Special tools for vinyl siding

Power Saw: A bench or radial-arm saw can speed the cutting necessary to complete your project. A fine tooth blade 12 to 16 teeth per inch should be used with the blade installed in the reverse direction. With a circular saw, install the fine-toothed plywood blade backwards on the saw for a smoother, cleaner cut, especially in cold weather. Always remember to cut slowly. Utility Knife or Scoring Tool: Vinyl siding is easy to cut and a utility knife or scoring tool can be used to trim and score the material.

Always remember to score the vinyl face up, apply medium pressure and carefully snap it in half. It is not necessary to cut all the way through the vinyl if you are able to properly score it. Tin Snips: Good quality tin snips or compound aviation-type snips will speed the cutting and shaping of the vinyl.

With tin snips, avoid closing the blades completely at the end of a stroke for a neater, cleaner cut. Snap Lock Punch: A snap lock punch is used to punch lugs or holes in the cut edges of siding to be used for the finishing course at the top of a wall, or underneath a window. A fine-tooth blade 12 to 16 teeth per inch should be used with the blade installed in the reverse direction. Some applicators prefer a hand-held power saw. In extremely cold weather, move the saw through the material slowly to prevent chipping or cracking.

Note: A saw blade set up in reverse direction should be used only for cutting vinyl. DO NOT attempt to use it on other materials such as wood, plywood, etc. Vinyl is easy to cut, trim, and score with a utility knife or scoring tool Fig. Tin Snips Good quality tin snips or compound aviation-type snips will speed the cutting and shaping of the vinyl. A snaplock punch is used to punch lugs in the cut edges of siding to be used for the top or finishing course at the top of a wall, or underneath a window.

Occasionally, it may be necessary to elongate a nail hem slot. The hole is elongated to allow for expansion and contraction. Remove or replace a siding panel with the unlocking tool. Insert the curved end of the tool under the end of the panel and hook onto the back lip of the buttlock. To disengage the lock, pull down and slide the tool along the length of the panel.

Use the same procedure to relock a panel. Use for both rip and cross type cuts. Replaceable heat treated blades are great for cutting sheet metal, copper, aluminum, or vinyl siding material. Ideal for cutting vinyl siding, sheet metal, copper, or aluminum.

Cuts Heavy Vinyl Siding and other non-ferrous materials or fabrics, including trim coil. Weighs less than 9 oz g. Easily replaceable blades are ideal for cutting vinyl siding, sheet metal, copper, or aluminum. Versatile inch 31 cm long aluminum handled combination snip with knife-like edge slices through heavy vinyl siding lockseams and other flexible non-ferrous materials with ease.

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