--- product_id: 11857158 title: "PacTool SA902A01 Artisan Gecko Gauge Siding Mounting Kit - For Use with 5/8-Inch Fiber Cement Siding, James Hardie's Updated HZ5 Series - Lap Siding Gauge - Essential Siding Tools" brand: "pactool" price: "€ 203.29" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Pac Tool" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11857158-pactool-sa902a01-artisan-gecko-gauge-siding-mounting-kit-for-use store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 1/4-inch adjustable reveals Friction-Cam locking power 12-ft siding support PacTool SA902A01 Artisan Gecko Gauge Siding Mounting Kit - For Use with 5/8-Inch Fiber Cement Siding, James Hardie's Updated HZ5 Series - Lap Siding Gauge - Essential Siding Tools **Brand:** pactool **Price:** € 203.29 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦎 Nail your siding game solo with Gecko Gauge — the ultimate hands-free precision tool! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PacTool SA902A01 Artisan Gecko Gauge Siding Mounting Kit - For Use with 5/8-Inch Fiber Cement Siding, James Hardie's Updated HZ5 Series - Lap Siding Gauge - Essential Siding Tools by pactool - **How much does it cost?** € 203.29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11857158-pactool-sa902a01-artisan-gecko-gauge-siding-mounting-kit-for-use) ## Best For - pactool enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pactool brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** Heavy-duty aluminum and friction-cam mechanism withstand drops and hold 12-foot boards securely. - • **One-Person Power:** Transforms solo siding jobs into smooth, efficient workflows—goodbye labor hassles. - • **Hands-Free Precision:** Slide, lock, and nail with perfect spacing every time—no extra help needed. - • **Pro-Grade Efficiency:** Trusted by pros to speed up installation and deliver consistent, professional results. - • **Adjustable Reveal Control:** Fine-tune siding reveals from 4 to 8 inches in 1/4-inch increments for flawless alignment. ## Overview The PacTool SA902A01 Artisan Gecko Gauge is a durable, aluminum siding mounting kit designed for 5/8-inch fiber cement siding, including James Hardie's HZ5 series. Featuring a patented friction-cam mechanism, it securely holds up to 12-foot siding boards, enabling one-person installation with adjustable reveals in 1/4-inch increments. This professional-grade tool reduces labor time, ensures consistent spacing, and is built to withstand tough jobsite conditions, making it an essential upgrade for efficient, precise siding projects. ## Description Tackle any siding project with our PacTool Gecko Gauge. It's ideal for one-person installation of fiber cement siding and helps decrease labor time. Your next siding job will be more manageable and productive with our efficient gecko clamps for siding. This tool supports and gauges cement-board siding application as a second pair of hands, allowing your siding to be level and adequately spaced while working up the wall. This gauge has a patented powerful friction cam mechanism that holds a 12-foot fiber cement siding for easy, hands-free nailing. Review: So good, so worth it. - So good, so worth it. It's like having 4 hands. Going up a ladder with a plank, a nailer, and a level, you still do not need another person to help you with this. If you are working alone, I actually am not sure how you side the house without these. I'm sure you would have to fabricate something similar. Even working with another person, I found these to be amazing. Have the other guy be cut man on the ground, and keep sending you up pieces that you set perfectly each time without having to re-measure. For the first 1/2 of the house I did, were were constantly re-checking level, and our layout and it was a good thing we did, these gauges take getting used to. Make sure you flush the gauge all the way up to the bottom of the board. Sometimes they can sit in an angle, and that 1/8th inch on 1 board can get out of hand in a couple rows if you aren't paying attention. Also make sure you keep the height adjustment bolts tight. I actually lost one of my plastic washers, but was able to find the bolt. Probably not that hard to replace, but just a hassle. If you are going to have these higher than a few feet over anything but grass, buy these and not the plastic ones. I dropped mine on concrete from about 20 feet and dented a corner, still works perfectly. These hold real well, I felt comfortable in how well these held on to slide in 12' boards from a ladder 10' away. Even with the tight grip, there was no damage to any of the boards. The locking handle moves super easy, doesn't take hard wrenching or anything that could be problematic on a really high ladder. Does only 1" increments for reveals. 5",6",7",8". Probably not an issue for most, but something to keep in mind. Still an excellent tool for holding a plank in place, even if I had to fudge a board 1/4"-1/2" or so to adjust my layout. I bought these for 1 siding job and found them to be worth the money. I sold them to my carpenter for 50% cost, but I'm sure you could do better if you wanted. Review: Simple & effective - It's hard to imagine installing lap siding without this tool. I have the metal version for Hardie lap siding and it's great-- it makes the installation process a 1-person job even with the full 12-foot long pieces of siding, and everything always lines up nicely. It's still worth double-checking your work every few rows with a laser or a traditional level, especially if you're putting up rows on either side of a window that need to align when you get to the top. But this is a small step that just adds a few moments to the overall process. Nice tool, very sturdy, works as expected. ## Features - ONE-PERSON INSTALLATION: This is a must-have tool for your siding job. The Gecko Gauge siding clamps work as a second set of hands to hold, gauge, and support the next course for nailing with virtually no layout time. - EASY AND ACCURATE: Slide it, lock it, and nail it. Our hands-free siding clips are designed to hold the board at the correct height for easier installation with less fatigue while producing accurate, and consistent siding reveals. Gauges can be adjusted at 1/4-inch increments for 4 to 8-inch siding reveals. - DURABLE: The siding tool has a sturdy body and the unique Friction-Cam mechanism has incredible holding power, and can support 12-foot siding lengths, ensuring equal spacing between each board. It allows your siding to be level while working your way up the wall. - PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT: Take your siding projects to the next level with PacTool's heavy-duty siding installation tools. Our time-saving tools will make your next siding job more efficient, manageable, and productive. - PACTOOL: Trusted for decades, we are the leaders in specialized construction, renovation, and remodeling designs. Our cutting-edge product line inspires craftspeople and DIYers to work smarter, measure better, and repair more efficiently. