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Product Specifications
| Part Number : | JS8000 |
| Power Source: | corded-electric |
| Item Package Quantity: | 1 |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 9 Pounds |
Technical Details
- Cuts fiber cement quickly while producing less dust
- Single-piece cutting head is machined from precisely milled aluminum to ensure blades cut straight
- Solid steel blades cut clean, straight lines with a maximum cutting capacity up to 5/16"
- Lightweight cast aluminum gear housing for durability
- One-year manufacturer's warranty
Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
The Makita Fiber Cement Shear has a powerful motor with variable speed and precision machined blades to cut straight and contour lines quickly and quietly with less dust. The JS8000 is engineered for cutting fiber cement products and select exterior siding products.
6.5 AMPS of Power for Faster Cutting
The JS8000 features a 6.5 AMP motor that delivers 2,500 strokes per minute (SPM) for faster cutting. It has a single-piece cutting head machined from precisely-milled aircraft grade aluminum to a tolerance of 0.001 of an inch to ensure blades are consistently cutting at the optimum angle. The solid steel center and side shear blades cut straight and contour lines faster and quieter, with up to a 5/16-inch cutting capacity. The half-inch protected spindle withstands heavy torque loads from the powerful Makita-built 6.5 AMP motor, while the lightweight cast aluminum gear housing and durable body casing make this tool jobsite tough.
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The JS8000 features a 6.5 AMP motor that delivers 2,500 strokes per minute (SPM) for faster cutting. It has a single-piece cutting head machined from precisely-milled aircraft grade aluminum to a tolerance of 0.001 of an inch to ensure blades are consistently cutting at the optimum angle. The solid steel center and side shear blades cut straight and contour lines faster and quieter, with up to a 5/16-inch cutting capacity. The half-inch protected spindle withstands heavy torque loads from the powerful Makita-built 6.5 AMP motor, while the lightweight cast aluminum gear housing and durable body casing make this tool jobsite tough.
Compact and Well-Balanced
The JS8000 weighs just 4.6 pounds with an ergonomic, well-balanced rubberized pistol grip for better control and comfort. Other features include a variable speed trigger for controlled cutting speed, and a lock-on button for continuous use. The JS8000 also has a retractable clip to hang on a tool belt.
Versatile Design for a Range of Applications
The JS8000 is a powerful yet compact fiber cement shear engineered for a range of applications including drop-ins for sinks, flooring and showers, as well as exterior tasks like cut-to-length siding, gable angles and window openings. The JS8000 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.
About Makita Fiber Cement Shear
The Makita Fiber Cement Shear has a powerful motor with variable speed and precision machined blades to cut straight and contour lines quickly and quietly with less dust. The JS8000 is engineered for cutting fiber cement products and select exterior siding products.
About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the Box
Makita JS8000 Fiber Cement Shear Kit includes center blade, two side blades, wrench, and tool case.
Product Description
Single-piece cutting head is machined from precisely milled aluminum to ensure blades cut straight. Solid steel blades cut clean, straight lines with a maximum cutting capacity up to 5/16". 1/2" protected spindle withstands heavy torque loads from powerful 6.5 AMP motor. Lightweight cast aluminum gear housing for durability. Retractable tool hook allows user to work in tight spaces. Lock-on button for continuous operation
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fiber Cement Shear,
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This review is from: Makita JS8000 Variable Speed Fiber Cement Shear Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)
This is a great tool. If you need to cut lots of fiber cement, shears are the way to go. You basically have these choices: 1) saw with a fiber cement blade 2) hand snips 3) shear attachment for a drill 4) fiber cement shears. You can use a saw, but why would you want to? It's very messy, the expensive blades dull quickly and you need to wear a mask to keep from breathing in all that dust. Hand snips are OK for a couple of cuts, but they're tedious and slow. The shear attachments like the Malco TSFC are OK for small jobs too, but they're not as durable as dedicated shears. So basically if you've got more than just a handful of cuts to make, then go for these.
Once you've decided to take the plunge and pony up the considerable dough there are a few brands that make similar products. Kett makes a shear that works well, but I don't recommend them because the blades are not reversible which means that once they dull you have to replace them, and they are a bit pricey. The Snapper Shear (SS404) sold by PacTool is different because the blades are reversible, so once it gets dull, simply flip the blades over and continue using the other side. Once that second side is dull then you'll need to replace the blade, but basically the blade has lasted at least twice as long. The old SS404 used to be made from a Milwaukee drill, but I think they now use a Makita on the new ones and rebadge them. You can go with the SS404, but it's usually more expensive. Otherwise, this Makita is a pretty good little shear, and it hasn't let me down yet during my remodeling projects. The only thing it can't do well is cut arcs. If you need to cut arcs or curves, you'll need to locate and purchase a PacTool SS414. The only thing negative I can say about this tool is that it's made in China, but since the quality seems to be acceptable and there are no longer any US-made options; I can overlook that for now.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easiest cutting ever!,
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This review is from: Makita JS8000 Variable Speed Fiber Cement Shear Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)
This fiber cement shear is the best I've used. Compared to other brands, it is lighter, more stable because of the flat shoe on the bottom, and more powerful.
The reversible cutters make this an extra valuable tool. The polished steel head and dark cutter blades helps to focus your attention on the cutting line, which improves accuracy. As always with Makita, the carrying case is well designed and rugged.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makita JS8000 Shear,
This review is from: Makita JS8000 Variable Speed Fiber Cement Shear Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)
I am very please with the Makita shear. There is a slight learning curve in hloding the shear at the correct angle for the best cuts. I recommend that you take one piece of the cement board and make a few cuts to learn the operation. I found that holding the shear handle up so that the cut was made with the cutter tip, makes for a ragged cut and the shears pulled away from my scribed line. I found by holding the shear handle down and making sure the stationary jaws were flat against and parallel to the board, then I could make good clean cuts. This used the back of the movable cutter instead of the tip. I also could stay on the scribed line very well. The only problem to the cut, is the aproximate 1/4 inch of material that is being cut out curls up and foreward.
This obstructs your view of the jaws and the scribed line. I had no trouble stopping and removing the curle and restarting on the line. If you can have a second person there to remove there to assist and remove the curl as it comes out of the jaws then you can make a nice continous cut.
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