I had a board with a pretty big crown in it. I didn't have any of those tools and my clamp wasn't big enough. What I did have was a ratchet strap. Worked great. These tips are also helpful because I have a lot of more boards to go
another way I used is to put a screw to the side of the joist near where you want to cinch then put a pc of 2x4 or whatever that can let you put a lever action with the deckboard edge being the falcrum.
I keep a 2 to 3 foot length of 2 x 4 with a 3" deck screw driven in near one end. Screw it to the side of your framing member next to the deck board, apply pressure, screw deck board down. Costs 0, works great. Of course it wont work with a bladder but we haven't done that...yet.
I have used all of these methods.one more is to screw a board on top of the joist and use the Prybar to bend the decking.One question if something happens to a deck board ie stain or a big cut how hard is it to replace a board in the middle of the deck?
how is it the irwin deck adaptor doesnt fit an irwin quik grip? probably because the quik grips you have are the older type like you mentioned and dimensions are different comp[ared to the newer clamps ? i still think they (irwin) shouldve considered that for those with there older tools.....
I have a deck framed up. I can save a ton of money if i lay the boards myself....even buy some nice tools like a bender for the money I save..but I am a bit fearful of course as I have never done it..and its been an expensive project with the price of lumber...i don't want to ruin it...where is the best place to find out how to "lay out" deck boards on a irregular shaped deck with a few odd corners...can anyone do it?
The chisel isa horrible hack...but you left out takein a 2 by 4 and screwin it ta yer joist and pushin against yer deck board....however, i have learnt nuff frum yer vids that you fer shure git my sub n like.deck on bud.
I would rather hear someone say edit , than hear someone say " bro " anyway !!! You sound like a fool how you speak . You literally said " bro aint say modify " . Who the hell talks like that . I don't think you should be the one talking about how someone else says stuff
I had a board with a pretty big crown in it. I didn't have any of those tools and my clamp wasn't big enough. What I did have was a ratchet strap. Worked great. These tips are also helpful because I have a lot of more boards to go
5:50 your face when telling me the efficacy of using your foot 😂 thank you man I’m going to try the chisel method appreciate the vid
Thank you for recording and posting this educational video.
Those Irwin deck adapters will fit perfectly on the DeWalt Heavy Duty Clamps 600,lb. They are in my opinion a big improvement over the Irwin clamps.
another way I used is to put a screw to the side of the joist near where you want to cinch then put a pc of 2x4 or whatever that can let you put a lever action with the deckboard edge being the falcrum.
I like your foot method. You are so funny!
Question what is the under deck blaster?
I keep a 2 to 3 foot length of 2 x 4 with a 3" deck screw driven in near one end. Screw it to the side of your framing member next to the deck board, apply pressure, screw deck board down. Costs 0, works great. Of course it wont work with a bladder but we haven't done that...yet.
I have used all of these methods.one more is to screw a board on top of the joist and use the Prybar to bend the decking.One question if something happens to a deck board ie stain or a big cut how hard is it to replace a board in the middle of the deck?
kobelarry Not too difficult. You pop out the plugs and un screw the board.
in australia we use speed deck spacer lay every 5th plank secure them and then fit the rest inbetween
its a widely used tool
I wish irwin still offered those adapters
What brand are your deck spacers?
how is it the irwin deck adaptor doesnt fit an irwin quik grip? probably because the quik grips you have are the older type like you mentioned and dimensions are different comp[ared to the newer clamps ? i still think they (irwin) shouldve considered that for those with there older tools.....
Yeah, trying to find those Irwin adapters for a week now... Canada...
Lukas Pecha search Lowe’s online.
@@drdecks Not in Canada tho... :(
Why don't deck builder stain/seal the entire faming system before installing the deck boards? I did it with a sprayer in under two yours.
Bow wrench by cepco
Thank you!!!
Any experience with the camo lever tool?
I have two
@@drdecks and is it a piece of shit? Lol
You can also use a cat’s paw in place of a chisel on the side (instead of the of the top) of the joist
I have a deck framed up. I can save a ton of money if i lay the boards myself....even buy some nice tools like a bender for the money I save..but I am a bit fearful of course as I have never done it..and its been an expensive project with the price of lumber...i don't want to ruin it...where is the best place to find out how to "lay out" deck boards on a irregular shaped deck with a few odd corners...can anyone do it?
Anyone can do it but practice makes perfect
@@drdecks I will give it a go...my contractor buddy can give me some pointers if i get stuck...
Come on man? Camo Lever is the way to go
that system sucks total ass
Lots of people complain about it slipping off the joist and damaging deck boards or that it dents the boards...
Worked great for me
The chisel isa horrible hack...but you left out takein a 2 by 4 and screwin it ta yer joist and pushin against yer deck board....however, i have learnt nuff frum yer vids that you fer shure git my sub n like.deck on bud.
BRO AINT SAY MODIFY HE SAID EDIT,..LOL!! DEDICATION 2 THE CRAFT...DONT COMPLICATE THINGS #2. STANLEY BOARD BENDER DECK TOOL IS THE PROPER NAME
I would rather hear someone say edit , than hear someone say " bro " anyway !!!
You sound like a fool how you speak . You literally said " bro aint say modify " . Who the hell talks like that . I don't think you should be the one talking about how someone else says stuff
great video! Thanks.