Mayhew 41500 Tweaker Multi-Use Tool |  | Brand: Mayhew
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $33.50
Buy New: $23.50
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Seller: Templerw
Rating:  26 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 14.5 x 3 x 1
MPN: 41500
Model: 41500
UPC: 045256415000
EAN: 0045256415000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Multi-use tool fits snugly around any 2-Inch lumber | | • | Ideal for framing applications; allows twisted framing to be put into position | | • | Precision heat-treated steel | | • | Includes 1 tweaker | | • | 14-1/2-Inch long; 2.1-Pound; lifetime warranty |
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Product Description
TWEAKER BAR - Fits snugly around 2" dimensional lumber ~ Allows twisted framing to be pulled into place ~ Hot forged steel and heat treated ~ Pulls nails
Amazon.com Product Review
It doesn't look like much, but it will amaze you with what it can do to a twisted 2-by-4. Its jaw end fits snugly around the offending 2-by lumber, and with relatively little effort on your part, it twists the turned wood into place, allowing you to nail with your free hand, keeping it well clear of the inbound fastener. It's pretty much genius, as far as we're concerned, and we've been told that once it's used, it's indispensable. The Tweaker is solid steel, and as such, it is not light to tote around. And it doesn't feel great hanging from a toolbelt, either. But we think once you give this a turn on a uncooperative board, you'll be hooked, and you'll overlook its heft and take it everywhere you might meet up with a twisted piece of timber.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 26
 Awesome Tool! Simple but smart October 21, 2009
javajunki
We had an old cracker cabin for weekend use that had been built in bits and pieces over time; a bit of this and a bit of that like many old homes. One area in need of extensive repairs was the front porch - it had all the charm but matching old and new took a lot of elbow grease. Came across this tool and decided anything that could help would be an improvement - this little thing rocks! Simple design, very effective at putting things in their place - Everyone that uses it wants to keep it! Smart item, simple design, great price.
The Tweaker does its job and helps keep your hands away from power nailers. January 27, 2009
Dale S. Stary (Red Hook, NY USA)
The Tweaker can twist 2X material that is really twisted and it keeps your hands away if you're using a power nailer. My fellow crew members like it as well. I recommend this tool.
 Very useful tool February 12, 2008
Truthseeker (Georgia USA)
Builders best friend. No need to hunt through piles of lumber for straight, 2x4, 2x6 lumber... This "TWEAKER" will allow you to make the necessary adjustments to bring any lumber into line.
Whether decking or framing, This has the pull you need.
 If you only have the money for one tool.......... January 20, 2008
J. Kelley (Michigan, United States)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Short of it:
If you only have the money for one tool, skip this one and purchase the Stanley Fatmax. It comes in two sizes, and is a much better made tool for similar money.
The Long of it:
The finish on the Tweaker identifies it's "Made in Taiwan" construction (i.e. poor); and, as pointed out by others, the inner claw is too small to obtain a firm grip if you have a really stubborn board to deal with. I do like the apparent ability for this tool to be hammered into tight places for prying; and the "handle" would lend itself well to extension with a piece of metal pipe for some real prying assistance.
However, I am not sure of the quality of the metal, so any "assistance" applied as I indicated above (i.e. hammering, or using a pipe for an extended handle) is at your discretion. I find that any tool "Made in Taiwan" seldom stands up to 'normal' use, let alone going above and beyond.
The Bottom line:
The Fatmax is able to handle thicker stock, for the heavier joists and such. It is a much more finished tool, and I would not be too worried to add a little "assistance" to it to get a job done.
If you have the money to purchase several tools, there are some functions that this tool may perform better then the Fatmax, so go ahead and get one. I did. Nice idea, but I think I would have skipped it if I had seen it close-up before I bought it.
great third arm December 31, 2007
C. DeJong (Iowa USA)
Works pretty well for holding things straight, leveraged by one knee so I can get a few nails in place. When you work alone you occasionally need a third arm.
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