ELONGATED CAM, SELF-LOCKING, BOARD STRAIGHTENING DEVICE

摘要

A board (14) straightening tool (20) able to provide the force to straighten bent boards (14) by simultaneously maintaining a grasping connection to both the joist (16) being used to support the straightening device and the board (14) being fastened to that joist (16). Additionally, and importantly, each tool (20) maintains a clearance between itself and the board being fastened to the joists so that an edge-mount board-fastener can be used to provide for an installer to install the board-fastener on the same joist that is supporting the tool in order to obtain the straightest possible installed boards and, importantly to maintain the maximum straightness of the deck board after the straightening device is released. The grasping pins (2) are constructed either from a knurled metal for more grasp power or have a smooth surface providing for reduction of marring of the joist. The tool also provides the force required to maintain consistently spaced gaps between the boards for a more desirable appearance.