Makita JS8000

New Makita JS8000 Variable Speed Fiber Cement Shear Kit Fiber Cement ShearBy S. C. DominguezThis is a great tool. If you need to cut lots of fiber cement, shears are the way to go. You basically have these choices: 1) saw with a fiber cement blade 2) hand snips 3) shear attachment for a drill 4) fiber cement shears. You can use a saw, but why would you want to? It's very messy, the expensive blades dull quickly and you need to wear a mask to keep from breathing in all that dust. Hand snips are OK for a couple of cuts, but they're tedious and slow. The shear attachments like the Malco TSFC are OK for small jobs too, but they're not as durable as dedicated shears. So basically if you've got more than just a handful of cuts to make, then go for these.Once you've decided to take the plunge and pony up the considerable dough there are a few brands that make similar products. Kett makes a shear that works well, but I don't recommend them because the blades are not reversible which means that once they dull ... » More Information about Makita JS8000 Variable Speed Fiber Cement Shear Kit.

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