Please help! I am building a 30 foot deck with PT wood.
I have been told that there is a tool available that acts as
a pry bar to push the deck boards tight up against each other
before screwing it fast. I am unable to locate such a tool or
the name of such tool. I was told it is advertised in Fine Homebuilding magazine. Any suggestions for me to find this tool?
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http://www.cepcotool.com/bowrenchpage.htm
I have seen these or something like them at Lowes.
Woodworker's Warehouse carries the bo-wrench.
If you're only building one deck, you'll probably find the bo-wrench to be a little expensive...I think it's about $50. If all of your boards need to be 'bent' into place, maybe you didn't start with and/or maintain a straight line. If you only have one or two to adjust, consider wedges against a scrap block clamped to the joist.
Ya got a welder and some scrap angle lying around? Made one similar to the 2nd post 30 years ago, only added a toggle joint in the middle (like a carpet stretcher) and worked great on car decking. Cost about 50 cents.