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Makita JS8000 Variable Speed Fiber Cement Shear Kit | 
| Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $384.00
Buy New: $224.95
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Rating:  6 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
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Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 21.7 x 14.5 x 4.8
MPN: JS8000
Model: JS8000
UPC: 088381078191
EAN: 0088381078191
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| Features:
| • | Cuts fiber cement quickly while producing less dust | | • | Single-piece cutting head is machined from precisely milled aluminum to ensure blades cut straight | | • | Solid steel blades cut clean, straight lines with a maximum cutting capacity up to 5/16" | | • | Lightweight cast aluminum gear housing for durability | | • | One-year manufacturer's warranty |
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Product Description
Single-piece cutting head is machined from precisely milled aluminum to ensure blades cut straight. Solid steel blades cut clean, straight lines with a maximum cutting capacity up to 5/16". 1/2" protected spindle withstands heavy torque loads from powerful 6.5 AMP motor. Lightweight cast aluminum gear housing for durability. Retractable tool hook allows user to work in tight spaces. Lock-on button for continuous operation
Amazon.com Product Description
The Makita Fiber Cement Shear has a powerful motor with variable speed and precision machined blades to cut straight and contour lines quickly and quietly with less dust. The JS8000 is engineered for cutting fiber cement products and select exterior siding products.
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| JS8000 Features | | EFFICIENCY - Precision machined blades cut fiber cement material quickly while producing less dust | | ACCURACY - Single-piece cutting head is precisely milled to ensure blades cut straight | | PRECISION - Solid steel blades cut clean straight lines quickly and quietly | | DURABILITY - 1/2" protected spindle withstands heavy torque loads from powerful 6.5 AMP motor | | INCLUDES - Blades, wrench and tool case |
| | Tool Specifications |  | | Capacity | Steel | 5/16" | | AMPS | | 6.5 | | Strokes/min. | | 0 - 2,500 SPM | | Length | | 13-5/8" | | Net Weight | | 4.6 lbs. |
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6.5 AMPS of Power for Faster Cutting
The JS8000 features a 6.5 AMP motor that delivers 2,500 strokes per minute (SPM) for faster cutting. It has a single-piece cutting head machined from precisely-milled aircraft grade aluminum to a tolerance of 0.001 of an inch to ensure blades are consistently cutting at the optimum angle. The solid steel center and side shear blades cut straight and contour lines faster and quieter, with up to a 5/16-inch cutting capacity. The half-inch protected spindle withstands heavy torque loads from the powerful Makita-built 6.5 AMP motor, while the lightweight cast aluminum gear housing and durable body casing make this tool jobsite tough.Compact and Well-Balanced
The JS8000 weighs just 4.6 pounds with an ergonomic, well-balanced rubberized pistol grip for better control and comfort. Other features include a variable speed trigger for controlled cutting speed, and a lock-on button for continuous use. The JS8000 also has a retractable clip to hang on a tool belt. Versatile Design for a Range of Applications
The JS8000 is a powerful yet compact fiber cement shear engineered for a range of applications including drop-ins for sinks, flooring and showers, as well as exterior tasks like cut-to-length siding, gable angles and window openings. The JS8000 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering. About Makita Fiber Cement Shear
The Makita Fiber Cement Shear has a powerful motor with variable speed and precision machined blades to cut straight and contour lines quickly and quietly with less dust. The JS8000 is engineered for cutting fiber cement products and select exterior siding products.  About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details. What's in the Box
Makita JS8000 Fiber Cement Shear Kit includes center blade, two side blades, wrench, and tool case.
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 Makita JS8000 Shear September 8, 2009
Jerry L. Sinclair
I am very please with the Makita shear. There is a slight learning curve in hloding the shear at the correct angle for the best cuts. I recommend that you take one piece of the cement board and make a few cuts to learn the operation. I found that holding the shear handle up so that the cut was made with the cutter tip, makes for a ragged cut and the shears pulled away from my scribed line. I found by holding the shear handle down and making sure the stationary jaws were flat against and parallel to the board, then I could make good clean cuts. This used the back of the movable cutter instead of the tip. I also could stay on the scribed line very well. The only problem to the cut, is the aproximate 1/4 inch of material that is being cut out curls up and foreward.
This obstructs your view of the jaws and the scribed line. I had no trouble stopping and removing the curle and restarting on the line. If you can have a second person there to remove there to assist and remove the curl as it comes out of the jaws then you can make a nice continous cut.
 Erroneous info July 6, 2009
J. JONES (northern VA)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is not a review of the shear but is intended to correct erroneous info regarding using a saw to cut Hardie Plank.
Some reviewers complain about saw blades for Hardie board wearing out rapidly. I bought the Dewalt Hardie Plank 7 1/4" circular saw blade for $55 in 2007 and it is still going strong. I have used the same blade on two houses -- that is about 625 boards with multiple cuts on most boards.
The blade still cuts like a champ. No sign of wearing out or dulling. It makes a very clean cut. I have read forum remarks that say the shear cut is not very clean and the saw is used to get a clean cut. Here is the quote:
http://www.contractortalk.com/f4/ss110a-shear-fiber-cement-siding-8436/
"The shears are quick and easy but they don't give a real clean cut. They tend to crush the the Hardi a small bit...not terrible and certainly well within what we would expect as building tolerances. I certainly like the shears a whole lot better than I do that diamond saw blade which I still use when I need a clean cut."
Yes it is noisy and dusty so I use a respirator and hearing protectors when cutting, although if there is a wind blowing, I sometimes don't bother with the respirator.
The advantage of the saw is that it is FAST and you can GANG CUT several boards which can really speed up installation. I have cut 4 boards at a time with no problem.
Try a gang cut with the shears. :-(
I suggest you look at all the factors -- good and bad.
a must have March 11, 2009
Kurt Krauss (Philadelphia, Pa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This tool is fantastic for cutting tile board!! Cuts 1/4 and 1/2 inch with extreme ease. No dust no mess. Can cut in a curve pattern also. If you do tile work full time or part time this is a must have.
Easiest cutting ever! December 22, 2008
Howard J. Goldblatt (Ardmore, PA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This fiber cement shear is the best I've used. Compared to other brands, it is lighter, more stable because of the flat shoe on the bottom, and more powerful.
The reversible cutters make this an extra valuable tool. The polished steel head and dark cutter blades helps to focus your attention on the cutting line, which improves accuracy.
As always with Makita, the carrying case is well designed and rugged.
Cant believe that I have waited so long!!! September 19, 2008
Cowboy Up Contracting (Austin, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have used the older version of the Porter Cable shears. I took them on loan from a friend to remodel a bathroom and was greatley impressed. But as impressed as I was with the Porter Cable shears I am completley blown away with the Mikita shears. Smooth, well balanced, clean and powerful are just some of the things that my crew and I have to say about them. One house of hardi backer and full 8 1/4" lap siding and they sill look new and deliver clean cuts. I cant believe that I have dealt with the dust and clean up with the numerous hardi blades that I have been through. Extreemley satisfied!!!
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