Last Updated: April 19, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Cepco Tool BW 2 BoWrench Decking Tool
Last Updated: April 19, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
617
Old Reviews
411
Unverified
75
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24 meters
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Review Analysis - 131 recent, verified reviews
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Fit
24board, joist, joists, decking, deck
+75%
-25%
" ... Allowed me to bend board (hold with knee), and attach without assistant. ... "
" ... Get some spacers and a Trim Head Smart-Bit for counter sinking your screws and you are in business. ... "
" ... Allows you to apply a ton of force and straighten most boards out. ... "
" ... Kept 44 5/4 x 5.5 x 16' tight together. ... "
" ... This tool is fantastic to bend boards straight as an arrow & have a professional-looking deck with tight, consistent seams. ... "
" ... Great if you are doing it by yourself it holds the board in position once you lock it in ... "
" ... It is nice that only one person has to use it as it locks in place. ... "
" ... Combine this with the little plastic spacers (another worthwhile investment that while overpriced IMHO - are still worth it . ... "
Build Quality
20deck, joist, tool, lumber, joists
+65%
-35%
" ... I’m sure it would be even easier to use on a soft wood like Redwood. ... "
" ... Strongly build, heavy duty, well made. ... "
" ... So, we chose the standard 5/4" x 6" real wood treated pine from Men-A-Rds. ... In most cases I was able to use one hand to "lock" the tool into place, in other cases once I put pressure on it I sometimes had to hold with one hand or a leg before I got my first screw in. ... "
" ... This tool is fantastic to bend boards straight as an arrow & have a professional-looking deck with tight, consistent seams. ... "
" ... A must if your laying down wood deck boards. ... "
" ... Lowe’s has horrid decking boards and this BoWrench made them look and fit like premium lumber. ... "
" ... Combine this with the little plastic spacers (another worthwhile investment that while overpriced IMHO - are still worth it . ... "
" ... Allowed me to bend board (hold with knee), and attach without assistant. ... "
Ease of Use
17tool, boards, deck, job, much easier
+100%
" ... Make getting the deck boards in place much easier. ... "
" ... You can configure it to push or pull a board straight. ... "
" ... There are other ways to make deck boards straight without spending $50 but this product will save you time and is very easy to use and the tool will probably last forever. ... "
" ... Really is an easy tool to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use, great leverage couldn’t have rebuilt my dock with out it. ... "
" ... It works much better in the "pull" configuration" than the "push" configuration (you will understand what I mean would you use it.) ... "
" ... I created a few makeshift tools I to help me straighten boards, but all were time consuming and difficult to use. ... This tool makes it easy for one person to use. ... "
" ... easy to use. ... "
Comfort
12boards, tool, straightening, one hand, lumber
+75%
-25%
" ... Allowed me to bend board (hold with knee), and attach without assistant. ... "
" ... no sign of wearing. ... "
" ... Like having an extra hand ... "
" ... The Bowrench straightens out your board with such ease, it’s incredible. ... "
" ... The tool acts like a third hand. ... "
" ... You pry the board into place and it will hold the board so you have two hands to fasten the board down. ... "
" ... It holds the board in place and leaves your hands free to secure fasteners. ... "
" ... Once you get used to the spacing you need to "lock" it in while you use both hands things go faster. ... "
Price
10worth the money, worth the price, worth, money, worth every penny
+90%
-10%
" ... Good value for the money. ... Not a tool you will use everyday but well worth the price when you need it. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Excellent tool well worth the money. ... "
" ... What a great use of my money!!!! ... "
" ... Its a simple tool that works, but should be built stronger for 50 bucks. ... "
Overall performance
8easy to use, without, tool, done the job, done
+100%
" ... Easy to use and does the job well ... "
" ... Bit of a learning curve, but does the job! ... "
" ... however, it did the job great. ... "
" ... did a great job ... "
" ... Does the job! ... "
" ... Easy to use and does the job well! ... "
" ... It does a great job. ... "
Setup
7tool, much easier, made, installing, installation
+100%
" ... Yes, but it went so much easier when installing decking. ... "
" ... In both cases it made the installation considerably easier than it would have been. ... The device works as advertised and after a short learning curve it is easy to apply. ... "
" ... I am thankful for a product like this as it made installing my deck boards a breeze. ... "
" ... Picked up this tool, read the easy directions and WOW! ... "
" ... Easiest to use when installing decking. ... "
" ... The CCA treated joists and posts were still in good condition, so I only needed to remove the old decking boards and install new ones. ... "
" ... You can configure it to push or pull a board straight. ... "
Capacity
6deck, decks, building a deck, building, floor
+100%
" ... Anyone building a deck, this is a must have. ... "
" ... Worked great when building my deck. ... "
" ... We built both of our decks front and back of the house using this great little tool. ... "
" ... a great tool for building decks ... "
" ... A must have when building a deck. ... "
Product Reliability
6working, deck, boards, years, warped
+83%
-17%
" ... It works great specially if your'e not working alone, one deck was done alone I did manage. ... "
" ... The first couple boards I didn't have to use this and I started thinking, "Hey, maybe it's overkill" - but at about the 4th row I started running in to some slightly warped boards. ... "
" ... works as described without fail. ... "
" ... I have built a number of decks over the years for homes I have owned. ... This year I needed to "re-deck" our old deck - 30' x 20' - that I built 20 years ago. ... I looked for a few weeks on ebay but a used one never was listed. ... "
Product As Described
4described, works as described, works as advertised, work, picture
+100%
" ... Does its job as described. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... This tool work as described. ... "
" ... Great tool that works as described. ... "
Marketplace
4described, amazon, works as described, works as advertised, work
+100%
" ... Does its job as described. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... This tool work as described. ... "
" ... Great tool that works as described. ... "
Storage
3boards, space, gaps, old, board
+67%
-33%
" ... This tool allows you to correctly space gaps between boards even if they are bowed. ... "
" ... And when you're done - you can probably Craig's list it or lend it to a buddy for a case of beer. ... "
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Size: 24 meters