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Joe Kannapell: Sixty Years of Machines Part XXVII: Optimization Redefined

Don Groom: Business Competition and Childhood Sportsmanship

Cullen Ellis – Spida USA: Capturing Efficiencies with a Spida Wall Panel Line

Thomas McAnally – Publisher: From The Road: Relocation Required – Are You Kidding Me?

MSR Lumber Producers Council: Networking Made Easy

Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: A Stable and Proficient Workforce is Key to Best-in-Class Profits

Matt Layman – Layman's Lumber Guide: February Rally 91% Probability

Anna Stamm – Advertiser Forum:

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Tracy Roe – Eagle Metal: Management Software How YOU Want It

Edmond Lim, P.Eng.– LimTek Solutions: Threading the Needle with a High Rise Lumber PickLine

Ray Fedorko – Acceptance Leasing: Celebrating 30 Years in the Business

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MiTek Staff: Recommendations and Limitations for Depth and Deflection of Parallel Chord Trusses

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Simpson Strong-Tie Staff: The Scalable LotSpec Solution from Simpson Strong-Tie

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Joe Kannapell – The Last Word On Towns

What Can We Do About Missing Connector Plates?

Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering by Todd – Covering all areas, not just the manufacturing (includes sales, design, and admin). Proven lean manufacturing and industrial engineering trained expert with 100s of paid consultations. Dozens of clients providing written testimonials. Almost 20 years of refined and structured unbiased service with 30+ years in the industry resulting in an average of 3 to 6 point net profit gains for CMs.

Offsite Design and Engineering Services – Expand your design team’s capabilities with a well established proven group. Known for accuracy and attention to details with almost 20 years of industry experience in wood and light gauge steel structure design. All truss and wall panel designing software services supported.

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Modular Manufacturing – Premier expert advisement throughout the entire process for existing and new modular manufacturers. We work with you to manage your modular product design and handle production logistics through fabrication, construction, and engineering.

Scheduling & Communication Software – Simplify all project information for your sales team. Customized to each company’s needs for managing, automating, and communicating all project information from anywhere!

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New & Used Equipment Saws ................................................................................................ 7 Truss Equipment .............................................................................45 Panel Equipment .............................................................................52 Trucks & Trailers ............................................................................75 Misc. Equipment .............................................................................77 Modular Manufacturing ..................................................................87 Door | Stair | Window Equipment .................................................88 Lumber ........................................................................................92 Monthly GIGGLES ................................................................................91 Safety First ...............................................................................................103 Calendar of Events ..................................................................................106 Industry News .........................................................................................111 Directory .................................................................................................122 Hiring Zone ............................................................................................124

Acceptance Leasing & Financing ................................................... 47,63,83 Acer, Inc ............................................................................................. 38,104 Alpine .................................................................................................. 16,84 Clark Industries, Inc. ............................................................................ 22,46 Eagle Metal Products ....................................................................... 2,48,76 Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC ...................................... 28,74 EstiFrame Technologies ........................................................................ 13,40 Fitzgerald Group ................................................................................. 25,47 HOLTEC USA ................................................................................... 15,79 Layman's Lumber Guide ........................................................................... 94 LimTek Solutions ............................................................................ 32,54,80 MiTek ........................................................................................ 12,105,125 Panels Plus ............................................................................................ 39,58 Runnion Equipment Company ............................................................. 25,83 Simpson Strong-Tie .................................................. 14,86,108,110,111,112 Spida USA ............................................................................. 18,19,30,64,72 The Hain Company ...................................................................... 9,24,37,75 The JobLine ....................................................................... 27,33,45,89,91,96 Timber Products Inspection ................................................................ 42,62 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC .................................................. 4,34,35 Triad | RUVO | Merrick Machine ................................................ 88,90,128 Vekta Automation ................................................................................. 8,60 Wasserman & Associates ................................... 7,17,39,41,47,52,53,61,67, 70,87,89 Wolf X Machina ........................................................................................ 61 Wood Tech Systems .............. 9,17,23,26,27,29,31,33,39,41,45,47,50,51, 53,59,61,65,66,67,71,73,77,81,82,89,91,121

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Withholding Information — Debunked

o withhold information from someone else is usually a deliberate choice, and of course there are legitimate reasons to do so. But let’s consider the instances when the reasons are less clear and motives more suspect. How often have you encountered these situations?

