SoloSider Siding Tools For 5/16 Fiber Cement Siding And 3/8 LP Smartside, Fully Adjustable Siding Gauges
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of SoloSider Siding Tools For 5/16 Fiber Cement Siding And 3/8 LP Smartside, Fully Adjustable Siding Gauges
Customer Review: Did the job!
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought these to patch some hardboard siding after installing some new windows in my house. Wanted it hard to tell there was any patching at all so tore back the old siding all the way to any joints. This left me with some long pieces, 16 feet, I couldn't hold by myself. After looking around, decided these were my cheapest/best option. They did everything I needed. My overlaps varied quite a bit some times so being able to adjust board to get exactly line up was really helpful. I have 12 inch wide hardboard planks with anywhere from a 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch overlap, some of my pieces were 16 feet long and I had to wedge them under another row of already installed siding. I can't imagine one person having to handle much more than that and these things were the only reason it was possible. Perfect little tools to assist and they are priced very reasonably.Customer Review: Don't even try to hang the siding without these!
Summary: 5 Stars
These made hanging the siding a breeze. No more measuring and marking the overlap then trying to hold the board in place on the measured line while trying to check the level then nail it. You can dial the width of the overlap you need. Place the solosiders on the lower board and just set the next board on the hangers it holds the board in place easily while you check the level and if it's a little off level you can turn the dial left or right to lower or raise the board while it is being held in place by the solosider. Then just nail them in place. If you forget to take the solosider out before you place the last nails you can take it apart to get it off. But it only takes a couple of boards before you get completely used to them and know the best place to hang them and to remember to take them out before you nail right beside them.Customer Review: O.K. But there is better
Summary: 3 Stars
I got these at the same time as I bought PacTool SA903 Gecko Gauge Hardie Board Siding Gauges NEW and by far the Pactool siding gauge is much faster and easier to use. The Solosider hook is on the top so you have to lift it up after the top board is on, which can be time consuming at times. Pactool hooks on the bottom and then you lift a lever that clamps it down very easy and quick. Plus, I have seen Hardie siding vary in size up to 1/8". With Pactool it does not matter. The only problem with Pactool is that it doesn't work with Hardie colonial which is 8" wide instead of 8 1/4". Why Hardie does this, I don't know. But Pactool gauges work with 6 1/4", 7 1/4", 8 1/4", 9 1/4" Hardie Plank.Customer Review: Good, but some limitations
Summary: 4 Stars
I own both the SoloSider and the PacTool gauges. Both have their advantages.
-- the SoloSider is more versatile
-- the PacTool is a bit easier and faster for simple runs of standard exposure
-- the SoloSider will work when you're siding above a deck or other obstruction, when you can't get the PacTool under the first row
-- the SoloSider holds the plank more securely than the PacTool, no slips
You do need to stay alert, and be aware of which "o'clock" position you're on at all times, or you will put up a slanted plank.
If it's in your budget, buy both. Otherwise, consider what your normal work is, and buy either the simple PacTool or the versatile SoloSider, as appropriate. They are both good tools.
Customer Review: Fantastic
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought these to help me replace the clapboard on my house and have found them to be a huge help. I'm doing the work myself and these things have saved me umpteen hours. The best feature is the adjustability. Since I'm replacing the siding I'm simply mimicking the original spacing between courses, and of course that is never exactly 4". So, I bring over a 16' span, place them in the hooks and then simply dial the things up or down until the spacing matches the marks from the original clapboards that I transfered to the new corner boards. Nail one corner and then slip the things along as I nail behind them. Presto. Great product, and very nicely made. Solid and expertly crafted. Worth twice the price.