Johnson Level & Tool 60-275 DeckMate Deck Plank and Fastener Spacing Gauge

by Johnson Level & Tool

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The Johnson Level & Tool Deck-Mate Board Spacing Tool evenly spaces dry or "green" deck lumber without falling through cracks. It is ideal for use with polymer decking, which requires accurate spacing. The spacing tools is built for durability and easy use, with a high-impact plastic body and easy-to-read 1/8- and 3/16-inch spacer edges. It includes a nail/screw layout guide for 2-by-6-inch or 2-by-4-inch decking. It is covered by a 1-year limited warranty.

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Deck-Mate Professional Board Spacing Tool Features: Durable, high-impact body1/8" or 3/16" spacer edgesNail/screw layout guide for 2" x 4" or 2" x 6" decking 9.75 L. 5.50 W. 2.50 H.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 5.5 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009WG57G
• Item model number: 60-275
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,736 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Composite Deck Spacing, November 3, 2006

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Advanced Woodworking Larry Layne "Vito" (Charleston, WV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Johnson Level & Tool 60-275 DeckMate Deck Plank and Fastener Spacing Gauge (Tools & Home Improvement)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential tool for installing composite decking, July 28, 2009

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William (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Johnson Level & Tool 60-275 DeckMate Deck Plank and Fastener Spacing Gauge (Tools & Home Improvement)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product, July 14, 2008

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T. F. Walsh "Tom" (Stoneham, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Johnson Level & Tool 60-275 DeckMate Deck Plank and Fastener Spacing Gauge (Tools & Home Improvement)

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.