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   srvfan | Oct 21, 2003 03:46am | #1

   Hardie actually makes a blade for cutting there siding/trim.  Any diamond blade will work.  Have you tried the Miratek trim yet?  Pretty sweet and it cuts with carbide saw blades. 

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   RobKress | Oct 21, 2003 05:25am | #2

   I just checked out the miratec website to see what it was all about and I am very interested.  Can you tell me more about the product.  Have you ever used it?  Does it have expansion / contraction concerns like some of the other plastic products?  How does it compare to cement fiber stuff?  What is the cost like compared to the cement fiber stuff?

   Thanks for the tip.  Definitely looks like something to check into a little more.  And the stuff comes in very nice sizes (good for making corners without ripping).

   Thanks again

   Rob Kress

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   srvfan | Oct 22, 2003 01:55am | #5

   I like it very much.  Mainly for the workability aspect.  5/4x4 is 10.50 for a 16' piece.  5/4x6 is 15.00 per piece.  The 5/4x10 and 5/4 x12 are 24.50 (10") and 29.50 (12") each.  That is in So Cal.  As far as expansion & contraction it is minimal (1/8").  I would use a scarf joint for pieces over 16' (vertical). 

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   ProDek | Oct 21, 2003 06:18am | #3

   Hardie makes one for about $80. with five teeth, it works good but you better have some ear protection.

   "Rather be a hammer than a nail"

   Bob

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   CAGIV | Oct 21, 2003 07:03am | #4

   and a respirator.