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Permanent Bracing, what’s the big deal?

I was recently on a job site talking with the Superintendent. The topic quickly turned to the trusses overhead (imagine that!) and I asked if he had a set of the Truss Design Drawings that came with them. He Stan Sias said he did and that they were in the trailer. I asked him when they planned to install the permanent bracing that was (undoubtedly) required and he said, without hesitation, “… that they don’t do anything more after the trusses are up and sheathed-in.” I have to admit, I was not shocked to hear those words. The trusses in question were not terribly long (about 40’), but they had a cantilever on each end of around three feet. There was a little stubby vertical over the bearing with a diagonal web coming from the top chord panel point down to that little vertical. Experience says that under almost any gravity loads case, that diagonal (or kicker as I call them) is going to need at least one and possibly two lateral restraints (along with the associated diagonal bracing periodically to resolve the forces) to have the truss perform as the sealing Truss Design Engineer intended. I explained that when the truss went under load (snow loading being rather prevalent up here in the upper Midwest) that web would see considerable compression load, so much such that it would want to buckle out of plane. The Super was having none of that kind of talk. He informed me that he had been in the building trades since the beginning of time and that he had never seen a web bow the way I was describing. This was going nowhere at an alarming rate! I asked him if I could have a few more minutes of his time and he said sure. I was pretty sure that he figured that he was going to need it to teach me a thing or two. I went out to my vehicle, pulled out my laptop, and met him back at his trailer. Once there he produced the Truss Design Drawings. Sure enough, the kickers on either end of these trusses showed two continuous lateral restraints (CLRs). Surprised, he asked me how I knew that before looking at the drawings. Just a good guess, I said, before explaining the flow of loads through a truss under both gravity and uplift. I also explained that, although they may never see this kind of bowing under construction and ‘sunshine loads,’ they were very real in the built environment. I proceeded to show him on my laptop several situations where webs had bowed significantly to prove my point. I then pulled up the latest edition of the industry’s BCSI Book and showed him graphically the lateral restraint and diagonal bracing necessary. He again stated that he had never installed that kind of bracing unless he was told to do something more by the architect, engineer, or Building Official. He said that his framers didn’t consider it necessary as the trusses were up, plumb, and sheathed. He even pointed out to me that they always run a single flat 2x4 along the top edge of the bottom chord to maintain the truss spacing. He said that as though they were doing something ‘above and beyond.’ When I pointed out that the truss bottom chords should be restrained (and diagonally braced) at a maximum of 15’ on-center for Temporary Bracing and at no more than 10’ on-center for Permanent Bracing, he said that he’d “never seen that done anywhere.” We went to the back of his set of Truss Design Drawings and sure enough, there were the B-Series Supplement sheets showing exactly what we were talking about! We went on to have a conversation regarding design responsibilities, especially those referenced in his contract documents. Lo and behold, the architect has specified that the trusses be per ANSI/TPI 1. He said he had never heard of that and had no idea what it was. When I pulled that up on the laptop, he was ready to go back outside. He said that wasn’t his job and that if I could send him a link to that (and BCSI) he’d talk to his boss about it. That was pretty much the end of the meeting that day. I offered to come back to review the Truss Design Drawings with him to highlight the other locations where restraints were assumed by the Truss Designer and he said that wouldn’t be necessary. It was a very friendly visit and we all shook hands before we left. The Territory Manager I was travelling with said I need not worry as he was good friends with the EOR and that he’d be sure that the EOR paid a visit to the site with permanent truss bracing on his mind. Perhaps this one would end happily after all. My question is this: How many other buildings are being built without regard for the required Permanent Bracing being installed on the wood trusses? We have a lot of additional education to do with everyone involved in the process including the Building Designers (Architects, Engineers, AIBDs, etc.), Building Officials, as well as those doing the physical construction. The performance and integrity of the structure depends on it. Thanks for reading, SS. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Mid-90's ASI/Monet DeSauw B500 Component Saw Push Button Controlled Movements with Digital Readouts Backup Mechanical Counters & Scales (1) 30” & (4) 16” Saw Blades cut from 18” to 20’ Lumber Hold Downs Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw) Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) $22,900 FOB IL. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

ASI/DePauw Combi-Cut Web Saw Push Button Controlled Movements with Mechanical Counters & Scales. (4) Angulating Saw Blades plus External Cut-Off Blade cut 2x4 and 4x2 from 8” to 16’. Cut 4 Angle Floor Webs down to 12”. Powered Lumber Hold Downs. Lumber Feed Magazine. Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw). Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). $24,500 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Speed Cut Saw with Hain Measuring System •Speed Cut Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP / 3 Phase) •20’ Hain Powered Measuring System •Cutting Depth of 6” with 16” Blade •Angular Capacity of 164 Degrees •Saw Barrier Guard •Turntable Air Brake $8,300 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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NEW! 2004 Koskovich Omni Miser RT inear saw with roof truss cutting software, L servo controlled angulation axis of movement, includes crooked lumber sensor, print system A (one face), rebuilt Auto Deck in 2010 to accommodate up to 20’ stock, 2x3 through 2x12 material), automated lumber advance (LASM), auto exit roller, belt-style waste conveyor, 5 HP 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor (Windows XP Service Pack Three) with OEM console. Includes (7) spare blades, miscellaneous spare boards, cables, air cylinder, belts, and all available system spares. 120/240v Single Ph. And 208/480v, 3 Phase power, 90 PSI air required. Well maintained throughout its service life, currently in daily operation. Price: NOW $39,450 Location: MB Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2005 Razer v4 Linear Saw Six-Axis CNC Linear saw – Currently in operation and consistently upgraded this saw features a 6000 RPM hydraulic saw motor, full axis of motion to complete straight, single/compound bevel and rip cuts with a 13 3/4” blade. Handles material up to 20’ long, 14” wide and 4” depth. OEM supplied in-feed deck and outfeed conveyor with kick-off table are included. Right to Left hand feed configuration. Includes spare blade, encoder, (2) encoder wheels, sensor cables, and all available spare parts. Includes Windows XP Service Pack two software and transformer for 230 or 600v to system specific 415v, 3Ph, Minimum 100 psi air required. (Ink jet printer shown in pictures is not included.) $49,500 FOB MB Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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manufacturers’ Clary Shortcutter II Model 329 web saw with single sided setup, four blades, includes drag chain waste conveyor with tall incline. Minimum angle approximately 10 degrees, maximum angle 135 degrees. Minimum length cut is 9 inches (90/90), 18 inch 4-angle, and longest length cut is 18 feet. $8,490, FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2000 Alpine AutoMill RS Component Saw Alpine AutoMill RS model 344, five-blade, computerized component saw. From the OEM literature: sets up in 2 to 19 seconds, using a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated component saw works in semi-automated control via touchscreen input. It has 19 axes of automated movement, diagnostics, auto management reporting. The RS cuts from 13" to 20' long material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12, and includes [3] 18", [1] 20" and [1] 32" blades with air brakes, pc with swingarm cabinet and scrap conveyor under saw. 480v/60Hz/3Ph power. $31,249, FOB: QC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2003 Omni Miser Saw Automated Wood Processing System. Lengths to 16’. Ink Jet Print System A (One Face). Incline Live Deck. Bunk Feeder. (5) Th e 2x4 Magazines. Installation & Training omponent anufacturing is available at additional cost. $67,500 NOW $44,500 FOB MN Serving the Structural Building Components Industry Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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New, Monet five-head, floor truss web saw, cuts 4-angle, 4x2 floor truss webs from 16 inches and 90-90 blocks from 12 inches to four foot long maximum length. Features 10-board magazine feed, powered, fixed-quadrant angulation, manual carriage standard, shaker-pan scrap conveyor with short incline conveyor and cut-off blade. Option for longer carriage length, single sided setup (shown in pictures, but not standard), dust hood and choice of shaker or belt scrap conveyor. 440 volt, 3 phase. $49,000 Base, FOB MO.

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1997 TimberMill 6-20 Pro Component Saw Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0”. Base Plane Referencing and Pivot Axis Elevation for Faster Setup and Greater Accuracy. Powered Angulation & Carriage. Single Sided Digital. Waste & Incline Conveyor. Extra Set of Blades. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. $26,000 NOW $20,000 FOB IA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2005 Koskovich Auto Omni Component Saw 5-blade automated saw includes shaker waste conveyor with factory side pans, [3] 20 inch blades, [1] 30 inch blade and [1] 12 inch blade. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single sided setup from operator console, 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2, 20’ to 9” @ 90°/90°, ink-jet marking system, spare blades, remote monitor, Exair cabinet coolers, and all available electronic spares. This is a one-owner Omni saw that has been well maintained including recent upgrades to lumber grippers (rear trucks), and other parts. 208/240/480 volt,3 phase, 100 Amp and 120 vac, 90 Amp electrical required. $44,890, FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Idaco Super Compon-a-matic 4 blade "super" Compon-a-matic saw with power angulation, carriage, and air brakes. Shortest cut 12", longest cut 20 ft. @ 90/90. Includes waste conveyor with short incline. 460V, 3 phase power. $8,490 FOB NY Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

1994 MiTek Combi-Cut 4-Blade Saw 1994 MiTek Combi-Cut component saw, model 2000 Combi Cut, serial # CO15, four-head saw with powered angulation, Cuts from 1 foot at 90/90 to 20 foot lengths, angles from 10 to 105 degrees, digital angle readouts, power angulation, power length. 005_WTS_WOOD _TRUSS_AD_2.25X4.75_v2.indd Cuts 4x2, four-angle floor webs from 19". Includes under-saw waste conveyor (no incline), two extra 16" blades, manual and all available parts. Saw in use until end of January, 2016. 480 volt, 3 phase. $15,990 NOW $13,890 FOB MI Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2004 TCT Model 1100 Linear Saw Cut 2x4 and 2x6 Lumber from 3” to 20’. Tops, Bottoms, Webs, Sliders, Wedges and Scissor Bottoms. 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5 HP Motor with 24” Blade. Ink Jet Printer. Scrap Conveyor. $36,900 NOW $30,000 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1997 ASI B500 Component Saw 1997 ASI B500, 5-blade component saw, features semi-automatic user interface with backup mechanical indicators, grouped functions such as automatic blade alignment for chords or webs, automatic centerline adjustment of nominal board size, safety fencing, shaker pan scrap system, digital read outs and push-button adjustment controls. 480 volt, 3 phase. $19,890 NOW $9,980 FOB ON Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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2005 Alpine AutoMill SC Saw Five-blade, servo-controlled computerized saw, sets up in 2 to 19 seconds and downloads from a network or by using a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated component saw works in both automated (downloading files) and semi-automated control via touch-screen input. It has 23 axes of automated movement, enhanced diagnostics, auto management reporting. The SC cuts from 13" to 20' long material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12, and includes [4] 18" and [1] 32" blades with air brakes, yellow outfeed skatewheel conveyors and pc, carriage and cabinet compressed air connections (for cooling & dust buildup prevention). Installed and operational. 480v/60Hz/3Ph power. Price: $89,990 NOW $84,890 Condition: Good Location: TX

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Recently, several people I know were asked to participate in satisfaction surveys. Though their situations differed, all of the surveys were motivated by good intentions. Even so, the results were mixed. As an outsider observing them, I’ve been struck by the things, both good and not so good, that we could all learn from the process.

Clear Objectives Produce Clear Results

Koskovich Auto Omni Component Saw This 4-blade saw h as been well maintained, and consistently upgraded throughout its service history, includes belt-style waste conveyor with side pans, digital inclinometers, spare set of blades, spare transport side motor, 1 KB card for out feed rollers, several spare circuit boards, and all other available spare parts. PC runs Windows 7 OS, current Omni Software from OEM. 220v, 3 phase electrical. 10,850 FOB MB Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

If there are specific issues to address, then spell them out! Honestly, it can help to know what some of those issues are before you conduct a complicated survey. And if you don’t already have an idea of what the points of dissatisfaction are, then you may need more help than just a survey. If you’re going to spend time and money on lots of paperwork, then make sure you have a good plan going into the process. The survey may be the start of a lot of hard work.

Actions Must Follow Words Be honest about the process. Do you think that conducting a survey can, by itself, make people feel like you’re willing to address any issues that arise? If you think the survey alone is enough, then your problems are only just beginning. The most harmful aspect of surveys that I’ve seen is doing absolutely nothing with the information collected. Remember, this information represents people’s feelings. They’ve started thinking about these things now, and soon they’ll start stewing about them some more, and then the overall sense of frustration will start to build. Your “good intentions” may produce very unintended results. Be accountable for the results, whether you like them or not.

A Poor Man’s Satisfaction Survey

1990 Timbermill 6-20 Saw 1990 Timbermill 6-20 component saw, model MH6C20, six blades cuts lumber from 2x4 through 2x12, 4x2 lengths from 12” to 20’ including four angle floor truss webs from 18", all powered movements, includes chaindrag scrap conveyor with incline. 208/230 volt, 3 phase. $13,490 FOB NY. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Admit it, we all know how to conduct a poor man’s satisfaction survey – it’s called talking to people. Maybe I should qualify that further – it’s called talking to people, listening to what they have to say, and then taking some actions. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But I guess it’s not, because listening can be difficult when you’re not hearing what you’d like to hear and taking action is always complicated. Fortunately, some good can come from talking, even if you discover a problem that can’t be “solved.” The reason for that is because communication helps everyone genuinely feel like part of the team. Included. Maybe even respected. I’m sure there are many instances when a satisfaction survey results in valuable information that can be used to benefit everyone and thereby the bottom line. I’m also sure that there are places where satisfaction surveys will never be conducted because no one wants to hear what people have to say and no one wants to take action or make changes. My guess though is that most places could benefit from more opportunities for genuine communication. Everyone could always learn another thing or two.

