It is compatible with cordless drills.
Cuts both straight and to the lef.
Lightweigh.
Drill clamp with a telescoping handl.
Product Description: Product with a large jaw openin.
In a single motion, this one-handed operation accessory quickly inserts into the chuck of an electric or cordless drill, allowing you to make clean straight, circular, or square cuts in asphalt shingles. A sleek, lightweight aluminum cast shear head and molded drill clamp provide maximum portability and ease of movement wherever the job takes you. The compact telescoping drill clamp can be adjusted to fit a variety of popular drill sizes, including smaller bodied impact drivers, by adjusting the length and width of the clamp. Optional spacers for large motor housings are kept on hand in the clamp. A clamp collar allows the shear head to be rotated 360° and set in any position, allowing for the best tool clearance when navigating roof lines or for easy material flow when cutting through thick materials. This versatile TurboShear drill attachment allows you to make clean, fast trim cuts in asphalt shingles along a roof valley, as well as tight left square cuts and circles to fit around utility outlets, all with the same level of precision and ease. Multiple shingle layers can be accommodated by the extra-wide jaw opening on the upper blade, which has a beveled lead-in tip. Additionally, a wide, flat lower blade provides excellent operator control. Blades made of heat-treated carbon steel with solid carbide inserts maintain their edge for a longer period of time in any life-rated shingle or shingle thickness. The ability to make lateral blade adjustments ensures that the best possible cutting performance and maneuverability can be maintained for the entire life of the blades. Replacement blades are also available, and they can be installed quickly and easily on the job site.
The Manufacturer’s Statemen.
Transform your drill into a shingle shear. TurboShear Model TSS1 is a specialized asphalt shingle cutter that can cut through any type of asphalt shingles. This one-handed operation accessory quickly inserts into the chuck of most cordless or corded power drills, allowing you to go wherever the job takes you. Fast, clean, straight trim cuts along a roof valley, or square cuts and circles in shingles with equal precision and ease to fit around utility outlets, are all possible with the right tools. Its wide jaw opening with a beveled lead-in tip accommodates multiple shingle layers, and the ability to adjust the shear’s lateral blades makes it easy to maneuver in any thickness or life-rated shingle. With a wide lower blade, the operator has excellent control over the blade. Blades made of heat-treated carbon steel with solid carbide inserts have a long cutting life and are extremely durable. Replacement blades are also available, and they can be installed quickly and easily on the jobsite.
It is impossible to overestimate the value of these cutters when cutting shingles in any type of complex pattern or when making numerous cuts. The choice between these and a shingle sheer was up for debate. This worked out perfectly in the end. I had the wonderful opportunity to re-roof a geodesic dome that was 30 feet in diameter. Remove the cedar shingles and replace them with asphalt. It became clear to me after my first weekend of learning how to properly install shingles on a round building that I would have to cut nearly every shingle I placed on the structure at various lengths and angles. With the help of these sheers, I was able to cut 76 bundles of asphalt shingles of various lengths and patterns. I used these to cut shingles in place on edges and overhangs, and to secure them in place. It is extremely simple to cut around vent pipes or along edges. Obviously, they cut more easily when the shingles are warm, but even when the shingles are cold, these cut right through them with little effort. Unlike a sheer, these require a steady hand to cut shingles straight, but the portability and ability to have this on the roof or ladder with you while adjusting the cutters and direction from the drill is convenient. Even though I will never redo this roof and will instead pay for someone to do it next time, I realized that spending the money on a tool to make my life easier was the best decision I could have made. After cutting all of these shingles and tossing this tool around for 5 months while I worked on this building on weekends, I realized that this was the best decision and the best money spent on a tool to make my life easier. Furthermore, these blades are in no way dull. It would be no problem for me to use them to complete the task a second time. I had intended to sell these once the roof was completed, but I have decided to keep them and loan them out to family members who are undertaking roofing projects of their own. There aren’t any issues that I’m unhappy with.
