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   MikeSmith | Dec 07, 2008 03:38am | #1

   i don't understand your question

   Mike Hussein Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore
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   BarryE | Dec 07, 2008 03:42am | #4

   don't be so obtuse. ;)http://www.littlegreensucker.com/the clamps have been discussed once or twice beforethought about getting a pair...not sure why

   Barry E-Remodeler

    

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   GRCourter | Dec 07, 2008 03:49am | #5

   The discussions that I was able to find all mentioned that they had seen the web site, but I was unable to see where anyone had used them.  Just one of those Sat Night questions.

   Edited 12/6/2008 7:50 pm ET by GRCourter

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   MikeSmith | Dec 07, 2008 03:59am | #6

   interesting....maybe for a 1-man operation.... but we usually do it with 2... and our favorite are the red plastic Malco guages that fit in your pouch

    

   these green suckas look a little busy Mike Hussein Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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   BarryE | Dec 07, 2008 04:06am | #7

   could beIf I were to buy them it would probably be for crown and other interior trimBut I can't see dragging the extra air hose around, there are usually simpler tools or jigs to use for interior or exterior

   Barry E-Remodeler

    

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   joeh | Dec 07, 2008 03:38am | #2

   Little Green Sucker ???

   Is this a new product?

   If you're asking about Hardi Plank, there are probably 100 threads about what tools and how to do it.

   Find Advanced search, left top & look for Hardi

   Joe H, back from beyond

    

    

   
   

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   GRCourter | Dec 07, 2008 03:42am | #3

   http://www.littlegreensucker.com it is an air operated siding guage.  Just wondered if anyone has had any exp using it.

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   joeh | Dec 07, 2008 04:24am | #8

   Some truly Fine homebuilding going on there at littlegreensucker.com.

   No paper, no rainscreen, no nothing.

   As to those thingees, they're are using air constantly. What's left to run your gun?

   I've got a set of Malco gauges, metal though, not plastic. I don't think I've seen the ones Mike has. I don't see any real advantage to those green suckers, but they're cute I guess?

   Joe H, back from the dead

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   davidmeiland | Dec 07, 2008 04:27am | #9

   That's what I was wondering. If you use those suckers, can you also use felt behind your siding??

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   EricPaulson | Dec 07, 2008 04:29am | #10

   Some truly Fine homebuilding going on there at littlegreensucker.com.

   No paper, no rainscreen, no nothing.

   Beat me to it.

   Lots of thought went into putting that pic on the home page! 

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   danno7x | Dec 07, 2008 08:13am | #11

   There was a tip in the mag once to make a holder for one man hardie siding.   Consisted of a gage block that hooked onto the last piece of siding, with a piece of flashing material screwed to it that was taller than the piece of siding for the next row you would screw to the sheathing.

   Set one end on the block tack the end your holding.  Go over near block, tack it, undo screws slide it down to take it out, nail off piece.   Willing to bet it would be just as fast and easy as those contraptions, something about the idea of them turns me off-- two compressors,  three air hoses, one tangled up mess.

   Maybe someone who has access to the online mag can post a picture or link of the tip, it was within the last year.  Would defiantly use it if going at it alone. 

   Editd 4 spel-in'

   
   

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   Edited 12/7/2008 12:15 am ET by danno7x

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   ZEEYA | Dec 07, 2008 05:33pm | #14

   Danno

   I think this is what you were talking about

   Zeeya

   Installing fiber-cement siding solo

   Because fiber cement is heavy and dense, it is difficult for one person to hold it to a line, match up to an end, and start the first fastener. My method makes it a lot easier for one person to juggle those tasks. As shown in the drawing, I use a bracket affixed to the wall near each end of a piece of siding to support it with the correct amount of exposure. If the siding needs to be tweaked, a shim can be slid between the siding and the block. Once the siding has two or three fasteners, the screws in the coil stock are removed, the brackets are pulled down and out, and they are reset for the next course.

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   AitchKay | Dec 07, 2008 06:01pm | #15

   That's how I do it, but I don't bother with the wood block -- just a metal J. If I'm worried about scratching, I wrap them with duct tape.Way easier to adjust exposure with brackets like these, isn't it?I have the antique Stanley gauges, but they're a bit delicate, and only work on wood. Cool old technology, though.AitchKay

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   ANDYSZ2 | Dec 07, 2008 06:28pm | #16

   I like to use the little metal clips that you leave in place.

   You put 2 on and the piece stays in place.

   I also scribe mark my reveal while stacking up the siding.

   ANDYSZ2WHY DO I HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT BEING A SOLE PROPRIETOR IS A REAL JOB?

   REMODELER/PUNCHOUT SPECIALIST

    

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   ZEEYA | Dec 07, 2008 07:19pm | #17

   AK

   Danno asked

   There was a tip in the mag once to make a holder for one man hardie siding.   Consisted of a gage block that hooked onto the last piece of siding, with a piece of flashing material screwed to it that was taller than the piece of siding for the next row you would screw to the sheathing.

   Maybe someone who has access to the online mag can post a picture or link of the tip, it was within the last year.  Would defiantly use it if going at it alone. 

   I don't do siding but looked it up & posted for others also good to know how others tackle one man tasks thanks for your input and Andyzs2 also

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   danno7x | Dec 08, 2008 04:40am | #20

   Exactly- thanks I thought the artilcle would be better than my mumbo jumbo explination. I think that would work great solo, and will use it if I have to do solo.  Plus theres the  good feeling you get when you make a good jig or helper tool, and free to boot.

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   RalphWicklund | Dec 08, 2008 05:14am | #21

   Read here http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=96049.4 and a few back and forth replies for my 2 cents on the subject

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   YesMaam27577 | Dec 07, 2008 01:31pm | #12

   Way too complicated.

   Get a pair of the metal clips. They fit in your nail pouch, weigh nothing, are excellent for the purpose, cost about 1/4 of those air thingies, and use no air, no gas or electricity.

   And with no moving parts, they are probably less likely to fail in the future.

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   GRCourter | Dec 07, 2008 04:53pm | #13

   Thanks for all  of the output, I will let you know how they work.

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   Waters | Dec 07, 2008 07:26pm | #18

   I have/use these things. 

   http://www.pactool.us/demo/sa903.htm

   Really well made and easy to use.

   The only problem being if you are trying to match another reveal, or choose your own reveal.  These are fixed.

   There's another gauge I have called "solo-sider" made here in oregon, which is far more adjustable, tweakable, if you want to change reveal.

   Pat

    

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   ANDYSZ2 | Dec 07, 2008 08:01pm | #19

   The clips are sold at http://www.simplicitytools.com

   They are called alignment clips

   ANDYSZ2WHY DO I HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT BEING A SOLE PROPRIETOR IS A REAL JOB?

   REMODELER/PUNCHOUT SPECIALIST