Anna has accepted the challenge and has added the role of Editor to her list of responsibilities. I look forward to seeing more of her great work in the many issues to come! Join me in wishing her success in this challenge! Thomas McAnally - Publisher PHONE: 800-289-5627

2003 Spida Saw Only Direct Drive 5.5 HP Motor with 18” Blade (460 Volt). Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees with 24” Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts. Adjustable Stroke Limiter, Plexiglass Shield & Laser Pointer for Operator Safety. Dust Extraction Outlet •Has Angulation Motor (for upgrade to automated saw). Excludes Spida Computer & Enclosure for Saw/Stop Automation. Excludes Tiger Stop, Infeed/Outfeed Roller Conveyors & Dust Collector. Add $5,900 for 2003 TigerStop (TS16) with 30’ of Roller Conveyor. $9,9000, FOB AB Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Used Hain Quick Rafter Cutter • Checked and Repaired by Leonard Hain • Board Sizes: 2x4 and 2x6 • Motors: Two 2 HP / 220 Volt or 440 Volt / 3 Phase • Saw Blades: 7 1/4” Carbide Tipped (set at 45 degrees) • Angle Adjustment: Manual Rotation with Air Brake • Air Supply: 90 PSI • Carriage: Steel Rails with Steel Dual V Rollers • Pedestal: 3/16” Formed Steel with Powder Coat Finish • Saw Housing: 1/2” Billet Aluminum • Covers: 10 Gauge (1/8” thick) Steel with Powder Coat Finish • Fully Enclosed for Safety $6,950 FOB CA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2008 Alpine X4 Linear Saw •Touch Screen Control Panel •5 Axes of Automation •15 HP Motor with 22” Blade •Ink Jet Printer •Auto Feeder (Live Deck) •Outfeed Conveyor •230 Volt / 3 Phase $49,900 FOB AB NOW $39,900 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1998 Koskovich Auto Omni Component Saw This saw has been well maintained, and consistently upgraded throughout its service history, includes belt-style waste conveyor with side pans, digital inclinometers, spare set of blades, spare transport side motor, 1 KB card for out feed rollers, several spare circuit boards, and all other available spare parts. PC runs Windows 7 OS, current Omni Software from OEM. 220v, 3 phase electrical. $17,990 NOW $10,850 FOB MB Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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New Hundegger Turbo Saw $208,963 Nicely Equipped The Hundegger Turbo-Drive saw is a fast, accurate and versatile, fully automated linear saw specifically designed to cut structural component parts. Hundegger continues to stretch the cutting capabilities of our industry by providing a single saw with options that can perform basic drilling, milling and printing operations in addition to 5-axis cutting. The Turbo-Drive's features and benefits include: up to 4-board lumber stacking, capable of cutting lumber, wood I-beams or engineered lumber, capable of cutting stair stringers, able to scarf or valley cut along the horizontal plane,option for two different types of millwork attachments: can mill recesses or profiles on single or stacked boards, options for inkjet, pen or label marking, option for bar coding, data transfer from design software to the saw, free software upgrades and the use of Board Stretcher technology: boards are cut faster with less blade movements and less waste.

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1996 Auto-Omni 5 Blade Automated Apollo Saw with Truss Software Automated Component Saw Solid 48” x 72” Frame and Arm Construction Minimizes Flex on the Saw Frame. Direct •Automated Setup as directed by Truss Drive 7.5 HP Motor with 18” Blade (230/460 Volt). Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees Design Software Output with 36” Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts. Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement. •Computer, Enclosure & Stand Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety. MDF Profiled Saw •5 Blades cut 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2 Bench Top Provides a Safe Working Platform. Dust Extraction Outlet. 20’ of MDF from 11” to 20’ Bench Top with Automated 20’ Length Stop & 10’ Gravity Conveyor. Workstation, •Ink Jet Printer Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17” Touch Screen Integration. Serial Control System. •Shaker Pan Waste Conveyor (under saw) Includes all Plug & Play Wiring. MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software. Add •Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) $3,680 Two Day Onsite Installation & Training. Add $750 for 12 Month Phone & •Installation Available (quote upon reVirtual Tech Support. Add $275 for Spare Blade. Add $558 for Saw Laser Guide. Add quest) FOB WI $890 for Dust Collector Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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NEW! 2000 Alpine AutoMill RS Component Saw Alpine AutoMill RS model 344, five-blade, computerized component saw. From the OEM literature: sets up in 2 to 19 seconds, using a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated component saw works in semi-automated control via touchscreen input. It has 19 axes of automated movement, diagnostics, auto management reporting. The RS cuts from 13" to 20' long material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12, and includes [3] 18", [1] 20" and [1] 32" blades with air brakes, pc with swingarm cabinet and scrap conveyor under saw. 480v/60Hz/3Ph power. $31,249 FOB QC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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New Spida Automated Apollo Saw The Spida Apollo saw with Automation is a computerized, pull-arm type saw used for cutting either wood truss components or wall panel cutting and represents the lowestcost way to add an automated single-blade saw to your operation. Features include angle cutting from 10 to 170 degrees, 36 inch scarf cuts, patented variable stroke limiter for safety, solid frame and arm design, 17 inch industrial touch screen with enclosure, 7.5 HP motor, plug and play wiring making installations easier and includes cowls for adding a dust extraction system.

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1997 Timbermill 620 Pro SSD Timbermill 620 Pro single-sided digital, model 6-20 Pro SSD. Six heads cuts lumber from 2x3 through 2x12, 4x2 lengths from 13” to 20’ including four-angle floor truss webs from 19". "Pro" model features faster angulation movements and faster carriage speeds with soft-start technology and powered movements with single-side setup and digital readouts. Includes set of spare blades, drag-chain waste conveyor with incline, and all available spare parts. 480V 3ph. $25,990 NOW $19,900 FOB IA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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MiTek Combi Set Web Saw Four Blades Cut Lengths from 2' to 16'. Waste & Incline Conveyor. Extra Set of Blades. 220/440 Volt - 3 Phase. $13,000 FOB MO. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

New, DeRobo linear saw by Monet organizes "fill" boards to increase optimization of each board, can produce unlimited scarf cuts, cuts 1 or 2 boards at a time and cuts webs, chords, wedges, rafters and open-stair stringers. Works with all major connector plate manufacturer's software. Features include 22 inch blade, left-to-right feed direction standard, lumber push and pull grippers for more accuracy, ink marking on the 1 1/2" face of the incoming boards and small piece capture and delivery to the front of the saw for easy access. Infeed deck and bunk feed are shown as options only. Works with the optional WoodRunner TM lumber retrieval system. 440 volt, 3phase. $165,000 Base Price, FOB MO.

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MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE.

THE HUNDEGGER TURBO DRIVE SAW IS A FAST, ACCURATE AND VERSATILE, FULLY AUTOMATED LINEAR SAW SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CUT STRUCTURAL COMPONENT PARTS.

Hundegger continues to stretch the cutting capabilities of our industry by providing a single saw with options that can perform basic drilling, milling and printing operations in addition to 4 -axis cutting.

Hardly another “pretty face”, the TURBO Drive is a solid evolution of the popular SC Series saws. This workhorse, like all of Hundegger’s production saws, benefits from their experience learned from a wide variety of wood cutting and milling applications from over 4,700 saws to date. Specific to our wood component industry, the TURBO Drive has been thoroughly developed for world-wide customers prior to its introduction to the US. Regardless of your cutting application, be it I-Joist, dimensional 2x lumber, or any variety of EWP, we have the experience and equipment to efficiently bring your job to market.

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More than history, the TURBO Drive is German engineered to allow for maximum performance in a given application. With this base, precision performance is improved with software optimization rather than hardware changes. This is apparent when the TURBO Drive was optimized for USA component cutting, the same world model saw runs significantly faster, simply by optimizing movements and stroke. For a demonstration of how software upgrades accomplish this, see the “before & after” video at: https://youtu.be/3V5gmXbjQPU. It illustrates that software can increase throughput rather than redesigning elements of the equipment, your TURBO Drive does not become yesterday’s news because of a model number change.

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So how much would you pay for software that increases your cutting productivity and keeps your saw current with the latest technology? How about zero? With the Hundegger TURBO Drive, free software updates for life are included with the saw. As software is optimized and performance is enhanced, you’ll never have to worry about what model you bought. For more information, visit http://www.woodtrusssystems.com/ manufacturers/general/hundegger-usa/

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Before I launch into this month’s musing, I would like to thank everyone who has responded so positively to my writing. My hiatus from writing and publishing articles occurred when my primary outlet decided all of their article-writing should be done in-house. Not that I needed one more thing to do every month, but it did give me a way to express my opinions each month. To my surprise, I received a call from The Advertiser asking if I would write a monthly article for this publication. I really had to think about it. After being away from it, I wondered if my opinions would still be relevant. As it turns out, many of you either find humor in my writing or occasionally find an opinion that makes sense. Anyway, thanks to all who have emailed, called or spoken to me during my travels. Each time, it gives me one of those “Aw Shucks” moments. So, I have a dilemma. I have two great topics on my mind this month and only one article. I’ve been thinking about an article on all of the great things Operation Finally Home is doing and all of the ways the SBCA Chapters and Councils are assisting in that endeavor. The other idea though takes me back to something I wrote eleven years ago. That article was one of the most requested pieces. People who were beginning the Six Sigma training process wanted it to use as part of their curriculum. I, of course, told them “sure!” It was a message about how we learn and how we forget how to learn as we grow older. It was framed in the context of my beautiful daughter, so now, having just witnessed her sixth grade graduation, it seems appropriate to choose it as this month’s topic. At the time, many of you remember, I had just become a father again at a bit of, well, an advanced age. I am still the oldest dad at the PTA meetings, but I am no longer the oldest guy in the industry with an infant child at home. (But I may be the oldest guy in the industry with a twelve year old at home!) I talked about how my one-year-old caught my attention with how she learns new things. All small children do it. THEY LEARN NEW THINGS FAST! They seem to watch something being done a time or two, begin mimicking the actions, and shortly thereafter they master the skill. This goes on and on, until they begin understanding the boundaries and limitations of the world around them. Sometimes it becomes a fear of failure that keeps them from trying new things. Sometimes it is simply an understanding of how things have always been done and not knowing that there is probably a better way. In that article I talked about an experiment performed by a highly regarded business consultant. He visited a kindergarten classroom and on the dry erase board he placed a single dot. Without further explanation he asked the children, “What is that?” Hands flew up all over the room. One said it was a star, another said it was a freckle, another said it was a bug, and still another said it was a telephone pole……looking at it from the top. Every child had used their imagination and determined the dot’s identity, unbridled by logic and unhindered by fear that they may be incorrect. Then he performed the same experiment for a classroom of high school seniors. He asked the same question and not a single hand went up. He continued to ask the question and finally a single hand was raised. The student said, “It’s a dot.” Then another hand, same answer. Pretty soon everyone was answering “dot.” Jacy’s 6th Grade Graduation

Jacy Facing the World of Possibilities

Several things can be learned from this experiment. The most important is that, as we grow older, it seems, we forget how to use our imagination. We judge things based on a narrow field of vision gained from our experiences. This narrowing of our perspective keeps us from recognizing opportunities to learn and evolve, and that includes opportunities in life and in our industry. If our businesses, and our industry, are going to grow and evolve, then we must remain open to all of the possibilities. How many times have you looked at a process in production and thought, “yes, that’s how it is supposed to be done because that is how we have always done it.”? Every time you watch something in your plant, you should put on your eyes of a child and ask, “Why?” Try to find out how that process came into being. Look for the opportunity to find a new method and use it to improve your business. Sometimes those revolutionary ideas jump out at you, but many times that idea comes when you least expect it. Be ready. Write it down, so you don’t forget before you have a chance to expand the idea. Many times my epiphany moment will occur when I am sleeping. It usually makes me shoot out of bed….well, maybe not shoot out of bed. More like lumber out of bed. I do drag myself out of bed though, because those important ideas don’t come along as often as I would like and I want to get it down on paper (and because I can never get back to sleep after it happens). I’ve learned that, in a sleep state, our minds are less burdened and more willing to solve a problem unaided by conventional logic. Our challenge is to bring that same “free thinking” to our conscious minds. We should find ways to think more like a child, become fascinated by learning new things, and begin trying things that others would simply dismiss as against the status quo. We should all strive to be idea guys. Bombarded by new ideas all the time. Don’t get stuck in the rut because someone once told you this is how it’s supposed to be done. We have to put an end to “idea blocking” – instead, reclaim that childlike state of mind where we use our imagination and believe anything is possible. Enlist everyone in your operation. Make it safe for anyone to bring any idea forward. Examine it closely. It may end up being the next big innovation in your business and it may come from the most unlikely place. Training everyone to think more like a child and being enthralled by the search for new information could be CARL SCHOENING V P B U S I N E S S D E V E L O P M E N T the one thing that helps you take the next step. As Walt Disney called E A G L E M E TA L P R O D U C T S 12300 F O R D R OA D, S U I T E 110 | DA L L A S, T X 75234 it, be an Imagineer! c a r l @ e a g l e m e ta l . c o m | 9 7 2 . 3 5 0 . 9 8 0 7 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC.

