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Malco FCMS 5-Inch to 8-Inch Exposure Facing Gauge and Overlap Gauge Set
 
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Malco FCMS 5-Inch to 8-Inch Exposure Facing Gauge and Overlap Gauge Set

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Malco FCMS 5-Inch to 8-Inch Exposure Facing Gauge and Overlap Gauge Set + Malco FCG2 1-1/4 Inch Overlap 5/16-Inch Thickness Fiber Cement Siding Gauge, 2-Pack + Hitachi 18008 HardiBlade 7-1/4-Inch 4-Tooth PCD Fiber Cement Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch and Diamond Knockout Arbor
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  • Facing gauge and overlap gauge set provides 2 popular tools for fiber cement siding work
  • Allows for easy and accurate 1-person siding installations
  • Durable nylon facing gauge adjusts to 5-, 6-, 7-, and 8-inch exposures without tools
  • Overlap gauge supports one end of plank; can be removed without siding damage
  • Set includes 1 facing gauge and 1 overlap gauge

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The Malco FCMS Facing Gauge and Overlap Gauge Set offers two popular tools for fiber cement siding -- a facing gauge and an overlap gauge. The fiber cement facing gauge is used to accurately measure the exposure of the siding and guard against sagging, it can be set to exposures of 5, 6, 7, and 8 inches. This facing gauge is easily adjusted without the need of tools or fasteners, and it can be held with one hand when steadying a new plank for nailing. The facing gauge is made of tough, long-lasting, weather-resistant nylon. The metal overlap gauge is used to support one end of a plank and give it the proper overlap, a pair of overlap gauges can be used to support the entire plank if desired. This overlap gauge can be removed without damage to the siding. When used in combination, the facing gauge and overlap gauge allow you to prop up one end of the plank for easy and accurate 1-person installation of fiber cement siding.

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The Malco FCMS Speed Set includes the two most innovative tools for Fiber Cement Siding available. The Speed Set includes one Malco FCFG Fiber Cement Facing Gauge and one Malco FCG2 Fiber Cement Siding Overlap Gauge. These tools will allow one person to quickly and accurately install fiber cement siding. Using the overlap gauge as an extra set of hand while using the facing gauge and nailing across the width of the plank assures greater accuracy of the desired exposure and guards against sagging. The Facing Gauge is adjustable for precise 5", 6", 7" and 8" exposures, requires no additional tools and is easily held.

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  • Item Weight: 8 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B0000WU19I
  • Item model number: FCMS
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #20,311 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Handy? Yes! Perfect? No, September 25, 2006
By PK (Midwest) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Malco FCMS 5-Inch to 8-Inch Exposure Facing Gauge and Overlap Gauge Set (Tools & Hardware)
Without question, as others have said these gauges are very useful in hanging siding either alone or with help. And if you know their flaws up front, they won't slow you down. In fact they are easy to work around.

So what are their flaws? Well...

The metal gauge 'measures' from the top of a board while the red plastic one 'measures' from the bottom. To get perfect alignment you need to have both gauges AND the siding aligned perfect for each piece. That cannot ever happen for the reasons below.
· The siding is not consistent in size/width; close, but not perfect. Variations do exist.
· Since the metal gauge measures from the top, it is measuring the overlap between pieces, not the reveal which is the most crital measurement for aesthetics.
· The metal gauge relies on consistent operator placement of the siding in the same position (in/out from the wall) each time. In/out position changes here result in differences in the siding's height. Not the gauges fault, but perfect alignment doesn't happen every time either.
· The metal gauge flexes/bends and moves slightly resulting in inconsistent placement as well.
· The vertical placement (attachment) of the metal gauge on top of the previous siding course may not always be the same do to operator variance.
· The plastic gauge is the most reliable/consistent, but it does bend slightly under the weight or pressure of holding the siding as you jockey it into position. Unless you look for and correct any bending, the alignment can be off slightly.
· My plastic gauge's reveal was slightly under 7-1/16" instead of exactly 7" like it should have been. While not too big of a deal, adding this error up over 20-30 courses can change your layout slightly; particularly as you notch the siding around windows. Leaving too small a strip either above or below your windows and doors can look bad. Measure its exact reveal BEFORE beginning your install and lay things out accordingly.

OK, all that aside, how do you best use these things to get as consistent an alignment as possible? Basically, only use the metal Gauge as a 3rd hand to hold the siding in place in its 'approximate' position, but use the plastic one to do your actual 'fine tuning'.

