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malco tool book | history Mark Keymer, Malco’s Founder 2007 Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame Quality & Innovation: Longstanding Traditions In 1950, Mark Keymer, a young steel supply salesman, Mark Keymer founded Malco in 1950 and established a legacy of innovation, efficiency and quality. He retired in 1978. His family and Malco employee owners carry on his proven business approach today. 1950’s Mark Keymer develops unique compound leverage hand tools for job-site metal fabrication.
malco tool book | general information Customer Service Phone Numbers: United States: 1-320-274-7387 / 1-800-328-3530 / Fax: 1-800-206-6760 Canada: 1-320-274-2376 / 1-800-219-1085 / Fax: 1-800-222-5329 International: 01-320-274-2376 Fax: 01-320-274-2652 Distributor Location: To locate a Malco distributor nearest you, go online to www.malcotools.com and click on the dealer locator tab. Safety Information: Malco is committed to helping you get the job done efficiently and safely.
malco tool book | contents 4 History....................................................................................2 Mark and Scribe Tools............................................................39 General Information................................................................3 TurboShear™ Metal Cutting Drill Attachments.........................44-46 New and Innovative................................................................6-10 TurboShear™ Metal Cutting Pneumatic Shear............
malco tool book | contents Circular Saw Blades...............................................................80-82 Hammers and Duct Ripper.....................................................124-125 Reciprocationg Saw Blades....................................................84-85 Tape Measures.......................................................................126 Hack Saws.............................................................................86 Rules and Measuring Wheels.....................
New! malco tool book | new & innovative Make Fast, Easy & Precise Power Assisted Crimps in large or small diameter duct and pipe. C5A U.S. Patent No. 7,093,365 Use your existing drill to save time and effort crimping 24 to 30 gauge (0.71 to 0.41 mm) galvanized steel duct, spiral duct, aluminum pipe or (0.61 to 0.31 mm) black stove pipe! Cordless Drill Not Included.
New! malco tool book | new & innovative GOT1 Gutter Outlet Tools specifically designed for punching rectangular square downspout holes that always fit flush in metal gutter. Available Sizes GOT1 50 x 100 mm 1.9 x 3.9 in. GOT2 75 x 100 mm 2.9 x 3.9 in. GOT3 3 x 3 in. 80 x 80 mm GOT3EV 80 x 80 mm 3.2 x 3.2 in. GOT4 2.5 x 3 in. 63.5 x 76.2 mm GOT5 2.5 x 2.5 in. 63.5 x 63.
New! malco tool book | new & innovative Reach it. Cut it. Left and Right Vertical Aviation Snips. Easily reach overhead and into tight spaces. ™ Easily Reach Tight Spaces & Cut Overhead. AV8 AV9 Left and Right cutting forged steel jaws are set at a 90-degree angle to allow easy access when cutting sheet metal in tight spaces or overhead.
malco tool book | new & innovative New Features! Secure PEX to a wooden sub-floor or foamboard base quickly! New features include a magazine slide weight and wire form stand. FBSN Foamboard Stapler PWS1 PEX Stapler for Wood and Foamboard Easily secures 3/8” (9.5 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm) & 5/8” (15.88 mm) “PEX” to 1” (25.4 mm) or 2” (50.8 mm) foamboard insulation. Weight for magazine slide ensures smooth magazine feed and uninterrupted stapling when laying out PEX.
New! malco tool book | new & innovative Robertson Style Square Pan Head Zip-in Screws and Square Head Chuck Drivers! ® ® - Rated #1 The best selling sheet metal screws worldwide are now “The Standard by which all other square head screws are judged!” Size #2 Model Nos. PS8X1/2Z PS10X1/2Z PS10X3/4Z Insist on genuine Zip-in® Quality.
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malco tool book | custom kits Every professional tool kit features a FREE TB1 Tool Bag. QUALITY Free! “I’ll know it when I see it.” Open pockets as well as velcro and zippered entries accommodate onthe-job necessities including cell phones and MP3 players! An easy grip, lock-tight web handle and generous padded shoulder strap make this stylishly engineered bag easy to tote and a welcome alternative to heavier steel tool boxes, less durable plastic trays and boxes or catchall bucket pouches.
malco tool book | custom kits Custom Kitting for Contractors and Trade Schools Now you can build a custom tool kit that reflects your unique market or classroom needs. Build a Kit for Metal Roofing, Fiber Cement Siding, HVAC, Vinyl Siding and More! Here’s How! 1. Specify a minimum of 6 different specialty hand tools up to a kit maximum of 20 different tools per bag. 2. Specify any quantity of custom assembled and packaged tool kits. 3. Your kit(s) are packaged in No. TB1 Soft-Sided Tool Bag. 4.
malco tool book | personalization Identify with a Proven Winner Personalization Personalized identification is now available on select Malco hand tools! • • • • • A choice of 16 graphics for use with a one-line personalized I.D., award dedication, company or school name. Personalized tools ship in standard packaging to avoid damage. Orders for options shown here are subject to a $5.00 service charge per item and ship within 7-days of receipt of order.
