Cordless Siding Cutter. The EZ Shear SST is designed to cut wood, vinyl, and fiber-cement siding products silently, without electricity and without kicking up a cloud of dust. Available in three sizes — 9 inches ($200), 13 inches ($250), and 20 inches ($490) — it can slice through material up to 1 inch thick, says Bullet Tools. It’s sold with a roof-pitch guide and an adjustable fence. The company also sells a variety of shears for cutting various types of flooring; all of its products are made in the U.S. Bullet Tools, 800/406-8998, bullettools.com