Tin snips are probably the safest option but if you can t free the plank enough to get the jaws of the snipper around it the next best option is to use a rotary tool.
Long bit to cut through siding.
Minimizing the amount of pressure that you exert on the drill bit will prevent the siding from denting and reduce the chances of the drill bit catching on the thin aluminum that comprises the siding.
How to drill holes through cement fiber siding.
Don t use the standard drywall bit use the 1 8th tile bit made for cutting cement board and soft tile.
Be sure to work slowly in order to maintain the proper form.
Used it for siding soffit 5 16ths material and even on the 1 trim.
Use the panel to reduce the risk of snags while cutting.
If you are looking to cut finer detail type things then you may want to use an oscillating tool a reciprocating saw or a jigsaw in that order to get a more precise cut.
If you are drilling a large diameter hole with a hole saw take care to avoid the hole saw from catching and causing irreparable damage to the siding.
The hole bit is actually sawing through the siding and the boxing.
I don t think the multimaster is a good choice for long cuts.
Use a nibbler to cut in a straight line.
Purchase additional wood hole bits if you have a number of large holes to drill in composite or cement fiber siding.
Step 2 cut the width.
While cutting at the width of the aluminum siding make use of straight tin snips.
Variety of bits to that can cut through plastics fiberglass drywall laminate aluminum.
Cement fiber siding is a commonly used building material.
It can be cut.
If you are simply cutting through stucco to remove it from the wall then a circular type blade diamond is by far the best tool you can use hands down.
It is a concrete product that is light flexible and has a woodlike finish.
I don t think they cut at a speed that would be productive.
Since you don t have to worry about cutting through the flashing cutting depth shouldn t be a problem.
One of the few cement shears to come with a case the makita js8000 is a great tool to have in your arsenal.
Use the circle cutter attachment that comes with the tool and you can cut circles all day long.
Provides long lasting performance impressive.
Installers look for an easy way to cut fiber cement siding in place for a window flashing retrofit.
Cut across the contours of the aluminum siding with a radial arm saw.
Probably also helps with dust i used it several times on my siding job.
Its rubberized handle provides a bit more comfort than the pactool during use and it feels a bit more natural to use.
Plastic fiberglass drywall laminate aluminum and vinyl siding.