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Good product, just didn't get used alot during our siding install. If a person is erally serious about cutting down the dust, this works well, but still not as fast as a dust creating saw.
Great product, very fast at cutting Hardie Plank. Be careful with the fingers, I got my index finger caught in the cutter.
A must have tool when cutting Hardi Backer/Cement board products. NO DUST, LITTLE MESS, SAFE AND QUICK.
Well, it'd be nice to have a deflector that would push the cut strips to the side, but then the deflector might block your sight of the line. Highly recommended tool.
I can say unreservedly, this is the best tool for the job. I'm only a homeowner who wanted to put up his own Hardiepanel, read about the dangers of the dust, so found this and bought it.
I haven't tried to cut a curve with it, but, within its limitations, I think it would do that perfectly too. Dubious at first, I quickly learned that it does the job, and does it quickly and smoothly.
At first, I used a straight-edge to ensure straight cuts, but it didn't take long for me to do them "free hand", and got cuts just as sharp. Could it be improved.
So, maybe not.
Being a commercial contractor I put most of the tools I use to a seroius test. I plan to burn out this thing out before the job is done. I especialy like that you can shave a close 1/8 inch at the work area without any dust if you need to.
Granted, any tool tells its tale over time but my crew and I cut over 300 linear feet of 1/2 inch hardibacker today without a single problem. I would use a good 1/2 inch plug in drill or an 18 volt DeWalt (my cordless of choice) for best results. I am very impresed with the initial use of this tool.
The picture they give you with a cordless drill is cheesy. I.m not in the siding business so I can't speak for them. However, If you're a tile setter and hate using saws, grinders, or whatever to cut material I would recommend this.
We have 66 more showers to do. If it makes 1500 linear feet of 1/2 inch hardibacker I'll update with the results.
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