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malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. PEX Stapler New Features! for wood or in-floor radiant heating installation. New Design includes magazine slide weight and stand! PWS1 New slide weight and wire-form stand! Fast, one-handed, one-stroke staple insertion for wood sub floor or a foamboard base. Use PWS2 1-1/16 in. (27 mm) staples with the No. PWS1 Stapler to secure 3/8, 1/2 or 5/8-in (9.5, 12.7 or 15.9 mm) PEX to a wooden sub-floor.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com New Features! Foamboard Stapler for in-floor radiant heating installation. New Design includes magazine slide weight and stand! Modify your original Malco No. FBS or FBSN Foamboard Staplers for PEX to wooden sub-floor installation. Kit includes weight cylinder and easy instructions. FBSN New slide weight and wire-form stand! Easily secures 3/8” (9.5 mm), 1/2” (12.7 mm) & 5/8” (15.88 mm) “PEX” to 1” (25.4 mm) or 2” (50.8 mm) foamboard insulation.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Pex Tubing Uncoiler Use for hydronic in-floor radiant heating layout and for running potable tubing. An optional Wheel and Handle Kit is also available. Fast Set-Up, Easy Loading and Dispensing. Accommodates all types of PEX tubing: 1000 ft. (305 m) of 3/8” to 1/2” (9.5 to 12.7 mm) 500 ft. (152 m) of 5/8” to 1” (15.9 to 25.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Tube Cutters A. Conforms to Federal Specification GGG-C771d 1-31-64. Type II, Class 1, Style B. B. Conforms to Federal Specification GGG-C771d 1-31-64. Type II, Class 2, Amendment II. Hard or Soft Copper (A) Ratchet Action TC312 Spring Loaded RTC829 STC650 TC274 • Spare Cutting Wheel Included • Ball Bearing Feed • Flare Cut-Off Groove • Retractable Reamer For hard or soft copper tubing. Makes clean, right-angle cuts with no burrs or chips to clog tubing.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Flaring Tool Die Block Type FT195 FT500 Bar Clamp Type For soft copper, aluminum & brass Flares 7 sizes of soft copper, aluminum and brass tubing. Forged steel slip-on yoke and hardened flaring bar. Yoke design permits flaring where there is little space between nut and tube end. Positive clamping of bars prevents tube slippage. Hard chrome-finished swivel-type cone makes better flares with less effort. Satin finish nickel-chrome plated.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Plumbers Roll Abrasive Mesh AC310 BROWN CLOTH Closed coat, 120 grit alum. oxide. Actual Size of Weave Abrasive cloth specifically designed for cleaning and preparing solder joint fittings AC5M 180 grit open mesh cleans with both sides, Creates a bite on metal surface for solder or paint. Aluminum oxide cutting grain rates 9.2 on MO scale (diamond=10). Flexible cloth back fits contours of any surface configuration and hard to reach areas.
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malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Tensioning Tools Adjustable Excess Tie U.S. Patent No. 4,947,901 / No. 5,048,575 High leverage tensioning tool with auto cut-off,for continuous use on-the-job. The TY6 Tensioning Cutting Blade Adjustment Knob AUTO-CUT-OFF Breakaway spring mechanism automatically engages cut-off blade at desired tension setting. Features hardened steel stampings with weather resistant nickel chrome finish.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Cutter U.S. Patent No. 5,225,237 for Flexible Fiberglass Duct Built-in wire cutter lets you finish the job you started with just one tool! Double edged blade cleanly pierces through outer skin and insulation. Cuts from either direction around entire circumference of duct. Fine honed blade is long lasting stainless steel. Wire cutter cuts hardened wire rib coil. Compound leverage, for easy wire cutting. Comfortable, non-slip vinyl gripped handles.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Duct Knive Hole Cutter for Flex & Ductboard for Fiberglass Duct Board FG1 Serrated edge aids cutting “flex” fiberglass wool duct. DK6S Makes precise holes in ductboard for flex duct take-offs. Supplied with standard double point utility knife blade for cutting 1 inch (25.4 mm) board. Use No. KBHC blade for 1-1/2 (38.1 mm) inch ductboard. Cuts 4” to 20” (102 to 508 mm) diameter holes in fiberglass ductboard. Operation is fast and easy.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Ductboard Fabrication Hand Tools | Square | Knives Lay out ductboard as you cut with a FasGroov Kit. ® Available in kits and single tools for professional fabrication of all brands of 1-in. (25.4 mm) or 1-1/2 in. (38.1 mm) ductboard. Individual FasGroov Knives ® Safer to use with comfortable molded handles. Male and Female Shiplap Knives for 1” (25.4 mm) and 1-1/2” (38.1 mm) ductboard can be used on closed duct sections.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Ductboard Fabrication Kits SILVER FasGroov® Kits for 1” (25.4 mm) Ductboard Includes: FGV1, FGV24, FGV3, FGV5, FGS Square plus FGK, FGM and FGF Knives and #6 Tool FGV6 in Tool Case. FGSLK Shiplap Kit-Silver Hand Tools Includes: FGV1, FGV, FGV5, FGS Square plus FGK, FGM and FGF Knives and #6 Tool FGV6 in Tool Case. FGVK Shiplap Kit-Silver Hand Tools GOLD FasGroov® Kits for 1-1/2” (38.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. COLOR Ductboard Fabrication Tool Specifications #1 Female Shiplap 1” (25.4 mm) SILVER TOOLS FGV1 1-1/2” (38.1 mm) GOLD TOOLS FGL1 (12.7 mm) (19.1 mm) 1/2” 3/4” FGV1RB* FGL1RB* FGV24 FGL24 See Product Descriptions on page 27. SILVER Kits for 1” (25.4 mm) Ductboard (3.2 mm) (1.6 mm) 1/16” 1/8” Shiplap Kit #FGSLK -Silver Hand Tools #2/4 R. Hand Shiplap FGL24RB* FGV24RB* FGV3 FGL3 (3.2 mm) 1/8” (1.6 mm) 1/16” #3 L.