You’re Not Told “For Your Benefit” Maybe this only happens to me, but I doubt it. I’m sure we’ve all been told after the fact that something was done for “our” sake, when it seems more likely that it was done for “theirs” instead. In deciphering the code, these are the patterns I’ve seen: 1. You would be upset if you had known — Translation: I wasn’t interested in hearing your argument if you protested, so I’m avoiding it. 2. There wasn’t time to tell you — Translation: I decided to act quickly to do what I wanted rather than give you a chance to suggest an alternative. 3. I thought you weren’t available that [day, time, weekend, etc.] — Translation: I think I’m more committed than you are, so it’s only right that I move forward regardless of our shared 24/7 access to modern communication tools. 4. It doesn’t affect you directly, so I didn’t think you would care — Translation: That myth of working on a team only extends so far.

The Problem with Ulterior Motives But here’s the catch with disguising withheld information under the cover of a lame excuse — the person on the receiving end will probably still find out and then question your motives. Often the motive comes down to the cost, be it a cost measured in dollars, frustration, and/or time. Believe it or not, however smart the person doing the withholding thinks that they are, they’re stupid in thinking others won’t notice when they’re actually trying to be manipulative. In that case, we also may withhold information — and not let on that we see the bigger picture too. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Push Button Powered Blade Angulations Single Push Button Setting for 2 Blades per Side Electronic Digital Readouts Backup Mechanical Indicators Cuts 4 Angle Webs, Cantilever Webs (2 piece webs) & Square Blocks Magazine Lumber Feed for 3x2, 4x2 and 6x2 Lumber 12 1/2” to 48 1/2” Length Capacity (7” Minimum on Square Blocks) 60 Pieces per Minute (4) Internal 16” Blades & (1) External 16” CutOff Blade Pneumatic Blade Brake on External Blade Dust Hoods Belt Waste Conveyor (under saw) Add $3,800 for 12’ Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Add $1,800 for Extra Set of Blades 480 Volt / 3 Phase

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Automated (Truss Design Software Download) or Semi-Automated (Touch Screen Entry) Operation All Movements are Computer & PLC Controlled Comprehensive Setup Screens Display Each Piece with Setup Data 22” x 40 Tooth Blade on PAE Cut 1 or 2 Boards up to 20’ (2 Second Plunge Cut) Cut Chords, Webs, Rafters, Wedges & Stair Stringers Cut Long Scarfs by Multi-Plunging Servo Positioning on Infeed, Angle & Outfeed Pusher Over Travel Protection Ink Jet Printer Lumber Optimization Program Belt Waste Conveyor 480 Volt / 3 Phase / 60 Amp Includes 5 Day Onsite Installation & Training Optional Monet DeSauw Live Deck, Bunk Feeder & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor

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Touch Screen User Interface with Backup Mechanical Controls 3 Operating Modes: Auto, Semi-Auto & Manual All 20 Axes of Movements are Computer & PLC Controlled Comprehensive Setup Screens Display Each Piece with Setup Data Anti-Collision & Optimizing Programming Auto Calibration Productivity & Time Tracking Maintenance Diagnostics Variable Speed Conveyor (0-50 Flights per Minute)with Powered Hold Downs (1) 30” x 80 Tooth Blade (27 3/4” Scarf on PAE) (4) 16” x 40 Tooth Blades (13 1/2” Scarf on Centerline) Pneumatic Blade Brakes on all 5 Blades 16 1/2” to 20’ Length Capacity (11” Minimum on Square End Blocks) Vibrating Waste Conveyor Under Saw 480 Volt / 3 Phase Includes 4 Day Onsite Installation & Training Add $2,900 for Extra Set of Blades Optional Live Deck, Label Printer, Ink Jet Printer, Catcher Display & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor.

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Solid 48” x 72” Frame and Arm Construction Minimizes Flex on the Saw Frame Direct Drive 7.5 HP Motor with 18” Blade (230/460 Volt) Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees with 36” Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety MDF Profiled Saw Bench Top Provides a Safe Working Platform Dust Extraction Outlet 20’ of MDF Bench Top with Automated 20’ Length Stop & 10’ Gravity Conveyor Workstation, Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17” Touch Screen Integration

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Serial Control System Includes all Plug & Play Wiring MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software Add $5,200 Two Day Onsite Installation & Training Add $850 for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support Add $298 for Spare Blade Add $3,125 for Spare Parts Kit Add $1,050 for Dust Collector Excludes Freight & Customs Charges

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DELIVERING INNOVATION TO THE TRUSS AND FRAME INDUSTRY With the right partnership anything is possible The team at Vekta was instrumental in the design of this system and were able to open our eyes to possibilities we didn’t know even existed. The finished product has not only met, but exceeded our expectations. With the minimal footprint of the PackFeeder, the accuracy, speed and reliability of the Razer V5, the speed and efficiency of the Material Conveyor system, and the overall support by this team we are extremely pleased with the outcome. Josh Wright V.P. of Manufacturing The Truss Company, USA With 15+ years experience, Vekta specializes in creating automated factory solutions based on your objectives, space requirements and budget. The Truss Company’s customized solution focused on flexibility including two Razer V5’s and two PackFeeders sharing a common nine KickOff Conveyor System. If the key to business success is selecting the right partner- the key to automation is choosing Vekta.