On behalf of all the self-proclaimed industry expert consultants (SPIEC) in the component manufacturing (CM) industry, I would like to state a rebuttal to a published article “Confusion is Starting to Confuse Me” written by Carl Schoening in the May 2016 issue of The Advertiser. I’m not sure if the article was directed at me or not and it matters little. It is only common sense to acknowledge that plate and equipment suppliers have a different perspective due to their desire to get or maintain a customer, and sales incentives. Differences in opinion will always exist, sometimes even after all the facts are put out openly on the table. That is OK and even desirable. Good open and honest debate is healthy and will ultimately produce better suppliers and customers. Having stated that it may not come as a shock to a lot of CMs, but not all vendors like the information some of the SPIEC are giving people about them. Some vendors may not look upon our services in the best light. Why would any particular vendor have an unfavorable opinion of a guy like me? Well, maybe, just maybe, they are trying to kill the messenger of bad news. I cannot speak about all the background experiences of other SPIEC, so please humor me in allowing me to explain my claim to being an expert. Let us ignore all the years of experience I have had in multiple management positions in design, production and sales in numerous respectable CM companies. Let us ignore all the years of college and other training such as six sigma lean manufacturing, industrial engineering or other education development. None of that is truly as important as the 12 plus years of full-time consulting work that has allowed me to spend so much time in over 90 different CM companies. Spending a minimum of a full week, sometimes multiple weeks and months, with each of the 90 different companies has allowed me not only to explain and demonstrate what I believe are better practices but also to learn from the companies involved. It became a cumulative experience that built a better service for the next client. I am honestly so grateful to hear from clients, most of whom have many decades of very successful leadership experience, which my advice has helped them improve their given situation. The article’s references to some unnamed published articles had a very familiar ring to me, and I thought it was referring to articles I wrote, but for some unknown reason the specific articles are not mentioned, so maybe not. The productivity and labor articles I believed he could have been referencing were based on TOC and other lean principles and included “Increasing Net Profit While Sacrificing Labor Efficiencies?” and “Three Million Plus per Build Table.” Perhaps, some people are failing to recognize some of the tools in the lean manufacturing toolbox. Concepts such as Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles. TOC is a well-proven profit-improving tool that falls under lean principles. None of my published articles contradict the TOC principles when they are fully understood, and this includes applying them to sales. The article does make a valid point that articles are written in general and broad terms and that, yes, detailed information can be lacking. I am not selling plates or equipment but actual information, which means detailed solutions must be omitted out of necessity. Most people understand that I want the reader to give me a call and hire my services to fill in the details to solve their issues. So all the book reading, field research, and training I’ve been doing are being implemented specifically for each client— with fantastic results. In fact, these are the very same practices that are happening in the most progressive and successful CMs in the North American market. For anyone who wishes to read my published works, please see: http://todd-drummond.com/newsletter/. Discussing different vendors’ services and equipment is a minor part of my service. Most CMs are content with their current vendors. The vast majority of my services are all about processes and information for improving all areas of the company. In fact, there is typically 16+ hours of just training that has nothing to do with any vendor services or products. Of course, a multi-week implementation is an option for my services for follow up consults to the CMs if they wish for further assistance. I cannot think of one independent SPIEC that makes it point to talk about vendor services and products as part of their main consulting services. We have bigger and deeper issues to discuss! I completely understand that a lot of money is usually involved, and the last thing any equipment or plate vendor wants is someone to inform them of an alternative solution. When reviewing the different vendors’ services with a client, my methods are simple and straight forward. I simply repeat what the vendor’s customers are telling me in a pro vs. con summary. This is followed by my observations and how much time has passed since I talked to their customers, so any perceived negative comments may have improved since then. Often the results of PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Advanced Wall Systems, LLC Lakes Truss LLC (D.B.A.) -Testimonial Scott Zak – Owner/Partner Perham, MN My partners DarinTrites, Ben Hosfield and I had the opportunity to purchase AWS, a previously operating wall panel business, in 2013 after a year-long evaluation period. Our background has been mainly real estate and finance. We hired what we thought as an industry expert GM to run the day-to-day operations and jumped into the wall panel business with no looking back. We had the tools, people, working capital and even the sales but it was not working out the way we envisioned. After a few years, we learned that we needed to make drastic changes to make the business work the way we had envisioned it or decide if it was better to close the doors and go back to what we knew best. First we decided that wall panels were not enough and that we needed to expand into the roof and floor truss manufacturing. However, we had learned from hard knocks that learning from trial and error was too expensive and relying only on the people within your organization was not enough. Equipment and plate vendors were certainly not providing the need to know expert advice we really needed to hear. We needed someone who was willing to tell us when we were making mistakes and to actually challenge us. It was time for expert advice, which that is where Todd comes in. The first thing I can say about his consulting services was it was intense and it covered far more ground than I ever expected. Lean manufacturing practices, which is what he espouses, covers every aspect of your business and that is exactly what Todd did for us. He covered every aspect of our business. From admin issues such as communication, employee management, then manufacturing, then design and sales (all aspects of each). It really was a lot of very good information. Without a doubt if you plan on buying equipment, building an addition to increase your capacity, or starting from scratch for a new or existing wall and roof truss manufacturing you have got to get Todd’s unbiased advice. He really does not care which vendor you use, but he does provide you with an unbiased advice of what you really can expect from both the equipment and the vendors. What the best positioning of the equipment and the working area for the material flow that will work best for your particular needs. He also is doing this with an eye on potential future growth so you won’t be caught with unexpected constraints if you are able to expand due to sales growth in the future. Thanks, Todd!

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these discussions save the CM tens of thousands of dollars in choosing a better solution than what they would have when only listening to the vendors. I would love to promote a vendor’s software, services or products rather than conveying any perceived poor results regarding the CM’s needs. I want to thank Carl for providing me this opportunity to give people a more in-depth understanding of my services by responding to his article. In doing so, I was able to explain to the readers a better overview of my methods, and hopefully, clear up any misunderstanding people may have about my services or the articles I’ve published. To all the vendors, when your customers state good things about your services and products, I will repeat those good sentiments to other CMs! You have a self-proclaimed industry expert consultant guiding CMs to your services. Since I do not receive any commission from any plate or equipment vendor, it is free for vendors, and also, the CMs can be assured that vendors do not influence me. All I care about is serving my client’s needs and not allowing personal feelings to get in the way of sage advice. I always keep in mind that when some vendor may be speaking poorly of my services, they normally feel threatened about their own business. However, when they do so, they are also speaking poorly of all the CMs who state openly that my advice has made a real difference in improving their net profits. If you are a CM, I hope you remember that there are a lot of CMs who speak very highly of my services. And hopefully you’re now saying to yourself, “I’m always looking for ways to improve my net profits, so I should give that self-proclaimed industry expert consultant a call!” PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Engineered to operate through all seasons. Sumitomo High Torque Break Motor (no air or hydraulic unit to maintain). 35 Second Cycle Time. Each pedestal will hold from 10 to 25 trusses depending on truss size & weight. Floor Truss Stacker (stack 14’ to 50’ trusses). Roof Truss Stackers (stack 14’ to 50’ or 20’ to 70’ trusses). Agricultural & Large Residential Roof Truss Stacker (stack trusses up to 120’). Powered Outside Conveyor. Control Panel

2002 Alpine Floor Truss Machine Alpine model 748A floor truss roller gantry, kick-leg, steel top, single bay with shifting camber feature. Half-inch camber over the 40 foot working length is shifted manually after the truss is flipped over and replaced in the jig. Table is 3'-8" wide x 40' long, 1/2" thick steel top with mechanical, doubleacting, locking clamp system, 5 HP motor with gear reducer and (4) end-stop jig pieces. 240 volt, 3 phase, 14A electrical. $19,890, FOB VA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1996 Alpine 14' Finish Roller (2) 24” Diameter x 14’ Long Rollers. Emergency Shut Off Bar. Push Button Forward & Reverse with E-Stop. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. $9,900 FOB TN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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1996 MiTek Tracked Floor Truss Machine MiTek tracked floor truss gantry with pendant controls. Features 24" dia. roller and builds trusses from 9" to 22" depth and up to 32' in length. Side-eject with twin 5 h.p. drive system and dual safety bars. Recently recondition by seller. 230v, 3 ph. $17,990 FOB NC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Part 2: High Density Housing’s Design Challenges By Joe Kannapell, PE The sweet spot of wood component supply is high dollar, high density housing. Beneath expensive finishes are complex structures, and the opportunity to gain significant value. With advanced whole house software, CM’s are able to model the mechanical systems as an integral part of the structure (figure 1). They can demonstrate the advantage of open-webbed trusses in fully utilizing floor and roof cavities. And they can obtain more value from wall panels, in these compact, multi-story structures, than in detached housing. In summary, manufacturers of floors, roofs and walls are uniquely positioned to become the center of the building systems integration.

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The appeal of tightly packed housing units is greatly ‘elevated’ by rooftop decks. These outdoor living spaces provide utility comparable to backyard space, without the associated land cost. But they often require many times the design effort. In urban settings, added loads from “green roofs” with plantings further complicate the task. Within the roof truss webbing, pipes from roof drains must be accommodated. Cupola-like roof structures and mansard details give rise to wind and snow drift load considerations.

Design of floor containers filled with mechanicals is not trivial, as shown in the accompanying truss layout (figures 2 and 3). Beams and girders supporting stair openings and upper-story-offsets complicate the task. And the popularity of balconies, often framed perpendicular to floor trusses, provides special challenges. Trusses must be precisely located, designed, and detailed.

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Rising to uncommon heights, wall structures are no longer simply framed. LVL columns and multiple-stud-packs must exactly trace load paths. Taller walls exacerbate shear stresses, often requiring Figure 3 portal frames, especially around garage openings. Wood Smart Components are gaining acceptance as alternatives to steel shear walls (figure 4). Component manufacturers who have embraced the challenge of high-end attached housing have not mastered their craft alone, but in concert with the entire construction team. They have relied more heavily on the Engineer of Record to specify and verify loading. They have collaborated extensively with HVAC, plumbing, and sprinkler contractors by exchanging 3D CAD viewer files with these trade partners. And they have elevated their value, taking best advantage of the evolving housing market. [Figures 1 – 3 Courtesy of Structural LLC, Thurmont, Maryland]

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Clark Industries is family owned and has produced quality component manufacturing equipment since 1967. Clark Industries is customer-focused and provides solutions for a wide range of equipment needs. In addition to the Jack Table Press, Clark offers the popular Tri-Axis Press, a multi-head hydraulic press, a trackless single-pass floor truss machine, a triaxis sub-component opening press for wall panel rough openings assembled with nailplates, the industry’s best horizontal truss stacker, and the JackMaster, a compact junk truss press that saves valuable floor space.

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Customers, vendors and friends know that I have taken considerable personal time recently, few know the reason why. While the seeds were planted nearly six years ago, our family embarked on a journey that started three and a half years ago. It all began with a friend, an international hosting program and a little girl named Fernanda. At the time, she was an adorable 5 year old poverty stricken Nicaraguan girl, spoke no English and I was the only one in the family that spoke any Spanish. Our time with her was to be limited, 30-45 days. The experience surpassed our wildest dreams, filled our hearts with love and taught our family lessons about life and giving. Fernanda’s family had never met us, knew nothing about us and yet allowed their child to travel across the globe in hopes that this experience would enrich her life. Possibly provide opportunities that were never available to her. Well, six years later Fernanda is now eleven and scheduled for a July visit along with her older sister, Marina. She comes and goes as the program and circumstances allow, her English has improved tremendously and will provide her opportunities that her family has never had. As the hosting program continued, we discussed adoption, foster care and even hosted a foreign exchange student last year. In November of 2012, my wife and two daughters made the decision, as a family, to adopt internationally. After many trials and tribulations, this past April, I made the trip to pick up our eight year old son, Heritier (Ay-r-ee-tee-ay). Although our family was required to attend countless education courses nothing prepared us for what was to come. We as Americans forget, not everyone lives the western lifestyle with all the amenities available to us on a daily basis. So I started compiling a list of Heritier’s first encounters. Keep in mind, he is eight years old. The realization started almost immediately while in a hotel room. The act of opening the door with a lever style door knob was new and completely foreign to him. It required multiple attempts throughout the week to teach him to push down on the lever to open the door, even locking himself inside the bathroom one morning. It took days for him to comprehend the operation of the door knob. That was the last time he closed the restroom door all week! Just last week, he was locked in the office at the factory when the door was blown shut by the wind. I had previously locked the twist lock knob with the intention of him closing the door, however, the wind caught the door. I promptly walked back, knowing he would need help. I heard the handle jiggle, then stop. I unlocked the door from the outside and there he stood with a huge smile on his face. His first encounter in a pool was at the hotel. He was beaming with excitement, but that was little comparison to the joy of a Cannon Ball into the pool! He’s been home for five weeks and “Heritier’s Firsts” continue. From opening a garage door with an opener, to honking a car horn incessantly at every opportunity, experiencing new foods, or opening a soda can correctly, each and every day he is finding new challenges and experiencing new activities and objects that he has never experienced. This experience has made me question our own practices and policies; to reevaluate how Square 1 procures products, capital expenditures and even the way we interact with our customers. We have begun reaching out to suppliers, not considered our top tier vendors seeking new opportunities and advancements alien to our industry. We have met and will continue to meet with vendors that may be able to provide us with innovative experiences, new opportunities and an overall enriched buying experience. All which, we hope will bring a better experience to our customers. Although I believe we have always tried to provide quality service, I also believe there is continuously room for improvement. We have begun developing new ways to enrich the buying experience of each customer. Initially, we began with improvements in the quoting process, making it easier to receive, customize and accept a new quotation. Recently, we have begun focusing on communicating steps throughout the process. Links to pictures of your equipment throughout production will soon be available. Automatic notifications of payment status and payment receipts, international and local tracking updates of new equipment. Simultaneously, we have begun the development Sean Hubbard of new designs and advancements, foreign to our industry. In the end, we are searching Square 1 Design & Manufacture Inc. for new ways to provide “Heritier’s First” experiences to you, come experience your 400 N. Forsythe St first with Square 1 Design & Manufacture Inc. Franklin, IN 46131 317-440-2804 | 866-647-7771 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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manufacturers’ Alpine Tables with Rail Quantity of five (5) 6' x 14', Alpine tracked gantry tables with slotted steel bottom chords, HDPE plastic tops and (4) skate wheel ejectors. Includes 39' of 80 lb. crane-rail with base plate, and one air-valve control. $12,490 FOB SC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2000 80' Pacific Automation Roof Truss Gantry End-eject roof truss system, 14'X80' working length featuring one, TR-14 raised-rail, gantry head with 24" dia. roller and inverter drive. Features 11 slotted steel, J-Slot tables, single park-station, and some conveyor roller complete with all available hardware. 575V 3Ph power. $78,990 NOW $69,690 FOB ON. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1996 MiTek Tracked Floor Truss Machine MiTek tracked floor truss gantry with pendant controls. Features 24" dia. roller and builds trusses from 9" to 22" depth and up to 32' in length. Side-eject with twin 5 h.p. drive system and dual safety bars. Recently recondition by seller. 230v, 3 ph. $17,990 FOB NC.. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

CMF Stealth Gantry Roller Only CMF Stealth 14’ x 36” Diameter Gantry Roller (Track Mounted). Safety E-Stop Bars. $18,000 FOB IL. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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NEW! Refurbished 1997 CMF Tracked Gantry System 1997 side eject CMF tracked gantry system with 14’ by 93 ft. working length. Tables and finish roller press were refurbished in 2007. System features (13) plastic topped tables with slotted-steel bottom chords, (1) 24” CMF diameter gantry head, (1) CMF 24" finish roller press, (4) idler rollers, and all available receivers. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. $43,890 NOW $22,990 :: FOB WA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Tee-Lok 14’ x 70’ End Eject Roller Gantry System Tee-Lok 14’ Gantry Roller (Track Mounted). (10) Tables with Pop-up Roller Conveyor (for end eject). Steel Bottom Chord, Balance is Wood Top. Unistrut Jigging with Jig Hardware & Aisle Pads. Gantry Lifter between Tables & Finish Roller. Tee-Lok 14’ Finish Roller. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. $44,900 NOW $34,900 FOB MI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Four-foot* wide x 3 1/2” tall throat. The unique “uni-body” construction creates a ridged machine that houses 12” diameter rolls, 7 1/2 HP motor with integrated brake, and 80# chain drive. This FRP features 114 FPM speed, emergency shut-off bars, and full chain and sprocket guards. Available options include: Other roller widths, Heavy-Duty upgrade, gear motor drive, and soft start controls available at an additional charge. 208, 240, 480 volt electrical. $15,750 FOB IN

