Question 1

Whats the difference  between this and a Stanley Board Bender? I have used the Stanley before.

Accepted Answer

The Bowrench is made specifically for 5/4 board, so if you plan on using 2x6's on your deck, buy the stanley. The advantage to the Bowrench is that it locks into place so you don't have to hold with your knee while you screw or nail a board. Ive used them both for 2x6's and 5/4, and every time I'm using the 5/4, I prefer the Bowrench.

Question 2

In ADDITION To the Cepco BW-2 Tool, what additionalaccessories are needed to install 1x6 T&G cedar ceiling on a diagonal up to trusses on 24" centers?

Accepted Answer

If you are going to gap the boards you'll need a spacer for the end of the boards. The boards get really tight on the end if the boards are warp the right way. I am assuming since it a ceiling you're doing you aren't going to space it. Just realize that this tool helps with warped boards, it will not hold the boards up to the ceiling. I used it on almost every board on my deck and it worked great. With this tool I installed my decking boards by myself on a 17'x22' deck in about 12 hours. Couldn't have finished without it.

Question 3

Do you need to purchase the t&g attachment for this tool to install tg cedar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, otherwise the flat surface of the standard tool may damage the grooves.

Question 4

Will this work with 2x8" boards on steel i beam joists 4 ½” wide? what's the distance between the 2 holding bars? if needed, is there an attachment?

Accepted Answer

I don't believe you'd be able to get 2x8 to bend with this bender. Also it just isn't set up for working  with I beams. There is 1 1/2" between the pins.

Manufacturer	Cepco Tool
Part Number	BW-2
Product Dimensions	3.81 x 11.43 x 66.04 cm; 2.09 Kilograms
Item model number	BW-2
Size	1 sq meter
Colour	Red
Material	Alloy Steel
Item Package Quantity	1
Batteries included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Item Weight	2.09 kg

Cepco Tool BW-2 BoWrench Decking Tool, Red

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