How to use CAMO MARKSMAN PRO. INVISIBLE deck screws? How to install decking using Camo Marksman Pro

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@lindavankirk7514 3 жыл бұрын

I love the sound effects! Fun. I love that deck

@BenVanKirk 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@Forexfox99 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see a dewalt fan! Keep up the good work.

@BenVanKirk 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty. I have always had good luck with DeWalt and the price and quality had always made sense for me.

@petcatznz 7 ай бұрын

Great video. It’s nice to find one with a common sense no-nonsense approach to the job. Subbed, thank you.

@BenVanKirk 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. Happy you liked the video. Please let me know what other topics I can cover.

@lindalakota38 2 жыл бұрын

With the wood the camo works awesome had to get a look

@BenVanKirk 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Thank you for watching.

@careyvankirk7037 3 жыл бұрын

This is going to be so nice!!

@BenVanKirk 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@zackbolles359 Жыл бұрын

Great info, thank you!

@BenVanKirk Жыл бұрын

Thank you Zack.

@cahoonm 2 жыл бұрын

I built a covered deck and use that same deck board for hand rail cap, rail skirts ceiling and ceiling/deck. I pop some blue lines on the treated and they will not disappear even after a year. Standard chalk, not dye. You did a good job well done

@BenVanKirk 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I haven't figured out what I will do for a hand rail cap yet but I like the idea of using a deck board for a nice finished look. I have not had the blue lines stain the wood to my knowledge, but I will for sure be hesitant when using the chalk line in the future.

@phoenixpalazzo4089 11 ай бұрын

Any deck cleaner will remove the lines.

@ericmartin3396 Жыл бұрын

You may know this, but for those who don't, camo makes a tool that helps to bend the boards straight.

@BenVanKirk Жыл бұрын

Good to know Eric! Thanks for the info.

@mikeward101 Ай бұрын

Very good! I was looking for how “hidden” these fasteners were and looks good.

@BenVanKirk Ай бұрын

They are very hidden and work really great. I have had some in place for over 2 years now and my stairs and deck are still rock solid. Thanks for watching.

@lennymcmillion Жыл бұрын

Very well-produced video here. If you keep up the same quality I think you'll end up with a decent amount of subscribers. A lot of DIY videos have horrible volume fluctuations and bad video quality. Good job.

@BenVanKirk Жыл бұрын

Lenny - thank you for the feedback. I really appreciate it. Thank you for watching.

@jmackinjersey1 2 жыл бұрын

Over all, it came out to be a nice deck. I would agree that having a typical butt joint is better in this case, because you have such a small area to cut. Sometimes the ends will warp worse when they are that small.

@BenVanKirk 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, Jeremiah.

@lindalakota38 2 жыл бұрын

With the composit the srews are not so much hidden but still way better then hole threw the top.its a fantastic system be nicer if you could get the screw at least 1/16 atleast lower for trex. And you need to make shour the tool is clèen of composite debree and as flat to board every screw with trex

@BenVanKirk 2 жыл бұрын

Great point Linda! You do need to keep the tool clean of debris. Some composite is grooved and will not need hidden fasteners but this is a better option for composite edge boards when applying a picture frame edge.

@seanmccaughan2567 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Did you use the Camo tool to fasten in the picture board? I am wondering how that works. Thanks

@BenVanKirk 9 ай бұрын

Yes I did. I just face screwed it and it is holding up great. Thank you for watching.

@cybrisma6564 2 жыл бұрын

Is it really necessary to place a gap or tighten in between the decking boards with my bowrench?

@BenVanKirk 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Whatever you decide... keep it consistent for a great look.

@jmackinjersey1 2 жыл бұрын

That's a pretty cool tool. Too bad we can't use it on the coastal areas. Heavy storms, hurricanes tend to rip out shallow holds like that.

@BenVanKirk 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I haven't had any issues and these things are holding strong after a year. I have been really impressed with this product. They do have a shallower hold but since they are angled in at each side, they actually grab a lot of meat.

@CdA_Native 2 жыл бұрын

Darn! We had a lake cabin years ago and I wish we had done a deck like yours......would have been 10x nicer than using the dock as our deck!

@BenVanKirk 2 жыл бұрын

I was hesitant to build that deck, we are not sure how much use it will get but wanted the option. Do you have any pointers for keeping things on the dock, tables/chairs etc..., so they won't blow away in a storm?

@CdA_Native 2 жыл бұрын

@@BenVanKirk If you don't want to screw them to the deck, I've had some success with "sand tubes" also called "sand baggies!".... just lay them over cross members, or even hang them under lightweight chairs or tables. Not pretty, but pretty effective!

@jassonsmith7941 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Can we use any brand of screw instead of the camo screws?

@BenVanKirk Жыл бұрын

@jassonsmith7941 I would recommend using the camo screws with this system. They are specifically designed to work with the jig and are cross threaded to ensure a strong hold. They didn't crack the boards and are not really much more expensive than other quality deck screws.

@whales302 12 күн бұрын

I don't get the whole picture frame framing method. The deck boards end on nothing, I get that the picture frame is supported and that the deck boards get screwed down a few inches back but still the very end of the boards will be prone to lifting. Why not place a 2x4 on edge inside the rim band and then add another joist next to it. Wouldn't that work?

@BenVanKirk 12 күн бұрын

That would work too. A 2x4 on edge is more area for moisture to collect. Also, since the blocking was cut from scraps this method is a little cheaper. I haven't had any issue with the picture frame boards lifting on the edges, they only over hang about an inch. Thanks for watchin!

@kennytam9514 Жыл бұрын

The issue that prevented me from using this Camo system is the cost of the screw. Home Depot sells Camo screw around $100 for 200 pcs. I can buy 1200 deck screws for $50.

@BenVanKirk Жыл бұрын

They are a little more expensive. Mine have held up well and I do enjoy the hidden look the provide.

@plaza5pro 2 ай бұрын

How well does the camo work with composite decking?

@BenVanKirk 2 ай бұрын

I think it would work ok, but composite decking typically has a groove in the side for hidden fasteners that go between each board

@tenzinminz5150 2 жыл бұрын

hi, how's camo screw holding up? any updates? thank you

@BenVanKirk 2 жыл бұрын

The camo screws are really holding up well! I will continue to use them in the future!

@tenzinminz5150 2 жыл бұрын

@@BenVanKirk thank you.. That's such an assurance.

@blumenaue7590 2 жыл бұрын

As far as screws can you use the 2.5” or must you use the 1 7/8”? Thanks in advance.

@BenVanKirk 2 жыл бұрын

For my application they recommend the 1 7/8". I was using 1" deck boards.

@hawaiiantimes7702 11 ай бұрын

How’s the gapping between boards now that the wood has been seasoned?

@BenVanKirk 11 ай бұрын

It isn't too bad. I do wish they had different size spacers for dry and wet wood.

@PT-MX5RF 23 күн бұрын

There’s another camo x1 for wood- it leaves a 1/16 gap instead of 3/16…. Just ordered - haven’t used it yet

@paochino6973 Жыл бұрын

If you could do it all over again, would you use Camo screws again?

@BenVanKirk Жыл бұрын

I would. They have held up great! Thank you for watching!

@johngarrison6317 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh I see

@BenVanKirk 3 жыл бұрын

No you don't... invisible.

@ricladouceur6202 10 ай бұрын

Why didn't you use the board to cut along.

@BenVanKirk 10 ай бұрын

I felt ok doing it free hand.

@moviequotemasta 2 жыл бұрын

Been around for years... this isn't new good job tho

@BenVanKirk 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback Andrew. The system works great. Is there something new that I could try and review?