Johnson Level & Tool 60-275 DeckMate Deck Plank and Fastener Spacing Gauge
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Johnson Level & Tool 60-275 DeckMate Deck Plank and Fastener Spacing Gauge
Customer Review: Excellent product
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent product. I used it to space and fasten composite deck planks. The two functions the device performs:
1. As a jig for locating nail holes. Since I chose traditional screws, the gauge, when aligned above a joist, allowed for me to punch the hole locations in two adjacent planks. It also worked to properly align fasteners on butt-joined decking. I used a 2x1/4" screws as centerpunches - and the job flew by.
2. To space the deckboards. The gauge has a side for 3/16" spacing, and if you flip it over, the gauge is 1/8" thick. I found having both thicknesses handy to ensure that my deckboards were running parallel to the house. If after a few boards, one side was creeping out of parallel, I simply used the thicker spacing to bring the boards in line with the house.
With two people and two gauges - any decking job will fly by.
Customer Review: Essential tool for installing composite decking
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased 3 of these tools to install composite decking and found them to be essential in providing accurate spacing. I am using 20 foot deck boards and there is a fair amount of warping and bending in any board that long. Without the Johnson tool, I would have gone crazy trying to place 16 penny nails or sighting the spacing.
The holes are great for screw spacing, as well.
I have also just used the tools to space ceramic tile for the medallion on my deck. They worked great for that purpose, as well.
I have just ordered 3 more tools to make the remainder of the decking installation go faster.
Customer Review: Composite Deck Spacing
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased five of these spacers to install composite decking which has to maintain proper spacing along the sides and at both ends. The spacers worked perfectly and, when placed along the length and at both ends, allowed accurate attachment of the deck material. I used the 3/16 side for the length and the 1/8 side for the end joints. This tool is a must have for installation of composite materials.Customer Review: Johnson DeckMate
Summary: 5 Stars
Product worked as advertised. Just used it to build a ramp for a storage building. I am confident it will work well on deck builds or repairs.Customer Review: Good tool! Should have bought 2
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very good tool to have doing the decking. I wish I had bought 2 of them since I had 2 crews putting decking on at the same time.