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NEW! New L-M Equipment Verticut 2000 PET / Bunk Saw Station

The L-M Verticut 2000 is a true Precision End Trim (PET) saw that is capable of holding a 1/16th accuracy all day long. Made in the USA, the V2k comes equipped with a 15 HP 460/230 volt High-E three phase TEFC motor driving a Double ended Premium “Stellite” inlaid saw bar with a spring loaded chain tensioner and an automatic oiler to lubricate the .404 pitch custom profile semi chisel saw chain. Rather than a single pivot-point, the saw assembly is mounted on a mandrel box that is guided by cam followers on a steel frame that is raised and lowered by a hydraulic cylinder. A console with the saw controls moves with the saw assembly along a track positioned using a manual “V” wheel geared drive or optional Hydraulic drive The V2k is unlike other imported systems that are basically a Portable Yard Saw on a cutting rack with a best cutting accuracy of +/- 1/8″ (meaning up to ¼” accuracy variance between units of lumber). The V2k from L-M provides +/- 40 thousands, assuring consistent PET precision from unit to unit. Another advantage L-M has over the competition is their commitment to personal service with unlimited phone assistance and technical help. Their team has traveled the country working on crosscut saws for many years and they know their equipment inside and out. L-M is a familyowned business that prides themselves in doing the job right and building long term relationship that is vital to their business: “Built to last as long as our customers since 1946”.

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Sixty Years of Machines Part XXVII: Optimization Redefined Joe Kannapell

new truss plant owner faced a daunting challenge: local home builders wouldn’t use trusses and apartment builders were driving tough bargains. The owner’s partner, Charlie Barns, 250 miles north in Dallas, couldn’t have understood since he was cranking out hundreds of trusses a day. Yet the owner, Dick Rotto at Trussway Houston, had risked all he had on this startup, and had to figure out how to survive on low margined work. Fortunately, Rotto brought in some key people to help him get there.

Rotto’s truss designer, Mark Rolf, suggested shifting truss webs slightly to be able to cut them out of shorter stock – thus optimizing truss configurations. However, this made it harder to get cutting details since Gary Sweatt’s Cutting Manuals only covered standards. Rolf could run the trusses through the Online Data teletype, but, in 1972, this racked too much timesharing expense, long before this became a standard feature in truss programs. Dick Rotto’s other key hire, John Wiggs, figured out how to become even more competitive. Wiggs prided himself in looking beyond what the plans specified and recommending more costeffective alternatives. For example, he’d lower roof pitches slightly to preclude piggybacks, replace expensive beams with truss girders, or stretch the normal 24” spacing to eliminate trusses. It didn’t take long for this building design optimization to become a widespread industry practice. Downstream from these design practices were the gains that resulted from optimizing saw batches. At Heart Truss & Engineering, this had always been a key driver of efficiency. Heart’s Bob LePoire recognized the value of combining like pieces to save saw time, and challenged one of his designers, Ken Dugopolski, to write a program to do so. The result was the Shelter Engineering Program of the mid-1980s (not to be confused with the Forest Products Industries [FPI] program offered by Shelter Systems of New Jersey). The Shelter program read the engineering output files and created optimal batches, but it also relabeled truss members as it did so. The beneficial result was that each unique piece type had a unique label. For example, if W6 on truss T2 was identical to W1 on truss T1, W6 would be relabeled W1 on all paperwork. Heart surely advanced the art of optimizing batches, a practice that would gain new significance with linear saws.

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For the next decade, while the above practices became commonplace, few other developments occurred until 1999, when Jim Urmson’s linear saw hit the market. Urmson and his customers realized that optimization was different with the TCT. They now needed to control and optimize the arrangement of pieces within the confines of a given lumber length. Urmson provided one way, never offered before, for his TCT to “look ahead” on the cutting list and pull together pieces that would fill out the remainder of a board. But, in order to determine the optimal arrangement of these pieces, some of them needed to be reoriented. In the example shown, if piece 10b is flipped left-to-right, its angle-cut will match 10a’s, and if 10e is flipped upside down its angle cut will match 10c’s – an endlessly iterative process requiring a sophisticated computer program to identify the optimal solution.

