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The Sider

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Malco’s “The Sider” helps you measure and mark pieces of vinyl siding quickly and accurately. Made from 18 gauge stainless steel, the Sider has precisely spaced holes staggered vertically every 1/8″. To draw or score perfect horizontal lines, stick a pencil or knife blade into a hole and slide the tool along the siding.

Malco sells five different varieties of the Sider to work with most siding styles: the 4″ double, the 5″ double, the 4-1/2″ Dutchlap, the 5″ Dutchlap, and the 3″ triple. Any of these versions of the Sider will run you somewhere between $11 and $21 before shipping or tax.

The Sider [Malco]
Street Pricing [Google Products]
Via Amazon [What’s This?]

Posted in Amazon, Magnets, Malco, Measuring | 2 Comments »

Gutter Nail Driver

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Nailing up hidden gutter hangers can be a challenge. One reason they’re called “hidden” is they are fastened to the fascia under the lip of the shingles and inside the gutter where there ain’t much room to swing a hammer. To solve this problem, Malco’s Gutter Nail Driver both holds the nail and transfers the striking surface outside the gutter where you can get a good swing. (more…)

Posted in Amazon, Hand Tools, Malco | 6 Comments »

Malco Chain Link Tensioners

Friday, October 9th, 2009

OK, so I poo-pooed hand stretchers previously, but they do have their place. These chain link tensioners from Malco can be used to stretch fabric and then hold it in place while you fasten the chain link to the post. They work with either T-section or round posts.

A set of two tensioners runs about $43 before shipping.

Fence Tensioning Claws [Malco]
Fence Tensioning Claws [1st Source Products]

Posted in Malco, Winter/Outdoor | No Comments »

Duct Folding Tool: About As Simple As It Gets

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Malco’s duct folding tool doesn’t look like much, but it allows you to evenly fold sheet metal for forming various duct parts. It’s simply two steel plates joined together at the center. You insert the sheet metal in the gap between the plates until you see it through the diamond site holes, then twist the tool to form the bend.

Malco sells five versions of the folding tool: 8″ and 12″ long folding tools that make 3/8″ and 1/2″ bends and 12″, 18″, and 24″ tools that make 3/8″ and 1″ bends. The longer the tool the more uniform the fold; the 24″ version can even be used as a mini brake for flashing and siding.

You can pick up one of these folding tools for between $10 and $15.

Folding Tool [Malco]
Street Pricing [Google Products]
Via Amazon [What’s This?]

Posted in Amazon, Malco, Metalworking, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Dealmonger: Malco Dividers $11

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

ComfortGurus.com is selling these Malco Dividers for $11.  Intended mainly for HVAC layout and other sheet metal work, it can scribe a 32″ diameter circle.

Malco Dividers [ComfortGurus.com]
Street Pricing [Google]
Via Amazon [What’s This?]

Posted in Amazon, Dealmonger, Malco | No Comments »

Dealmonger: Malco S2 3″ Hand Seamer $33

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Improvement Direct is selling this Malco S2 3″ Hand Seamer for $33.32.  Basically a handheld sheet metal brake, this tool will bend an edge and then fold it flat to make a seam along the edge — handy for most sheet metal projects, HVAC, roofing, etc.

Malco S2 3″ Hand Seamer [Improvement Direct]
Street Pricing [Google]
Via Amazon [What’s This?]

Posted in Amazon, Dealmonger, Malco | 1 Comment »

Get The Box That You Want

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

If you’ve got an extra $1,400 to $15,000 burning a hole in your pocket, and you’ve always wanted a new toolbox that’s exactly the way you want it, then take a look at the Matco Toolbox Configurator.

This online toolbox configuration program allows you to instantly configure a series 4, 5, or 6 toolbox. You can choose box colors, handle colors, and drawer configuration, and you can add locking security drawers.  With most boxes you can configure the top layer of the toolbox as well.

Matco is targeting the professional user with most of these boxes, but it’s always fun to dream.

Toolbox Configurator [Matco]
Matco [Corporate Site]

Posted in Malco, Storage | 3 Comments »

Dealmonger: Malco TS1 Turboshear For $32

Friday, August 1st, 2008

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An Ebay store is selling the Malco TS1 Turboshear for only $32. The Turboshear turns your cordless drill into a power metal shear, capable of cutting up to 20-gauge galvanized steel much easier than the ole tin snips. Blind cuts require only a 1/2” starting hole.

For comparison, Magnum Tools’ website lists the Turboshear for $39.

Malco TS1 Turboshear [Magnum Tools Ebay Store]
Street Pricing [Google Products]
Via Amazon [What’s This?] [What's This?]

Posted in Amazon, Dealmonger, Malco, Metalworking | 1 Comment »

Malco’s Flexible Duct Cutter

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008
Malco Flex Duct Cutter

To make cutting flexible duct easier, Malco makes one wicked looking cross between an insulation knife and a pair of wire snippers. Simply grab the non-slip vinyl handles and use the double-edged stainless steel blade to easily slice through the insulation. Finish the cut by snipping the inner rib coil with the compound action wire cutters.

At $30 or so, this might not be for just anybody’s toolbox, but if you’re installing an HVAC system this tool could save you some time. Just be careful carrying this bad boy in your tool pouch.

Flex Duct Cutter [Malco]
Street Pricing [Google Products]
Via Amazon [What's This?]

Posted in Amazon, Hand Tools, Knives, Malco, Multi-tools | 1 Comment »

Rip The Duct A New One

Monday, December 31st, 2007
Duct Ripper

If you need to cut a hole in the middle of a sheet of metal duct, Malco’s CDR duct ripper will get you started. Designed especially for puncturing and ripping ductwork, this tool looks somewhat like a standard blade screwdriver, but the similarities end there. 

Malco grinds the tip of this hardened, corrosion-resistant blade to a perfect angle for puncturing sheet metal. A hanging hole penetrates the cushioned grip for easy storage.  If you don’t want to ruin a perfectly good screwdriver, you can pick it up for about $12.

Duct Ripper [Malco]
Street Pricing [Google Products]

Posted in Hand Tools, Malco, Metalworking | No Comments »

Reader Finds: The TurboShear HD

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007
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DennisL sent us a heads-up about this product from Malco — an attachment that turns your 14.4V or larger cordless drill into a metal shear that can handle up to 18-gauge galvanized steel.  I’d imagine this would be pretty handy for an HVAC pro, leveraging an already-purchased coredless drill and eliminating a high-cost second tool all in one shot.

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Posted in Accessories, Malco, Metalworking, Power Tools | 7 Comments »