Comments on: Line Up Joists The Easy Way http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:18:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Jim http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/#comment-117613 Jim Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:56:59 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/#comment-117613 Using this tool even allows me to set a joist and hold a frosty at the same time. I bought 6 - we set three joists at once, then do the hangers, paid for themselves on the first job. Went back for 2 more pair, and they were sold out! The price, who cares as long as I get more done. Why didn't I think of this? Using this tool even allows me to set a joist and hold a frosty at the same time. I bought 6 - we set three joists at once, then do the hangers, paid for themselves on the first job. Went back for 2 more pair, and they were sold out!
The price, who cares as long as I get more done.
Why didn’t I think of this?

]]> By: Rich http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/#comment-80794 Rich Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:33:55 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/#comment-80794 I bought a pair of these and they are the best timesaver you can ask for. Rafters too. alot safer and faster than the old nail and screw trick. Nails never held it flush on top anyway. I bought a pair of these and they are the best timesaver you can ask for. Rafters too. alot safer and faster than the old nail and screw trick. Nails never held it flush on top anyway.

]]> By: Rich http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/#comment-80792 Rich Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:31:08 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/#comment-80792 Well, Mel. E and Brau. I seems you realls do not know what you are talking about. How many times are there plates or foundation walls below a deck. How about never!! -part two- If you install the hanger first the top line of the joists will not sit even with the ledger. (you do know what a ledger is don't you) because all 2x's are not created equal. a little free education, quality and speed at the same time. Well, Mel. E and Brau.

I seems you realls do not know what you are talking about. How many times are there plates or foundation walls below a deck. How about never!!
-part two-
If you install the hanger first the top line of the joists will not sit even with the ledger. (you do know what a ledger is don’t you) because all 2x’s are not created equal.

a little free education, quality and speed at the same time.

]]> By: Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Toolmonger’s Top 5: The Week In Tools http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/#comment-68856 Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Toolmonger’s Top 5: The Week In Tools Sat, 26 May 2007 22:59:53 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/#comment-68856 [...] The Joist Jaw This little tool grabs hold of joists and holds them properly in place while you attach them.  Think of it as a helper that always shows up on time and must only be paid once. [...] [...] The Joist Jaw This little tool grabs hold of joists and holds them properly in place while you attach them.  Think of it as a helper that always shows up on time and must only be paid once. [...]

]]> By: Phillip http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/#comment-66756 Phillip Sun, 20 May 2007 01:40:00 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/#comment-66756 I like joist hangers also, but when there's some application problem for which this won't easily work, I simply use a Quick-Grip clamp and a short piece of 1x or plywood to locate with. Works perfect, is already paid for is very quick to utilize without chasing another tool from the truck. However, if I happened to see one in the clearance bin while visiting Lowe's I'd probably try one. I like joist hangers also, but when there’s some application problem for which this won’t easily work, I simply use a Quick-Grip clamp and a short piece of 1x or plywood to locate with. Works perfect, is already paid for is very quick to utilize without chasing another tool from the truck.
However, if I happened to see one in the clearance bin while visiting Lowe’s I’d probably try one.

]]> By: Brau http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/#comment-66564 Brau Sat, 19 May 2007 10:30:58 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/#comment-66564 I have to agree with Mel. Joist hangers would be preferable for many reasons, even a piece of scrap and a screw could do what this does. I have to agree with Mel. Joist hangers would be preferable for many reasons, even a piece of scrap and a screw could do what this does.

]]> By: Mel E. http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/#comment-66277 Mel E. Fri, 18 May 2007 17:45:29 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/18/line-up-joists-the-easy-way/#comment-66277 A solution looking for a problem. Your joist will already be sitting on the plate on the foundation or the top plate of the wall below. I really don't see how this makes the job on joist setting easier. Besides, in a application where I see this might help you would usually use a permanent joist hanger for support anyway. A solution looking for a problem. Your joist will already be sitting on the plate on the foundation or the top plate of the wall below. I really don’t see how this makes the job on joist setting easier. Besides, in a application where I see this might help you would usually use a permanent joist hanger for support anyway.

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