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malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. New! TurboXTools ™ Drill Attachment for Fast Power Crimping! Now make Fast, Easy & Precise Power Assisted Crimps in large or small diameter duct and pipe. C5A U.S. Patent No. 7,093,365 Cordless Drill Not Included. Use your existing drill to save time and effort crimping 24 to 30 ga. (0.71 to 0.41 mm) galvanized steel duct, spiral duct, aluminum pipe or (0.61 to 0.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com 5-Blade Crimper Longer, shallower crimps produced with the C5R result in a tighter fitting, more self supporting, leak-proof connection in sheet metal pipe & duct. C5R Easy Hand Motion and Greater Control: Longer Lasting Performance A superior compound leverage mechanism offers maximum ease of operation. Comfortable opening, spring-actuated handles, give additional comfort and control.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Hand Notcher N1R Fast and easy cutting. Notcher makes a clean 30° “V” shaped cut in sheet metal. 13/16” (20.6 mm) maximum throat depth. Upper cutting jaw is drop forged high impact alloy steel. Hook design of cutting jaw facilitates notching corners or take-off tabs to desired depth without slipping. Long-wearing, hardened stamped steel components feature rust resistant nickel plate and black oxide finishes.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Dampers Hardware / Components Malco 28 Gauge Dampers feature 1/4” (6.4 mm) bearings allowing bearing holes to be made in round duct with the use of a scratch awl. Squeeze pipe so that it is oval shaped. Insert damper into pre-punched bearing hole(s). Pipe will spring back to round when released. Secure with wing nut(s) provided. Damper may be adjusted with screwdriver or optional damper handle. Available with or without handles. See below.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Duct Stretchers Straight / Offset / Locking Use the Duct Stretcher to hold duct in place with one hand while slipping drive cleat in place with other hand. The low profile, straight body is designed to go anywhere, even in the tightest quarters. Additional spacing holes allow wheels to be adjusted to span greater distances. Rugged anodized aluminum body features large vinyl cushion grip and handy hang-up hole.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com (continued....) Locking Duct Stretcher Duct Stretchers Pipe and Duct Holders Inside View 2DH Step 1. Place wheel located on moveable cam to one side of adjoining duct flanges. Step 2. Turn handle down to pull duct sections together and lock in place. Like an extra pair of hands! Two powerful clamps and four feet of 125 lb. tensile strength linked chain. 40 lbs. (18 kg) Maximum Workload.
Metal Bending Tools, Scribes & Awls
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Hand Seamers Die-Cast Zinc Jaws Die-Cast Zinc Jaws Not for use with steel Not for use with steel S5R S9R Compact 5” (127 mm) Jaws with Big 2” (51 mm) Bending Depth Big 9” (229 mm) Jaws with 2” (51 mm) Bending Depth Easy Folding Bends without ruining paint finish! Ideal for making clean and accurate angle bends for aluminum roof flashing, coil stock or fascia. Jaws feature depth graduations in 1/4” (6.4 mm) increments to a maximum 2” (50.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Straight or Offset, styles for the way you work! Durable cast steel construction with heavy-duty pivot point assures long service life. Vinyl-Gripped Jaws are non-marring. Comfortable vinyl cushioned grips. Generous 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Throat Depth is versatile for a broad range of bending and seaming applications. Straight Seamer & Tongs Precision Ground Jaws with beveled nose make precise 135° bends.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Adjustable Sheet Metal Scribe Multi-Material Scratch Awls A3 A20 A00 A60 Measure, mark and scribe trim lines on sheet metal in one easy operation. Set desired trim depth on the 1/8” (3.2 mm) graduated scriber extension and tighten knob. The stop at the end of the scriber sleeve glides along edge of work as a 6 x 3/8” sheet metal screw point scribes a clean, hard line. Adjustable from 1/4” to 12-1/2” (6.4 to 318 mm) depths.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Hand Held Folding Tools Standard Adjustable Folding seams are formed from two steel halves, permanently joined together. Handy sight holes assure proper depth alignment. Quickly adjusts from 1/4” (6.4 mm) to 1-1/2” (38.1 mm) folding depths Model No. 9A Adjustable Folding Tool easily folds edges of aluminum siding, trim coil and lighter gauges of sheet metal up to 26 gauge (0.56 mm). The 9A quickly adjusts from 1/4” to 1-1/2” (6.4 mm to 38.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Mini-Brake ™ Compact & Portable Makes bends to 135 degrees in galvanized sheet steel up to 22 gauge (0.86 mm). A beefed-up 1/4” (6.4 mm) plate steel apron and 4’ (1.22 m) metal width capacity makes the Mini Brake ideal for fabricating plenums or large transitions at the job site. Compact size makes the Mini Brake suitable for use virtually anywhere on the job site. Extra wide feet offer stability even when operating on a truck tailgate. MB48A A 1/4” (6.
