has anyone used this tool for 1/2 x 6 cedar clapboard siding?
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No, I used it for the James Hardy 3/8(?) X 8 1/4 siding, but I think it would work equally as well for the cedar siding. There is room to allow for that thickness. I was very pleased with how easy it made putting the siding go on.
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No, but I'm sure if the siding fits in the PAC TOOL, it will be fine. Fiber cement typically is only 5/16 thick. Not sure if 1/2 fits, as my Pac Tools are 1100 miles from me at this time.
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Yes, this saw will do 2x4s or 2x6s, for example, but I'd keep in mind that the saw probably is not for 3x3 or larger wooden posts. I'm just guessing on the largest size, however, from the size of the blade and overall size of the unit. This saw easily cuts paneling, however. Two blades come with the saw: a coarse blade for wood, and a fine-tooth blade for metal and plastic or PVC piping. So far the saw has done a great job for various tasks, and it's very compact and comfortable to use. I've used it mainly for planks about an inch thick, and fallen tree branches that need to be trimmed.
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Hi Sandy. I used mine specifically to find the studs in lathe and plaster walls and it worked great. I know others using this tool to recover pallet wood before working with it and they had good success.
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I built my 12' x 16' deck frame using this tool (no hammers were used in this project). This tool has a fair amount of power so if you are doing finishing work you will need to use caution, but it will do the job.
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I have used it on corrugated and v groove roofing and it was fine for both. The groove that the metal enters is angled up at the top and down at the bottom to let it cut changing surfaces. The thing has been a life saver for me.
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That was the reason I bought this hole saw because I needed an 8 inch hole and I was cutting through plaster walls. You will need a good powerful drill and a strong arm. This whole saw has to chisel type blades opposite each other that cut into what ever you want but the key to using this tool is to keep it straight to a flat smooth surface your cutting and to go easy. I would not recommend it to use on an un even surface because unlike a solid blade hole saw blade the two chisel blades will bounce and jump over any of those un-even surfaces like jointed shingles or wood siding or where to pieces of wood don't meet together well. I actually did most of my work slowly from the inside and then removed the siding on the outside and worked on the flat surface of wood that was between the siding and the studs. It conditions are not right use a sabersaw with a thin blade.
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I use these with bostitch siding gun. I used the whole box. No problems. Used with hardie boards.
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I think it will work just fine, I haven't used the tool on diagonally laid boards but the way the tool is designed it should work just fine, I'm using this tool on a project right now and it's a real time saver, don't forget to buy the optional attachment for double joists if you have any on your project
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Vantana S., I applied this to Douglas Fir 6x6" rough cuts. I built two 4.5'x11' boxes and two packages of this was perfect for two generous coats. It seemed to take to the wood nicely, but I can't exactly tell you how well it worked because I just did it this past fall.
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If the area is relatively flat I would think so. But it's a 1.5 inch screw so it doesn't go into the wood that far. I couldn't do it on my siding which is vinyl clapboard style.
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I have not tried but I think the tool has the power to do it granted you stick with a 150 PSI compressor at least. It might boil down to the brad nail it self if it holds up when met with a harder surface than wood. Why not try liquid nails instead(glue) for your job? Hope that helps.
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This is a framing nailer. It's too powerful and would punch thru the siding. You should use a siding coil nailer.
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I used it for 1/2" bellawood engineered flooring which is a laminated product multiple layers of fine plywood and an approximately an 1/8" of top layer of oak. it nailed thru the plywood. the tool is not suited for flooring thicker then 5/8". If your intent on using staples then the MIIIFS is better or a standard cleat nailer will work. avoid putting the cleats too close to the end of the board.
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Yes it works ok for vinyl. I have used mine on vinyl siding for repairs. Cutting around tight corners isn't the greatest, but curves and straight cutting work great. It handles the up and down of pole shed steel with ease also.
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yes it will, if you cut the boards twice. I use this saw to cut 5/4" by 6" decking into thinner planks for some trim things on jobsites. You will have to go slow and make sure you keep the material straight and plumb. Only other tools I own that i could make a cut like that with are band saw (stuck at a shop) or planer (take forever and make too much dust). Maybe not what this saw was intended for but it works great. Get a sharp good blade and you it will work no problem.
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I haven't used one with my hammer, but Lineman Supply, has a chuck that would work I think. Look on linel
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Yes, it worked well on my pre-finished 3/4 inch oak flooring. I only had one jam when I did not hit it squarely. If you hit it firmly and squarely it works very well. A little practice will help to get it down. I used the 2 inch L head nails. I had to elevate the air pressure to some over 100 - then it worked very well.