First, install the metal one on the far end of where you will install your siding piece. Place the plastic gauge 1/2 under the previous piece (of the same row) and half under the new piece. This will ensure that the bottoms of the seams align - aesthetically important! Put in one nail at this edge. Now move to the middle of the siding and again gauge the reveal with the red gauge (move the siding up/down as needed). Put in another single nail. Next remove the metal gauge on the far end, but still support the siding slightly with your hand until you use the red gauge on the far end to add another single nail. Now, go back and put in your nails (w/o gauges) between the 3 nails according to your nailing schedule. This should leave you a consistent, if not exact, reveal across your siding.

Once you get the hang of this technique you should be able to speed this up by nailing between the 2nd and 1st nail before moving to the far end and finishing. Of course if you are using a ladder(s) instead of a scaffold or pump jack system you will want to master this technique quickly.

One other tip on using the red gauge. This works well as a layout tool for measuring the lengths of mitered gable pieces. Slide the gauge on your last course to the side until it butts up against your gable eave or frieze board. Use a pencil to make a line on your siding using the flat surface on the top of the gauge. Now you can see where the siding's mitered point on the gable will come to for your measurements.

Also, if you need to make miter cuts on both ends of a piece and have a partner to help, make a line on the siding as mentioned above on one end, then give the red gauge to your partner. Have them hold it in place on the other end and hook the edge of your tape measure over the top of the red gauge to get your measurement from tip-to-tip on your double mitered piece.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the ticket for hardi-plank installation, February 10, 2004
By Robert Owens "rdo_jeep" (Kingsland, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Malco FCMS 5-Inch to 8-Inch Exposure Facing Gauge and Overlap Gauge Set (Tools & Hardware)
True..the picture is misleading, there is only one of the hangers in the package, and there are times when 2 would be helpful.
Overall these tools exceeded my expectations, I'm finishing up on a 500 piece installation and I've hung every piece single handed with these tools.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great system, June 1, 2004
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This system works great and makes it POSSIBLE to hang siding with only one person working. It works fine as is for ground level work or working from a scafold. I am buying a second set for ladder work so both ends can be supported while go down for my nailer. Well worth the money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The right tools!
Several people had negative things to say about these tools. If they would think about what they were saying before making a statement they would realize that the answer is right... Read more
Published on June 9, 2008 by J. Hilson

5.0 out of 5 stars Worked Great!
I bought these to help me with a garage that I was building, for the most part, by myself. For a novice, these were a life-saver. Especially the metal overlap guage set. Read more
Published on September 19, 2007 by Michael D. Hartman

4.0 out of 5 stars Malco Facing Gauge
The facing and overlap gauge set I purchased was as explained and worked fairly well. The facing gauge was a little difficult to remove but it was helpful as a second hand.
Published on August 20, 2007 by L. A. Marcus

5.0 out of 5 stars The cheapest helper I ever hired!
1200 square feet of Hardi Plank siding (5 inch exposure) by myself. These two tools are a must have.
Published on February 20, 2007 by M. Dobson

5.0 out of 5 stars This tool is a lifesaver!!
This tool is an absolute lifesaver! I was able to quickly AND accurately install (80) 12' pieces of siding with NO HELP! I HIGHLY recomend this product...
Published on January 11, 2007 by B. Bird

5.0 out of 5 stars only way to hang Hardi Board
Beats the heck out of my home made ones, that I have to repair every four or five boards I hang.
Published on July 27, 2006 by Alfred G. Evans

5.0 out of 5 stars Mike "The Siding Crew"
We use the other siding clips that are available and at first I was not impressed, but now we really can't live without them. Read more
Published on July 19, 2006 by Michael Matheny

5.0 out of 5 stars FCMS overlap guage set is great!
Fiber cement lap siding can be tedious.This guage system greatly simplifies it. I recently installed 1000,s of square feet of it on a recently constructed H#@ters restaraunt. Read more
Published on March 22, 2006 by Christopher Mohnhaupt

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool but confusing marketing
I work alone most of the time. I purchased a set (thats 2 identical items) of the metal fixture (whatever it's name is.. Read more
Published on November 26, 2005 by Ol' Man Rich

4.0 out of 5 stars Malco Review
These are the most handy tool that I have purchased in a long time. It enables one person to install hardyplank siding.Great product!
Published on October 12, 2005 by Carl Gearns

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