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   G80104 | May 04, 2006 03:27pm | #1

      I am also thinking about getting one, Amazon has it for $122. It will be a few months before I need it.

       Let us know how it works out.

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   Scott | May 05, 2006 08:22pm | #2

   I just ran across a favourable report from Mike Smith over in his "Adverse Conditions" über-thread:

   http://forums.taunton.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=tp-breaktime&msg=67972.1125

   You can also see it in action on Malco's site:

   http://malco.malcoproducts.com/howto/fibercementsiding-high.asp

   You have to wait for the third movie.

   Scott.Always remember those first immortal words that Adam said to Eve, “You’d better stand back, I don’t know how big this thing’s going to get.”

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   Scott | May 05, 2006 08:37pm | #3

   Oops, Duh! I now see it was you that asked him!

    

   Scott

    

   *Scott dope slaps himself....Always remember those first immortal words that Adam said to Eve, “You’d better stand back, I don’t know how big this thing’s going to get.”

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   Snort | May 05, 2006 11:35pm | #4

   I can't get the movie to play, can you tell me if it's shown cutting curves? I've got a Snapper that I paid 350 (ouch) 6 years go, it's nice, but it doesn't like curves. I need a dump truck, baby, to unload my head

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   Scott | May 06, 2006 12:07am | #5

   >>>I can't get the movie to play, can you tell me if it's shown cutting curves?

   Yes, they do show it doing curves, but they are fairly large radius. For tight curves around plumbing fixtures, etc, they make a notcher. It's featured in a short video clip too.

   I couldn't get the clips to play today either. Maybe later.

   Scott.Always remember those first immortal words that Adam said to Eve, “You’d better stand back, I don’t know how big this thing’s going to get.”

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   Scott | May 06, 2006 12:09am | #6

   Movies appear to be working now.

   Scott.Always remember those first immortal words that Adam said to Eve, “You’d better stand back, I don’t know how big this thing’s going to get.”

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   Snort | May 06, 2006 12:28am | #7

   Movies musta got panned, I still can't see 'em.I need something to cut at arched top windows, and starting notched rips...sounds like they may be just the ticket, thanks I need a dump truck, baby, to unload my head

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   MikeSmith | May 06, 2006 02:30am | #8

   hey.. it'll cut  big curves.. but not small ones

   and it's great..

   the one we got will  mount on any drill.. so we put it on a cordless that we have lot's of batteries for.. it spends the day on the staging Mike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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   Snort | May 06, 2006 04:24am | #9

   yer tryin' to mess with me, right?<G> I need a dump truck, baby, to unload my head

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   MikeSmith | May 06, 2006 05:12am | #11

   here's our Malco kit mounted on my Bosch battery drill

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   Mike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

   Edited 5/5/2006 10:13 pm ET by MikeSmith

   
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   Snort | May 06, 2006 06:15am | #12

   I actually have that same drill,memo- got to send a battery off to Voltman next week,how many times a day are you changing batteries on a "just" siding day?It will also work on a corded drill, won't it? That's essentially what the Snapper is... I need a dump truck, baby, to unload my head

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   Jer | May 06, 2006 04:05pm | #13

   Mike and I share the same FC shear AND the same last name. My God what a world!
   Yes, it will work on a corded drill.

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   BillHartmann | May 07, 2006 01:44am | #14

   "
   Mike and I share the same FC shear"That must really slow things down when you are both trying to do siding work.

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   Jer | May 07, 2006 05:33am | #18

   "That must really slow things down when you are both trying to do siding work"

   Not at all.  The secret is to let him tell you how, then make him believe you know something about how bad the Pats or the Sox are and while the discussion heats up let the real hired help do the work with any shared tools.  There's a real art to BS, especially with these Yankee carpenters.

   It's a learned trade.

9. 
   Dinosaur | May 07, 2006 03:55am | #15

   Mike--

   Will that puppy work on ½" CBB? I'm gettin' tired of the fire department showing up every time I rip a sheet of Durock with the angle-grinder or the circ.Dinosaur

   How now, Mighty Sauron, that thou art not broughtlow by this? For thine evil pales before that whichfoolish men call Justice....

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    MikeSmith | May 07, 2006 05:18am | #16

    don't know.. i'll have to get a hold of some durock & try itMike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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    Dinosaur | May 07, 2006 06:42am | #19

    I used to use ¼" board and score-n-snap it, but I had a call-back over the screws pulling through on one job, so I swore off it. I can't get the Durock to snap cleanly; dunno why but I assume it's the thickness.

    Then I saw an ad for a dedicated pneumatic CBB shear the other day for about $300 or so; it made me start thinking. I've been using cut-off dics in the circ or segmented diamond discs in the grinder up until now, but the dust is more than I can take. Let me know how that gizmo of yours works out. I do a fair amount of work with Durock, but no FC siding.Dinosaur

    How now, Mighty Sauron, that thou art not broughtlow by this? For thine evil pales before that whichfoolish men call Justice....

12. 
    Jer | May 07, 2006 05:24am | #17

    Yes it works on 1/2" Durock, if it says that it cuts up to 1/2".  That's what it's made for.

