CAMO MARKSMAN Pro-X1, Deck Tool for Edge Fastening Installation, 1/16″ Spacing, Fits 5-1/4-5-3/4″ Wood Decking (0345002)

OK, I like this product but I don’t LOVE it.1. It goes over the surface of the deck board, across the joist and you simply screw it into place. Couple issues with this…a. If the board before it is a little proud (sticks up more than the one you are currently working on) then it will screw more into the TOP of the side of the board instead of just the side of the board.b. If you miss the joist by a little bit, it doesn’t pull the screw down far enough and the tool gets stuck between your board and the previous one. A good yank helps to get it out but you don’t want to ruin the tool so it gets a bit finicky in this situation. Then you can push that screw into place by forcing it with the drill.c. If your joists are offset (as they are with our PATTERNED deck, I can imagine a simple design would be easier) then you have to reset the tool quite often.d. It states that the screws will automatically “start” (I can’t remember the exact phrasing) and only needs a little bit of pressure on the drill. I find if it doesn’t “start” you need 2 hands, one to run the drill and one to put some back pressure on the drill but in reality you need a third hand to hold onto the tool as it falls off the board pretty easily.I don’t have solutions to these problems but seems like an engineer could come up with something to make this tool a bit more functional.Overall I am pleased with the functionality of t his tool and would definitely buy it again, even knowing about the flaws above. It would be helpful if they had an FAQ section on their instructions to address some of the above issues and solutions to make it work a bit better out of the box.We have a HUGE deck (600 sq feet) to do so the quantity of screws 1750 will get us through most of it!