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00D3PUE6E | | Brand Name | PacTool | | Color | Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,138) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00645646902013 | | Included Components | Artisan Gecko Gauge | | Item Dimensions | 2 x 3.5 x 8 inches | | Item Type Name | PacTool SA902A.01 Artisan Gecko Gauges | | Item Weight | 0.68 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | General Tools | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime, See more details at generaltools.com | | Material Type | Heavy-duty plastic or metal alloy | | Model Number | SA902A01 | | Style Name | ALUMINUM | | UPC | 645646902013 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** PacTool - **Color:** Silver - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00645646902013 - **Item Weight:** 0.68 Kilograms - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 2 x 3.5 x 8 inches - **Manufacturer:** General Tools - **Material:** Heavy-duty plastic or metal alloy - **Set Name:** Mounting Kit - **Style:** ALUMINUM - **UPC:** 645646902013 ## Images ![PacTool SA902A01 Artisan Gecko Gauge Siding Mounting Kit - For Use with 5/8-Inch Fiber Cement Siding, James Hardie's Updated HZ5 Series - Lap Siding Gauge - Essential Siding Tools - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cqWt5I-uL.jpg) ![PacTool SA902A01 Artisan Gecko Gauge Siding Mounting Kit - For Use with 5/8-Inch Fiber Cement Siding, James Hardie's Updated HZ5 Series - Lap Siding Gauge - Essential Siding Tools - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cT9EKjHFL.jpg) ![PacTool SA902A01 Artisan Gecko Gauge Siding Mounting Kit - For Use with 5/8-Inch Fiber Cement Siding, James Hardie's Updated HZ5 Series - Lap Siding Gauge - Essential Siding Tools - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81z0bUdWrpL.jpg) ![PacTool SA902A01 Artisan Gecko Gauge Siding Mounting Kit - For Use with 5/8-Inch Fiber Cement Siding, James Hardie's Updated HZ5 Series - Lap Siding Gauge - Essential Siding Tools - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715aMXTGMXL.jpg) ![PacTool SA902A01 Artisan Gecko Gauge Siding Mounting Kit - For Use with 5/8-Inch Fiber Cement Siding, James Hardie's Updated HZ5 Series - Lap Siding Gauge - Essential Siding Tools - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717fKbj9ssL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can anyone tell me where to get the extensions for these to do 12" siding . I am in Australia so need to get them shipped here** A: Bishop supply Panama City Florida. **Q: This tool has horrible reviews. Does it work at all? Has anyone made it work?** A: Yes. I made it work by hooking rubber bands from the side bolts under the lever to hold the tension to keep the gauge in place. While it sounds a little Mickey Mouse, the gauges are actually a huge time saver especially if you are putting the siding up by yourself. If you are using pre-finished Artisan Hardie, the other tip I can give you is to slip a thin shim between the boards at the base of the gauge to lever the boards out a little when installing or removing the gauges. This keeps it from marking the boards and requiring touch up. I would definitely recommend these if you with the above provisions. **Q: Is the green one is plastic? Or aluminum** A: Plastic. They also are longer than these, which may or may not be good. The plastic has more adjustments as well, but these could be drilled to offer more possibilities. The aluminum ones seem to scrape more when you remove them, so would not be as good on pre-painted boards. **Q: would these work with the sa90338 or the sa903?** A: No, design and construction do not match up. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So good, so worth it. *by R***M on November 17, 2014* So good, so worth it. It's like having 4 hands. Going up a ladder with a plank, a nailer, and a level, you still do not need another person to help you with this. If you are working alone, I actually am not sure how you side the house without these. I'm sure you would have to fabricate something similar. Even working with another person, I found these to be amazing. Have the other guy be cut man on the ground, and keep sending you up pieces that you set perfectly each time without having to re-measure. For the first 1/2 of the house I did, were were constantly re-checking level, and our layout and it was a good thing we did, these gauges take getting used to. Make sure you flush the gauge all the way up to the bottom of the board. Sometimes they can sit in an angle, and that 1/8th inch on 1 board can get out of hand in a couple rows if you aren't paying attention. Also make sure you keep the height adjustment bolts tight. I actually lost one of my plastic washers, but was able to find the bolt. Probably not that hard to replace, but just a hassle. If you are going to have these higher than a few feet over anything but grass, buy these and not the plastic ones. I dropped mine on concrete from about 20 feet and dented a corner, still works perfectly. These hold real well, I felt comfortable in how well these held on to slide in 12' boards from a ladder 10' away. Even with the tight grip, there was no damage to any of the boards. The locking handle moves super easy, doesn't take hard wrenching or anything that could be problematic on a really high ladder. Does only 1" increments for reveals. 5",6",7",8". Probably not an issue for most, but something to keep in mind. Still an excellent tool for holding a plank in place, even if I had to fudge a board 1/4"-1/2" or so to adjust my layout. I bought these for 1 siding job and found them to be worth the money. I sold them to my carpenter for 50% cost, but I'm sure you could do better if you wanted. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple & effective *by P***N on July 22, 2020* It's hard to imagine installing lap siding without this tool. I have the metal version for Hardie lap siding and it's great-- it makes the installation process a 1-person job even with the full 12-foot long pieces of siding, and everything always lines up nicely. It's still worth double-checking your work every few rows with a laser or a traditional level, especially if you're putting up rows on either side of a window that need to align when you get to the top. But this is a small step that just adds a few moments to the overall process. Nice tool, very sturdy, works as expected. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good buy *by M***E on September 25, 2025* Great price for the best product. 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