PacTool SS424 Backerboard Shear
- Blade Edge: Straight
- Handle Material: Alloy Steel
- Item Weight: 5.88 pounds
- Color: Green
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A corded, metal-bodied specialty tool from a brand focused on siding and roofing work, but confirm exact application before buying since the listing itself is thin on detail.
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ASIN: B000807GPOModel: SS424Category: Scissors & Shears
Overview
The PacTool SS424 is a corded electric tool with a metal housing, weighing 5.88 pounds and measuring 10.9 x 3.5 x 16 inches. It runs on wall power rather than a battery, and PacTool is best known for tools built around cutting and shaping siding, roofing and gutter material.
PacTool International's catalog centers on tools for fiber cement siding, metal roofing panels and gutter stock, and the SS424's corded, all-metal build fits that pattern. The listing does not spell out blade type, cutting capacity or exact application, so the brand's typical product focus is the best available context rather than a confirmed spec. Buyers should confirm the intended material before ordering.
- Corded electric power source
- 5.88 pound metal body
- 10.9 x 3.5 x 16 inch dimensions
- No battery required
Who it's for
Likely of interest to contractors or serious DIYers working with siding, roofing panels or similar sheet material, given PacTool's usual product line. It is not a general household tool.
Pros and cons
- Corded power avoids battery run-time limits
- Compact enough to be handheld at 5.88 pounds
- No stated cutting capacity, blade type or exact application
- Requires a power outlet on site
Performance notes
Running on corded power rather than a battery, the SS424 avoids charge-time limits during longer jobs. Its 5.88 pound metal body and compact 16 inch maximum dimension suggest a handheld tool sized for on-site work rather than a benchtop unit.
Specifications
| Brand | PacTool |
|---|---|
| Model | SS424 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5.88 poundshigher than 100% of 84 scissors & shears |
| Product Dimensions | 10.9 × 3.5 × 16 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Green |
| Material | Metall |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Included components | |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Included Components | PacTool International SS424 Backerboard Shear |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Straight |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Item Model Number | SS424 |
| Part Number | SS424 |
| Style | Corded |
| Pattern | Cutting Tool |
Closest rivals on specs
SEMS5A Electric Metal Shear 14 Gauge- Item Weight 5.88 vs 4.8 pounds (+23%)
DEWALT DCS494B 20V MAX Cordless Metal Shear- Item Weight 5.88 vs 4.6 pounds (+28%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the PacTool SS424 run on battery or cord?
It is corded electric; the listing specifies no battery.
What is the PacTool SS424 made of?
A metal housing, per the listed material spec.