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.
Best saw blade for cutting hardiplank siding.
You might not find it worthwhile to get out your tile saw for this but if you have a lot of cuts to make it might be worthwhile.
The product can also be cut with a traditional diamond saw blade as well.
When cutting fiber cement siding with circular saw use a blade that has only four or six teeth.
And what techniques and tips they can offer to make the best cuts.
If you have a wet saw for cutting tile you could use this for cutting your hardie board as the abrasive blade is constantly bathed in water resulting in a clean cut with no dust.
Install the hardiblade saw blade in the saw.
For a slow but virtually dustless way to cut siding use power shears.
Prep the cutting tool whether it is a circular miter table or reciprocating saw by equipping it with a masonry blade.
Since im here i figured i would see what other professionals opinions are for the best way to cut it.
Under 29 cfr 1926 1153 c iii osha provides a specific safe harbor practice for cutting for cutting fiber cement boards using a handheld power saw with blade diameter of 8 inches or less 1.
Install the blade as per manufacturers instructions.
This blade is specifically designed to cut all of the james hardi cement fiber board products.
Jigsaw with carbide coated blade.
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Use saw equipped with commercially available dust collection system.
Ive done many hardiplank siding jobs and ive tried many different cutting methods.
However it is not recommended because it will produce too much dust.
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For tasks performed outdoors only.
Place the hardie board on a stable surface such as saw horses or a workbench.