Accessory for turning almost any 14.4-volt or higher power drill into a cement shear
Wide skid plate design stabilizes for precise, clean cuts in fiber cement siding and backerboard up to 1/2-inch thick
Heat-treated high carbon steel blade and reversible skid plate
Blade and skid plate are replaceable
Editorial Review:
Turbo Shear Attachment, Easily Chucks Onto Your Own Drill To Create A Fiber Cement Siding Cutting Shear, Navigates For Window & Door Arcs, Fits Most 14.4V Or Larger Cordless Or Standard A/C Power Drills For Easy Operation Anywhere On The Job Site, Wide Skid Plate Design Stabilizes For Precise, Clean Cuts In Fiber Cement Siding & Backerboard Up To 1/2" Thick, Heat Treated High Carbon Steel Blade & Reversible Sid Plate Assures Long Service Life.
The Malco TurboShear fIber Cement Cutting Shear Attachment turns your power drill into a fiber cement shear. The TurboShear attaches to your existing A/C or cordless drill to go wherever the work is. It makes clean, precise cuts (even in window and door arches) in fiber cement siding and backerboard up to 1/2-inch thick.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Review from a tile setter:
Being a commercial contractor I put most of the tools I use to a seroius test. I am very impresed with the initial use of this tool. Granted, any tool tells its tale over time but my crew and I cut over 300 linear feet of 1/2 inch hardibacker today without a single problem. I.m not in the siding business so I can't speak for them. However, If you're a tile setter and hate using saws, grinders, or whatever to cut material I would recommend this. I especialy like that you can shave a close 1/8 inch at the... more info
"It Does What It Says":
I'm one of the few remaining "old school" setters that likes to use cement board in leu of polyiso or Ditra. Especially for shower enclosure wall and ceiling applications. It has always been a major pain to cut to size 1/2" Hardibacker, but these shears definately take the sting out of the task. They really do work!! I gave them a 4 star only because they don't make tight radius cuts so well. You can do it if you work very slow and controlled but they chew up the edge of the board pretty bad. Overall though... more info
Great tool for the job:
The Turbo Shear attaches quickly and easily and does a very good job at cutting fiber cement siding. I've seen some other reviews stating that they cut 1/2", I do not think this tool is intended to cut that thick of board. The main draw back as stated by others is that you cannot cut a very sharp arch. Also this tool does create SOME dust, but it is very slight and falls to the ground - not into a dust storm as with a saw. The other slight con is that it can tear the corner on the exit of a cut. But... more info
Malco hardiplank shear:
It is a fantastic cutter. I love it, does what it is supposed to do and that is cut Hardi with no dust.