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Square 1 SQ-Series Floor Truss Machine (Table Guided) • 24” Diameter x 3/4” Wall x 6’-6” Long Gantry Roller • 3 7/16” Diameter Continuous Shaft Supported by 3 Baffles • Dual 7.5 HP Sumitomo Cyclo 6000 Gear Motor • (4) Drive Wheels Run on Top of Table with (8) 3” Osborn Cam Followers Under Table • ”Soft Start” Inverter with Square 1 Easy ID Software • Flashing Motion Indicator Beacon Light • Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar • Integral Mechanical Fail Safe Brake • 230/415/460/575 Volt - 3 Phase • 6’-6” Wide x 40’ Long Steel Table • 3/4” Steel Table Top • Clamping Rails & End Stops • Built-In 1/2” True Arc Camber to Both Clamping & Side Rails • Electrical Track & Air Cylinders are Under the Table • Build up to 40’ Floor Trusses with Option for Additional Length • Floor Truss Depths from 9” to 26” with Option for Additional Depth • Optional Pop-ups, Flip Jig (shown in photos) & End Eject (shown in photos)

1983 Jager Travelmatic Mini III Hydraulic Bridge Press Designed for smaller trusses the system is capable of handling 2”x4” and 4”x2” trusses with no adjustment, ideal for hips, jacks, and valley-sets. No finish press required, system consists of a 6’ x 40’ drilled & tapped steel table, table guided press head (trackless), with a 6’x12” press platten, riding operator platform and all available jig hardware. 575 volt, 3 phase electrical. Price: $13,890 NOW $9,890 :: FOB ON. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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How important is plate placement relative to floor truss chords? Often component manufacturer facilities’ owners and managers state how floor truss fabrication is generally more straight forward and simpler to train when compared to roof truss fabrication. The guidelines are easy to follow and drawings generally do not require special rotation or positioning. In all cases, the floors are fabricated on a machine designed to facilitate accurate construction and tools are available to ensure square, tight, and effective joints and plate embedment. The most frequent issue is plate placement. Proper plate placement assumes the plate is held flush with the top chord. On occasion, some plants tolerate a ¼” off the top edge to ensure the plate doesn’t protrude above chord causing problems with installing sheathing. This is acceptable, however, ¼” should be the maximum allowable. Holding flush is a better standard and here is why. Dropping the plate ¼” reduces the tooth count on the chord member by almost 17%. Dropping another ¼” to ½” total reduces the tooth count 33%. Another ¼” results in a 50% reduction. Sometimes this is caused because the builder is concerned about the plate extending over the edge. When holding the plate along the edge with fingers extended, a positive positioning is simple to achieve. Sometimes the builder follows the edge of the chord and adjusts due to wane. This is never proper. Plate placement should maintain holding to the edge of the chord regardless of the wane to ensure all available face is used. When wane exists, additional plate LENGTH is necessary to provide adequate tooth count. In this example, a 3 x 4 plate per the design was used, however, the location was dropped to the edge of the wane. This is not acceptable. A 3 x 6 or larger plate should have initially been installed (shown in red in the photo) to accommodate the wane. A repair of the same joint, however, would need a much larger plate to account for the 50% reduction caused by plating in the previously plated area.

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Mitek 40' Floor Truss Machine Build floor truss depths up to 24”, lengths up to 40’. Track Mounted Roller Gantry with Ride Platform. 230/460 Volt - 3 Phase - 10 HP Motor. Overhead Plate Rack. Dual Safety Bars. Air Cylinder Clamping. Stored outside for 2 years. $21,900 Now $20,900 NOW $19,900. FOB GA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Klaisler 51' End Eject Roller Gantry System Klaisler 14’ x 24” Diameter Gantry Roller (track mounted) with Hydraulic Roll Lifter & Ride Platform. (10) 4’-8” x 14’-0” Steel & Plastic Top Tables with Pop-up Rollers (for end eject). (1) 4’-8” x 7’-0” Steel & Plastic Top Table. Floor Rail. 208 Volt / 3 Phase. Excludes: Jig Hardware, Finish Roller & Outside Conveyor. $22,500 FOB MB. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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1992 Clark Industries 14' Tri-Axis Press with Kick-Leg Table Model 4000 Gantry Press (14’) with Joystick Control, Ride Platform & Floor Track. 20 HP Hydraulic Pump Motor. 16” x 19” Pressing Platen. Kicklegs & End Stands for 12’ x 50’ Table. Combination Steel/Wood & Plastic Top with Jig Bars $28,000 FOB MI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Wall Panel Equipment

Mitek 14' x 100' Side Eject Roller Gantry System Mitek 14’ x 24” Diameter Roller Gantry (Track Mounted). 100’ of Walk-Thru Steel Top Tables with Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor. Unistrut Jigging & Jig Hardware. Powered Exiting Conveyor with Receivers. Mitek 14’ x 24” Diameter Finish Roller. Outside Conveyor with Peak-Up Truss Stacker. $59,500 NOW $50,000 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2005 Robbins No-Rail Roof Gantry Head & Tables

Head is designed for use with trackless tables with or without aisles, includes 10 HP drive with electronic soft start, 24" diameter roll, s/o cord, pendant push-button controls and emergency stop bars. 600 volt, 3 phase electrical. Tables are slotted steel tops. (5) tables total, (3) of which are missing skatewheel ejectors (side eject), (1) with broken ejector and (1) ejector assembly is available but uninstalled. (1) table has bent gantry support tube. $44,990, FOB QC.

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2014 Triad Raked Wall Table and Econo-Framer 2014 Triad model Specialty Rake Wall Framing Table can build both raked and standard flat plate wall panels. Steel construction, 30" working height off of floor, wall heights of 5'-0" to 40'-0", table length of 16'-6". Rake adjustable from 0 to 12/12 pitch. Includes continuous squaring lip, floor grates 8 1/2" above floor, stud locators, manual height adjustment with 16'6" of travel, adjustable squaring stops and center support bars, electric motor drive with gear box and torque limiter for clamping and squaring the panel. Table has (5) pop-up conveyors for material transfer and includes all available spare stops, spacers, bolts and one user manual. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. Sold new for US$53,000. Includes 2013 Triad Econo-Framer table. The Econo-Framer is 18 ft. long and builds walls from 7 ft. to 12 ft. high. Features power height adjustment, pop-up ejection conveyors at top and bottom plate areas, 16" o/c color coded stud locators, and includes manual and all available spare stud locators. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. $56,990, FOB Location: ME. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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New Square 1 - 40’ Trackless Floor Truss Gantry New, table guided (NO rail) floor truss machine by Square 1 Design & Manufacture. This well designed machine builds floor trusses up to a standard 26 inch depth (32 inch optional). Working length of 40 feet. Other features include side eject, flip jig for build side, pop-ups for back plate side. Clamping by under-table cylinders controlling above-table steel fence. Floor truss gantry features twin 7.5 HP gearmotors for a total of 15 HP, 24 inch diameter roll, safety bars, 3 7/16” diameter, full-roll-length shaft with baffles. 440 volt, 3 phase. Price includes installation supervision from the manufacturer. Also take advantage of the Square 1 factory promotion offering a $5,000 savings on a Rolsplicer or Floor Truss Finish Roller (FTFR) with the purchase of a new SQ-Series floor system through April 15th, 2016. $99,412, FOB IN

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FEATURES One Tool System (Change from Staples to Nails in Minutes) Programmable Fastener Patterns wit PLC Touch Pad Entry Accommodates 2”x4” and 2”x6” Walls Straight Line Stitching Away and Towards You Bridge Tilt at Sheathing Seams to Eliminate “Shiners” Adjustable Bridge Speed for Accurate Alignment Auto Return to Park Section on Tool Bridge Laser Pointer for Identifying Fastener Placement Powered Height Adjustment (8’ to 12’ Wall Height) Pop-up Skate Conveyor Cantilever Table Which Allows Floor to be Free of Obstacles Optional Stud Locators

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DeWalt Panel Saw Vertical panel saw, 10 foot long, utilizes 13 amp 120v industrial saw motor, DeWalt circular saw with 8" blade, crosscuts material up to 64" wide and 1 1/2” thick. Included PDF service manual. $2,100 FOB QC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Carlson 9' x 16' Wall Panel Line Framing Table with Stud Locators, Skatewheel Conveyor & Pneumatic Plate Clamping. Squaring Table with Router Bridge. Sheathing Table with 16 Tool Panel Bridge. Excludes Bostitch Nail Guns on Panel Bridge. Triad CN-4 Sub-Component Nailer. $14,900 FOB PA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Viking Framing Station Viking 38’ framing station with walk through design includes H.D. stud locators (16” & 24” centers), skate wheel ejectors, Powered tool carriages with three (3) tools per side, Auto-Plate Stops, and dual operator controls. Once staged the framing sequence is event driven, including 2x4 or 2x6 material size System allows assemblers to work from both the top and bottom chord for increased productivity. Builds walls from 4' to 12’-0” high. System support, and installation available from the OEM. 480 volt, 20 Amp, 3 phase electrical. 15 CFM air at 100 PSI. Price: $31,000 :: FOB OH Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990

NEW PortaFramer 16' x 7'-9" to 10'-6" Trailer Mounted Wall Framer 2" Ball Coupler. Safety Chains with Hooks. 2,000 Lb Jack with Wheel. Wheel Fenders. 12" White Spoke Wheels. Primed & Painted White. Galvanized Platform Stands. Galvanized Rollers & Cross Members. Stainless Steel Guide Pins on 16" Centers. Stainless Steel Air Cylinders. Stainless Steel Push-In Air Line Fittings. Water Separator & Regulator with Gauge. $15,000 FOB MO. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329

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32' Framing Table Manually Adjusts to 8’, 9’ and 10’ Wall Heights. Air Storage and Couplers in Table Frame. 2 Tables Available (1 at $4,900 or Both for $9,300). $4,900 FOB KS Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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Consider Panels Plus wall panel assembly equipment for manufacturers of wood or steel wall panels, floor-panels, and related framing components. Panels Plus is an employee owned, ISO certified, manufacturing company that builds state-of-the-art equipment featuring durable construction, with fit and finish second to none in the structural building component industry. The referenced base framing table allows you to assemble from 7-12 foot wall heights, at industry standard 16 foot lengths, at a working height of 29 to 32 inches. This framer design includes controls at each end of table, squaring stops and pneumatic clamping for consistent wall panel quality. Frames 2x4 or 2 x 6 walls, with color-coded, steel stud locators at 16 and 24 inches O.C. spacing. Includes pop-up skate wheels for easy transfer of completed wall frame. Framing table can be configured to receive wall framing light bars, other options include custom buildable wall heights, lengths and auto-indexing of optional 2 or 3 tool carriages. Additionally from Panels Plus are sheathing tables with features that include foot pedal control at squaring end of table, with squaring stops, roller conveyors at both sides, single pendant controls for bridge, tool spacing at 6 inch centers with 3 inch bridge shift for offset nailing. Tool bridges can accommodate from 2 x 4 to 2 x 8 walls, with seam tilt being standard equipment Panels Plus Tool Bridges are available with single beam or dual beam design for two different tool mounts on one bridge. Squaring stations, sub-component tables, conveyors and panel lifts are also available to complete the configuration of the wall panel assembly line. Price includes factory installation and training. 50 CFM at 120 psi air. 120 or 230 volt, 1 phase electrical.

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2008 Hain 12' x 16' Framing Table • Wall Lengths up to 16’ • Powered Height Adjustment (8’ to 12’ wall heights) • Single Gun Tool Dollies (excludes nail guns) • Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor • Ball Screw Telescoping System (Repeatable to .015”) • Retractable Plate Clamps • 110 Volt / 1 Phase • Includes 20’ of Roller/Skatewheel Conveyor $15,500 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2008 Panels Plus 2-Station Wall Panel Line 2008 Panels Plus series 312 framing station, 16 foot long table x 12 foot framer with (2) two-gun tool dollies and MiTek light bars (light bars have damage). Includes push button controls, color coded stud locators at 16 inches & 24 inches o.c. spacing, motorized telescoping arms for wall heights from 7 to 12 feet. Clamps wall prior to nailing, includes squaring stops and foot pedal control. Builds both 2x4 and 2x6 walls, requires 30 CFM at 120 psi and 120v or 230v, single phase electrical service. 2008 Panels Plus series 3000 sheathing station with dual-beam, multi-tool bridge. Squaring table with bridge mounted tools that fastens sheathing to framed wall panels (2x4 and 2x6) up to 16 foot in length, and 7 to 12 foot wall height. Each beam holds (24) tools at 6’ o.c. (48 tools total, nails or staples). Includes pendant control, autoreturn, laser pointer, with HD motorized, foot-pedal controlled telescoping arms for wall height adjustment, hand-crank tool bridge for precise stapling/nailing, remote fire with offset shift, and tilt function for fastening seams. Requires 60 CFM at 120 psi, 120v single phase electrical service. Also includes set of Panels Plus subcomponent lay-out table with pop-up ejectors, all available stud locators (removed for light bars), (8) 15 feet long skatewheel conveyors with stands, (5) ShopNet work stations with stands, monitors, enclosures and all available PC hardware, (9) yellow outfeed rollers, four of which are in a floor-mounted bed and panel lift. Some tools included subject to dealer-approved transfer. Sold for $150.000 new in 2008. $79,990, FOB NJ Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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1999 JDH Trussmaster 40'-60' Stretch Roll-Off Trailer •Refurbished 4-5 Years Ago •Hydraulic Neck •Sliding Tandems 2016 Precision Equipment •DOT is Current Roll-Off Trailers $20,000 FOB IL 40', 48' and 53' Fixed Lengths. 36' to 51', Wasserman & Associates 42' to 60', 46' to 64', 50' to 70' and 53' to 80' 800-382-0329 Expandable Lengths. 102" Wide. Air Lift www.wassermanassociates.com ICC Bumper. Self Contained Hydraulic Power Unit. Spring Loaded Composite Fenders. Dual Rear Rollers. New Low Pro Tires. Air Operated Roller Pin Lock System. Air Operated Load Control System. Sliding Air Ride Suspension. Strobe Lighting. Mesh Between All Rollers. Patented Load Lifts. Used Dodge Truck with LED Lighting System. Extend-a-Rail. 4" 48' Gooseneck Trailer x 35' Load Straps. Patented Strap Locks. •1994 Dodge RAM 3500 Laramie SLT Strap Winches. Dove Tail on Rear of Trailer. Truck Hydraulic King Pin Plate. Removable •183,000 Miles Headache Rack. 7 Way Receptacle on •8 Liter V10 Gas Engine Rear of Trailer. Split Rollers. Sliding •Dual Rear Wheel Drive Winch System. Aluminum Tool Box. •1997 Road Boss 48’ Gooseneck Triple Trailer is Sandblasted & Primed with PPG Axle Trailer Polyurethane Paint $10,900 FOB NV Wasserman & Associates Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com www.wassermanassociates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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2004 Hot Shot 43' Roll-Off Trailer Hydraulic Raised Roller Bed. GVWR: 24,000 Lbs. Tandem Axle. Tires: 23516. Electric Brakes. Headache Rack. Manufactured by R & R Truck & Trailer (7-26-04). $9,500 NOW $8,500 FOB IL. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com MISC.

