Makita JS8000 Fiber Cement Shear is engineered for cutting fiber cement products and select exterior siding products.
The Makita has a powerful motor with variable speed and precision machined blades to cut straight and contour lines quickly and quietly with less dust.
The Makita 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" to ensure blades are consistently cutting at the optimum angle.
Makita JS8000 Fiber Cement Shear Features:
The 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 of up to 5/16"
Large variable speed trigger with lock-on button for operator convenience
Ergonomically designed rubberized "pistol grip" for increased comfort
Retractable tool hook allows user to work in tight spaces
Strokes Per Minute (variable speed): 0 - 2,500 SPM