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Versatile for a variety of metal work, including HVAC, Metal Roofing and Metal Studs. Gold Standard Hole Cutters and Cutter Bits HC2 HC1 2”-20” (51-508 mm) Dia. 2”-12” (51-305 mm) Dia. Longest Lasting | Fastest Cutting Operation | Easiest Adjusting Distinctive gold Bits, Bearings and Pivot Pin signify the longest lasting, fastest cutting, easiest adjusting solution for cutting holes in sheet metal. Malco Hole Cutters quickly install into the chuck of any corded or cordless drill as small as 1/4” (6.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. TurboShearHD ™ Long lasting blades make fast, smooth trim cuts and tight left circular or square cuts in metal ductwork and metal roofing and building panels. Cordless Drill Not Included. TSHD U.S. Patent No. 7,093,365 Applications: Metal Roofing | Building Panels | Metal Ductwork Stone Coated Metal Shingles | Furnace Jackets • Lightweight Shear head for easy one-hand control. • No. TSDC Drill clamp included for one-hand operation.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com TurboShear Air Powered ™ TSHD1A Long lasting blades make fast, smooth trim cuts and tight left circular or square cuts in metal ductwork and metal roofing and building panels. Applications: Metal Roofing | Building Panels | Metal Ductwork Stone Coated Metal Shingles | Furnace Jackets • Lightweight Shear head for easy one-hand control. • Attaches to your existing air supply! • 18-Gauge capacity.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. New! TurboShears ™ Heavy-Duty 16 Gauge Superior performance at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated electric power shear. TSA2 Cordless Drill Not Included. U.S. Patent No. 7,093,365 Heavy Metal Cutting Performance with a 16-ga. (1.52 mm) capacity! Model TSA2 TurboShear Drill Attachment makes a power drill a powerful metal-cutting shear, instantly! Cutting applications in construction mild grade steel.
Lightweight Hand Snips Andy™ Snips 47
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Andy Snips ™ Lightweight with the strength of steel! High carbon inset steel blades with sleek aluminum frames for greater maneuverability. Andy Snips feature multiple handle openings to fit large or small hands and provide superior material fiow. Full 3” (76.2 mm) cut. Slim nose with extended blade tip reaches into corners. M12N MC12N Andy 12” (31 cm) Pattern Straight shearing, mild curve cuts, and multiple layers of material.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Andy Classic Snips ™ Original Andy Snips Fit and Feel Original styling with a natural fit make Andy Classics a perfect compliment to any toolbag! M12A MC12A Andy Classic 12” (31 cm) Pattern Straight shearing, mild curve cuts, and multiple layers of material. Andy Classic 12” (31 cm) Combination L or R circles to 6” (15 cm) diameter and straight cuts. The snug fit and feel of the original Andy Classic.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Multiple Purpose Snips Easily cut through Heavy vinyl siding lockseams and more with the Andy™ MV12 Snip! 3” (76 mm) Ultra Sharp High Carbon steel blades cut like a knife and are easily replaceable on the job! MV12 Lightweight 12-inch (31 cm) aluminum handled combination snip, features a BIG 3” (76 mm) cutting depth.
Hand Snips Max2000® & AV’s™ 51
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Max2000 Aviation Snips ® Nothing outcuts, outmaneuvers or outlasts MAX! The Max2000 Double Cut Snip Easy-to-Spot, color coded thermoplasic grips permanently fitted over full length steel handle shafts offer strength, comfort and sure handling. Ambidextrous, one-hand operation latch is accessible from top or side. Permanent riveted handles will not loosen and latch will not hang up. Extra-long-life compression spring.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com ™ Aviation Snips ™ New! Left and Right Vertical Aviation Snips Left and Right-cutting forged serrated edge steel jaws are set at a 90-degree angle to allow easy access when cutting sheet metal in tight spaces or overhead. AV8 AV9 Easily Reach Tight Spaces & Cut Overhead. Left, Right & Combination Snips Offset Right & Left Aviation Snips Traditional design with forged steel jaws, torsion handle spring and side latch.
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malco tool book | www.malcotools.com 3-Station Edge Roller assures a uniform bend along entire length of material Outer rollers may travel off material and easily back on to complete bend because two roller stations can remain aligned on the edge of material. ER3 Quickly adjusts for making 5/8” to 4” (15.9-102 mm) bends in 29-22 gauge (0.36-0.76 mm) steel.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. High Leverage Drip Edge Folding Tool For quick bends in standing seam panel edges Makes up to 1-1/2” (38.1 mm) deep bends along drip edge of roofing panel. DEFT Durable lightweight steel and aluminum construction with weather resistant finishes! Works on installed panels or on a workbench for pre-bending panels. Specifications Catalog Number Description Bending Depth in. (mm) Bending Length in. (mm) Net Wt. lbs. (kg) DEFT 1-1/2 (38.
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malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. TurboShear ™ Shear Power for Asphalt Shingles Make your drill a SHINGLE SHEAR! Versatile and Portable. Attaches to a “go-anywhere” cordless drill. TSS1 Cordless Drill Not Included. U.S. Patent No. 7,093,365 • Lightweight Shear head for easy one-hand control. • No. TSDC Drill clamp included for one-hand operation. • Minimum 14.4 volt 3/8” (9.53 mm) Cordless or Corded Drill required. • Accommodates multiple layers of shingles up to 1/2” (12.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com TurboShear Air Powered ™ Shear Power for Asphalt Shingles TSS1A Fast Cutting, compact, Pneumatic Shingle Shear is compatible with common air supply set-ups and is capable of fast straight trim cuts along a valley and easy corner cuts and circles to fit around utility outlets. 2600 Use your RPM • Lightweight Shear head for easy one-hand control. existing • Attaches to your existing Air Supply. 2600 TR/Min Air Supply! • Min. 2600 RPM—4CFM, 133 L/Min. 90 PS1, 6.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. TurboShear ™ Shear Power for Natural Roofing Slate Attaches to corded or cordless drill for making straight, angled or curved cuts in natural roofing slate. Straight Cuts Angle Cuts Curved Cuts TSNS1 Cordless Drill Not Included. U.S. Patent No. 7,093,365 • • • • • Produces desirable hand-cut appearance. Lightweight, compact and portable. Easy one-hand control. Telescoping clamp fits large or small drill housing.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Natural Slate Hand Tools Rock Solid Solutions for Natural Roofing Slate Slate Cutter Serrated upper jaw grips backside of slate for controlled non-slip cutting. New! NSC1 Traditional Hand Cut Look This efficient slate-cutting hand tool produces a traditional hand-cut chiseled look in 4 - 8 mm natural roofing slate.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. The Beast Shingle Remover Shingle removal is a beast of a job but now, finally, there’s a tool that’s up to the task. THE BEAST Shingle Remover from Malco makes a tough job bearable. THE BEAST cleanly lifts off heavy loads of shingles and pulls nails in one motion. Long handled models are available with either an adjustable head for handling any roof pitch, or a versatile fixed head. Adjustable models also feature fiberglass handles and a choice of 48” (1.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Magnetic Sweeps Wheeled & Hand Held U.S. Patent No. 6,113,169 MS24WH (shown) MS34WH MS12 Wheeled Magnetic Sweeps easily navigate uneven terrain while attracting and retaining metal debris. The 4” (10 cm) diameter magnet housing is designed to freely rotate on a stainless steel axle. There is no need for height adjustment. The cylindrical housing turns slightly as obstacles are encountered to prevent captured debris from being wiped off during use.