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    DDay | May 11, 2006 04:11am | #20

    I have the snapper shears, they have the same basic cutting head but they are FC shears only on a corded milwaukee drill body.  I seriously doubt they will cut durock.  They will cut the hardie backer but durock is thicker and the material is pretty different than the FC. 

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    Dinosaur | May 11, 2006 04:24am | #21

    Okay, thanks for the input.Dinosaur

    How now, Mighty Sauron, that thou art not broughtlow by this? For thine evil pales before that whichfoolish men call Justice....

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    MikeSmith | May 11, 2006 06:03am | #22

    th.. i fooled with the malco the other day... like trying to cut a double thickness of FC.. ......no way, jose'

    ain't gonna cut no durockMike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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    Dinosaur | May 13, 2006 12:47am | #23

    Okay, thanks for the heads up on that. I'm gonna be looking for that pneumatic model designed just for the thick stuff, then. Either that or one of those hand-held wet-saws Makita (used to?) makes.Dinosaur

    How now, Mighty Sauron, that thou art not broughtlow by this? For thine evil pales before that whichfoolish men call Justice....

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    DDay | May 13, 2006 03:46am | #24

    "I'm gonna be looking for that pneumatic model designed just for the thick stuff, then."

    Are you talking about the ones like these?  http://www.pactool.us/snappershear/  I have the top pair, the MODEL SS404 and I cannot see any way they will cut durock.  Those are run by a drill motor and have the same cutting head as the pneumatic MODEL SS402 and the same of very similar as the malco ones that Mike has.  The power of the pneumatic, drill motor etc. is not the problem, the cutter heads are not designed for something like durock.

    Also be careful on pneumatic shears, the ones in the link use 10 cfm's, only gas compressors would keep up with that type of volume.

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    Dinosaur | May 13, 2006 04:19am | #25

    I'm not sure but I think this is the one I saw an ad for. It's specifically designed to cut ½" CBB and says so.

    MODEL SS422

    Backerboard Shear

    Sioux pneumatic

    Air volume requirement: 10cfm. Cuts HardiBacker backerboard up to 1/2" thick. Not for siding. For straight and curved cuts. Smooth, fast, and dust-free operation. Reversible blades machined from solid tool steel.

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    My little hot-dog compressor won't do 10cfm for long, but it'll pump out enough air for one cut at a time which is usually what I need. It's not like I'm Durocking 750sf bathrooms every day.

     

    Now, the only question is, how much? LOL....Dinosaur

    How now, Mighty Sauron, that thou art not broughtlow by this? For thine evil pales before that whichfoolish men call Justice....

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    MarkH | May 13, 2006 04:25am | #26

    MODEL SS424

    Backerboard Shear

    Cuts HardiBacker backerboard up to 1/2" thick. Not for siding. For straight and curved cuts. Smooth, fast, and dust-free operation. Based on a 1/2" 6.5-amp motor. Reversible blades machined from solid tool steel.

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    Dinosaur | May 13, 2006 05:26am | #27

    Yeah, I saw that one too. I find that air-powered tools can be had for less than comparable electrical ones; something about air-motors being less expensive to manufacture for the same hp.

    I'll have to find a dealer for those puppies and compare prices.Dinosaur

    How now, Mighty Sauron, that thou art not broughtlow by this? For thine evil pales before that whichfoolish men call Justice....

21. 
    MarkH | May 13, 2006 07:06pm | #28

    I have a electric hardie board PAC snapper shear.  It has a really nice quiet running motor.  Air tools are loud, and the air requirements are high.  The main advantages to air tools are light weight, very long life, and cool running in continuous use. 

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    MarkH | May 13, 2006 07:08pm | #29

    I forgot to say that I paid $142 +$10 shipping (american) for mine brand new off ebay.

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    DDay | May 14, 2006 01:30am | #30

    The electric are $220 or so, I've only seen the air powered once or twice.  I think they were up around $300 or $350.  I think the air shears are more for a modular house type environment where it will be running all day long.

    You mentioned that you use durock.  I would talk to pacific tools about cutting durock with the shears, they might only cut the hardie backer.

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    Dinosaur | May 14, 2006 03:41am | #31

    Okay, thanks guys.Dinosaur

    How now, Mighty Sauron, that thou art not broughtlow by this? For thine evil pales before that whichfoolish men call Justice....

25. 
    G80104 | May 19, 2006 05:30am | #32

      Anybody have a report on the following?

                 http://malco.malcoproducts.com/products/siding-fiber/fcs.asp

26. 
    jonblakemore | May 19, 2006 05:34am | #33

    I'm thinking you need to be Popeye to work that one. 

    Jon Blakemore RappahannockINC.com Fredericksburg, VA

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    MikeSmith | May 19, 2006 01:23pm | #34

    yes... tried it at the JLC show.. worked good for small cuts..

     i wouldhave bought one , but they didn't have any for sale at the JLCMike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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    G80104 | May 19, 2006 03:43pm | #35

     Thanks Mike, were going on a Tool Excursion today  to the local Malco Dealer. So will add it to the shopping list!

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   Jer | May 06, 2006 04:54am | #10

   I have the turbo shear.  Get it.  It's the only way to go for doing Hardiplank.