Tightening up the handle even more creates for even more of a gap between the tool and the house making it so you have to kick the bottom of the siding out about an inch and pray it doesn't fall off. This gauge is for use with 3/8” thick LP siding products. SIDING GAUGE GECKO 7/16IN LP PacTool International SA90376.LP Gecko Gauge Siding Gauges for 7/16 in. Siding - Working as a pair, the Gecko Gauge clamps to each siding course, acting as a second set of hands to gauge and support the next course for nailing. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. Have a question? PacTool International SA90338 Gecko Gauge. This gauge is for use with 3/8 in. Working as a pair, the SA90338 Gecko Gauge siding tool supports one-person installation of LP siding (7/16in. Please try again. LP Siding gauges and supports LP siding for one-person installation with practically no layout time. The Gecko Gauge SA90338 gauges and supports 3/8 In. Home Pactool International SA90338 Gecko Gauge Siding, 3/8" LP Pactool International SA90338 Gecko Gauge Siding, 3/8" LP Write a review For use with 3/8" LP siding. Gecko Gauge SA903 Gecko Gauge SA90376 Gecko Gauge 90338 Gecko Gauge SA902 Usage For use with 5/16" fiber-cement siding products, including James Hardie's update HZ5 series wih new 'eased' drip-edge profile For use with 7/16" thick LP siding products I purchased the S903 metal version for 5/16 cement board. Some comments complain that when you tighten them too much it puts the place of resting the plank too far from the siding. Adjustable gauge for 6 and 8 inch lap siding. Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2019. I am overlapping 1 1/4 inches and this tool is adjusted fairly high for that. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. Gauge SA90338 is designed for the installation of 3/8" LP Smartside siding for one-person installation with virtually no layout time. A: EASY CLAIMS PROCESS: File a claim anytime online or by phone. increments for 4in.-8in. We also highlight the Bullet Tools 626 EZ Shear. Although it's for primed Hardi and not pre-painted, if careful it does not scratch the plank. Also note that you don't necessarily fully tighten them when using them, slight variances in the thickness of the siding will cause the brackets to pull a little way from the siding if you fully... Make sure you order the correct set for the siding you will be hanging. We also highlight the Bullet Tools 626 EZ Shear. I was so excited about the gecko guage, I loved the clamping action and the possibility of removing them and reinstalling them quickly. Packaging will be damaged. In some cases, we will replace or repair it. Amazon has encountered an error. Our SA903 models feature a non-marring design – great for primed and pre-painted siding, while our SA902 models are made with ultra-durable aluminum and recommended for pried (non-painted) siding only. It won’t scratch or mar pre-painted siding. SA903 Gecko Gauge Fiber Cement Siding Tool, SA90376 Gecko Gauge LP Siding Tool - 7/16” thick, SA902 Gecko Gauge Fiber Cement Siding Tool - Aluminum, 50 ft laser, 2 in 1 Laser Tape Measure », 65 ft laser, 2 in 1 Laser Tape Measure », LM2X Laser Tape Measure - Battery Installation, ONE-PERSON INSTALLATION - working as a pair, the gecko gauge supports 7/16” thick siding for one-person installation with virtually no layout time, USE WITH LP SIDING PRODUCTS - use the SA90338 gecko gauge siding tool with 3/8” LP engineered wood siding products, ADJUSTABLE – gauge is adjustable at 1/4” increments for 4”-8” siding reveals, PATENTED FRICTION-CAM MECHANISM - supports full 16’ LP siding lengths, WON’T SCRATCH OR MAR – gecko gauge won’t scratch or mar pre-painted siding, Adjusts at 1/4" increments for 4"-8" siding reveals. I actually liked this because it would stop the top of the plank from twisting away from the house and falling. There was a problem completing your request. At least it's tight enough against the house that the tool doesn't fall off though. I'm installing LP smart siding so I boot the ones specifically for that. Installing pre-painted Hardi Plank. Not for Hardie beaded siding, but a very solid and useful tool, Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2018. Each Gecko Gauge uses a patented Friction-Cam mechanism for … So I read the reviews before I bought these. Could be designed better, really need two sets for 16' siding pieces, Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2020. My helper was able to install 7" hardee plank siding on a scaffold by himself easier than if 2 people were up on the scaffold doing it together. Following the instructions on placement and tension this tool will not and does not let up against the siding. SIGN UP & AUTOMATICALLY BE ENTERED TO WIN A GENERAL GENIUS AT WORK T-SHIRT! Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Features Engineered Wood siding Gecko GaugeEngineered Wood Gauge SA90338 is designed for the installation of 3/8" Engineered Wood siding for one-person installation with virtually no layout time. ONE-PERSON INSTALLATION ¨C working as a pair, the gecko gauge fiber cement siding tool supports fiber cement-board siding for one-person installation with virtually no layout time. Unless your house is perfectly level and you are using shorter or thicker/more rigid siding, this isn't going to be the case. Error posting question. (the Solo Sider requires that you separate the center knob and reinstall to the correct orientation with each board) However, the gecko gauge allows the 3/8" siding to slide behind the gauge when in the clamped position. It is adjustable at 1/4” increments for 4”-8” siding reveals, the Friction-Cam mecha There are a few caveats that could prevent good results depending on what siding you purchase and use these for and I'll note the answers a few questions I had a hard time finding answer to before I started in an attempt to help others below.