Porter-Cable 6605 Fiber/Cement Shear

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com

Cutting cement board has always been a messy proposition, with dust flying everywhere. But here comes Porter-Cable’s 6605 Cement Siding Shear, and the job’s no problem.

The shears neatly make straight and curved cuts with a minimum radius of 7 inches -- a good, tight turn that’s impossible with a circular saw. The waste kerf is just ¼ inch, and unlike cutting with a circular saw, there’s hardly any dust at all. When the blades start to wear, it’s easy enough to swap them from left to right until you’ve used all four sides of the blades to a 50 percent wear pattern.

The head rotates a complete 360 degrees to accommodate any cutting angle (so your body doesn’t have to); the handle’s got a nice, soft grip and the comfortable trigger has a lock-on button for easy-on-your-hand continuous cutting. Remodelers and contractors, we think you’ll want to set aside your circular saws and reach for this shear when cement board needs to be cut.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Amazon.com Product Description
Whether you are a professional or a do-it-yourselfer, this 6.8 amp fiber/cement shear from Porter-Cable is a must have. It will cut any type of cement board up to 5/16"-thick. It makes cutting a breeze while it produces minimal dust. Due to its electronic variable-speed from 0 to 2,500 spm, cuts with this shear were much cleaner and accurate than with a circular saw. Although the blades are long-lasting, they are reversible and it is easy to flip when one side gets dull. This shear is comfortable even after a long days work thanks to its multi-position belt clip and multi-position soft-grip handle.

Technical Details
Power: 6.8 amp motor, 0-2,500 strokes per minute, two-stage gear reduction. Max capacity: 5/16 inch. Tool weight: 4.8 pounds. What's in the Box
Porter-Cable 6605 Fiber/Cement Shear

Amazon.com Review

Whether you are a professional or a do-it-yourselfer, this 6.8 amp fiber/cement shear from Porter-Cable is a must have. It will cut any type of cement board up to 5/16"-thick. It makes cutting a breeze while it produces minimal dust. Due to its electronic variable-speed from 0 to 2,500 spm, cuts with this shear were much cleaner and accurate than with a circular saw. Although the blades are long-lasting, they are reversible and it is easy to flip when one side gets dull. This shear is comfortable even after a long days work thanks to its multi-position belt clip and multi-position soft-grip handle.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006J6QA
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6605
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #82,531 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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  Home Improvement > Power Tools > Shears & Nibblers

• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good tool, October 9, 2004

By	John A. Whitaker (Cary, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Porter-Cable 6605 Fiber/Cement Shear (Tools & Hardware)

Boght this from my local tool store for $209. Well made tool. Variable speed is great. Clean cuts... and cuts like butter.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only way to cut Hardi, November 3, 2005

By	Lyn Waldie (Rapid City, SD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Porter-Cable 6605 Fiber/Cement Shear (Tools & Hardware)

I am a professional remodeler and recently took on a job where I was residing a house. This tool performs like a champ. This will be the only way I cut Hardiboard siding in the future. It is too hard on your saw and your lungs not to justify buying these shears, even if you are only doing one house. Not to mention, the circular saw blade you are supposed to use for Hardi is about $50 and the special dust collecting saws are usually over $400. I rented an old pair of shears for this job I was doing and was getting pretty frustrated with them. They cut very slow and with a great deal of effort. I would have been much better off if I had bought this tool at the beginning of the job since they cut about five times faster. Don't waste your time with any other method.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars cement shears are awesome, August 23, 2005

By	R. Rae Day "kraezday" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Porter-Cable 6605 Fiber/Cement Shear (Tools & Hardware)

The shears came new in the box with all instructions, etc. They work like a dream. I whole-heartedly recommend this product to anyone needing to cut cement board (Hardi board) for one entire house or more. (I use it professionally.) There is almost no dust, making the process easier on lungs, eyes, and clean-up. Plus you don't have to listen to a saw "scream" while cutting.
One caveat - you still need a saw to cut the trim. It will only cut the thin sheets or boards.