Roofing Hatchet Gauge

The five hole on the hatchet end of the traditional plumb hatchet is for a screw in shingle gauge usually set at 5 but the holes enable other settings.

Roofing hatchet gauge.

Vaughan bushnell sh shingling hatchet. Nut section milled to hold gauge in position use vise pliers to tighten snugly right where you want it all parts hardened for long life. Retractable blade is adjustable for 4 5 5 5 8 exposure. As metric shingles have larger exposures roofers installing these shingles may want to work with a roofing hammer with a larger gauge.

The blade and gauge are replaceable. But choosing the correct corrugated metal roofing or metal siding material for your home agricultural and industrial building projects should offer more than just protection from the natural elements. Allows for quick measurements and screws directly onto the hatchet. 7 offers from 35 58.

It is under constant assault by the sun wind rain and snow. Adhesive or even lighter weight fiberglass three tab shingles. Ajc s metric adjustable roofing hatchets come with gauges that work with shingle exposures at or over 5 and 5 8 inches. In stock on august 28 2020.

Replacement gauges for e3 ca and e3 s hatchets pack contains 10 gauge. As metric shingles have larger exposures roofers installing these shingles may want to work with a roofing hammer with a larger gauge. If the hatchet has a non adjustable node it s usually set 5 inches from the hammer head which is the standard reveal for three tab asphalt shingles. Ajc hatchet mwt 005 mh 17oz magnet roofing hatchet 4 7 out of 5 stars 178.

Shingling roofing hatchet with milled striking face three position exposure gauge nail slot and hickory wood handle by ex electronix express. Ajc s metric adjustable roofing hatchets come with gauges that work with shingle exposures at or over 5 and 5 8 inches. Forged in one piece the most durable longest lasting striking tools available versatility on the job gauge for setting reveal of shingles blade to trim roofing felt asphalt shingles. Cutting shingles with a hatchet isn t as precise as using a utility knife but it s faster.

Gauges are threaded together through holes in roofing hatchet blades. Stanley 54 028 fatmax antivibe shingler hatchet with blade 4 7 out of 5 stars 314. Only 5 left in stock order soon. The roof is arguably the most important surface of any structure.

By ex electronix express. No adhesive or 240 lb. Free shipping on eligible orders. Most of the estwing straight blade hatchets were intended for use on 235 lb.