2004 Weima - Lenze Wood Processing System Weima model WL4S shredder, 30 HP drive with gearbox and limit switch, 10" diameter single-shaft with 1/2" grid screen, 23" x 41" hopper opening, PLC controls and 0.74 cubic yard hopper volume. A two-step wood processing process. Wood waste goes from the incline into the Weima grinder, to the short auger piece, then the 20' long auger at an incline, leading to the Lenze grinder. Includes $1,000 worth of replacement knives and other available spare parts. 25,000 operating hours logged. Picture of output shown with listing. 230 volt, 3 phase, 100 Amp electrical. $37,990 FOB WI Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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Reconditioned Handle Bar Router •New Porter Cable Model 7519 Production Router Motor •New Wiring & Switches •120 Volt / 1 Phase / 15 Amp / 21,000 RPM •Includes 2 Router Bits $1,650 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Virtek Laser Projection System (14 Heads) •1998 thru 2002 Model LPS-2DI Heads •(14) Red Laser Heads •(1) Computer Cabinet (Excludes Computer) $28,000 FOB IL. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2010 USIFAB Roof Truss Vertical/Flat Stacker Price: $63,980 :: FOB QC Condition: Good Category: Material Handling Description: 90 foot long, 3-station single/dual/tandem, peak-up, hydraulic powered roof truss stacker with electrical control panel and remote control for operator use. System includes 90 feet of conveyor capable of travel speed up to 140 feet / minute. Nine (9) arms rotate to 90 degrees for Peak-Up stacking, plus lateral transfer on opposite side for flat stacking. 15 GPM hydraulic unit with 15 HP electric motor. Professionally manufactured by USIFAB R. L. Inc. (www. usifabrl.com). Currently wired for 600 V, 3 phase electrical power. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Forward Thinking. Respecting the Past. Ask most people about the lumber industry and you’ll get a fairly predictable list of descriptions. What you’re not likely to hear are terms like: ● technologically advanced, ● sustainable logging, ● small log harvesting, ● green lumber products, ● commitment to healthy communities, and ● ecologically-minded forest management When people talk about Vaagen Brothers, that’s exactly what you’ll hear. Working in the forests of Washington for more than 50 years, we’ve learned to take the best of traditional logging and lumber milling practices and combine them with advanced production technologies and forward-thinking sustainable forest management practices to create a company that’s as vibrant and growing as the healthy forests and ecosystems necessary to its success. Contact us: (509) 684-5071 or info@vaagenbros.com

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NEW! 2005 Lacey-Harmer Sense-A-Plate Designed to detect missing plates as a completed truss passes through the upper and lower metal detectors. From the OEM literature, "The unit compares the signals from the upper and lower detectors to see if there are any missing or misaligned plates, sounding a missing plate alarm if any plates are missing. Can be connected to an existing conveyor drive to signal when a plate is found to be missing.". This unit is in working order and includes manuals. Also features on/off switch controlling magnetic sensors. Operation signals are visible on control box. Unit is 2'-2" deep x 19'-0" wide x 4'-3" tall. 110 volt electrical. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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New SL Laser Projection System New, laser projection system from SL Laser. Projects roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building surface, for faster setup and fabrication times. Each laser head provides 21' projection length (@15 foot ceiling heights). Includes system computer, cables, mounting hardware for attachment to customer's structure, factory installation, training and choice of green or red laser. Works with each connector plate manufacturer's design software. Modular nature of the laser heads allows for easy, future expansion of system length. 120 volt, 1 phase. FOB NC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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New Square 1 Rolsplicer New 2014 Square 1 Rolsplicer splices 2"x3", 2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3-4 second cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Features two, recessed, simultaneous-activation buttons, guarded motor and sprockets, external lubrication points, 3 HP motor and a footprint of 59" long x 42" wide. Optional 20' infeed and 10' outfeed conveyor available. 240 or 480 volt electrical. $15,500. FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2007 Univeyor Automated Linear Conveyor System $88,990 NOW $59,000:: FOB BC More information: http://goo.gl/7ZB2LE 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com Invicta DGI-40 16" Single Surface Planer (Used) •15 3/4” x 8 1/2” Capacity •25 & 46 FPM Feed Speeds •5,000 RPM Cutterhead Speed •7 1/2 HP Motor •230 Volt / 3 Phase •Powered Raise & Lower of Table $4,000 FOB WA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

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Splices 2x3, 2x4 & 2x6 Lumber. 3 to 4 Second Cycle Time. 2 Recessed Simultaneous Activation Buttons. Guarded Motor & Sprockets. Greaseless, Maintenance Free Shaft Bearings. Compact Design (59” Long x 42” Wide x 44” High). Positive Press Tight Abutment. Hand Wheel Lumber Adjustment. 3 HP Sumitomo Gear Motor. Add $1,425 for 20’ Infeed & 10’ Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands.

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Hain 20' Powered Measuring System Adapts to Any Saw. Left or Right Hand Operation. Feet & Inches System (Stops at 12” Centers) or Inches System (Stops at 10” Centers). Motor: 1/4 HP Linear Actuator (110 Volt). Stop Rail: 2 x 4 x 1/4” Aluminum Extrusion. Stops: Jig Bored Steel. Stop Blocks: Machine Billet Aluminum. Optional Lengths from 5’ to 60’. Optional Gang Stop. Add $770.00 per 10’ Section of Heavy Duty Roller Conveyor with Stands Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Cullen Model A40-2 Generator Set Detroit 12V-92 Engine.Capacity: 400 KW Capacity.Output: 120/208 Volt - 1388 Amps - 3 Phase..Control Panel..Skid Mounted..1,200 Hours. 30,000 FOB BC. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2010 Monet DeSauw Wood Finger Jointing Line Cut-Off/Shaper Unit with 5 HP Saw to Cut-Off Angles & 25 HP Cutter Head to Fingerjoint Ends. Delta 2 Bag Dust Collector. Glue Station with Apquip Glue Applicator & 6 Gallon Glue Pot. Hydraulic Finger Joint Press with Cut-Off Blades (2x4 and 2x6 Lumber). 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Save $$ on Disposal Fees, Earn Profit on Waste Material & Produce Straight Lumber. $58,900 NOW $49,500 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

2010 USIFAB Roof Truss Vertical/Flat Stacker 90 foot long, 3-station single/dual/tandem, peak-up, hydraulic powered roof truss stacker with electrical control panel and remote control for operator use. System includes 90 feet of conveyor capable of travel speed up to 140 feet / minute. Nine (9) arms rotate to 90 degrees for Peak-Up stacking, plus lateral transfer on opposite side for flat stacking. 15 GPM hydraulic unit with 15 HP electric motor. Professionally manufactured by USIFAB R. L. Inc. (www. usifabrl.com). Currently wired for 600 V, 3 phase electrical power. $63,980 FOB BC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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A Commitment to Resiliency Sustainable, Safety and Durability The concept of resilience — the ability to withstand and recover — is not new. For the built environment, techniques to improve resilience have evolved over time and vary based on factors such as natural or man-made types of hazards, building occupancy, building importance, building location, and whether construction is new or existing. Today’s building codes and standards address many of society’s top concerns when it comes to the built environment, from public health and safety to the environmental impacts of the materials used. However, defining a broad term such as resiliency is no small feat in the United States, where the code development process is uniquely led by the private sector, bringing together interested parties to deliberate best practices for the construction of new buildings. With model codes being reviewed and changed every three years to adequately address the safety performance of buildings and determine whether any improvements are necessary, it’s more important than ever to get all stakeholders on the same page. As society’s priorities shift based on lessons learned year-over-year, updated codes offer an added layer of protection to make communities more resilient, sustainable, and livable for future generations. Depending on geographic location, buildings may be subject to a wide variety of natural events, such as windstorms, flooding, earthquakes, and other extreme loads. While the ability to predict the occurrence of these events is constantly improving, their impacts on materials are well understood and can be managed effectively through a comprehensive program of hazard mitigation planning. Just like sustainability concerns that came first, resilience requires smart implementation of technology, material knowledge, structural engineering, and occasionally also additional heft and substance for construction to bear such structural challenges. Resilient buildings need to do a number of things, many in combinations, although rarely including all of these challenges at the same time: •

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Moreover, with the changing climate and mounting vulnerabilities to disaster and disruption of normal life, resiliency in design, construction, and operation of the built environment is becoming increasingly important. Rest assured, continuous code improvements are being made at the local and national level to ensure the safety and resiliency of buildings in which we live and work. Not only will these improvements make our communities less vulnerable when natural disasters or other tragedies occur, but they will also provide long-term savings to taxpayers, households, and insurers. These are only some of the reasons why it’s important to “build it right” from the beginning to prevent the costly misfortune of fixing a building later – and a uniform definition of resiliency will help accomplish this. However, it’s also important to understand that model codes are effective only if they are enacted into law and enforced by state and local governments. As noted, the concept of “resiliency” is complicated further as there is little agreement throughout the construction industry or governmental agencies when it comes to defining expectations. AWC has co-signed an Industry Statement on Resilience, which was initiated by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). The statement brings attention to the need for building a more resilient future. Additionally, AWC is partnering with the International Code Council (ICC) and other organizations to participate in the development of a Resilience Rating System. The proposed system will allow communities to evaluate their preparedness and ability to recover from disasters. As the landscape continues to evolve, AWC remains hopeful that a standard definition for resilient products or materials will become a regularly used template by the construction community, building code officials, and other policymakers. If you’d like to learn more or become involved in this discussion, visit: www.awc.org/resiliency.

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2008 Panels Plus Sub-Component Nailer Features four easily adjustable tools, squaring stop and single-foot pedal operation for horizontal and vertical clamping and nailing. Builds corners, trimmers, partition lead-ins, jack studs, L's, channels and ladders. Utilizes most choices of nail tools, system operates with an easy use button to activate squaring stop and individual on/ off switches for the four mounted nailing tools with individual regulators. Tac switch on each gun provides optimal safety. Max clamp opening of 17x17.5” handles practically anything your production would require. Includes emergency stop button, 4 individual on/off switches, a manual nailer hook up and holder and foot pedal for activating tools and clamping devices. $11,490 FOB NJ. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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UsiFab Chord Splicer UsiFab chord splicer splices 2"x3" through 2"x6" lumber. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Imbeds plate lengths up to 13 inches. Features heavy-duty tubular frame, dual-recessed, simultaneousactivation buttons, guarded motor, sprockets and a 3 HP motor. 600 volt, 3 phase electrical. Price: $8,990, Condition: Good, Location: QC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Metriguard Finger Jointing Testing Equipment •Metriguard Model 330 Press. •Humboldt Model H-30140 Laboratory Oven (115 Volt). •Pressure Pump & Vessel. •Lightly Used. •Excludes Associated Machinery Material Cart. $6,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2003 Triad Smart Stair Router System CNC (computer numeric controls), menudriven machine cuts 2x10 & 2x12 standard stair profiles w/touch screen controls. Two HD routers cut top or bottom stringer only, or both stringers simultaneously. Smart Stair Router accommodates standard stair profiles, no riser profiles, split stringers & open stringers with hardwood or softwood settings; cuts top or bottom stringers or both simultaneously. Features (2) HD 2 HP belt driven routers w/1/2" capacity collets, (2) stepper linear actuators for cutting profiles, (1) servo/stepper drive wheel for indexing, 628 lb. vertical clamp, 352 lb. horizontal clamp, industrial computer, and 4-axis motion controller. System includes 2260 Wedge & Glue Block Cutter to mix stacks of 1x and 2x materials in the same hopper. Cuts (2) wedges out of 1x material and (1) wedge out of 2x material w/walkaway hands-free operation. Capable of cutting glue blocks; bag-style dust-vacuum system included. Includes Triad stair assembly clamp for easy jigging of staircase assemblies. Accomodates up to 16 risers with a maximum width of 50". Price: $52,750 $47,750 NOW $32,750 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

RUVO Model 925 Door Machining Center Interior & Exterior Door Machine will automatically: bore for the main lock hole. bore for the latch hole. rout for the rectangular latch plate. bore for the strike hole. rout for the rectangular strike plate. mortise for two or three hinges in both door & hinge jamb. Specifications: Door Height: 6’-6” to 8’-0”. Door Width: 1’-4” to 4’-0”. Door Thickness: 1 3/8” or 1 3/4”. Butt Sizes: 3 1/2”, 4” or 4 1/2”. Jamb Width: 2 1/2” or 10 1/2”. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Four Arm Infeed Deck Price: $7,890 NOW $3,990 :: FOB PA 10' long x 10' wide 4-arm infeed deck, powered by a 1 HP motor, prism chain feed and deflector pans. 230/460 volt, 3 phase. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

