Deck jig

[Ron Weeks]

Basically my question is a simple one....can you use the deck jig without using spacers between the boards?   I'm in the process of building a deck and I plan on using the deck jig to install my deck boards but I don't want any spaces between my boards...there will be plenty of space once they shrink!!  I'll be ready to put the deck boards on by this weekend - weather permitting - so any help here quickly would be greatly appreciated.   You can also email me direct [e-mail]

 

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[Mitch Fenneman]

I haven't tried it myself, but I don't see why not. Looks as if there is a $20 mail in rebate for the deck jig as well if you buy it before May 31.

[John Schaben]

I don't think you will have room to put screws in the edge of the board that is butted. I suppose you could just screw one edge down but I suspect you would end up with one strange looking deck if using wood.

[Mitch Fenneman]

John you make a good point.  I guess I was assuming tongue and groove for some reason.

[Ron Weeks]

I sure wish I had known what I know now before I purchased my deck jig and screws!!  Oh well, maybe some other project down the road?!!

John Schaben said:

I don't think you will have room to put screws in the edge of the board that is butted. I suppose you could just screw one edge down but I suspect you would end up with one strange looking deck if using wood.

[John Schaben]

You could always put pocket screws in from the bottom.. Likely not a very pleasant job on a deck but worked pretty well on a picnic table. I was looking at the deck jig last summer and the increased labor turned me off.... hey, nobody bats 1000.