Strong, one-piece tempered spring steel construction with precision-ground tip assures gauge will grip behind siding plank. No adjustments to vary and nothing to mark. Will not mar finish of pre-painted siding. Works with 5/16 in (7.9 mm) fiber cement siding. Permits one person application of panels. Two gauges support entire length of panel and precisely gauge a standard 1-1/4 in (31.2 mm) overlap.

A superior compound leverage mechanism offers maximum ease of operation. Comfortable opening, spring-actuated handles, give additional comfort and control. Ergonomic REDLINE Handles with unique one-hand operation latch offer maximum compound leverage performance and natural fit and feel.

If you are looking for a tool that efficiently downsizes the corners of aluminum or steel downspout, then the Malco 5 blade gutter crimper is the tool you are looking for. The blades produce 1-1/4 in long double crimps without causing deformation of downspout walls. A factory-like crimp ensures that the downspout walls stay square for a tight fitting, leak-proof connection. A handle closing stop helps to maintain a consistent crimp profile. Made with hardened all-steel construction and a nickel chrome finish, you can assure this tool will last a long time. Added power and comfort is also achieved with RedLine Handle technology. The handle opening of the Gutter Crimper compliments the natural power stroke of any user's hand and maximizes the powerful 7:1 mechanical advantage of compound-leverage head to handle linkage. Every handle is made with non-slip grip inserts, comfortable Handle grip contours, spring handle actuation and a thumb-operated handle latch. All of these qualities ensure a natural fit and feel for comfortable one hand operation.

The Gecko Gauge SA903 gauges and supports cement-board siding for one-person installation with nearly no layout time. It is adjustable at 1/4 in increments for 4 to 8 in siding reveals. It won't scratch or mar pre-painted siding. The friction-cam mechanism supports full 12 ft cement-board siding lengths. It can be used with 5/16 in fiber-cement siding products, including James Hardie's updated HZ5 Series with new eased drip-edge profile.

Add snap lock plastic skirting and siding to finishing trim. Makes tabs in the cut edge of siding panel. Used as a finishing course at top of wall or below window. Tabs lock into utility trim. Punch raises a high projection to compensate for natural relaxation of vinyl plastic. It also works well on aluminum siding but is not recommended for steel. Throat depth of 3/8 in and length of 9 in.

The Malco SideSwiper model SRT2, is a vinyl siding removal tool that combines the comfort and added leverage of an easy-to-grasp straight handle, with the smooth unlocking motion of a burr-free hook. The blade of the removal tool is angled from the bottom plane of the handle and allows the user to keep their wrist straight while keeping knuckles well above the work. The surface finishing and plating of the blade assures that the sharply angled hook will not cut into the vinyl material or produce shavings. Additional comfort and control is achieved with a non-slip textured handle grip. The gripping surface will not become slick from moisture and the form fitting, plastisol dip process bonds the grip for the life of the tool.

Using the facing gauge while working across the width of the plank assures greater accuracy of the desired exposure and guards against sagging. The FCFG facing gauge may also be used in combination with the Malco FCG2 overlap gauge to prop up one end of the plank for one-person application.

The Gecko Gauge SA90338 gauges and supports LP siding for one-person installation with nearly no layout time. This gauge is for use with 3/8 in thick LP siding products. It is adjustable at 1/4 in increments for 4 to 8 in siding reveals, the friction-cam mechanism supports full 16 ft LP siding lengths. It won't scratch or mar pre-painted siding.