helpful.
Pacific SS404 Shear
By J. Merrell
As a do it yourselfer , I was contemplating installing cement siding after receiving a quote for $3000 for installation only. I had read the reviews and decisive to order the tool. The day after ordering, I was at the lumberyard, where this tool received a indepth bashing by people in the trade and those retail James Hardie siding. The main complaints were chipping and disability to make fine cuts --mostly that it was a good idea but highly overrated. After receiving the tool I left it unopened for various days contemplating it is return while I awaited arrival of square drive stainless screws I had decisive to use for fasteners. I in the end decisive to open it and give it aa try -- and was I glad I did. All of the reviews were true and it does cut cement siding like butter. Even my wife, who was reluctant for me to spend this much cash was amazed and thought it was well worth the purchase. It genuinely makes the occupation fast and easy. I see no proof of chipping and may do some reasonably narrow cuts. This tool has saved me time, health and a lot of money. The stainless screws are in regards to 10 times the expense of ringshanks -- but for the DIYer is more forgiving. When you make a mistake--you just back out the screws, fix the problem and go on. When I missed a stud on a butt joint, I was capable to loosen the plank on one end, mark it with a trisquare and trim a little off with the shear while it was still on the house and cut a utterly straight line. I highly commend this tool!!

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