Malco FCMS 5-Inch to 8-Inch Exposure Facing Gauge and Overlap Gauge Set
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Manufacturer: Malco ProductsModel: FCMS
Color: NA
Product features:
- Facing gauge and overlap gauge set provides 2 popular tools for fiber cement siding work
- Allows for easy and accurate 1-person siding installations
- Durable nylon facing gauge adjusts to 5-, 6-, 7-, and 8-inch exposures without tools
- Overlap gauge supports one end of plank; can be removed without siding damage
- Set includes 1 facing gauge and 1 overlap gauge
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Description of Malco FCMS 5-Inch to 8-Inch Exposure Facing Gauge and Overlap Gauge Set
The Malco FCMS Speed Set includes the two most innovative tools for Fiber Cement Siding available. The Speed Set includes one Malco FCFG Fiber Cement Facing Gauge and one Malco FCG2 Fiber Cement Siding Overlap Gauge. These tools will allow one person to quickly and accurately install fiber cement siding. Using the overlap gauge as an extra set of hand while using the facing gauge and nailing across the width of the plank assures greater accuracy of the desired exposure and guards against sagging. The Facing Gauge is adjustable for precise 5", 6", 7" and 8" exposures, requires no additional tools and is easily held.The Malco FCMS Facing Gauge and Overlap Gauge Set offers two popular tools for fiber cement siding -- a facing gauge and an overlap gauge. The fiber cement facing gauge is used to accurately measure the exposure of the siding and guard against sagging, it can be set to exposures of 5, 6, 7, and 8 inches. This facing gauge is easily adjusted without the need of tools or fasteners, and it can be held with one hand when steadying a new plank for nailing. The facing gauge is made of tough, long-lasting, weather-resistant nylon. The metal overlap gauge is used to support one end of a plank and give it the proper overlap, a pair of overlap gauges can be used to support the entire plank if desired. This overlap gauge can be removed without damage to the siding. When used in combination, the facing gauge and overlap gauge allow you to prop up one end of the plank for easy and accurate 1-person installation of fiber cement siding.
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Malco FCMS 5-Inch to 8-Inch Exposure Facing Gauge and Overlap Gauge Set
Customer Review: Worked Great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought these to help me with a garage that I was building, for the most part, by myself. For a novice, these were a life-saver. Especially the metal overlap guage set. The red plastic face gauge is ok for short runs but I would probably want something a little more accurate for long runs. My neighbor, who is a home builder, saw me using them and came over to find out what I was using. Even though he uses three guys to install siding (two on scaffolding to install, one to cut) he was going to buy a set for those rare occasions when one of his guys didn't make it in. As a side note, when I started the siding, I used a table-saw with a fiber-cement blade to rip and a B&D 18V cordless skillsaw for crosscuts. Even with the special blade, the dust and fiber-cement particles were a MAJOR issue. I ended up using a plain old box cutter and speed square to score and snap. (Three passes front and back) Worked like a charm, even for angle cuts.
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