Patent ID: 6240764
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: B23D,B26F

Abstract:
I claim a tool for cutting siding comprising:(a) a first handle having a first cutter, said first cutter comprising a pair of substantially parallel first cutting surfaces and a first traverse cutting surface extending between said pair of substantially parallel first cutting surfaces;(b) a second handle pivotally connected to said first handle, said second handle having a second cutter, said second cutter comprising a pair of substantially parallel second cutting surfaces and a stepped, recessed second traverse cutting surface extending between said pair of substantially parallel second cutting surfaces;(c) wherein said positioning of said pair of substantially parallel second cutting surfaces adjacent to said pair of substantially parallel first cutting surfaces defines an intermediate position wherein a pair of substantially parallel cuts are made within said siding; and(d) wherein said positioning of said recessed second traverse cutting surface adjacent to said first traverse cutting surface defines a closed position wherein a pair of substantially parallel cuts and a traverse cut are made within said siding wherein a substantially rectangular piece of said siding is removed.