Ruvo 2200 Stair Saw Ruvo model 2200 machine capable of box stringers only and cuts two stringers at a time. The saw comes with a year warranty; 90/08 remanufacture including new cylinders, valves, tubing, fittings and electrical. Spindle motors are either new or rebuilt. The machine has been recalibrated, all known problems fixed, motor bench tested, machine cycled and video of cutting stringer can be supplied. Installation by the OEM is available at an additional charge. Wired for 230 volt, 3 phase and 30 amp electrical service. $22,677, FOB FL | AS NEW. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Norfield Magnum Door & Jamb Machine •Door Sizing/Beveling •Lock & Latch Drilling •Hinge Butt Routing in the Door & Jamb •Faceplate Routing up to 1 1/8” x 2 3/4” •Air Predrill & Air Screwdriver •Width: Doors to 4-0, Jambs to 10 1/2” •Height: Doors to 8-0, Jambs to 8-0 •Thickness: Doors to 1 3/4”, Jambs to 1 1/8” •Butt Sizes to 5” x 5” •Butt Spacing: Infinitely Variable •Lock Backsets from 2 3/8” to 5” •230 Volt / 3 Phase $8,000 FOB WA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2002 Builders Automation Template Stair Router Model RUWO 2000 MFSR. Cut Box and Open Stringers. Manual Setup with Auto Feed and Cut. One or Two Stringers per Cycle. 10’ Infeed and 10’ Outfeed Roller. Conveyor with Stands. 2 Bag Dust Collector. (2) Lift Tables for Staircase Assembly. 240 Volt / 3 Phase. $25,600 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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New Mitek Truss Plates •3 Boxes - 1.0 x 7.0 MT (660 Pieces/Box) •6 Boxes - 1.5 x 4.0 MT (936 Pieces/Box) •3 Boxes - 2.0 x 4.0 MT (654 Pieces/Box) •3 Boxes - 2.0 x 6.0 MT (402 Pieces/Box) •6 Boxes - 3.0 x 12.0 MT (120 Pieces/Box) •6 Boxes - 4.0 x 8.0 MT (150 Pieces/Box) •6 Boxes - 4.0 x 16.0 MT (978 Pieces/Box) •3 Boxes - 5.0 x 8.0 MII (110 Pieces/Box) •7 Boxes - 5.0 x 10.0 MII (100 Pieces/Box) •4 Boxes - 6.0 x 7.0 MII (120 Pieces/Box) •4 Boxes - 6.0 x 10.0 MII (96 Pieces/Box) •7 Boxes - 6.0 x 12.0 MII (76 Pieces/Box) •4 Boxes - 6.0 x 16.0 MII (48 Pieces/Box) •5 Boxes - 6.0 x 18.0 MII (54 Pieces/Box) •7 Boxes - 7.0 x 10.0 MII (80 Pieces/Box) •7 Boxes - 7.0 x 12.0 MII (60 Pieces/Box) •7 Boxes - 7.0 x 14.0 MII (46 Pieces/Box) •20 Boxes - 7.0 x 16.0 MII (42 Pieces/Box) •7 Boxes - 8.0 x 12.0 MII (64 Pieces/Box) •4 Boxes - 10.0 x 14.0 SK-20 (44 Pieces/ Box) •6 Boxes - 12.0 x 14.0 MII (32 Pieces/Box) •6 Boxes - 12.0 x 16.0 MII (24 Pieces/Box) •4 Boxes - 3" x 60" MII (10 Pieces/Box) •6 Boxes - 4" x 60" MII (10 Pieces/Box) •4 Boxes - 5" x 60" MII (10 Pieces/ Box) •12 Boxes - 6" x 48" MT-18 (10 Pieces/Box) •5 Boxes - 6" x 60" MII (10 Pieces/Box) •7 Boxes - 7" x 60" MII (10 Pieces/Box) •3 Boxes - 8" x 60" MII (10 Pieces/Box) •5 Boxes - 9" x 48" MT-18 (8 Pieces/Box) •1 Box - 10" x 48" MT-18 (8 Pieces/Box) •8 Boxes - 10" x 60" MII (6 Pieces/Box) •4 Boxes - 12" x 60" MII (6 Pieces/Box) Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Multi-Tasking... Is It An Excuse or Expertise? Isn't it interesting how time changes meanings? A couple of decades ago we coined the phrase "multitasking" to justify, even encourage, having our plates over loaded. Instead of acknowledging our inability or unwillingness to finish one project at a time, we adopted a new paradigm...compartmentalize tasks by their importance, urgency or pleasure and pick them off in random order. The danger in this new paradigm of multi-tasking is thought., or lack thereof. I can sit at my desk creating this article (important), taking a phone call from the mechanic working on my car (urgent), answering a text message from my wife (always important and urgent), eating a mid-morning snack, (desirable) with CNBC on the TV (not necessary until they say something profound...rarely.) Multi-tasking has become normal. So has A.D.D., Attention Deficit Disorder, which is no surprise. Why? The more we practice and execute something, the more skilled we become at it., even if it is counter productive. So far this spring, I have hit an estimated 5,000 golf balls at the driving range. That practice and repetition is making me a better golfer, (not good, but better.) For 40 years I have evaluated, analyzed and forecasted the lumber market. That frequent, daily execution made me a very good lumber trader and an expert lumber market analyst. Likewise, I suspect through daily repetition I have self-inflicted the medical condition A.D.D., or in Layman's terms, I have mastered the art of Multi-tasking. Put another way, I am proficient at giving compartmentalized spurts of effort to completing several different tasks simultaneously, sometimes doing none of them to the best of my ability. An accomplished professional multi-tasker never faces an empty plate and seldom ever a half empty plate. Therein lies the danger of multi-tasking...fluffing up one's perceived self-worth based upon workload. Workload includes occupation, family, and personal responsibilities. Multi-tasking can sometimes be just an excuse for doing many things poorly and nothing proficiently. Let's take a queue from Smokey the Bear and Nancy Reagan. Only You Can Just Say No. Scrape the garbage off the plate...and don't replace it. Do fewer things better. Happy Trading, Matt Layman, Publisher, Layman's Lumber Guide

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Softwood Lumber Agreement...What If?

The State of the Lumber Market

Chatter about the Softwood Lumber Agreement between U.S. and Canada is heating up. Meetings between the decision making parties are approaching. A settlement or new arrangement WILL impact lumber prices, specifically it would be bullish for the under valued Canadian SPF and lumber futures. The market is assuming, based upon past pacts, there will be a scaled tax on Canadian lumber imported into the states when prices are below predetermined points. Until the final agreement is in place, our lumber market is susceptible to "what-if" speculations and leaks from both sides. Historically, the leaks and what-if's tend to spook the lumber market to the upside. Fear of higher prices make speculative brokers jumpy. Ironically, there hasn't been a fear of lower prices when a new agreement is being placed, only when one is being displaced. As the process moves forward, we should expect rumors, what-if's, and leaks particularly...from the U.S. Lumber Coalition...to create an occasional panic buy. Those spurts should not be expected to stick. Still, they should be factored into extended quotes until the Softwood Lumber Agreement is in place. Until there is an agreement, be prepared for "What-if the duty is higher? What-if it is quickly implemented?" What-if is more likely "when?"

Memorial Day weekend is significant for our lumber market. Historically, regardless of what the first five months of the year have brought, buyers accelerate inventory liquidation over the next three weeks. It is important to understand why this strategy occurs. It is NOT in response to expectation of declining sales or reduced jobsite demand. To the contrary, lumber dealers anticipate that June sales will be as good as May; some even expect better as wet weather moves out. The reason for the coming consumer inventory liquidation is nothing more than a "feeling" or "belief" that lumber prices "should" or "need to" fall. Therefore, action on that expectation erases mill order files, creates an Inventory Shift from consumer back to producer. The impact on our lumber market will be an under bought condition just prior to the following significant weekend...Independence Day...July 4th. The week of July 4th will be peak vacation week. Production and buying will be less. Buyers planning for July vacations will cover needs prior to the low production July 4th week. Consequently, we should anticipate softer prices over the next three weeks, last week of May through the week of June 13th. Expect shoppers to begin nibbling the week of June 20th with increased buying momentum through the final week of June. Looking Forward...Matt Layman, Publisher

Forecasted Decision Points (FDP) 2015-17 Composite SPOT PRICE Composite 2x4's #2 SYP-E, SPF-W, Dry Hem Fir, Green Doug Fir. (Blue). 2015-Current FDP's (Vertical Red Lines), reversals or accelerations, since 01/99: 419 FDP'sâ&#x20AC;Ś362 turns within 1 week. 86% FDP Historical Accuracy. Green Zone=Highest Demand Weeks #11-26; Yellow Zone=Daylight Savings Weeks #11 Through Week #44. Red Zone = Lowest Demand Weeks #43-10.

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FORECAST SPOT CHECK Block colors indicate directional forecasts for next week. Price colors indicate weekly price change this week. Green up, red down, gray unchanged. 2x4#2 SYP-E SYP-W SPF-W SPF-E HF GDF 7/16 OSB SE Last Thrs 440 415 325 405 375 355 Last Thrs 255 Last Sun 435 410 325 405 380 355 Last Sun 255 Today 425 405 325 410 375 355 Today 255 Wkly Change (15) (10) 0 5 0 0 Change 0

(SYP) SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE R/L 425 310 295 400 540 R/L 465 340 330 440 600

Mill prices in No.FL, GA, 8' 10' 12' 375 400 400 235 310 310 230 280 295 300 380 405 465 500 515 8' 10' 12' 410 415 430 300 325 340 295 335 340 400 445 450 590 545 575

SYP-Central KD 19% 2x4#2 2x6#2 2x8#2 2x10#2 2x12#2 KD 19% 2x4#1 2x6#1 2x8#1 2x10#1 2x12#1

R/L 405 300 300 355 510 R/L 440 340 345 415 560

Mill prices in AL, 8' 10' 390 370 235 300 260 280 290 330 440 490 8' 10' 405 390 285 325 325 340 390 430 570 545

MS 12' 390 305 295 355 505 12' 405 325 350 405 520

14' 390 310 310 365 475 14' 420 330 320 410 505

16' 450 310 325 365 510 16' 485 335 345 425 580

18' 375 295 320 345 515 18' 455 325 335 405 570

20' 400 300 320 350 600 20' 465 365 375 470 680

R/L 405 300 280 345 505 R/L 425 325 305 400 530

Mill prices in LA, 8' 10' 355 360 210 305 245 265 305 325 450 490 8' 10' 385 365 245 310 260 270 370 380 500 500

AK, TX, 12' 390 315 270 345 490 12' 400 320 285 410 505

OK 14' 390 300 275 335 485 14' 400 310 285 400 495

16' 450 285 295 360 490 16' 450 310 300 400 510

18' 360 285 285 330 500 18' 385 310 300 410 515

20' 395 290 285 350 600 20' 415 315 305 450 625

SYP-West KD 19% 2x4#2 2x6#2 2x8#2 2x10#2 2x12#2 KD 19% 2x4#1 2x6#1 2x8#1 2x10#1 2x12#1

& So.VA 16' 18' 460 415 320 325 305 295 400 380 540 560 16' 18' 495 505 340 370 315 345 455 440 610 720

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SC, NC 14' 425 300 280 420 460 14' 440 320 330 465 510

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FOB British Columbia KD 19% R/L 8' 2x4#2 325 275 2x6#2 310 245 2x8#2 305 255 2x10#2 335 235 2x12#2 375 235

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12' 310 315 315 350 400

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(SPF-E) EASTERN CANADIAN SPRUCE-PINE-FIR Delivered Boston (8'-16' R/L tallies) KD 19% R/L 8' 10' 12' 2x4#2 410 365 380 385 2x6#2 395 360 410 390 2x8#2 385 400 400 400 2x10#2 440 420 435 440

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Niagara SYP SPF 541 535 527 500 485 490 460 510 443 490 460

Minne SYP SPF 531 515 517 480 465 480 450 490 433 470 440

All SPF prices reflect Western Canada origins and include 3-4 18 & 20's combined on each car. MSR SPF KD19% R/L Western Mill BC Atl 2x4-2100f 435 510 2x6-2100f 425 500 MSR SPF KD19% R/L Eastern Mill Niagara Atl 2x4 2100f 470 490 2x6 2100f 510 530

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Wk 20 415 260 345 265 255 320

Wk 19 420 240 325 260 245 310

Last Year 365 235 325 260 280 275

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10' 510 400 420 10' 485 385 415

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Previous 13 years...the next six weeks change. 2x4#2 SYP, SPF, HF, GDF Composite FOB Mill Chi 490 480 Chi 460 495

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Hiring Zone - Available Candidates single family, single family custom, multifamily, light commercial, and agriculture. ID: C10580 My volume was varied depending on Sales/Senior Estimator/Estimating Manager - Truss/Whole House/Framing projects. Past carpenter and framer. Has Package an engineering related associates degree/ Relocation: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, drafting Compensation: $45k+ Mississippi, Tennessee ID: C14506 6 years estimating experience. 4 with MiTek 20/20 and 2 with eFrame. Markets EWP Designer | Estimator | Inside Sales include Single Family Custom, Tract, Light Relocation: Virginia Commercial and Multi Family. Products Experienced with AutoCAD, iLevel, TJ include component framing packages Beam, and TJ xPert software to produce and total project estimating. Prepares framing layouts for TrusJoist engineered hard construction estimates by means of wood products. Responsible for working manual and computerized takeoff methods. with builders and retailers to create the Extensive MiTek/Excel experience. most cost effective solution for their project. Supervises monthly inventory audits for Creating quotes from layouts. Calculate all truss department materials. Maintains gravity loads and sizing wood products to records for all received and processed support the load. Understanding the IRC quotes. Pre-engineers all plans for difficulty building code for wood-framed structures. and profitability. Participates in cost studies Explaining structural framing details to to ensure a correct labor and pricing strategy. builders and salespeople. Training other From the Candidate: I am an overly critical designers in load development and design estimator and my primary role is to make the software. company I work for money. I have quoted from cocktail napkins, off cardboard, and the ID: C13449 occasional professional engineers plan. I like Truss Designer | Multifamily Truss the challenge of problem solving and finding Designer | Wall Panel Designer effective building ideas and practices. Relocation: North Carolina, South Carolina ID: C15755 10 Years’ experience wall panel design, Wall Panel Designer 6 years’ experience truss design. Relocation: Colorado Responsibilities included the planning, Wa l l P a n e l D e s i g n e r : A d v a n c e d designing, and construction of structural knowledge in blueprint reading, Poir wall, floor, and roof systems in conjunction proficientcy in Intellibuild Design with the international building codes. Software, PanelBuilder, as well as PlantNet Consulting with the company’s clients, Software, Excellent time management and engineering and architectural professionals. project planning skills, Single family & Researching, analyzing, and utilizing multi-family housing panel design, Used computers to develop solutions to Microsoft Office on a daily basis, Used engineering design problems. Coordinating Microsoft Word on a daily basis. the resolution of engineering issues related Thom’s Notes: This is a rebound experienced to the design. Inspection of various sites for designer looking to return to wall panel quality control. 11 years experience working design. 7 years’ prior experience as a panel in the construction industry. Software: designer. MiTek, Soft Plan, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, OptiFrame. Will work in office or remote.

