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Malcotools FasGroov FGVK, Instruction

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Blade removal, replacement:

Since the blade adjustment mechanism is the 
same for all FasGroov Tools, this procedure 
applies to any tool requiring blade removal/
replacement.

BLACK PLASTIC SUPPORT

BLADE ASSEMBLY

SCREWS

Loosen Screws
Slide and remove worn blade assembly.
Place new blade into the black plastic support 
and retighten screws.
Note: Initial cutting friction may be realized due 
to rust prevention factory finish on the blade.

Blades remove

without removing

screws.

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Summary of Contents for FasGroov FGVK

Page 1: ...m a l c o t o o l s c o m INSTRUCTIONS 1 FOR SAFE FAST ACCURATE FABRICATION OF 1 AND 1 1 2 FIBERGLASS DUCTBOARD DEVELOPED WITH THE END USER IN MIND BY THE COMPANY THAT MEANS HAND TOOLS FOR THE HVACR INDUSTRY ...

Page 2: ...uct Knife FGM FGML Male Shiplap Knife FGF FGFL Female Shiplap Knife Order FGSLKLW for 1 1 2 Shiplap Kit WITHOUT square INTRODUCTION 4 SETTING UP TOOLS Adjusting FasGroov Square 9 Hand Tool blade height adjustment 10 Blade removal replacement 1 4 SHIPLAP FABRICATION 16 VEE GROOVE FABRICATION 20 RELATED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES 24 The duct fabrication procedures outlined in this manual pertain to two c...

Page 3: ...ally designed to fit angle of grip and reduce arm and hand fatigue on the job Extruded anodized aluminum body is durable and lightweight Grooved surface on sled bottom facilitates easy sliding SHIPLAP METHOD VEE GROOVE METHOD 1 GRAY 2 4 DARK ORANGE 3 ORANGE 5 BLUE 1 GRAY VEE RED 5 BLUE CUT FLAP CUT FLAP Easy sliding scrap lifts cleanly out of groove Molded handles ergonomically designed to reduce ...

Page 4: ... 6 may also be used for two piece and four piece ductboard fabrication 1 2 FGV6 Easy one piece layout FasGroov Square permits fast and accu rate layout without marking cuts or cal culating add on dimensions Lay out duct board as you cut Simply align dimension on FasGroov Square with edge of previous cut and move across the board Square is also easily adjustable for angled cuts Single blade knives ...

Page 5: ...knob 7 Install the angle adjustment knob in any of the fixed positions or the sliding position 8 After converting your square for left hand use double check the accuracy in the fixed position with a roofing square Built in manufacturing hole tolerances will allow you to true the square Note 1 1 2 Kit cannot be converted for left hand use SETTING UP TOOL Adjusting Fasgroov Square PREDETERMINED SETT...

Page 6: ...er cut Repeat adjustment until the proper depth of cut is achieved FASGROOV 2 4 AND 3 TOOLS Push the FasGroov 2 4 Tool and FasGroov 3 Tool through a test piece of ductboard Measure the amount of fiberglass remaining between the foil backing and the deepest part of the shiplap cut see illustration If adjustment is needed 1 Turn the blade adjustment knob counterclockwise to lower the blade for a dee...

Page 7: ...lower cut Repeat adjustment until the proper depth of cut is achieved FASGROOV 5 TOOL Push the FasGroov Tool through a test piece of ductboard The blade should cut deep enough to skin all of the fiberglass off the foil backing By using more pressure on the FasGroov 5 Tool any remain ing fiberglass may be cleaned off the foil If adjustment is needed 1 Turn the blade adjustment knob counterclockwise...

Page 8: ...ies to any tool requiring blade removal replacement BLACK PLASTIC SUPPORT BLADE ASSEMBLY SCREWS Loosen Screws Slide and remove worn blade assembly Place new blade into the black plastic support and retighten screws Note Initial cutting friction may be realized due to rust prevention factory finish on the blade Blades remove without removing screws 8 ...

Page 9: ...asGroov Square on top of the duct board Place the ruled edge along the factory made female shiplap edge Measure the desired inside duct width dimension W1 and align with the right edge of cut made previously by the FasGroov 1 Tool Place the FasGroov 24 Tool against the slide edge and push along to produce a right hand shiplap groove Move the FasGroov Square to the right and mea sure the desired in...

Page 10: ...e a second right hand shi plap groove Move the FasGroov Square to the right one last time and measure the desired inside duct height dimension H2 Align dimension with the right edge of cut previously made by the FasGroov 2 4 tool Place the FasGroov 5 Tool against the slide edge and push along to produce a staple flat groove Place the FasGroov Duct Knife on the right edge of cut previously made by ...

Page 11: ... groove Set the FasGroov Square on top of the duct board Place the ruled edge along the factory made female shiplap edge Measure the desired inside duct width dimension W1 and align with the right edge of cut made previously by the FasGroov 1 Tool Place the FasGroov Vee Tool against the slide edge and push along to produce a vee groove Move the FasGroov Square to the right and mea sure the desired...

Page 12: ...ed inside duct height dimension H2 Align dimension with the right edge of cut previously made by the FasGroov Vee Tool Place the Fasgroov 5 Tool against the slide edge make sure the blade is turned the proper way or in the proper set of holes to produce a staple flap groove in the right handed vee groove direction For blade removal replacement see page 14 Push along to produce a staple flap groove...

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