SoloSider Siding Tools For 5/16 Fiber Cement Siding And 3/8 LP Smartside, Fully Adjustable Siding Gauges
by SoloSider LLC
Product Details
Manufacturer: SoloSider LLCModel: Solo 1.25 1.75
Product features:
- If you need help on this tool please call 541-247-8306. Click on the SoloSider LLC link for info.
- Adjust siding up or down in 1/16 increments while on the SoloSiders
- Easily dial out any accumulated error caused by off size boards
- Unlike our competition, these tools will not break when dropped from any height.
- Will do a reveal as small as 3-1/2 inches using the correct size plank.
Description of SoloSider Siding Tools For 5/16 Fiber Cement Siding And 3/8 LP Smartside, Fully Adjustable Siding Gauges
100% made in the U.S.A. Patent #7,213,346. The price is for one pair. The main body is 17-7 PH stainless steel, heat treated to a spring temper and nickel plated. All of the molded parts are an engineering grade glass filled nylon. These tools will not scratch prefinished siding. The SoloSiders are the only tools on the market that allow you to change the overlap dimension in real time. When you side a house, one of the most important aspects is to line up the siding evenly with the bottoms and and hopefuly the tops of the windows. If you don't manage to do this then the job doesn't look right. The pros actually vary the overlap to attain this. The only way you can do this with a siding installation tool (whether it works from the top or bottom) it has to be able to change the overlap dimension. You cannot use less than 1-1/4 overlap on fiber cement siding which is code minimum, but you can sure use more, and should. When using to install LP Smartside 3/8 thick, one inch is the minimum overlap, which this tool does. We provide overlap charts with these tools for every width of siding and in 1/16 increments. Go to solosider to see a instructional video. We ship via the USPS Priority mail, which usually takes about 2 days. If you wish to use another service give us a call.Tools and Hardware Reviews of SoloSider Siding Tools For 5/16 Fiber Cement Siding And 3/8 LP Smartside, Fully Adjustable Siding Gauges
Customer Review: First time, no problem.
Summary: 5 Stars
Sweet tool. I figured it was cheap and a small risk in the overall cost of my house. I am about 1/2 way done putting up fiber cement. This tool is awesome, it keeps every piece perfect and it's so easy to use. I have had some offers for help but haven't needed any help. While the tool will not error, there are some precautions to take to avoid operator error.
I have found that when you seat the tool, you need to make sure it's seated securely or your board may stand up slightly. This is done just by giving it an extra tug downward when setting it on the previous piece and taking a quick peak at how it's seated. Also, it needs to lie flat, I left it at a slight angle a few times and wondered why my board wasn't level. Those are the two easy errors to make and not catch quickly.
There are some other errors to make but they are easy to spot right away, like not turning the dial back to the right setting after you've removed it. You'll noticed right away that the reveal isn't correct or if just one is set wrong the board will slant.
It's so simple to use, I had never sided anything in my life and I am doing my whole house with these. Another bonus is that you can make fine adjustments very simply.
One last side note, I am "thrifty" so I just used a cheap framing blade and cut a lot of fiber cement with it, it worked just fine. A lot of dust when ripping starter pieces but not unbearable. I switched to a $20 fiber cement Diablo blade and the thing cuts like butter. I have not tried an expensive blade and I won't either since I am halfway done and both cheaper blades worked well.
Snap a level line to start and away you go with this tool. I love the fiber cement and the tool and wouldn't use anything else.
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