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malco tool book | www.malcotools.com New! Gutter Outlet Tools Specifically designed for punching rectangular square downspout holes that always fit flush in metal gutter. Malco’s New Gutter Outlet Tool has been engineered with ample throat clearance and open sides, to allow any of the 6 available punches to quickly line up cuts in both horizontal and vertical directions.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. New! Quick-Action™ Gutter Outlet Saws with Combination Arbor and High Speed Pilot Drill For downspout that always fits flush to gutter, choose from five different sizes of Malco fine toothed hole saws for safe, fast, clean cuts in thin walled and half round gutter.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Gutter Outlet Punches For cutting downspout drop holes in K-style aluminum gutter, nothing else matches the speed and accuracy of the Malco Gutter Outlet Punch System. A versatile, lightweight Malco Tool Frame accepts your choice of separate Malco Rectangular and X-style Punch and Die combinations, including a NEW 3-in. x 4-in.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Snap Lock Punch Gutter Nail Driver Working from Above Not recommended for heavy sheet metal. Working from Below GND SL2R Works anywhere to attach gutter to fascia with ease. Ideal for end caps on gutter. Use the Malco Gutter Nail Driver with hidden hangers and 8D galvanized nails to hang aluminum or steel gutters. A non-slip ergonomic grip provides multiple positions for grasping tool and working from above or below roof overhang.
Vinyl Siding Tools 69
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Siding Removal Tool The SideSwiper® II combines the comfort and added leverage of an easy-to-grasp straight handle with the smooth unlocking motion of a burr free hook. The blade of the SRT2 is angled from the bottom plane of the handle and allows the user to keep the wrist straight while keeping knuckles well above the work. Blade surface finishing and plating assures that the sharply angled hook will not cut into the vinyl material or produce shavings.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Snap Lock Punch Designed for Vinyl, Aluminum Siding and Mobile Home Skirting. SL5 Economical and Rugged! Snap lock plastic skirting and siding to finishing trim. Makes tabs in the cut edge of siding panel used as a finishing course at top of wall or below window. Tabs lock into utility trim.* Punch raises a high projection to compensate for natural relaxation of vinyl plastic. It also works well on aluminum siding but is not recommended for steel.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. J-Channel Cutters for Notches & Drain Tabs Make Drain Tabs, downstream Notch Cutouts and 45-degree miter Trim Cuts with one tool! Malco J-Channel Cutters are available for 1/2” (12.7 mm), 5/8” (15.9 mm) and 3/4” (19.1 mm) channel. All Malco J-Channel Cutters feature compound leverage for easy cutting action. All steel construction and rust resistant finishes prolong the life of these tools.
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malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. TurboShear ™ Shear Power for Fiber Cement Siding Make your drill a Fiber Cement Siding Shear! Versatile and Portable. Cuts 5/16” (8 mm) Fiber Cement Siding Plank with minimal dust! TSF1 U.S. Patent No. 7,093,365 • Lightweight Shear head for easy one-hand control. • Long lasting blades make fast, clean trim cuts and mild arcs in fiber cement siding anywhere on the job. • No. TSDC Drill clamp included for one-hand operation. • Minimum 14.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com TurboShear Air Powered ™ Shear Power for Fiber Cement Siding Fast Cutting, compact, Pneumatic Fiber Cement Siding Shear! Precise Arcs Straight Shearing Fine Trimming TSF1A Fast Cutting, compact, Pneumatic Fiber Cement Siding Shear is compatible with common air supply set-ups and capable of precise arcs, straight shearing and fine trimming in fiber cement siding.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Hidden Nail Cutter Speed Set Gauges FCMS Overlap Gauge and Facing Gauge Duo • Allows 1-person installation of fiber cement siding. Save time and effort when replacing siding planks! • Guards against sagging. FCMS SNC Using the Facing Gauge while nailing across the width of the plank ensures greater accuracy of the desired exposure and guards against sagging.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Fiber Cement Siding Gauges Overlap Gauges Completely FREES up users hands! • Allows 1-person installation of siding planks. • Two gauges support entire length of plank and precisely gauge a standard 1-1/4” (31.2 mm) overlap — even on a bowed wall. • No adjustments to vary and nothing to mark. • Works on old or new 5/16” (7.9 mm) fiber cement siding plank. • Will not mar finish of pre-painted siding. Precision-ground tip assures gauge will grip behind siding plank.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Fiber Cement Siding Hand Nibbler • • • • Anti-slip blade profile. Easily make straight, left or right cuts in 5/16” (8 mm) fiber cement siding. Cuts cleanly without distortion. Makes fine, precise trim cuts and rounded cuts with ease. Anti-Slip blade profile. Makes fine, precise trim cuts & rounded cuts with ease.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Fiber Cement Siding Angle Cutter Cut multiple angles in Fiber Cement Siding with Guillotine Precision and Minimal Dust! Quickly & Cleanly Produce (3/12, 4/12, 6/12, 8/12, 10/12 or 12/12) pitch cuts and most other angles, in fiber cement siding. Long-life nickel plated blade design with high leverage handle requires less force to produce clean cuts and minimal air-borne dust.