ID: C10810 Designer/Inside Sales - Truss Relocation: Virginia

ID: C10500 Plant/Location/General Manager-Truss Relocation: California, Colorado, 6 years design experience, 1 inside sales. Florida, Hawaii, New Mexico, Texas, Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, USA - ALL States cutting/production documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: scheduling, repairs, Truss and Components Plant Manager with customer service, inside sales, and field over 15 years of experience in the truss measurements. Software used: MiTek, industry who is looking to apply knowledge AutoCAD, and CAD - Other. Component gained while continuing to develop and experience includes floor trusses and roof grow within the management sector. trusses. Market experience includes tract, As Plant Manager: Create programs to motivate employees to achieve peak Attention Employers productivity. Hire, train, discipline and We have over 1,000 terminate employees. Order lumber and registered Industry Professionals. all production materiel. Coordinate All Job Searches are not public! weekly production, sales and safety We can search behind the scenes meetings. Research cost on purchasing to find the right candidate for your new equipment. Attended monthly city opportunity. council meetings to ensure codes were See what I can do for you! followed. Oversee development of truss fabrication facility. Ensure compliance Thomas McAnally with Cal OSHA and Dot. Oversee shipping 800-289-5627 x1 and optimize freight costs. Responsible for twm@thejobline.com training leads and supervisors on company Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

June 1st, 2016 #09203 Page #53 policy’s. Program and operate computerized equipment. Proficient with Microsoft Programs, Excel, Word, Outlook, ERP software Team growth and development through effective feedback and ongoing mentorship Excellent communication skills Experience working with: Metal, Polymer Blends, Components, Finished Product Assembly, Clean Room, etc. Tenacious, Professional, Detail-Oriented, Strong Sense of Urgency Lean Manufacturing Certified, Kaizen Trained, Fork lift Certified ID: C11943 Plant/Production Manager - Truss Relocation: USA - ALL States My experience in the industry is extensive and includes engineering, sales, administration and production. I think it would be easier to list two job descriptions I can’t claim credit for performing, with a caveat, although I never operated a component saw or worked extensively in the maintenance department I had a tremendous success improving aspects of both these areas. I was a hands on owner, even to the extent of developing a 28 hour training course in truss fabrication which potential employees had to pass. I lowered our workers comp x-mod to .58 and kept it there. I lead over 200 individuals and knew each one of them but I did have trouble with the names of their wives and children. I coordinated efforts of every department as if from one customer to another. I read extensively and studied trends in order to develop industry best practices. Customer satisfaction, quality and safety can and must work hand in hand. It is often said, “You can only offer two of the three things customers always want”;and you must choose between Price, Quality or Service. I don’t believe that is a true statement and the entity which can satisfy all three? ....has everyone else wondering how they do what they do! I put together production fabrications team which quadrupled production. I created a sawsystem which could handle 5,000 boards /shift with 7-800 set-ups.(on 1 component saw) I helped develop a fully automated functioning quality control devise for roof trusses which is now patented. I could go on and on about the past so, I will say, I overcame huge obstacles and I met with success. But failures followed those successes I am being honest. I think my best ideas will reflect additional lessons learned following such failure. They be the ones which are suited to improve an envirionment where opportunities currently exist for significant bolstered by an awareness we should always strive for improvement. Whatever we are doing now can in whatever aspect of an operation you turn your attention to can be made better..

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Frecuentemente en el sitio de trabajo se usan herramientas de mano de corte y filosas. Estas herramienta abarcan desde tijeras, navajas, sierras y cuchillas hasta podadoras, cinceles y cortadoras. Aunque estas herramientas son muy diferentes y pueden usarse para una amplia variedad de tareas, tienen en común Hand-held sharp and cutting tools are frequently used in the workplace. ciertos peligros y precauciones de seguridad. Se deben prohibir los jugueteos The tools range from scissors, razors, saws, and knives to pruners, chisels, and cerca de herramientas de corte y filosas. snips. While these tools are very different and can be used for a wide variety of Las herramientas de corte y filosas pueden ocasionar cortadas y lesiones jobs, they have some common hazards and safety precautions. Horseplay should por perforación si no se manejan debidamente. Los trabajadores deberán estar be forbidden around sharp and cutting tools. capacitados sobre las instrucciones del fabricante en el uso correcto de la Sharp and cutting tools can cause cuts and puncture wounds, if they’re not herramienta, incluyendo cómo inspeccionarlas, mantenerlas y afilarlas. Con handled properly. Workers should be trained in the tool manufacturer’s directions algunas herramientas los trabajadores deberán usar equipos de protección for proper use, including how to inspect, maintain, and sharpen the tool. For personal, tales como gafas de seguridad y guantes que le queden bien. some tools, workers must wear personal protective equipment such as safety Con el objeto de seleccionar la herramienta correcta para cada tarea, el glasses and well-fitting gloves. trabajador debe considerar no sólo la tarea a ejecutar sino también el tipo, In order to choose the right tool for the job, workers should consider not la dureza y las dimensiones del material con el que trabajará. El uso de una only the job task but the type, hardness, and size of the material on which they’ll herramienta incorrecta para el trabajo puede resultar en un accidente o lesión. Los be working. Substituting the wrong tool for the job can lead to an accident or trabajadores deberán usar sólo herramientas de buena calidad que estén afiladas injury. Workers should use only quality tools that are sharp and in good condition. y en buenas condiciones de operación. Si una herramienta está rota, desafilada If a tool is broken, dull or damaged, it should be tagged as such and taken out o dañada, debe rotularse como tal y sacarse de servicio. of service. La regla más importante a recordar cuando se usan herramientas de corte The most important rule to remember y filosas es SIEMPRE hacer el corte en sentido opuesto about using sharp and cutting tools is to al cuerpo y la cara. Cuando se corta con una sola mano, ALWAYS cut away from the body and el trabajador debe saber dónde tiene la otra mano. Si se face. When cutting with one hand, workers cae una herramienta afilada, los trabajadores deberán estar should know where their other hand is. If entrenados para no tratar de atraparla, sino dejar que se a sharp tool is dropped, workers should be caiga, asegurándose de tener las piernas y los pies fuera taught not to try to catch it but allow it to de su trayecto. fall, making sure that their legs and feet are La manera segura de trabajar con herramientas de out of the way. corte y filosas es concentrarse en la tarea que se está The safe way to work with a sharp haciendo, efectuando cortes rectos y uniformes sin sacudir, or cutting tool is to concentrate on the levantar o girar la herramienta. Martillar o aplicar presión task at hand, making straight, even cuts excesiva sobre herramientas de corte y filosas puede hacer without rocking, prying or twisting the que se resbalen. Tenga en cuenta que algunos materiales o tool. Hammering or applying excessive condiciones del tiempo también pueden volver resbalosas force or pressure to sharp and cutting tools a las herramientas. can cause them to slip. Keep in mind, that Los trabajadores necesitan tener cuidado al some materials or outdoor conditions can transportar y almacenar las herramientas filosas. Los also make tools slippery. trabajadores deben recibir instrucciones de nunca llevar Workers need to be careful when transporting and storing sharp tools. una herramienta filosa en el bolsillo, que deben usar funda, cinturón o delantal Workers should be instructed not to carry a sharp tool in their pocket; to use a y que cuando hay una pausa en el trabajo se debe sostener la herramienta a sheath, belt or apron; and when there is a pause in work, to hold the tool at their un lado del cuerpo, pero a una distancia segura. Cuando se camina con una sides but a safe distance from their body. When walking with a sharp tool, the tool herramienta filosa, ésta deberá llevarse con la cuchilla hacia abajo y alejada del should be carried with the blade down and away from the body. When climbing cuerpo. Cuando se sube con una herramienta filosa, se debe usar un cinturón with a sharp tool, tool belts or buckets with hand lines should be used so workers para herramientas o cubetas con cuerdas para subirlas a mano, de manera que el can have both hands to grip the ladder. When passing a sharp or cutting tool to trabajador tenga las dos manos libres para sujetar la escalera. Cuando se traspasa another worker, tools should be passed with the hand first and the blade down; una herramienta filosa a otro trabajador, ésta debe darse con el asa primero y con they should never be tossed from one worker to another. la cuchilla hacia abajo; nunca se debe tirar de un trabajador a otro. When not in use, sharp or cutting tools should be stored in a sturdy tool Cuando no estén en uso, las herramientas de corte y filosas deben guardarse box or on a tool rack with the sharp edges suitably covered. Otherwise, they en una caja de herramientas resistente o en un bastidor para guardar herramientas, should be placed near the back of work benches to keep handles or blades from con sus cuchillas debidamente cubiertas. De lo contrario, se deben colocar cerca extending over the edge. de la parte trasera de bancos de trabajo para evitar que las asas o las cuchillas sobresalgan más allá del borde del banco.

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When? | What? | Where? JUNE 2016

June 1 June 8 June 6 – 8 June 9 June 9 June 15 June 22 – 23 June 27 – 29 June 30

Joint Missouri (MTFA)/Iowa (ITMA) Chapter Meeting and Golf Tournament SBCA – Arizona (SBCA–AZ) Chapter Meeting Building Officials Assoc. of Florida (BOAF) Conference Alabama Component Manufacturers Assoc. (ACMA) Chapter Meeting West Coast Lumber & Building Materials Assoc. Annual Associates/Dealers Golf Tourn. SBCA of the Carolinas (SBCAC) Chapter Meeting Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) Forest Products Society (FPS) International Convention Truss Manufacturers Assoc. of Texas (TMAT) Chapter Meeting & Skeet Shooting

July 12 July 13

Northwest Truss Fabricators Assoc. (NWTFA) 33rd Annual Golf Outing Georgia Component Manufacturers Assoc. (GCMA) Chapter Meeting

Blue Springs, MO Chandler, AZ Clearwater, FL Birmingham, AL Fairfield, CA Greensboro, NC San Francisco, CA Portland, OR Austin, TX

JULY 2016 Mukilteo, WA TBA

AUGUST 2016 August 2 – 5 August 9 August 10 – 11 August 11 August 18 August 22 – 26

Building Officials Assoc. of Texas (BOAT) Annual Conference Western Component Manufacturers Assoc. (WCMA) 11th Annual Golf Outing Structural Building Components Assoc. (SBCA) Open Quarterly Meeting Wisconsin Truss Manufacturers Assoc. (WTMA) Chapter Meeting and Golf Tournament Alabama Component Manufacturers Assoc. (ACMA) Chapter Meeting World Congress on Timber Engineering (WCTE)

September 9 September 14 September 14 – 16 September 14 – 17 September 15 September 28 – 29

Missouri Truss Fabricators Assoc. (MTFA) Chapter Meeting and Golf Tournament Texas Wood Solutions Fair Construction Suppliers Assoc. (CSA) Annual Conference & Expo National Council of Structural Engineers Assoc. (NCSEA) Structural Engineering Summit Truss Manufacturers Assoc. of Texas (TMAT) Chapter Meeting & Golf Tournament Housing Innovation, Vision, and Economics summit (HIVE)

Sugarland, TX Oregon City, OR Providence, RI Elkhorn, WI TBA Vienna, Austria

SEPTEMBER 2016 TBA Houston, TX Biloxi, MS Orlando, FL Grand Prairie, TX Los Angeles, CA

OCTOBER 2016 October 4 – 6 October 6 – 7 October 12 October 12 October 13 October 16 – 18 October 17 – 19 October 18 – 21 October 21 – 22 October 25 – 27 October 26 – 28

West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) Annual Convention Florida Building Materials Assoc. (FBMA) Gulf Atlantic Building Products Expo Georgia Component Manufacturers Assoc. (GCMA) Chapter Meeting SBCA of the Capital Area (SBCACap) Chapter Meeting Mid-Atlantic Wood Solutions Fair ICC Annual Conference with Building Safety & Design Expo University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – 4th Central Texas Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) Northeastern Retail Lumber Assoc. (NRLA) Annual Meeting National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assoc. (NLBMDA) ProDealer Industry Summit

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Monterey, CA. Kissimmee, FL TBA Herndon, VA Philadelphia, PA Kansas City, MO Austin, TX Knoxville, TN Lake Placid, NY Charleston, SC Baltimore, MD

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NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention Central Florida Wood Solutions Fair University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – 4th Brownsville

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DECEMBER 2016 December 1

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NAHB International Builders Show (IBS) Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Building Products Expo Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Wisconsin Lumber Dealers Convention

Orlando, FL Bloomington, MN Wisconsin Dells, WI

February 2017 February 20 – 21 February 20 – 23

Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Iowa Lumber Convention University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – 17th Houston

March 7 – 8 March 7 – 10 March 27 – 29 March 29 – 30

Northwestern Lumber Assoc. (NLA) Nebraska Lumber Dealers Convention National Frame Building Assoc. (NFBA) 50th Frame Building Expo National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assoc. (NLBMDA) Legislative Conference INTEX Expo,

Altoona, IA Houston, TX

MARCH 2017 Kearney, NE Nashville, TN Washington, DC Las Vegas, NV

APRIL 2017 April 5 – 6

Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC)

Atlantic City, NJ

JUNE 2017 June 14 – 16

Southern Forest Products Assoc. (SFPA) Forest Products & Machinery Equipment Expo

Atlanta, GA

AUGUST 2017 August 8 – 11

Building Officials Assoc. of Texas (BOAT) Annual Conference

Kerrville, TX

SEPTEMBER 2017 September 24 – 26

ICC Annual Conference with Building Safety & Design Expo

Columbus, OH

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Fire-Protective Assemblies for Residential Floors Friday, June 10, 8:00 am PDT

Fire Resistance Design for Wood Construction (BCD220) Friday, June 23, 1:55pm – 4:00pm EDT

This APA webinar will focus on newly developed I-joist floor assemblies that meet the fire-protective membrane requirements of the 2012 and 2015 International Residential Code. The webinar will review the options in the IRC, including: • Drop-in gypsum board (supported on top of bottom flanges) • Partial sprinkler systems • Fire-protective coatings

Determining proper code applications for designing for fire-resistance in wood-frame construction can be challenging. This presentation will include code requirements, compliance options, and nuances related to fire-resistance rated assemblies, fire design of exposed wood members, and flame-spread performance of wood products. Included will be design examples for calculating fire-resistance for exposed wood members and the component additive method for assemblies. Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply approved methods and alternatives for establishing the fire-resistance of wood building elements. 2. Identify some distinguishing characteristics of fire-resistance rated exterior walls, fire walls, fire barriers, and fire partitions. 3. Understand the basic fire-resistance design procedures for wood frame assemblies and certain exposed wood members. 4. Understand code requirements for flame spread performance of wood products. Education credits will be awarded. AWC is an ICC Preferred Education Provider. AWC’s seminars and webinars are ideally suited as continuing education for code officials and design professionals (architects, engineers, and building designers). Learn more and register online

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June 1st, 2016 #09203 Don’t Forget! You Saw it in the dverti$er Page #57 has put in years of work to be a valuable resource for his clients. Todd does not have all the answers, but unlike most so called experts, he is a lot more than hot air. He has put in the time to give, even experienced, operators extra tools and resources they would never have had the time to put together themselves. If you are a plate supplier and doing a good job for your customers, you have nothing to fear from him. His only agenda is to help his client produce a better bottom line.

