Step 4 install a 1 4 inch roundover bit into your router and set the depth to1 4 inch.
Cutting lap siding.
When i saw lap siding i saw 1 2 thick by 6 or 8 without any taper.
On non grooved siding you will need to make sure the reveals are all equal by checking the spacing frequently or using a story pole as described in cutting fastening lap siding.
Keep the boards pressed against the table and the fence and feed them slowly to avoid chipping and splits.
I m using white pine 1 2 x 6 on my own house and it seems to be okay.
The vertical seams in lap siding should never align one over the other so you may also need to remove portions of boards that are not damaged.
When the nails have been cut the lower board can be pulled out.
An oscillating tool with a metal cutting blade is ideal for this job but a simple hacksaw blade will also work.
Check for level to be sure your layout marks are correct.
The last boards must meet at the same level or the installation will look unprofessional.
Between each cut adjust the blade depth so it is deeper by inch.
Set the depth of the blade to about inch and cut the lap siding in small increments.
Run your siding stock across the table saw with one 3 4 inch edge down cutting a bevel along its length.
To keep dust to a minimum use a circular saw that s equipped with either a dust collection bag or electric fan that.
Using the line you scored with the hammer and chisel as your cutting guide use the circular saw to cut along the length of the line.
This piece will lap over the bottom board.
When cutting fiber cement siding with circular saw use a blade that has only four or six teeth.
For a slow but virtually dustless way to cut siding use power.
If you cut 1 2 thick you can sticker the wood without any problems and it will dry faster since it is thinner.
The sheet should be removed immediately after each plank is installed.
Cut and position the second from the bottom siding board so it aligns with the layout marks you made with the story pole.
In certain installations nails are driven through the bottom of the siding leaving the heads exposed.
I ve cut a lot of siding like this and haven t had any complaints.
