PacTool Gecko Gauge Siding Tool - LP Wood Installation, 2-Pack Green

These gauges are a must have for hanging siding. Nice to have the extra set of hands plus ensures each row is installed with proper spacing. Well worth the cost. Very easy to use.

Made the job a lot easier.

This tool made the project much easier and also faster.

I Purchased this product after years of making my own site made clips for siding. I would recommend these for anyone working alone hanging longer sections of lap siding. I recently used them to hang 3/8x8x16' LP SmartSide textured lap siding and they were very helpful and were capable of holding the weight of the lap siding. The levers are a cam which applies pressure to the lap siding material to friction fit in place holding the loose piece above. It took a few pieces to get used to how far to tighten the level/cam, too far and the tool would rock away from the wall, too little and it would not hold. Once you have a feel for the level/cam they work very well. I read others reviews prior to purchasing and I did not experience issues with micro adjustments as noted in the other reviews. I was able to install at a desired lap of 1-1/8" easily and consistently. The tool held up from a durability standpoint and several drops from 12'-16' onto rock, grass, concrete, etc. I would note the provided acorn cap nut on the lap size adjustment bolt came off multiple times during the first project. I ended up swapping the acorn cap nut for a nylon lock nut and it fixed the issue. I would recommend doing this. The only other suggestion I would have is potentially swapping the direction of the lever/cam to point down when engaged. When handing 16' material by myself I inadvertently hit the lever/cam downward several times which causes the tool to drop to the ground. Overall I would recommend this tool to others. I would give a 5 star review if they came with nylon lock nuts in lieu of acorn cap nuts.

These work great! A huge help in doing our own siding replacement. Highly recommended !

Excelente para mi

Es buen producto

Buena calidad

Ohne dieses super geniale Werkzeug ist eine Montage van Hardie Plank Panele fast unmöglich. Und das zu einem Bruchteil vom Preis. Danke

Works like a charm… makes siding incredible simple

Au top!

Amazing bit of basic kit just another helping Hand! The only issue I would say is the back plate is made of metal and it can be difficult to remove from the board when the Screws are tight. But Not complaining

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