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09-25-2009, 02:05 PM
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Home Imp. Con.
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Hidden Deck Fasteners
I've been trying to find out about a deck tool another contractor said he saw at a demo. I've got a 1250 sf deck coming up. I'm planning on using Trex Contours and Tiger claw TC3's. Does anyony know who makes it, what it's called, how much it costs, and if it's worth it vs a sledge hammer? Thanks. R.A.
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09-25-2009, 03:56 PM
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BLDG Inspector, G.C
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Sledge hammer is cheeper. 
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09-25-2009, 04:26 PM
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Curmudgeon
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Originally Posted by ronniearnello
I've been trying to find out about a deck tool another contractor said he saw at a demo. I've got a 1250 sf deck coming up. I'm planning on using Trex Contours and Tiger claw TC3's. Does anyony know who makes it, what it's called, how much it costs, and if it's worth it vs a sledge hammer? Thanks. R.A.
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A "Search" button is a terrible thing to waste.
http://www.contractortalk.com/f50/az...93/#post774597
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09-25-2009, 06:23 PM
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John Hyatt
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The new tigerclaw fasteners are looking good to me,ya know the kind TimberTech is pitching. If I was going to use the clips I would use those.
J.
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09-25-2009, 06:38 PM
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Home Imp. Con.
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I'll have to check them out, thanks for the info.
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09-25-2009, 10:19 PM
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Custom Deck Builder
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ronniearnello
I've been trying to find out about a deck tool another contractor said he saw at a demo.
Does anyony know who makes it, what it's called, how much it costs, and if it's worth it vs a sledge hammer? Thanks. R.A.
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You're not very specific in what deck tool you're looking for. There is a tool out there called the TigerClaw TC gun which shoots nail-screws through the tigerclaw or TimberTech ConcealLoc fasteners...is that what you're thinking of? If yes, try this thread - http://www.contractortalk.com/f50/ti...-review-60918/
Mac
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09-25-2009, 11:38 PM
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Pro
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Spend the money on the tool... tapping the boards into the TC-3 is a pain in the a$$! Whatever the cost of tool you will save in frustration and time trying to tap them in. I predrilled and still had problems with boards trying to "climb". Greg Di mentioned the Tiger Jaw in the Azek deck thread mentioned above. I'd look for that... Or use another fastener system.
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09-26-2009, 10:24 AM
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Home Imp. Con.
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Thanks for the help!
I had posted the same question on PDB mag site and no one answered. Neo..., I did try the search button before I posted and the link you sent me never came up...thanks again. 
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09-28-2009, 04:00 PM
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Confusing deck question
BuiltbyMAC is right, it seems you are asking about a tool to take apart decks but then it also seems if you are asking about what tool to use to install your hidden deck fasteners? Which is it? 
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I'm now a big believer in Tiger Claw fasteners. Knocked out my last project quicker than expected thanks to the install gun. Hope other hidden deck manufacturers learn somethin from them.
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09-30-2009, 07:10 AM
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Home Imp. Con.
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demo-STRATION
As I asked later on, is it better than the sledge hammer? Using a sledge hammer sucked, I swore I'ld never use Tiger Claws again. The TIGER JAW is what I believe what my co-contractor was refering to. I see it on their web site, but it has few details and no price. My dealer has no idea, I'm waiting for a reply to an email inquiry I sent to Tiger Claw. Has anyone used one? -RA
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09-30-2009, 07:27 AM
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Hey Deck builders.
I believe he is referring to the Tiger Jaw. It is used to install the drive in fasteners from Tiger Claw, or any fasteners that require driving the board onto fasteners. It can also be used to hold boards in place that are not straight while you screw them down. You will find many uses other than just installing Tiger Claw.
It is new. Production runs have not even started. Tiger Claw did get some into the hands of your fellow deck builders. Everybody we got them to seems happy with the performance of the tool.
Right now the tool is $150. If you want to try one no charge give them a call. If there is a rep in your area they will bring it to your job site along with the fasteners.
Call Tiger Claw at 800 928 4437 ask for Greg Hartmann
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09-30-2009, 10:57 AM
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Home Imp. Con.
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Thanks
When / how can I buy one for myself? Do you sell direct? Will it work with the TEBO fastener? I went to the Tiger Claw web site and see it, picture not clear. Could'nt get the instructions.  It looks smooth in the video. Thanks -RA
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09-30-2009, 01:19 PM
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Workin' Hard & Havin' Fun
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Ronnie,
Call your local material supplier, they should be able to order one for you.
If they can't... get a new supplier. 
HTH,
~Matt
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09-30-2009, 05:36 PM
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John Hyatt
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Well Hell roniie Poo, just buy the damm things from TimberTech if all this is too much for Ya. J.
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10-01-2009, 05:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ronniearnello
When / how can I buy one for myself? Do you sell direct? Will it work with the TEBO fastener? I went to the Tiger Claw web site and see it, picture not clear. Could'nt get the instructions. It looks smooth in the video. Thanks -RA |
Ronnie,
If you want to get the Tiger Jaw. Call Tiger Claw ask for Greg H or go to your local supplier. Dykes or Ridge Supply are the closest to you that have brought in the Jaw. If they are not close enough to you, tell your supplier they can bring them in from Parksite. Tell them to call me if they do not know what you are asking for.
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10-01-2009, 01:40 PM
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Home Imp. Con.
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Hyatt
Are you an a$$hole just a f*got? It's hard to tell  -RA
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10-01-2009, 03:12 PM
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Curmudgeon
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Are you an a$$hole just a f*got? It's hard to tell -RA |
It isn't hard to tell about you
however. 
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10-01-2009, 07:21 PM
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John Hyatt
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Awwwwwwwwww did ronie get a little off center????
Cant find his conectors??? And would not know what to do with them if he could?? Im pretty sure I bid against you last week. The one in the 78 chevy truck right?? with the laders sticking out the windows???
JonMon<<<< Total yucking it up.
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10-06-2009, 02:45 PM
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Home Imp. Con.
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ghhartman
I called both Dykes and Ridge and was told they don't have any in stock but I could place an order. They didn't know when they would have them. I also called and asked for you at Tiger Claw, the girl said you were out. I asked about buying one direct and she said I could but you don't have any and wasn't sure when they would be back in stock. Do you have anyone else who would sell one, even a used one so I can start this deck? RA 
Last edited by ronniearnello; 10-06-2009 at 02:46 PM.
Reason: spelling
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10-06-2009, 07:35 PM
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The Deck Guy
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Ronnie,
Where is the job?
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