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SoloSider Siding Tools For Fiber Cement Siding And LP Smartside 3/8, Fully Adjustable Siding Gauges | 
| Brand: SoloSider
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $48.95
Buy New: $37.95
as of 11/23/2009 21:13 CST details
You Save: $11.00 (22%)
Seller: SoloSider LLC
Rating:  31 reviews
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 6 x 2.3 x 2
The price is for one pair
The DANGER warning on the back of the tool is to remind you not to leave the siding unattended if it is windy out.
There is a two year repair or replacement guarantee
Model: Solo 1.25 1.75
UPC: 094922777072
EAN: 0094922777072
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| 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 | | • | There is absolutely no need to disassemble the tool to remove it as stated in one review | | • | Will do a reveal as small as 3-1/2 inches using the correct size plank. |
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Product Description
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.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 31
 Must have for siding jobs November 21, 2009
Thomas C. Hatch (NY)
I found this shopping for a nail gun on Amazon and saw that working alone it was the best solution to hold the planks. What really sold me was that it adjusts to less that 4" exposure which is what I needed. Works simply and is very accurate and repeatable. With two people one was cutting and with this one was hanging and we had a very even pace and got a lot done quickly. Greate product.
Invaluable tool, could not have done job without them October 30, 2009
M. Carter (Minneapolis)
I just finished installing 2200 sq ft of James Hardie siding on my house and garage by myself. Is this the perfect tool? Not really; you have to be careful it does not change adjustment if you shift the siding around, you must leave enough slack in the row you are nailing in order to remove the tool easily (don't nail too tight before removing), and remember to calibrate correctly (only adjust downward with Hardie siding or you will expose the nail line). In spite of these drawbacks I shocked my neighbors with the quality of my finished job. This from a person who could never get better than an average grade on a shop project. I am practically incapable of measuring, cutting straight, leveling, or plumbing anything even though I have the knowledge to do so. I am book smart, and mechanically challenged. These tools and the Hitachi jigsaw blades were the best things I bought for the job.
First time, no problem. October 11, 2009
jd (colville, wa)
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.
great product September 22, 2009
J. Gerving (Austin TX)
These little tools are a life saver when installing siding! Perfect board placement everytime, all are straight and level!! Anyone who is planning on installing hardiplank needs these tools. This makes the installation of siding a one man job, in fact it is easier than two. No worries about holding the board level, no marking of each board etc. for the price they are unbeatable.
Ridiculously Easy July 20, 2009
GalvezGuy (Galveston, TX, USA)
This tool is almost too easy. With the slightest attention to what you are doing, you can easily hang Hardieplank siding. The overlap is perfect every time. My self-done siding job looks better than my neighbors professionally done job. They had three folks with a level and ruler, it was just me with the SoloSider. I was able work quickly and accurately, no way could I have done this myself without this tool.
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