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malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Fiber Cement Siding Circular Saw Blades with PCD Faced Carbide Tips • For accurate cuts in Fiber Cement Siding without warpage • SPEED Through stacks of Fiber Cement Siding, Fast and Easy Designed for repetitive cuts in fiber cement with power miters or portable circular saws, these specialized Circular Saw Blades with PCD (PolyCrystalline Diamond) faced carbide tips ensure long service life.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. For Building Exterior & Landscape Pros Cool Clean Cuts in metal roofing and metal building panels Standing Seam Metal Roofing MCCB7 Metal Building Panels • Specially formulated, tough C-6 carbide tipped blade fits all popular brands of portable circular saws. • Lasts up to 30 times longer than abrasive disks for cutting unhardened ferrous metal.
Saw Blades and Hack Saws 83
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Reciprocating Saw Blades Wood / Plaster Cutting Blades Reciprocating Saw Blades THEY STACK UP BETTER: For wood with nails, metal pipe, angles, and a variety of specialty applications from drywall to drain pipe, BiMetal By Malco stacks up best against the rest.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Reciprocating Saw Blades Metal / General Purpose Cutting Blades with BiMetal By Malco ® Steel back. Wood Cutting BiMetal blades are available in a wide variety of profiles and tooth combinations to match cutting speed, plus control and maneuverability needed for the job. Wide 3/4” (19.1 mm) profiles on Metal Cutting BiMetal combine with superior manufacturing processes to outperform and outlast all other similar blades in head to head comparisons.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. High Tension Hack Saw Frame HS90 28,000 PSI Tension for Easier Cutting and Longer Blade Life! 28,000 PSI tension prevents Bi-Metal hacksaw blade from twisting and binding when cutting. Easy to adjust tension knob. Cast aluminum frame with tubular steel beam is rugged yet lightweight. Comfortable ergonomic handle. Convenient front end grip for better cutting leverage. Extra blades can store in tubular beam.
Hole Saws and Utility Knives 87
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Quick Action Carbide Tipped Hole Saws & Accessories Easily cut thick or layered building materials including wood, wall tile, fiberglass, plastic, even fiber cement siding!* 2 1 3 Quickly attach any one of 19 different Malco hole saws in 3 easy steps! 1 Quick Change Pilot Drills with a tight, gripping hex shank are available in both HIGH SPEED STEEL and CARBIDE TIPPED.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Featuring: Super Sharp and Tough BiMetal By Malco™ 7/16” (11.1 mm) pilot drill 4/6 Variable Pitch Teeth milled into high speed steel edge and microwelded to body. Varied tooth size permits an overall coarser pitch for more aggressive cutting. Weld uniting arbor to cap proven under extreme test conditions.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Break-Away Knife BAK Positive blade locking mechanism and a forever-sharp break-away point. Supplied with 1 heavy duty, 7 point blade in handle. BAKRB 7 Point Heavy Duty Break-Away Blades for model No. BAK Double Point Utility Blades UBS5 (5 pack) UBS50 (50 pack) Extra durable, heavy gauge blades fit Malco 3PK, 4PK, 9PK knives & most other brands. Made of special alloy steel, precision ground to a fine cutting edge.
Fencing Tools 91
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Chain Link Hog Ring Pliers and Staples Commercial Grade Hog Ring Pliers with Magazine installs 9-Ga. (3.8 mm) collated aluminum rings or exclusive 9-Ga. (3.8 mm) collated steel rings. Easily secures 7-Ga. (4.5 mm) wire to 9-Ga. (3.8 mm) chain link fence. • Easy loading, auto-feed magazine. HRP5 • Long handles for extra leverage and reach. Collapsible magazine for easy storage! • Easy access to tension wire and fence.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Chain Link Fence Staplers HRP1 Chain link fence stapler • Lightweight with easy spring actuated action • Comfortable rubber-gripped handle • Stop guide ensures proper hold on the hog ring • 2 built-in wire cutters with 11-gauge (3 mm) capacity • Compatible with HR1 (5/8", 16 mm) and HR2 (3/4", 20 mm) hog ring staples.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Fencing Pliers for Chainlink Fence Malco’s fencing pliers are available in a highly maneuverable 8-inch (203 mm) length or high leverage 10-inch (254 mm) model. Both pliers feature three serrated jaw areas for gripping, pulling or tying fence wire. Three built-in wire cutter locations ensure easy access for cutting up to 9-gauge (3.8 mm) chain link fence or tensioning wire. A compact, rounded nose allows either pliers to reach into tight areas.
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malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Vinyl Fence Picket and Rail Notchers Designed specifically for use with vinyl fencing, Malco’s fence picket and rail notchers make raised tabs in the end sections of vinyl rails and pickets. These louver-shaped tabs create a durable “lock” that prevents the rail or picket from pulling out of the openings.
