Saw Blade To Cut Fiber Cement Siding

This circular saw was built specifically for cutting fiber cement 5 16 siding.

Saw blade to cut fiber cement siding.

Just sharing some of the different methods i ve used for cutting hardieboard siding. The perma shield non stick coating protects the blade from heat rust and corrosion for a longer blade life. Use saw equipped with commercially available dust collection system. For pricing and availability.

Another great tool for cutting fiber cement siding is using a circular saw with a good dust collector. Mark where you d like to cut the board. I really like the makita 5057kb 7 1 4 inch circular saw with dust collector. Ivy classic 36482 7 1 4 6 tooth fiber cement cutting carbide circular saw blade with 5 8 diamond knockout arbor 1 card 3 3 out of 5 stars 77 12 42 12.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shares his secrets for working with fiber cement siding. To keep dust to a minimum use a circular saw that s equipped with either a dust collection bag or electric fan that blows dust into a bucket. For tasks performed outdoors only. Constructed of abrasion resistant freud tico carbide the diablo 5 in.

Lay your cement board out on a work table or between two saw horses. Unlike score and snap you ll need to use a surface that allows for a saw blade to go through the board. Under 29 cfr 1926 1153 c iii osha provides a specific safe harbor practice for cutting for cutting fiber cement boards using a handheld power saw with blade diameter of 8 inches or less 1. Dewalt 14 in wet or dry segmented diamond circular saw blade.

Ivy classic 36482 7 1 4 6 tooth fiber cement cutting carbide circular saw blade with 5 8 diamond knockout arbor 1 card 3 3 out of 5 stars 75 12 42 12. Dewalt precision trim 10 in 60 tooth carbide miter table saw blade. I got two hours out of a thin kerf 24 tooth carbide blade on my wormdrive before sparks. A carbide tipped blade with as few as six teeth will cut cement backer board smoothly and quickly.