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PacTool SS404 Contractor Grade Snapper Shear - Electric Cutter for Fiber Cement Siding - Power Tools for Professionals

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Style: Siding Shear / 6.5 Amp.


Pattern Name: Cutter


Features

  • ELECTRIC TOOLS: Our corded, 110-volt shears are specifically designed to cut 5/16-inch fiber cement siding. Combining our well-known precision-machined cutting head with a powerful 6.5 amp motor-1/2-inch drive, making this ideal for professionals.
  • CONTRACTOR TOOL: If you need to work on several homes, these electric shears are for you. Made with reversible and replaceable solid tool steel blades, this cutting tool can support 20,000 linear feet, equivalent to approximately 15 average houses.
  • CUT OUT TOOL: Created to shear cement siding with ease rather than cutting it, this tool is capable of making precise, fast, and consistent cuts. Ideal for use on pre-painted siding, always cut planks face down for perfect, crisp, and finished edges.
  • SMART SHEARS: This tool minimizes harmful airborne dust allowing workers to cut, install, and repair both indoors and outdoors. This dramatically increases efficiency, clean-up and keeps those who are working on-site safe from dangerous particles.
  • PACTOOL: Trusted for decades, we are the leaders in specialized construction, renovation, and remodeling designs. Our patented product line inspires craftspeople and DIYers to work smarter, measure better, and repair more efficiently.

Description

Get ready to tackle your next construction job with our groundbreaking SS404 Contractor Grade Snapper Shear. Ideal for professional contractors, these corded, 110-volt shears are specifically designed to cut 5/16-inch fiber cement siding. We've combined our well-known precision- machined cutting head with a powerful 6.5 amp motor - 1/2-inch drive, making this tool perfect for professional contracting jobs. Our cutting power tools come equipped with reversible and fully replaceable solid tool steel blades, with the ability to support 20,000 linear feet, giving you the flexibility to work on as many as 15 homes. You can use this on pre-painted siding board, and precision cutting allows you to work fast and effectively on all of your jobs and projects. With virtually no airborne dust from the shearing action, this tool makes any job more efficient and safer for everyone at the location, ensuring an OSHA-compatible job site. At PacTool, we are known for our outstanding line of exterior products in the construction, renovation, and remodeling sector and take pride in providing exceptional solutions that help to reduce fatigue and frustration for craftspeople, artisans, and DIYers. The PacTool SS404 Fiber-Cement Shear cuts fiber-cement siding quickly, safely, and economically. Featuring reversible blades that are machined from solid steel, this versatile tool provides smooth, fast operation you can rely on. Most important, the SS404 won't produce airborne silica dust, so you can count on your jobsite being as healthy as can be. The PacTool SS404 Fiber-Cement Shear At a Glance:Cuts cement-fiber siding quickly and safelyEliminates airborne dust for a clean, healthy job site6.5 Amp motor, 1/2-inch spindle gear, and 360-degree swivel headDouble-ended blades will handle up to 20 houses Leave others in the dust with the SS404. View larger. Powerful Motor and Innovative Engineering for Reliable Performance Designed to cut fiber-cement siding up to 5/16-inch thick, this patented tool boasts a smart design and amazing durability. A robust 6.5-amp motor, 1/2-inch spindle gear, and 360-degree swivel head combine with comfortable ergonomics for optimum performance, even on all-day jobs.Dust-Free Cutting for a Healthy, Worksite Productivity doesn't just mean getting the job done fast, it also means keeping your workplace safe. All cement-fiber siding contains silica, which is harmless unless large quantities are inhaled as dust. Because the SS404 doesn't produce airborne dust like circular saws do, you'll completely avoid the serious health risks associated with silica. Long-Lasting, Double- Ended Blades The SS404 features reversible blades machined from solid steel that provide 20,000 feet of cutting. Because these blades are reversible, they'll last through 20 houses' worth of siding jobs--twice as long as single- ended blades and 45 times as long as circular-saw blades.This compact tool is not only versatile, but it's also cost-effective, boasting an average blade cost of just three dollars per house.What's in the Box SS404 fiber-cement shear, blades, and manual.

Brand: PacTool


Blade Material: Alloy Steel


Product Dimensions: 4"L x 16"W


Style: Siding Shear / 6.5 Amp.


Item Weight: 27.22 g


Brand: ‎PacTool


Blade Material: ‎Alloy Steel


Product Dimensions: ‎4"L x 16"W


Style: ‎Siding Shear / 6.5 Amp.


Item Weight: ‎27.22 g


Finish Type: ‎Painted


Handle Material: ‎Alloy Steel


Hand Orientation: ‎Ambidextrous


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎07


UPC: ‎645646404005


Manufacturer: ‎General Tools


Part Number: ‎SS404


Item Weight: ‎0.96 ounces


Country of Origin: ‎China


Item model number: ‎SS404


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Finish: ‎Painted


Pattern: ‎Cutter


Power Source: ‎corded electric


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Certification: ‎certified frustration-free


Included Components: ‎PacTool SS404 Contractor Grade Snapper Shear For Cutting Up To 5/16” Fiber Cement Siding, 6.5 Amp Motor


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.