Tile / Flooring / Drywall and Ceiling Tools 97
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. TurboShear ™ Shear Power for Fiber Cement Backerboard Make your drill a Fiber Cement Backerboard Shear! Versatile and portable, quickly prep surfaces for tile or flooring. With minimal dust and maximum power, you’ll make fast, straight cuts, quick corners and circles in fiber cement backer board and you’ll do it all with easy one-hand operation. Easily cut 1/2” (13 mm) backerboard & 5/16” (8 mm) Siding Plank with minimal dust! TSF2 U.S. Patent No.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com TurboShear Air Powered ™ Shear Power for Fiber Cement Backerboard Clean, Accurate and FASTER! Precise Arcs Straight Shearing Long Lasting Blades TSF2A This pneumatic TurboShear will cut 1/2” (13 mm) Fiber Cement Backerboard quickly with minimal dust! The 2600 RPM motor unit gives you all the added power and speed you need for volume cutting at the job-site.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Punch Lock Metal Stud Crimper Compound leverage increases mechanical advantage nearly 7 to 1. Simply squeeze handles together with one hand while holding stud in place. A unique punch and die shape creates a rectangular crimp, bending over thicknesses of channel and stud at the same time to form a sturdy bond. Crimp is always the proper strength and resists stress from any angle.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com 1/8” (3.2 mm) Ceiling Grid Punch Malco’s unique, Ceiling Grid Punch makes a clean 1/8” (3.2 mm) hole in up to three layers of 25 gauge (0.53 mm) ceiling grid. CGPR The tool’s slim but strong steel “C” frame allows easy access in tight corners and is ideal for punching through main tees and perimeter wall angle that is to be secured with rivets. A generous throat opening allows full operation from the edge of both standard 1” and 1/2” (25.4 & 12.7 mm) grid profiles.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Guillotine Shear for Laminate Flooring Quickly make square cuts in 5/16" (8 mm) laminate flooring. Hand Nibbler for Fiber Cement Backer Board Fast, straight, clean cuts without distortion. • Cuts cleanly without distortion • Makes fine, precise trim cuts and round cuts with ease • Generates minimal dust FCC5 A large stable plate with board stop supports ensure square, straight cuts up to 8-1/4" (210 mm) long.
Fasteners 103
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Self-Piercing Sheet Metal Screws The Standard by which all others are judged. Rated #1 Zip-in® Screws are the best selling sheet metal screws worldwide. A unique thread design and quality controlled manufacture spell the Zip-in difference. ® Zip-in’s® sophisticated heat treat process allows the screw to taper to a fine, sharp point without sacrificing critical point strength.
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malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Drill & Tap Screws Time Saver The One Operation Fastener with a Bit-Tip® Drill and Tap Screws produce optimum hole size for a quick tight fit! True Drilling Action Point By drilling its own hole, Bit-Tip® produces the optimum hole size, resulting in better thread engagement and a tighter fit. One operation fastening also means no alignment problems. Bit-Tip ® has a wide range of industry applications. Select the Bit-Tip® that’s right for the job.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Drill & Tap Screws Specifications NOTE: Package sizes available in handy boxes, tubs, bulks and Pails. * Denotes availability in pail. Material thickness recommendation for Bit-Tips® For This Material Thickness .
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Blind Rivets Steel / Aluminum / Stainless / Copper / Painted & Washers Painted Rivets Aluminum Rivet and Mandrel AA42DCC = Classic Cream AA42DMB = Musket Bronze AA42DRB = Royal Brown AA42DW = White AA44DMB = Musket Bronze AA44DRB = Royal Brown AA44DW = White Rivet Washers Back up washers for riveting in soft materials. Non-blind applications only. Install washer on rivet head protruding through backside of material to be fastened.
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malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Jobber Drill Sets Orifice Drill Set FJ13S 13 Piece Set FJ60S FJ6180 60 Piece Wire GaugeSet 20 Piece Orifice Drill Set includes: PV1 Pin Vise PV1 Use in hand or insert in drill chuck. Pin Vise holds wire gauge drill sizes 60 to 97. High Speed Jobber Length Drills Sheet Metal Drills General purpose drills. 118° conventional point angle allows deep drilling in a variety of materials including metal.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Step Drills A unique double flute design assures the penetration of soft or thin materials at the proper speed. Drill hole sizes from 1/8” to 1” in sheet metal without burring or deforming stock or threading drill bit. Malco Step Drills actually deburr as they drill. Perfect for use as a “hole-opening” reamer. They can also be used for making round holes from slots or intersecting holes. Made of industrial grade high speed steel.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Right Angle Impact Driver Smallest, lightest, most maneuverable impact driver on earth! MR1 Use the Mighty-Right™ to drive or remove sheet metal screws in tight spaces and blind spots encountered when installing metal duct work, including access into small diffuser boxes or servicing inside HVAC equipment enclosures. A unique LED light integrated into bit area sight line features a separate on / off switch. No.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Connectivity re-defined Specifications on Page 117 An impressive array of Magnetic Hex Drivers and Nut Drivers with Quick-Change Handles, now includes a NEW Ratcheting Handle and 3 Professional Kits! CONNEXT™ Handles have been combined with precision-fit and hardened Chuck Drivers to offer the ultimate in Nut Driver and Hex Driver durability and versatility.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Magnetic Hex and Hollow Nut Handles and Drivers Specifications on Page 117 Sold together, each package includes both the Handle & Chuck Driver. The Connext difference is a quick-connect holder mechanism that accepts any 1/4-inch shank chuck driver to any handle.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Ratcheting Handle and Professional Kits Specifications on Page 117 An impressive array of CONNEXT™ drive shaft combinations now includes Kits and a versatile Ratcheting Handle.