Johnson Level & Tool 60-275 DeckMate Deck Plank and Fastener Spacing Gauge - 1
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It's nothing more than a filler. It is possible to drive screws through the spacer while it is in place. After that, you must pry it out and continue. It was especially useful when working with longer deck boards that weren't perfectly straight.
It measures approximately 1 1/8" in diameter.
Although I haven not used concealed fasteners, I believe that some of them do in built in spacing on the fasteners. It's a good idea to double-check with them.
I haven't tried it on 5/4 lumber yet, but it should work. For my most recent project, I built a deck out of full thickness 2x10x10 cedar. It was a huge success. With the ten-foot lumber, however, I used three of these. For a deck, we used three pieces of 14-16 foot treated lumber. I wouldn't build a wood deck without them.
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They're inexpensive, and you can return them because they're from Amazon. However, they're no more useful than a piece of hardwood ripped down to 1/8" or 3/16" and pencil-marked. This can be done by anyone who is building a deck. Unless you want to lay down on the deck and mark each screw position with a pencil, the nail spacing notches (not spacer holes) can only be used at the end of a board. There is no way to line the spacer up with the joists (apart from eyeballing it) so that the nail spacer holes (not notches) are properly positioned; Finally, even when the spacer is aligned with the joists, only one of the holes on one side of the board lines up properly; finally, the instructions and YouTube video are light on details, most likely to hide the fact that the tool is missing several features that could easily have been included in the design. Regrettably, the only better option in the same price range (Jig-It) is not available. Deck) only comes with a 1/4" spacer, which is too wide for most lumber stores' green (wet, swollen) lumber, which shrinks after installation to the point where your 1/4" spacing becomes 1/2".
I had to replace my deck because the previous one had not been spaced correctly, and this was invaluable in getting the screws lined up so it was visually appealing, as well as keeping all of the spaces between the deck boards correct. I laid down 20 feet of deck boards, and when I got to the end, they were exactly the same length on both ends as when I began. I strongly advise you to do so. I bought three, one for each end and one in the middle, which made the installation go faster because I didn't have to move them back and forth.
I recently completed a deck with 2x6 pressure treated decking. The majority of the planks were skewed. 5 spacers were used, as well as a Cepco Tool BW- To straighten the boards, use two BoWrench Decking Tools. I used the bow wrench to push the board against the spacers after aligning the spacers over the studs. Gaps were made to be incredibly repeatable. Screws and pre-drilled holes were used. Every hole was drilled. Every hole was lined up using the screw locators. Everything appears to be in excellent condition. br>br>By allowing air to circulate, proper spacing extends the life of your deck. The air flow reduces the amount of time it takes for your deck to dry. Water rot is avoided in this way.
As a result, I chose to construct my IPE deck myself. I wanted to make sure that all of my screws were perfectly aligned and that the spacing was consistent throughout the deck. My IPE deck turned out to be absolutely stunning. This tool was critical in ensuring that the deck was installed properly. I have perfect 1/8 spaces between each board, and all of my screws are aligned like a pro. This is something that I would recommend to anyone who is building a deck, whether they are amateurs or professionals. I actually wish I had purchased two because it would have allowed me to work more quickly.
We didn't do too badly, but there were two flaws when compared to the competition. 1. . . it should be molded in such a way that it can be slid up to a joist and the holes will line up automatically. 2…. The holes are too small to accommodate the head of a composite screw, let alone a standard decking screw.
My deck boards were perfectly spaced thanks to the deck board spacing gauge. They're tough, and they came in handy when it came to aligning deck boards, especially long 16-foot boards with a curve. The bright yellow color stood out and was a nice touch. They come in 1/8-inch or 3/16-inch spacing, which is standard for deck board installation. They are, in my opinion, superior to the smaller spacers available from other manufacturers, including the wedge-shaped ones. I strongly advise you to purchase them.
These do a good job of keeping your spacing consistent and your screws in place. I wish the holes were larger so that you could drive the screws straight through the tool and then lift it off. Because the holes are smaller than the screw heads, you'll need to mark them and then move the tool out of the way (but still between the boards to keep the spacing).
I've smashed a few "plastic" deck spacers in my time. These turned out to be well-made, with materials that outlasted me on a daily basis. Great design that is easy to pry from even the tightest fitting boards with a hammer claw and will not break. They are wide enough that, unlike other designs, they rarely fall between the boards during installation. This was money well spent.
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