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Hunker reports that Malco’s TurboShear TS1, a $69.98 drill attachment made for metal cutting, can also cut vinyl siding. It may help with curved or repeated cuts, but the report notes limits with corrugated siding and thicker materials; it is not a substitute for every type of shear.
Malco’s TurboShear TS1, a drill attachment listed at $69.98, can cut vinyl siding as well as metal, according to a Hunker report. The tool offers DIYers a powered option for siding cuts that can be difficult with a utility knife, especially curves, but the report says it has limits with corrugated panels and materials thicker than standard siding.
The TS1 attaches to a drill or impact driver and is designed for materials including sheet metal, metal building panels, ductwork and vinyl siding. Hunker says it can cut vinyl without chipping, including in cold weather, and weighs 1.75 pounds. The tool measures 8.5 by 8.75 by 7.5 inches, making it portable for work around a siding project.
Hunker contrasts the attachment with a utility knife, which can make straight cuts when guided along a straight edge but is less suited to curves. The report also says a knife can be pulled off course by the embossed grain on vinyl siding, and that powered shears can work faster. The TS1’s small jaws can start a cut from an opening as small as one-half inch, according to the report.
The source cites a Home Depot listing with 4.1 stars from 185 ratings, and says 81% of purchasers recommend the product. Those figures reflect customer ratings, not a controlled test of the tool’s performance on siding. Hunker says the TS1 cuts to the left and in straight lines; users may need to flip the workpiece to make a cut in the opposite direction. Without an optional drill clamp, the report says both hands are needed to operate it.
A Powered Option for Siding Cuts
For homeowners doing a siding installation or repair, cut quality and control can affect how neatly panels fit around openings, corners and other obstacles. A drill attachment that can handle curved cuts may offer more flexibility than a utility knife, while reducing the need to guide a blade by hand. The report also describes the TS1 as less expensive than many standalone powered shears, since it uses a drill or driver the buyer may already own.
That does not make the attachment the right purchase for every job. Its $69.98 price is only part of the cost if the buyer needs a clamp, and its cutting jaws will wear, particularly with metal. Hunker says replacement blades are available and the replacement process is simple, but prospective buyers still need to weigh the tool’s limits, existing equipment and how often they expect to cut siding.
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Where the TS1 Fits
The TS1 is a metal-cutting attachment, and its use on vinyl siding is an additional application described by Hunker. The report says the jaws are sized for common vinyl siding, which it gives as approximately 0.035 to 0.055 inches thick or more. By comparison, even thin luxury vinyl plank flooring is about 2 millimeters, or 0.079 inches, according to the source—thicker than the TS1’s stated suitable range. Hunker cautions against treating the attachment as a flooring cutter.
There are other options. Hunker says DeWalt sells a somewhat cheaper drill attachment with somewhat lower customer ratings, while Skyshalo and Vevor offer lower-priced models with few ratings. The report notes that the latter two have swiveling heads and include clamps, while Malco’s clamp costs about $30. Malco also sells the TSV1 Vinyl Siding Shears, designed for thicker material and corrugations, but Hunker lists its price at $210 to $267. The report compares that cost with standalone power shears, which it says range from a $42.72 corded Wen model to an $819 corded Makita model.
“The TurboShear’s cutting jaws will wear out over time, especially if used with metals, but replacement blades are available.”
— Hunker
Limits on Material and Cut Type
Hunker’s claims about performance come from its report and cited product information; the source does not provide independent testing data comparing the TS1 with utility knives or standalone shears. Its cited customer ratings also do not establish how the attachment performs across different vinyl siding profiles or job conditions. The report says reviewers indicate the TS1 can struggle with ribbed or corrugated panels, though widening the jaws may help; it advises resetting them for long cuts in flat vinyl.
The source does not specify a universal thickness limit for every siding shape, nor does it establish whether the tool is suitable for all manufacturers’ products. Buyers should check the attachment’s current specifications and instructions for the material and cut they plan to make. The cited price and ratings may also change, and Hunker does not give a publication date in the supplied material.
Check Fit Before Buying
Anyone considering the TS1 should compare the siding’s thickness and profile with Malco’s current product specifications, and check whether the intended cuts are straight or left-handed. For corrugated siding or folds near a nailing flange, Hunker points to the pricier TSV1 as an option designed for thicker material. Buyers should also account for the price of a clamp if they want to operate the tool one-handed, and compare that combined cost with standalone shears.
The source describes no new product announcement or scheduled update. The next practical step for a DIYer is to review current manufacturer instructions, retailer pricing and tool compatibility before using a drill attachment on a siding project. The report does not establish whether Malco or retailers will change the products or prices.
Key Questions
Can the Malco TurboShear TS1 cut vinyl siding?
Hunker reports that it can cut vinyl siding, in addition to the metal materials for which it was designed. The source says it cuts vinyl without chipping, but does not provide independent test results across siding types.
Is the TS1 suitable for vinyl plank flooring?
Hunker says it is not suitable for thicker materials such as vinyl plank flooring. The report puts thin luxury vinyl plank at about 0.079 inches, above the stated siding range for the TS1.
What are the TS1’s main limitations?
The report says it cuts straight lines to the left and may struggle with ribbed or corrugated panels. It also says both hands are needed unless the optional drill clamp is used, and that its jaws wear with use, especially on metal.
How much does the TurboShear cost?
Hunker lists the TS1 at $69.98. It says Malco’s optional drill clamp costs about $30; current prices may differ from those in the report.
Source: hunker.com
