FastenMaster Tiger Claw TC-G -- How to Groove a Deck Board

This video shows how to cut a slot in a square edge deck board so that it can be fastened with our Tiger Claw TC-G and TC-120 hidden fasteners.
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[@asablue4816]

I was needing to cut some slots in my square edge Trex boards for the outer edge of the deck. I walked into my garage and said wait a minute. How about my biscuit joiner? The cutter is the same size as a slot cutter made for the groove. Approx 0.15". Doesn't get any easier that using a joiner. Easy to set proper depth and you can cut grooves very fast. I was looking around to see if anyone else was doing this and came across you video. I see you mention a biscuit joiner. If someone has this tool it is definitely the way to go.

[@Deckfastener]

8 slots cut in 12 seconds. This will make installing Ipe or Mahogany very fast when using the Tiger Claw TC-G and the Tiger Claw Installation Gun.
Much faster than drilling, countersinking, and fastening with 8 deck screws.

[@miningexcavator]

Great video, thanks

[@lukesuszanneandkjgilchrist5286]

Is the groove, since untreated, a higher risk for dry rot?

[@chicochico8596]

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[@arr4512]

Will this method work for securing with Versaclips? I can't find the TC-G Fasteners any more

[@FastenMasterPro]

Yes, this method will work! The router bit model # is R-5206-RB3W

[@aparfeno]

Could I do this with regular pressure treated decking (rounded edges)?

[@chicochico8596]

Can I do the same thing with trax material

[@FastenMasterPro]

Yes, you can. The Trex board can be grooved the same way with the Trex router bit. You can purchase one through a Trex supplier.

[@ashirley3844]

I am about to try it with FastenMaster TC-G bit, I was told it would work