--- product_id: 124757843 title: "PacTool SS724 Snapper Shear Pro - Cutting Tool for Fiber Cement Board - Power Shears Professional Power Tools" brand: "pactool" price: "R3728" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Pac Tool" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/124757843-pactool-ss724-snapper-shear-pro-cutting-tool-for-fiber-cement store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 360° rotating shear head for versatile cuts Works with any 18V+ cordless drill Minimizes airborne dust for safer worksite PacTool SS724 Snapper Shear Pro - Cutting Tool for Fiber Cement Board - Power Shears Professional Power Tools **Brand:** pactool **Price:** R3728 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✂️ Cut smarter, not harder — the pro’s secret weapon for flawless fiber cement cuts! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PacTool SS724 Snapper Shear Pro - Cutting Tool for Fiber Cement Board - Power Shears Professional Power Tools by pactool - **How much does it cost?** R3728 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/124757843-pactool-ss724-snapper-shear-pro-cutting-tool-for-fiber-cement) ## Best For - pactool enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pactool brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dust-Reducing Design:** Cut fiber cement boards with minimal airborne dust, ensuring a cleaner, safer, and OSHA-compliant work environment. - • **Ambidextrous & Ergonomic:** Dual-sided handle and swivel head provide stability and comfort for both right and left-handed users, reducing fatigue on long jobs. - • **360° Rotating Shear Head:** Effortlessly make straight, curved, right-angle, and even 3-inch diameter circle cuts with precision and ease. - • **Universal Drill Compatibility:** Seamlessly attaches to any 18V or higher cordless drill for ultimate convenience and power. - • **Versatile Remodeling Essential:** Perfect for siding, kitchen, bathroom renovations, and intricate cuts around outlets and flanges—ditch the score and snap forever. ## Overview The SS724 Snapper Shear Pro is a professional-grade drill attachment designed to cut 1/4 to 1/2-inch fiber cement boards like HardieBacker with precision. Compatible with any 18V+ cordless drill, it features a 360° rotating shear head for versatile cutting shapes, including tight curves and circles down to 3 inches. Its innovative dust-minimizing design enhances safety and efficiency on job sites, making it an indispensable tool for contractors and DIYers tackling siding, remodeling, and renovation projects. ## Description Make your next construction job easier and more manageable with our groundbreaking cordless cutting tool, ideal for any commercial tool kit or for home. This attachment works with any 18 Volt or higher cordless drill and is easy to maneuver while making any kind of cut. It is specifically designed to cut fiber-cement backer boards like HardieBacker, and can make straight, right-angle circles, 90° degrees, and cuts as small as a 3-inch diameter. The days of score and snap are over with our versatile cutting tool, adjustable and adaptable for right and left-handed users. This shear has a freely rotating swivel head making it easy to follow pathways and lines on the board, perfect for house siding, remodels, kitchen and bath renovations, and installations. Make your worksite OSHA compliant with virtually no airborne dust from the shearing action, this tool makes any job more efficient and safer for everyone on the worksite. At PacTool, we are known for our outstanding line of exterior products in the construction, renovation, and remodeling sector and take pride in providing exceptional solutions that help to reduce fatigue and frustration for craftspeople, artisans, and DIYers. Review: Great tool for Fiber cement siding - I was a bit leery at first, not sure it would work properly on a 18v plus drill. Boy was I wrong. This tool is a must have for Fiber cement siding. It is quiet, smooth, and quick. No Dust, and no flying particles. I was amazed at the tools performance. It cuts curves perfectly, as long as you can keep a straight line, and it makes cutting the boards a breeze. I cannot say enough great things about this tool. This was our first attempt at installing fiber cement siding on our new house, and the tool help take a bit of the stress away. I love it. The dual sided handle makes it great for stability. Review: Great Tool… - I have come across hundreds of tools in my 28 years as a residential contractor. Some tools serve their purpose better than others. Some tools disappoint you while others go above and beyond their functions making a hard job turn into a pleasant surprise. The Snapper Shear Pro surprised me. I was hesitant at first. But, after attaching it and sticking the first cut I realized that you can’t go wrong with this easy to use tool. Does works as described. Straight cuts every time, fancy shapes cuts. Just amazing, I was able to cut hundreds of fiber cement boards and the tool is still going strong. Easy to attach to most drills…. Look at pictures showing the Snapper Shear Pro attached to a 18v Bosch Cordless Drill. ## Features - DRILL ATTACHMENT: This innovative shear conveniently works with any 18 Volt or higher cordless drill, allowing you to navigate the accessory with ease while cutting. This product is specifically designed to cut 1/4 - 1/2-inch HardieBacker fiber cement board. - CONTRACTOR TOOL: Cut any shape with this universal shear head's ability to rotate 360° degrees. You can make straight, right-angle, curve cuts, and cut circles down to 3-inches in diameter, giving it the ergonomic advantage over traditional shears. - SIDING TOOLS: No more score and snap. This tool's versatility makes it ideal for various siding remodel projects, kitchen, bathroom renovations, and installations, specifically for cutting around the corner, outlets, hardware, and toilet flanges. - SMART SHEARS: This drill attachment minimizes airborne dust while using it, allowing professionals and DIYers to cut and install with ease. This dramatically increases efficiency and keeps those who are working on-site safe from dangerous particles. - PACTOOL: Trusted for decades, we are the leaders in specialized construction, renovation, and remodeling designs. Our patented product line inspires craftspeople and DIYers to work smarter, measure better, and repair more efficiently. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07RLYR7DP | | Batteries Required? | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #90,617 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #55 in Power Shears | | Blade Edge | Straight | | Blade Material | High Carbon Steel or Alloy Steel | | Brand | PacTool | | Color | Multi-color | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,698) | | Date First Available | May 6, 2019 | | Finish | Powder Coated | | Finish Type | Powder Coated | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Plastic | | Included Components | Snapper Shear Pro | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Weight | 0.01 ounces | | Item model number | SS724 | | Manufacturer | General Tools | | Material | Alloy Steel, High Carbon Steel | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | SS724 | | Pattern | Cutting Tool | | Point Style | Universal | | Power Source | Hand Powered | | Product Dimensions | 17"L x 5"W | | Shape | Straight | | Size | 5 x 3.5 x 4 inches | | Style | Universal Shear Head / Attaches to any drill | | UPC | 038728036834 645646724004 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited, See more details at generaltools.com | ## Product Details - **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel or Alloy Steel - **Brand:** PacTool - **Color:** Multi-color - **Material:** Alloy Steel, High Carbon Steel - **Product Dimensions:** 17"L x 5"W ## Images ![PacTool SS724 Snapper Shear Pro - Cutting Tool for Fiber Cement Board - Power Shears Professional Power Tools - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qTMyHpsHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this cut 1/2 cementboard?** A: It cuts hardie backer board better than cement board because cement board is more of a cemented material with thread inserted. **Q: Can i use this on a 20v drill?** A: yes you can i use mine with a a ridgid 18 volt drill just make sure it is a drill and not a impact driver **Q: Can this be used to cut 5/16" cement board siding (cemplank), as opposed to backer board?** A: Absolutely. In fact, I didn't know it would cut backer board. I built a shed with 5/16" hardiboard siding all the way around, and it was one of the life savers of the project. **Q: I want to add trim around windows, can this be used on already installed cement fiber board?** A: No, the cutting mechanism on the tool needs at least 1” space behind the board in order to travel freely up and down while it cuts ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tool for Fiber cement siding *by 5***I on April 24, 2024* I was a bit leery at first, not sure it would work properly on a 18v plus drill. Boy was I wrong. This tool is a must have for Fiber cement siding. It is quiet, smooth, and quick. No Dust, and no flying particles. I was amazed at the tools performance. It cuts curves perfectly, as long as you can keep a straight line, and it makes cutting the boards a breeze. I cannot say enough great things about this tool. This was our first attempt at installing fiber cement siding on our new house, and the tool help take a bit of the stress away. I love it. The dual sided handle makes it great for stability. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Tool… *by M***Z on September 24, 2025* I have come across hundreds of tools in my 28 years as a residential contractor. Some tools serve their purpose better than others. Some tools disappoint you while others go above and beyond their functions making a hard job turn into a pleasant surprise. The Snapper Shear Pro surprised me. I was hesitant at first. But, after attaching it and sticking the first cut I realized that you can’t go wrong with this easy to use tool. Does works as described. Straight cuts every time, fancy shapes cuts. Just amazing, I was able to cut hundreds of fiber cement boards and the tool is still going strong. Easy to attach to most drills…. Look at pictures showing the Snapper Shear Pro attached to a 18v Bosch Cordless Drill. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ after searching for a better way to cut backer board *by M***T on October 19, 2015* I bought this tool after starting a bathroom remodeling project in which I removed old sheetrock and tile and installed concrete backer board. Man oh man I really wish I would have known about this tool before I started cutting my Hardie Backer...I started off using the score and snap method to break my Hardie Backer board, but as one other reviewer said the score and snap method is only for bigger pieces of board; once you start having to measure and cut smaller pieces of concrete board then scoring and snapping just doesn't work unless you possess the strength of three Lou Ferrignos. Further, scoring and snapping leaves sort of a rough, jagged edge that doesn't lend itself well to clean corners. So, after searching for a better way to cut backer board, I bought the SS424. This tool absolutely makes easy work of cutting backer board; I used it to cut half-inch thick board and it worked beautifully. As others have said, it does take practice to learn how to cut along a straight line, but once you get good with it you will never want to use anything else. Some people will say to use a table saw with a special concrete fiber cutting blade, but that way of cutting board creates SO much dust; the SS424 creates almost no dust thus lowering your silica exposure risk. Also, once again as others have said, a little backer board will curl up between the cutting blades and this can get in the way of following your cutting line, but after a few cuts you sort of learn to deal with it. If you have tried scoring and snapping do yourself a favor and buy this tool. I'm pretty sure that if they made backer board back in the 14th century then Dante would have listed scoring and snapping this stuff all day as the tenth circle of Hell. I like this tool so much that I considered buying a second one just so I can sleep next to it at night. Thanks, I hope this review helped someone. ## Frequently Bought Together - PacTool SS724 Snapper Shear Pro - Cutting Tool for Fiber Cement Board - Power Shears Professional Power Tools - Diablo Carbide Jig Saw Blade for Fiber Cement & Plaster - T-Shank, 4" Length, Carbide Tooth Design, 6 TPI - DJT141HM - PacTool Gecko Gauge, The Original Home Siding Installation Kit - For Use with 5/16 Inch Fiber Cement Siding and James Hardie Siding, Includes 2 Gecko Gauge Clamps --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/124757843-pactool-ss724-snapper-shear-pro-cutting-tool-for-fiber-cement](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/124757843-pactool-ss724-snapper-shear-pro-cutting-tool-for-fiber-cement) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*