Cutting Hardie Board Siding With Jigsaw

When cutting fiber cement siding with circular saw use a blade that has only four or six teeth.

Cutting hardie board siding with jigsaw.

Keep a firmer grip on the board than with regular wood. Just sharing some of the different methods i ve used for cutting hardieboard siding. The hardi blade only has four teeth. Make sure to go slower than with a normal blade and wood.

The bosch carbide edge jig saw blade provides 10x life versus standard bi metal blades featuring a carbide tipped edge designed for cutting abrasive building materials. Wait for the saw blade to warm up and come to full rpm before. Like the score and snap method set a straightedge across your sheet. You should take a jigsaw with a metal blade or a carbide grit blade.

You should take a jigsaw with a metal blade or a carbide grit blade. Always be sure to wear dust and eye protection when cutting cement backer board. Cutting station best practices. To keep dust to a minimum use a circular saw that s equipped with either a dust collection bag or electric fan that blows dust into a bucket.

It also snaps the end of the cut so the siding has to be cut face up with the bottom toward you. So this one jig saw blade really provides the confidence to make clean cuts in hard material. No way would i rip fiber board of any kind without dust collection. Lay your cement board out on a work table or between two saw horses.

For those who want to ensure the cutting line in the hardie board or a beginner you are able to try a jigsaw. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shares his secrets for working with fiber cement siding. A thin blade kerf reduces material extraction reduces heat and adds to performance. Setting up your cutting station correctly is just as important as selecting the right tools.

Cut the trim board with the saw. Unlike score and snap you ll need to use a surface. James hardie has collaborated with a number of installers to identify easy setups that are effective affordable and will help you meet osha s compliance standards. 11 12 2017 02 34 pm.

Havent tried the jigsaw blade or an actual hardi blade for circular saw.