Review on Kreg DECKSPACER-RED Deck Jig Spacer Rings 1/4-Inch, Red, 12 Pack: Perfect for Precise Deck Installation by Tyrone Lee

Excellent product for the money. The ability to place six planks at a time (2 spacers per plank) for relatively straight planks is a real time saver. Even for boards that aren't that straight, lots of spacers can be used to ensure the entire length of the board is straight. (TIP: Keep your planks as straight as possible to minimize the need to straighten them during a project.) These spacers also come in handy when planning the final set of planks so you don't end up with a very narrow edge end up. last board. Using these spacers saved a lot of time compared to my previous method of laying on my other deck which was a pair of 1 foot 2 nail boards. Even the thickest nails are not 1/4" thick and in my opinion 1/4" should be the minimum spacing width to avoid accumulation of leaves, needles etc between boards and allow for better drainage. Drainage is critical to the longevity of boards as they dry much better/quicker. The deck I made with brads has problems with this (cracks about 1/8 inch wide). The wider 1/4 inch spacing also makes it easier to apply the stain into the cracks on the sides of the boards.