Having a good assortment of quality tools when installing siding and other exterior products couldn’t be more important to contractors. It affects quality of the installation, productivity and ultimately cost.

1. Product Knowledge Course
Introductory Level
HAND TOOLS 101

2. Having a good assortment of quality tools
when installing siding and other exterior
products couldn’t be more important to
contractors. It affects quality of the installation,
productivity and ultimately cost.
Ply Gem distributes a full range of tools by an
industry leader in quality, ergonomic and
rugged design. Products available are used
with vinyl siding, aluminum and other exterior
building product installations.
Objectives
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By the end of this course, you will
understand:
1. Benefits of Quality Hand Tools
2. Who is Malco Products?
3. Malco Tools
4. Ordering and Support
Hand Tools 101

3. • Improved workmanship with precision cuts, punch holes and
clean lines
• Increased productivity for a faster installation
• Reduced hand fatigue with good ergonomic design
• Long lasting, durable construction
Benefits of Quality Hand Tools

4. Malco Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of “tools of the trade” for
all types of construction professionals.
In 1975 Malco created a specialty tool market for installers of roofing,
siding and aluminum products.
Malco’s corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located
in Annandale, Minnesota.
Who is Malco Products?

5. Snap Lock Punch - Sheet Metal, Adjustable
• Ideal for crimping gutter end caps. Creates locking tabs in
light sheet metals for joining metal sheets or inserting into
rolled edge of utility trim.
• Slide adjustment for throat depth allows settings from 1/4 to
5/8 inch (6 to 16 mm) depth
• Easy one-hand operation
• Hardened metal cutting jaws and handles
• Rust resistant nickel plate and black oxide finishes ensure
long service life.
• Ergonomic RedLine handles won’t wear your hands down
• Spring handle actuation and a thumb-operated handle latch
make for easy use
Malco Tools

6. Nail Hole Punch, Vinyl
• Add or elongate nail holes in vinyl siding to
accommodate stud spacing
• Generous horizontal 5/32 x 3/4 inch nail slot
• Compound leverage produces 7 to 1 mechanical
advantage
• Ergonomic RedLine handles won’t wear your hands
down
• Easy one-hand operation
• Hardened metal cutting jaws and handles
• Rust-resistant nickel plate and black oxide finishes
ensure long service life
Malco Tools

7. Sider
Save up to 3 hours on each job with the innovative Sider.
It works quickly and accurately, replacing chalk lines, squares and
straight edges. Use it as a scribe or square to mark or score
precise lines. Or go straight to cutting with your utility knife in the
precisely marked 1/8” holes.
The Sider features durable 18-gauge stainless steel construction.
It’s one smart little tool for even the biggest siding jobs.
Profile Sizes
• SD40 - Sider Double 4“
• SD50 - Sider Double 5“
• SDL45 - Sider Dutchlap 4-1/2"
Malco Tools

8. SideSwiper II – Vinyl Siding Unlocking Tool
• One-piece steel design
• Easy-to-grasp straight handle
• Easily unlock installed vinyl siding
• Angled from the bottom plane of the handle,
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
• Non-slip textured handle grip
Malco Tools

9. Trim Nail Punch
• A Trim Nail Punch drives trim nails into soffit,
fascia and other finishing trim without denting
or marring material
• All-steel nose and aluminum tail piece directs
weight of this punch to the working end when
grasping or starting a nail
• Accommodates up to 1-1/4" standard trim
nails
• Nose fits into 1/2" J channel
Malco Tools

10. Ultra Lightweight Metal Cutting Combination Snips
• Strong and durable design
• Lightweight 10 in. polymer frame
• Easy-To-Grasp protective handle loops
• Large 3 in. long controlled cut
• Replacement blades are easily installed on the job
Malco Tools

11. Easy Dispense Caulking Gun
• Smooth action with large, comfortable power grip
• Slotted front for easy loading
• Double-gripping plate and steel trigger for
greater durability
• Rotating barrel for maneuverability and easy
caulk placement
• Ladder size hang hook
• 1/10 gallon capacity
• 12:1 thrust ratio
• Net Weight 28 oz.
Malco Tools

12. Ordering and Support
To order, contact Mitten’s customer service department at
1-888-MITTEN4.

13. Ordering and Support
To order, contact Mitten’s customer service department
at 1-888-MITTEN4
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