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Makita JS8000 Fiber Cement Shear

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Features

  • 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"
  • Protected drive spindle withstands heavy torque loads from powerful 6.5 AMP motor
  • Large variable speed trigger with lock-on button for operator convenience
  • Ergonomically designed rubberized "pistol grip" for increased comfort

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. 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.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 () 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 seefor complete details.What's in the Box Makita JS8000 Fiber Cement Shear Kit includes center blade, two side blades, wrench, and tool case. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer Makita JS8000 Fiber Cement Shear. Ideal for James Hardie Fiber Cement Products and others See more

Color: Teal


Material: Alloy Steel, Aluminum, Rubber


Brand: Makita


Blade Material: Alloy Steel


Product Dimensions: 12.25"L x 17"W


Finish Type: Brushed


Handle Material: Rubber


Blade Material: Alloy Steel


Material Type: Alloy Steel, Aluminum, Rubber


Item Weight: 2.2 Kilograms


Item Dimensions L x W: 12.25"L x 17"W


UPC: 088381092340 088381078191


Brand Name: Makita


Global Trade Identification Number: 40, 91


Style Name: Classic


Color: Teal


Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous


Blade Edge: Straight


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Saved Me From Permanent Lung Damage
I started to side my forest cabin with cement siding using a sliding compound miter saw and thought that I was going to die from the dust. Additionally, the dust crept into every crook and crack in my saw making the saw difficult to use, while ruining the blade in fewer than 50 cuts. The Makita JS8000 is a godsend! No more dust and it cuts as fast as my miter saw. This is a nibbler so it does cut out a 3/8" piece of waste. It allows the user to cut curves when necessary. To augment this tool I use my jigsaw equipped with Hitachi 725397 4-Inch 6 TPI Jig Saw Blades For Fiber Cement Siding. These blades last a very long time and produce very little dust. Between the 2 tools I am VERY satisfied. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017 by Scott

  • Cement shear works great.
The Makita cement shear worked great to install Hardiplank siding on my house and I will use it on other jobs as well. I am a contractor and have been using circular saws for years to cut siding. The blades always dull quickly and create a lot of dust. The shear creates very little dust and is easy to use while on scaffolding. It takes a little finessing to cut a piece without loosing a small chunk at the end of the cut, but once you get the hang of it, this tool cuts great. Can't wait to try it on Backerboard on my next tile job. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2013 by Morgan Monshaugen

  • If you are working with Hardie plank or similar materials, buy these. You can thank me later.
This is a specialty tool for working the Hardie board or other fiber cen Kent materials. It it great for ripping boards along their length or for notching or making cut outs. If you are working with Hardie planks, you will still need a sliding miter saw with the proper blade. The max material thickness is 5/8 inch. Take some scrap and get the feel for the tool before making your money cuts. You have to watch you don't crush the good side of the cut and will see you gauge your cut line by the inside edga of one of the outer cutting blades. This tool has a flat edge on the bottom of the cutting assembly which makes using it on your set p area pretty simple. This tool generates virtually zero dust which is way different than what sawing this stuff yields. Overall, a necessity for working wth fiber cement proucts 5/8 inch thick or less. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2017 by Tell It Like It Is

  • Pretty disappointed
I bought this several months ago in anticipation of an upcoming hardiboard siding project that was further delayed for a while. The day I needed it, I took it out the case, plugged it in, squeezed the trigger and it worked great. I squeezed the trigger a second time immediately after. It ran for a few seconds and died. I literally had my first materials marked and ready to go. No time to debate a return/repair/replacement so I ran to the store and bought a blade capable of cutting the material with my circular saw. That's a really messy process compared to what this tool should have done - if it worked. I was pretty disappointed. It's an expensive boat anchor now. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2021 by Amazon Customer

  • Great products
Works great on the siding. Keeps the dust away. Wish they made a pair that would work on 1"thick trim boards
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2012 by rrice

  • Great tool saving you and your tools from dust!
I completed my whole house siding replacement with this tool used for cross-cuts. Reliable and efficient.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024 by DenisK

  • This is a must tool for cutting cement board
I began remodeling a bathroom shower including new floors which required using Hardibacker cement panels in both 1/4 and 1/2 inch thickness. Before I bought this Makita cutting tool I was really not liking the scribe and break method, especially the 1/2 panels. This tool is friggin awesome and makes life much easier and way faster for cutting straight pieces in no time flat! Because it eliminates the dust that jig saws or circular saws create, it can be used inside where the work is being done. Well worth owning for this and future projects! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2015 by Placeholder

  • Lifesaver
Spent first day siding house with Hardiepanel using cement siding blade waiting for this tool to arrive, have not pick up saw again since, using jigsaw with hard blades or angle grinder for details. The zero dust generated by this tool and the ability to follow lines drawn accurately and not have them obscured by clouds fabulous! The Makita tool so far has performed excellent and after cuts in fifty plus sheets showing no signs of wear and having the ability to reverse cutters when they do is a major bonus. I have have always been satisfied with the workmanship of Makita tools that I have in my collection and this is no exception. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2013 by Jerome Chaz

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