Date First Available: April 1, 2004


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • The only way to cut fiber cement siding
Style: Siding Shear / 6.5 Amp. Pattern Name: Cutter
I bought this tool as used on Amazon because I really thought it was going to be disappoint. The tool came in perfect condition,not a scratch on it. Just the box was damaged so I saved about $100. Then when I tried it out on the fiber cement siding it worked perfectly. Cuts are fast and clean with no dust and no noise. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024 by walt

  • Cuts great
Style: Siding Shear / 6.5 Amp. Pattern Name: Cutter
Bought this to do custom cuts on a modern home. I can't speak for long term durability, but I can speak to the product's usability. Pros: It works right out of the box, and works well. Easy to cut a straight line in the material. When the material is supported, you get minimal end cut blow out and chipping. The cut is smooth, but not saw-smooth. Certainly butt-joint smooth. It makes trimming small pieces much less dusty. A life saver when you're 30' in the air, doing cement board facia on a home. No handing the sheet down, cutting it, handing it back up through the skylight. not too heavy. cutter head seems really robust, not a cheap plastic housing like on some products. Quiet. No dust. None. Will cut very small pieces with out blowing them up. You can trim 1/2" off a 10' sheet and still get a nice edge. The pop-up or lay flat tool hook. Not fancy, but the fact you can pop this down when you put the tool in a bucket or a holster is really nice. Pop it back up when you just want to hang it on a sawhorse. A little thing, but very handy. Company is local to the Seattle area (I like this, but I'm in Seattle). Cons (minor complaints about working with Cement board would be more correct): The kerf is about 1/4" thick. I don't know if this can be helped. Minor complaint. The 'curl' from the kerf bends up and right back onto your line when your cutting. Not a huge deal, but it does make the line hard to see sometimes. Doesn't do tight angles or arcs. I call this a Con, but this is certainly not the tool for that job. Get the JigSaw blades for fancy cuts. sometimes a small piece of siding gets stuck in the jaws making it hard to start the next cut. Just poke it out with a nail and you're good. If you don't care about the start of the next cut, just push the tool onto the work and the chunk will kick out. Makes the start a bit messy, but no big. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2011 by Kelly From Seattle

  • Excellent addition
Style: Siding Shear / 4.8 Amp. Pattern Name: Cutter
Finally ready to review this tool, since I have put it to the test. I must say it is an excellent addition to my tool collection. Cuts very precisely and with no dust. It can be tricky to get perfect Angel to allow for a continuous “peel” and to prevent bulging at cut site, but so love this tool despite operator learning curve. The peel can, at times, fall over the cut mark. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024 by Michael C Bransten

  • Great for Hardie Backer
Style: Siding Shear / 4.8 Amp. Pattern Name: Cutter
I purchased these shears to cut Hardie backer board for three rooms (19 sheets). I cut mostly 1/4 inch and although it didn't recommend it I did cut some 1/2 inch (.42). The 1/4 inch cut like a hot knife through warm butter only slower. Lines are easy to follow in either direction except for the curl that comes around every eight inches or so. You can travel fast or slow as the trigger is variable speed. The tool is fairly heavy although most all the weight rest on the material while using. As long as you keep the tool resting flat on the cement board and cut fairly straight it cuts very smooth and produces very clean edge with almost no dust. It is only as noisy as a 1/2 drill and very easy on your body. Slam dunk for 1/4 material and although it will cut the 1/2 it is much slower and they do make one for the thicker material. For round holes and lines not straight buy a Bosch jigsaw blade ($10) for cement board and an oscillating jigsaw (harbor freight $30 before 20% off). After cutting 19 sheets of varying thickness cement board the shears show almost no sign of wear and preform as when new. If your body is beat up, older or you just don't like a noisy room full of cement board dust these shears are worth every penny. They made the hardest part of the project so much easier. Highly Recommend these shears! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017 by Amazon Customer

  • Indespensible!
Style: Siding Shear / 6.5 Amp. Pattern Name: Cutter
Like most of the reviews, I've found this tool to be indispensable to working with Hardi-Plank. It makes smooth cuts with absolutely no dust provided finished side is down (that is at the bottom of the scissors), and with the help of a 6" speedi-square and a little practice you can make perfectly square cuts. The only thing needed is a little "rasping" of the cut edge to remove some of the remaining loose fibers. I just use a small piece of Hardi-Plank for that. The little curlicues of cut material make a mess but the small bits broken bits get eaten by the grass. I raked most of them up but the smaller bits disappeared into the grass in a couple of weeks. Cutting "notches" in the planks is difficult if not impossible to do neatly with this tool. For that I still use a 4.5" grinder with a diamond wheel. A little dust but nothing like you would get by making every cut on a siding job using a diamond wheel. I just hold my breath for a bit and I'm old anyway... I also still rely on the old skillsaw/diamond blade for trim boards. So back to the tool: Pros: Runs very smooth, variable speed trigger very linear. Powerful, well made - quality and performance you might expect from something like a Bosch power tool. Blades can be removed and turned around and changed side/side, the combinations giving 4 new sets of cutting edges before needing replacement. I've done the entire 3,000 sq ft house with no more wear than a little polishing action on the existing cutting surfaces. Con (only one): Like other reviewers I've found the cord placement at the bottom of the trigger handle troublesome when making long ripping cuts. I have a set of sheetmetal shears of similar design and the cutter head rotates to different positions on the drill motor which eliminates this problem - and these are from Harbor Freight and cost less than $50! C'mon PacTool! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2014 by Toolmanjsp

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