{"product_id":"turnbuckle-concrete-form-aligner-bent-plate","title":"Turnbuckle Concrete Form Aligner with Bent Plate, Adjustable 37 in. to 42 in.","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pb-wrap{--pb-line:#e1e3e5;--pb-head:#f6f6f7;max-width:100%}\n.pb-wrap .pb-intro{margin-bottom:20px}\n.pb-acc{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 8px;overflow:hidden}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\n list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::marker{content:\"\"}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1;flex:0 0 auto}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2212\"}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary{border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary:hover{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc .pb-body{padding:16px}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:first-child{margin-top:0}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.pb-q{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:0;margin:0}\n.pb-q:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary{padding:12px 0;font-weight:600}\n.pb-q[open]\u003esummary{background:transparent;border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary:hover{background:transparent;text-decoration:underline}\n.pb-q .pb-body{padding:0 0 12px}\n.pb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:380px}\n.pb-table th,.pb-table td{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);padding:8px 10px;\n text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.pb-table thead th{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:0 0 8px}\n.pb-note{font-size:13px;opacity:.75;margin-top:16px}\n.pb-wrap a{color:#3b82f6}\n.pb-wrap a:hover{color:#2563eb}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTurnbuckle Concrete Form Aligner, Bent Plate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA turnbuckle form aligner sits in a 2x4 kicker brace and turns to push or pull a vertical form into plumb. Nail one plate to the form and the brace lumber to the other end, then rotate the turnbuckle to fine-tune the position before and during the pour. The aligner adjusts from 37 in. to 42 in., about 5 in. of travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3 x 5 in. bent plate grips uneven surfaces and follows curved forms. Its 15\/16 in. centre hole takes a 3\/4 in. or 7\/8 in. round steel stake when you brace from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo load rating is published for this aligner.\u003c\/strong\u003e What it can hold depends on the brace lumber, nailing, staking and form design, so size and space braces for your job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFeatures and Common Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurnbuckle adjusts from 37 in. to 42 in., about 5 in. of travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x 5 in. angled (bent) plate grips uneven surfaces and conforms to curved forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNail holes for fastening to the form or brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15\/16 in. centre hole accepts 3\/4 in. or 7\/8 in. round steel stakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 gauge steel, painted red, reusable job after job when cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlumbing and aligning job-built wood wall forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing column and beam forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKicker braces staked to grade for footing and foundation walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved or irregular forms where a flat plate won't sit tight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurnbuckle form aligner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlate Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBent (angled) plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlate Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 5 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdjustable Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 in. to 42 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 5 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 gauge steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStake Hole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\/16 in., fits 3\/4 in. or 7\/8 in. round stakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrace Lumber\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSold As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLoad Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot rated. Capacity is limited by the brace lumber, nailing, staking and form design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eSpecifications are typical for this style of aligner and can differ slightly between production runs. Measure before ordering if a dimension is critical to your form layout. No safe working load is published; do not use this aligner as shoring or to carry vertical load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to Install\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay out braces at the spacing your form design calls for. Closer spacing on tall walls, at corners and at pour points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the 2x4 brace to the aligner and nail through the plate holes so the lumber bears tight against the angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNail to a ground plate or drive a 3\/4 in. or 7\/8 in. round steel stake through the 15\/16 in. centre hole into firm ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNail the other end to a stud or waler on the form, not to the sheathing alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the turnbuckle to push or pull the form into plumb, checking with a level. Recheck alignment during the pour and readjust as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter stripping, scrape off concrete and keep the threads clean so the turnbuckle turns freely next time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eForm aligners are an adjustment device, not a rated structural component. As the Dayton Superior A27 data sheet puts it, safe working load is limited by the lumber, nailing and staking. Formwork and bracing for structural pours must be designed and checked by a qualified person per local code and WorkSafeBC requirements. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.buildsite.com\/pdf\/daytonrichmond\/A27-and-A27M-Turnbuckle-Form-Aligner-Product-Data-1731708.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTurnbuckle form aligner data sheet, reference (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much weight can a form aligner hold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has no published load rating. Holding capacity depends on the brace lumber, the nailing, the stake or anchor and the form design. Have your formwork bracing designed for the pour, and don't use the aligner as shoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eBent plate or flat plate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bent plate grips uneven surfaces and follows curved forms. A flat plate suits flat, level surfaces. This listing is the bent plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat lumber does it take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e2x4 brace lumber, nailed to the aligner at the top or bottom of the brace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I stake it straight into the ground?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The 15\/16 in. centre hole takes a 3\/4 in. or 7\/8 in. round steel stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it sold individually?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, priced each. Contact us for contractor quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Product\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/turnbuckle-concrete-form-aligner-bent-plate#product\",\"name\":\"Turnbuckle Concrete Form Aligner with Bent Plate, Adjustable 37 in. to 42 in.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/turnbuckle-concrete-form-aligner-bent-plate\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Griff\"},\"category\":\"Hardware \u003e Hardware Accessories \u003e Concrete Molds\",\"description\":\"Steel turnbuckle form aligner with 3 x 5 in. bent nailing plate. Adjusts 37 to 42 in. to plumb wall, column and beam forms on 2x4 braces. 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