Michael Holigan: Chris, tell me about the bow wrench.
Demonstrator (Chris Pasto, Cepco 800-466-9626): Well it's basically a board bending device and useful for taking the bow out of any lumber you might have or joining tongue and groove materials.
M.H.: So if you have warped lumber you can use that to build your deck and then after you move it in place just put your screws in?
Demonstrator: Yeah, you simply slip it over the joist, swing the handle and let go.
M.H.: How about this one over here? It looks like you're doing it with tongue and groove?
Demonstrator: Yeah. This has a special cam that's made to mate with the tongue of the tongue and groove material so you don't damage it. It keeps the tool in place.
M.H.: It's at the right place.
Demonstrator: Just swing it right around.
M.H.: Ready to nail down.
Demonstrator: Once you get nearly perpendicular you let go.
M.H.: Doesn't take much force either.
Demonstrator: No, and we've got the adjustable joist gripper...
M.H.: Okay.
Demonstrator: ...for use with...
M.H.: Bigger joists, different joists.
Demonstrator: ...larger joist, up to 6 1/4 inches.
M.H.: Well, great invention.
Demonstrator: Thank you.
Contacts:
BoWrench Deck Tool
Cris Pasto 800-466-9626
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