For a slow but virtually dustless way to cut siding use power shears.
Cut dust adhering to cement siding.
These are specialized to reduce the dust caused from cutting these planks.
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Circular saw with dust collector.
Again be sure to wear dust masks and proper eye protection.
Use a specialized blade used with the saw such as mikita hardiblade or dewalts filber cement blade.
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While we like its durability we don t like breathing the dust generated by cutting it.
Use your eyeware and ear protection.
I really like the makita 5057kb 7 1 4 inch circular saw with dust collector.
When cutting fiber cement siding with circular saw use a blade that has only four or six teeth.
You have to make the cuts very slowly.
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To keep dust to a minimum use a circular saw that s equipped with either a dust collection bag or electric fan that blows dust into a bucket.
The dust from fiber cement siding can cause serious health problems if you re not careful.