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The following letters are in reference to an article published in the May 2016 issue of The Advertiser Regarding the article, “Confusion is Starting to Confuse Me” by Carl Schoening, I feel that it would be irresponsible of me or any CM to rely ONLY on the advice of their vendor(s). For Carl to imply that a CM should only rely on their vendor is troubling to me. Todd’s services provided the kind of vital information that goes much deeper and covers topics that my plate or equipment vendors had not. To say he understands the truss business is to put it mildly. He is without a doubt an expert. My labor cost is lower while my pricing, scheduling and, best of all, my net profit are all better because of Todd’s training and recommendations. If you want an honest assessment with plenty of common-sense suggestions for improving your operation’s bottom line, I highly recommend Todd’s services. Keith Kylmala, Owner Kylmala Truss Saginaw, MN. I took the time to read Carl Schoening’s article “Confusion is Starting to Confuse Me” in The Component Advertiser. It seemed to be directed at one individual and I felt a need to comment. I know that representing a plate supplier in the truss industry is not all wine and roses. There are many things that are just out of your day to day control. You are dependent on your company’s software department, equipment department, plate production department, shipping department and mainly how your company responds when a customer needs timely assistance on a particular job. If your customers are having issues, you need to identify what your company can do to resolve their issue and get about helping to make it happen. This is the only way of making your customer a long term loyal customer. Laying the blame for your customer’s frustration on an outside third party is not the answer. I have many friends and associates that work for plate suppliers. They are genuinely good people and will do what they can to make you successful. “If your customer is successful, you are successful.” However, they do work for and represent a particular company and have an obligation to steer clients to their companies’ products and solutions. There are many self-proclaimed industry experts in our field. A lot of them work for plate suppliers and some have tried the independent route. Todd Drummond has successfully gone the independent route, and

In closing, confusion is confusing and this time, Carl was confused. He went after a third party operator instead of looking within his own company to make the changes necessary to be successful. Now that I have this off my chest, I can go back to the insanity of working and running a business in the truss world. Cheers, Ciao and all that other stuff! Dan West, Owner Snake River Truss & Components Idaho Falls, ID

Dear Editor: I have to congratulate Carl for speaking out the way he did on such an important topic in our industry and that is the importance of component manufacturers receiving accurate information from other individuals. You can profess all you want about how many consulting jobs you have done, but if someone does not really check the background of who you are working with, or check the accuracy of information you are being given, then what are you really getting? And to the point Carl makes in his article, broad generalizations, book knowledge, etc. can be helpful, but when this information is applied incorrectly or in a manner where the individual does not have real experience or broad management experience, it provides the reader with knowledge they cannot use or often data that is inaccurate. In some cases, I have seen individuals and/ or companies use information on equipment that does not even exist. How does that help anyone who is trying to make a decision? The point Carl makes at the end, and I think is valid for everyone in the industry, is you should always verify the experience and references for someone you are going to hire as a consultant. And if you are seeking information as a Component Manufacturer we should always remember to lean on all our resources, vendors, consultants, associations, etc. As an owner of several component and manufacturing companies, I made a point when hiring a consultant to look for these 6 characteristics and I encourage anyone hiring a paid consultant to do the same:

1. Do they understand their customer’s business? Do

they take the time to ask questions, research, understand the dynamics of their business, their people, and their market? You should beware of someone who offers a diagnosis before an examination; and a good consultant knows they will never know your business better than you.

2. They present a range of options and let the customer choose what works best for them. Don’t get pigeon holed

into one idea or one concept. There is a range of ways to handle issues or to increase manufacturing output. A consultant should not get paid by any equipment manufacturer or be influenced by them; they are there to work for you and should bring a range Letters to the Editor continued next page

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3. They see the world in grey scale. You do not want a

consultant to tell you that their recommendation worked for another customer and accordingly it will work for you. If they cannot see that you are different and present options that exploit your differences then that consultant is useless to you.

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4. They keep your business confidential. This should be a no brainer for everyone in the industry to recognize.

5. They put your interests ahead of their own. In your own

business, as in mine, you find that when you put the interests of your customers ahead of your own things will work out well. Component Manufacturers will always benefit when someone giving them advice, whether a consultant, plate supplier or equipment supplier, takes the time to know their business and always puts the customer’s interest first. This will always develop a long-term relationship.

6. They look for opportunities to help your business. A good

consultant will always have a broad professional network and will use it to help your business. Whether it’s introducing you to a sales opportunity, a new product coming to market or a key hire. If they have had their own experience as a business owner, they will have the same respect for you to introduce those opportunities and always help you grow your company. And by the way, it is not about being on the clock all the time like some people treat you or holding back information. It is about helping your business.

Our businesses have plenty of market challenges as it is; a good consultant will be worth their weight in gold. If you are going to hire a paid consultant as Carl points out, look for someone that will seek to learn your business and provide options in the way you want to see them and someone who will have an innovative background. The best know their business, know the industry; but more importantly they know how to help you as owners of a LBM/Component company develop strategies and tactics that further the achievement of your business goals. As Carl would say… that is my two cents, but I am not charging you for it. Ben Hershey Owner, 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC "Boots on the Ground Consulting" www.4WardConsult.com

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“This new guide to the 2015 International Residential Code is an excellent resource for building professionals to stay on top of the most recent code changes,” said NAHB Chairman Ed Brady, a home builder and developer from Bloomington, Ill. “Available both in a compact pocket guide, as well as in e-book, this easy-to-use reference guide is always one of our most top selling publications, as it is an invaluable asset on the job site.” Written by Stephen A. Van Note, the guide features more than 100 illustrations, tables and figures to help the reader understand specific code requirements, as well as a glossary that provides definitions of construction-related terms. A certified building official and plans examiner, Van Note has more than 15 years of experience in code administration and enforcement and more than 20 years of experience in the construction field, including project planning and management for residential, commercial and industrial buildings. The 2015 Home Builders’ Jobsite Codes is meant to be of practical use on the jobsite, not as a substitute for the complete codes.

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May 2, 2016 Read Release Online > MEDIA CONTACTS AW C : H e a t h e r S t e g n e r ; 2 0 2 - 4 6 3 - 4 7 5 6 ; h s t e g n e r @ a w c . o r g AFF: Elizabeth Greener; 202-751-2442; egreener@forestfoundation.org SLMA: Will Telligman; 770-631-6702; will@slma.org

Wood products, forestry endorse “Timber Innovation Act”

WASHINGTON – The American Wood Council (AWC), American Forest Foundation (AFF), Binational Softwood Lumber Council (BSLC) and Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA) today announced their strong support for the “Timber Innovation Act” (S. 2892), introduced by lead sponsors Sens. Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Mike Crapo (ID). Sens. Amy Klobuchar (MN), Steve Daines (MT) and Maria Cantwell (WA) are also original co-sponsors. The bill would: •

Establish performance driven research and development program for advancing tall wood building construction in the United States;

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Authorize the Tall Wood Building Prize Competition through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) annually for the next five years;

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Create federal grants to support state, local, university and private sector education, outreach, research and development, including education and assistance for architects and builders, that will accelerate the use of wood in tall buildings; and

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Authorize technical assistance for USDA, in cooperation with state foresters and state extension directors (or equivalent state officials), to implement a program of education and technical assistance for mass timber applications.

“Advancing the construction of tall wood buildings will help lower the cost of building construction and reduce reliance on fossil fuelintensive materials. This in turn helps avoid production of greenhouse gases that would have otherwise been emitted during manufacture of alternative products. Tall wood building construction will also support jobs in areas of rural America that have yet to recover from the recession. Given the many national benefits that would occur as a result of bill’s passage, the United States has an opportunity to accelerate and lead in the adoption of tall wood buildings and significantly expand markets for wood products,” said AWC President and CEO Robert Glowinski. “This legislation will not only help reduce the environmental footprint of the built environment, it will help keep families, who own and care for a large portion of U.S. forests and supply a majority of the timber we use, on the land and help them keep their land in forest. In this respect, it is an incredibly powerful forest conservation strategy and we thank Senators Stabenow, Crapo, Klobuchar, Daines and Cantwell for leading the effort,” said Tom Martin, AFF President and CEO. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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“We are pleased to see Congress recognize the potential environmental and economic benefits of increasing wood use in tall building applications through the ‘Timber Innovation Act.’ Our mills are large drivers of the rural economies in which we operate, and expanded markets will help to bolster and grow these economies. Encouraging the use of wood products also benefits the environment, as increased wood demand encourages landowners to continue planting trees instead of converting their land to other purposes,” said Furman Brodie, Vice President of Charles Ingram Lumber Company in Effingham, South Carolina and SLMA Chairman of the Board. Buildings have been built out of wood for centuries. Up until recently, however, most wood buildings did not exceed six stories and were constructed of lightweight materials. Recent advances in technology, engineering and safety have now made it possible to build taller wood buildings using newly-developed mass timber products. In the last five years, 17 buildings between seven and 14 stories have been built using heavy timber construction globally. Canada, Norway, Australia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Sweden and France all have constructed and occupied multiple tall-wood buildings. ### Editor’s Note: The statement from Sens. Stabenow and Crapo is available here.

The American Wood Council (AWC) is the voice of North American wood products manufacturing, representing over 75 percent of an industry that provides approximately 400,000 men and women in the United States with family-wage jobs. AWC members make products that are essential to everyday life from a renewable resource that absorbs and sequesters carbon. Staff experts develop state-of-the-art engineering data, technology, and standards for wood products to assure their safe and efficient design, as well as provide information on wood design, green building, and environmental regulations. AWC also advocates for balanced government policies that affect wood products. www.awc.org | @woodcouncil The American Forest Foundation (AFF) works on the ground with families, teachers and elected officials to promote stewardship and protect our nation’s forest heritage. A commitment to the next generation unites our nationwide network of forest owners and teachers working to keep our forests healthy and our children well-prepared for the future they will inherit. The Binational Softwood Lumber Council (BSLC), a nonprofit organization, was established in 2006 by the Canadian and U.S. governments. The council is leading the effort to increase the use of wood products as part of the shift to green building. Sustainably harvested wood products from North America create jobs in rural communities, sequester significant amounts of carbon and help reduce the overall environmental footprint of a home or building. Council’s effort includes initiatives that bring together expertise from various disciplines to promote the use of North American wood products in green building. It is an excellent example of the council’s ability to bring together landowners, private businesses and government agencies from Canada and the U.S. to achieve a common goal. The Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA) is a trade association that represents solid sawn lumber manufacturing operations, lumber remanufacturing operations, lumber treating operations, and their suppliers in 17 states throughout the southeast. SLMA’s members produce more than 2 billion board feet of solid sawn lumber annually, employ over 12,000 people, and responsibly manage over a million acres of forestland. These sawmills are often the largest job creators in their rural communities, having an economic impact that reaches well beyond people that are in their direct employment. The association serves as the unified voice of its members on government affairs and offers various other programs including networking events, marketing and management, and operational issues.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ForMoreInformationandPhotos: May 18, 2016 Shelby Lentz slentz@strongtie.com 925-560-9068

Simpson Strong-Tie® Research and Testing Lab Opens at WSU Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced the opening of the Simpson Strong-Tie® Research and Testing Lab at Washington State University (WSU). The lab is located in the new LEED Gold Certified PACCAR Environmental Technology Building (PETB) on the WSU campus in Pullman, WA, where a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on May 5. The lab is part of an agreement between Simpson Strong-Tie and WSU for an annual $100,000 donation over the next eight years to support Washington State University construction and engineering research. The Simpson Strong-Tie Research and Testing Lab is one of the most visible spaces in the PETB and includes capabilities for mock-ups of new building systems, structural testing and advanced digital manufacturing. It supports research in areas such as concrete durability, repair and retrofit, tall timber buildings, deck safety, post-frame buildings, and seismic retrofit. The lab includes a high-capacity reaction floor and wall, central hydraulic pump, overhead crane and concrete mixing station. Adjoining the lab is an outdoor reaction slab that allows for project display and natural weather exposure testing. The lab is part of the Composite Materials and Engineering Center, an International Code Council-accredited testing facility. “We’re excited about the research and testing that students and faculty will conduct in the Simpson Strong-Tie Research and Testing Lab, along with the ability to collaborate with them on structural engineering projects. We’re also looking forward to the innovations that will help ensure safer, stronger, more efficient and more sustainable structures throughout the world,” said Simpson Strong-Tie Vice President of Engineering Jeremy Gilstrap. WSU faculty have conducted research with Simpson Strong-Tie for more than 20 years in a number of areas, including new product testing, deck safety, and seismic risk mitigation. About Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. For 60 years, Simpson Strong-Tie has focused on creating structural products that help people build safer and stronger homes and buildings. Considered a leader in structural systems research, testing and innovation, Simpson Strong-Tie works closely with industry professionals to provide code-listed, field-tested products and value-engineered solutions. Its structural products are recognized for helping structures resist high winds, hurricanes and seismic forces. The company’s extensive product offering includes engineered structural connectors, fasteners, fastening systems, lateral-force resisting systems, anchors and products that repair, protect and strengthen concrete. From product development and testing to training and engineering and field support, Simpson Strong-Tie is committed to helping customers succeed. For more information, visit strongtie.com and follow us on facebook.com/strongtie, twitter.com/strongtie, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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Design of the Day The Last

Word... Monotasking

Strong designs can lead to good-looking structures, but projects may not begin very well. This Design of the Day pays homage to inauspicious beginnings!

Readers on LinkedIn may have seen some of this discussion on inadequate plans: “I seem to get them all the time...the customer who brings in a floor plan drawn on a napkin, or the frequent small printout from an online plan site... What type of waiver documents do you use to make your customer understand that any quotes on anything less than a full set of plans may not be accurate? Do you use a form by itself, or a title block on the quote or layout?” – Tim Rooks, Truss Designer, Bankston Truss Company

Joe Kannapell - Senior VP We better learn mono-tasking (and MiTek Industries, Inc. forego multi-tasking) if we are to excel www.mii.com at component design. Experts tell us that even a 2-3 second interruption can double the number of errors in an assigned task. Ouch! Every designer knows the painful personal toll of errors, and every plant manager knows the incredible cost. All the more reason to establish periods of near-isolation to escape distraction from customers, from the shop floor, and from our incessant and insistent smart phones. Improving mono-tasking requires lots of homework, beginning with formal education, and continuing with internet based (self) instruction, especially on quantitative subjects. Often after work and family hours, away from the truss plant. Practice makes perfect. Quiet time improves designer productivity. Mono-tasking also improves human interaction. It enhances the ability to focus intently on, and to connect with, the person to whom you are speaking. This practice is essential in resolving dimensional and other detailed technical issues that must be resolved to provide quality component designs. And it can’t hurt spousal relations either. Research has shown that even the presence of a cell phone inhibits mutual understanding in the course of face-to-face conversation. Mono-tasking pays off via the good results of your dedicated work, and by improving communication with customers and co-workers. (Much of the content above was based on the May 1 New York Times article, “Drop Everything and Read This” by Verena von Pfetten)

“Once it’s quoted and the price is approved, I'll email both homeowner and contractor the layout and truss drawings for review. I state on the quote itself any questionable areas which may increase the price. We also have a standard waiver on our quotes. I find by emailing 3D jpegs and a few truss profiles/sections, it can save a lot of headaches and cover yourself cost-wise if there's something they don't understand. I use the snipping tool a LOT.” – Joe Noseworthy, Truss & EWP Designer, WG Garland Ltd. Would you like to participate in this on-going discussion? If so, just send us your comments!

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