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Drivers, Handles and Accessories Robertson® Style Square Head Chuck Drivers New! • Fully hardened, power-groove style driver. • Square tip will not cam out. • #1 and #2 drivers available in 1-3/4 in. and 2-1/2 in. lengths. • Color coded for easy identification.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Specifications CONNEXT™ Quick-Change Handles Catalog Grip Dia. Number Description in. (mm) Grip Lgth. in. Holder Opening in. Holder Dia. in. (mm) Holder Lgth. in. (mm) O/A Lgth. in.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Regular and Gripped Screwdrivers Regular Gripped Screwdrivers Cushioned Gripped Screwdrivers Shallow fluted handles with large end bearing surface provide a sure, comfortable grip for maximum torque. The same great features as all Malco drivers plus a large, comfortable barrel shaped cushion grip. Easy to Spot Orange Handle Large comfortable barrel shaped custom grip. Precision Ground tip for perfect screw fit.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com 6 in 1 Reversible Driver & Screwdrivers 2 combination bits and 2 hex barrel openings drive 6 different head styles / sizes. Bit shank firmly locks into handle barrel. Driver bits are individually protected with black oxide. Barrel is chrome plated to protect against rust.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Cushioned-Gripped “T” Handle Hex Key Sets Extra long, hardened and tempered alloy steel “T” Handle hex keys provide extra reach and extra leverage. Plus, vinyl cushion grips and comfort provide added torque. • Big 6” and 9” sets consist of 8 sizes: 3/32”, 7/64”, 1/8”, 9/64”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 7/32” and 1/4”. • Kits are packaged in reusable, clear vinyl pouches with velcro-tab closures.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Folding Hex Key Sets Catalog Number Description Handle Length Number of Keys W19 Small Pocket 3-5/8” 9 W29 Deluxe Pocket 4-1/4” 9 W45 Large Sizes 5-1/4” 5 Produced from tough alloy steel W48 Extra Long 5-1/4” 8 W29 Hex Sizes - Width Across Flats .
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Multi-Track Pliers and Wrenches RRW3 Refrigeration Ratchet Wrenches RRW4 For installing or servicing heating, air conditioning or refrigeration units. RRW5 Offset Design 5/16” and 3/16” Hex Key Wrench Inserts Multi-Track Pliers Multiple slip joint pliers are ideal for use on conduit, pipe and cable connections.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Electrical Pliers and Cutters Electrical Pliers Electrical Pliers Up Front Crimping Action Cutter / Stripper / Crimper PC9 WSC8 Insulated and uninsulated terminal and splice crimper with wire cutter up front. Up front scissors action strips copper wire clean and easily cuts sizes 10 thru 20. Crimps insulated terminal sizes 12-10 (yellow) and 22-14 (red and blue). Tool also crimps uninsulated terminals 22-10 and 7-8 mm auto ignition terminals.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Sheet Metal Hammers One-piece steel One-piece forged, I-beam construction. Full-polished heads with beveled face and pein are corrosion resistant. Hammer sections are individually hardened and tempered for strength and resiliency. Most Popular! Easily the most popular choice of sheet metal professionals worldwide, the Malco No. SH3 Setting Hammers leather grip conforms a permanent bond between the users hand for ultimate comfort and ease of use.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Dead Blow Hammer • Non-Marring • Non-Sparking • Non-Recoiling DB1 17 oz. (482 g.) One piece construction of weather resistant, urethane compound ensures long service life. • Steel shot inside head absorbs impact to prevent recoil. • Excellent for working copper, other soft metals and hardened sheet steel including ductwork and auto body panels. • Flanged handle butt for a more secure grip. Duct Ripper Perfect companion tool to our TS1 metal cutting TurboShear™.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Magnetic Tip Tape Measures Magnetic Attraction! At last, the obvious! Malco’s “Magnetic Tip” tape measure is ideal for every ferrous metalworking project! Use it for HVAC ductwork installations, ceiling grid applications, metal stud framing and more. A powerful magnet and self-supporting 1” wide blade makes 1-person measurements and measuring elevations an easy task.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Aluminum Straight Edge Rule 48AR Made from .125 thickness extruded aluminum. This 48” rule is 2” wide. Large and clear, easy to read, thermo-bonded red markings on gray finish. Can be read from either end. Graduations in eighths and sixteenths. Tinner’s Circumference Rules 48BS 48CR Standard bench rules with circumference readings for sheet metal work. Made from Stainless Steel which means they never need to be oiled.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Squares and Levels SCS12 12” with solid mounted vial Combination Squares Machined head has self aligning zinc drawbolt for easy blade installation. Satin finish steel blades are precision stamped in eighths and sixteenths on each side. Level vials are durable acrylic. The SCS16 square also features a hardened scriber with brass bushing and pencil guide on blade.
malco tool book | www.malcotools.com Drill Pouch Tool Bags and Totes New! • Easily store up to 4 driver bits of varying sizes. • Securely attaches to most corded or cordless drills. • Stays away from drill operation and keeps your sightline intact. PD1 Cordless Drill & Bits not included. This Driver Bit Pouch for most corded or cordless drills, allows bit storage on the motor housing for easy access. Four open-ended elastic slots accept 1/4-in. shank bits.
malco tool book | better ideas for the real world. Notes 130 Malco Products Inc. Est.
malco tool book | Tool Index 18.....................................39 24....................................39 1660................................129 5018................................31 10018..............................39 10627..............................100 12027..............................39 12045..............................25 12047..............................25 12761..............................25 75046..............................19 1218B..............................86 1232B...........
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