The potential of such a program did not go unnoticed by Dave McAdoo, Alpine’s Director of Engineering. After several visits to Alpine’s accounts using TCTs, he realized that a linear saw could actually make good on the infamous new-hire con, “go get the board stretcher.” While McAdoo planned to exploit that feature to the max, he was too busy getting the ALS from the 2002 BCMC Show floor to a Beta site. After the saw was ready for prime time, he’d turn his attention to developing software that could combine the above pieces as effectively as is shown here, redefining the potential of optimization.

Next Month: Proving the ALS

Since 1970, Joe Kannapell has worked as programmer, Chief Engineer, Marketing Manager, and Sales VP for MiTek, plus 7 years at truss plants, retiring at the end of 2020.

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SAWS

1996 Timbermill 620 Pro SSD Component Saw Six blades, SSD (single-sided-digital angle readouts), cuts lumber from 2×4 through 2×12, 4×2 lengths from 13” at 90/90 degrees to 20’, including four-angle floor truss webs from 18″, “Pro” model features faster angulation movements and faster carriage speeds with soft-start technology, all powered movements with single side setup, drag chain waste conveyor with drag chain incline. Length readout is analog. 220V, 3 phase electrical. $23,997, FOB TX Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

NEW! 2002 Koskovich Auto Omni 5-Blade Component Saw 2002 Koskovich Auto Omni component saw, 5-blade automated saw includes [3] 20 inch blades, [1] 30 inch blade, [1] 12 inch blade and shaker waste conveyor with factory side pans. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single-sided setup from operator console, 2×3 through 2×12 and 4×2, 20’ to 9” @ 90°/90°, Exair cabinet coolers, remote monitor, no spares. In operation until Aug. ’21. 208/240/480 volt, 3 phase, 100 Amp saw electrical required. 120 volt, 1 phase PC electrical required. $13,970 NOW $12,750 FOB OH Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

Safety Speed Cut Model 7000 Panel Saw

Safety Speed Manufacturing model 7000, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 10 foot welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208-230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical (208-230 single phase, 2 HP power optional +$100.00). $9,332 Base, FOB MN.

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SAFETY SPEED MANUFACTURING GYPSUM CUTTER Model DFC-H5 cartridge cutting system for processing DensGlass ®, foam board, plastic or similar substrate materials in widths up to 64″. Dust and noise free for cutting or scoring gypsum material. $6,149 FOB MN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

1998 AUTO-OMNI COMPONENT SAW 5 Blade Automated Component Saw 1-30", 1-12" and 3-20"Blades cut 2x3 thru 2x12 and 4x2 from 11" to 20'-0" Computer, Enclosure & Stand Shaker Waste Pan Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor $15,500 FOB WA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Spida CXM Pull Arm Saw with Automation Circa 2008 Spida CXM saw, model CXM 456055, pull arm saw with computer controls, powered angulation, powered length carriage to 20 feet, and self-retracting arm for cutting truss component parts, with easily movable center-point fence line for angles. From the OEM literature: “5.5 h.p. motor, 17.75″ blade, cuts in 180 deg quadrant from 10 deg to 170 deg, max thickness 6″ max crosscut at 90 deg. 27.5″, 45 degree max bevel cut”. Includes software upgrade to 2018 Spida standards and digital manual. 220 volt, 3 phase, 16 Amp saw electrical required, 110 volt,1 phase, 10 Amp PC electrical required. 65-85 PSI air required. $19,790 FOB BC Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

• Automated Length, Angle & Bevel as directed by Truss Design Software output • Infeed Live Deck & Infeed Belt Conveyor • Outfeed Belt Conveyor with Push Off Bar & Outfeed Table • Computer with Enclosure • Incline Waste Conveyor • Excludes Dust Collector • Video available upon request

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Capturing Efficiencies with a Spida Wall Panel Line Cullen Ellis, Spida Sales and Technical Manager

s all prefabricated wall panel manufacturers know, you are always trying to predict the amount of wall panels required for your business daily, what their true cost is, and when they will be delivered to your customer – and you want to do this efficiently and on time. With a Spida wall panel line (a.k.a. our frame line system), we give you the ability to do this on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. How do we do it? With software that is efficient and production capabilities that exceed expectations on a daily basis.

Once you have our machinery in place, it becomes easy to determine how many lineal feet you will be achieving per shift, which then allows you to target the areas of your frame line that might be letting your production numbers down. Improving your output today allows for continued growth and more market share. Most workstations on the Spida frame line keep the operator in a small work area, so that the material – not the worker – is doing all the moving. This innovation creates a much leaner, more controllable process, which lets the machinery do all the heavy lifting and work and lets your staff build the walls. All computer-operated Spida machines, with our outstanding software and processes, are very intuitive and easy to operate. Weeks of training are a thing of the past; employees learn how to properly frame a wall in a day or two as the majority of the thinking is done by our machinery. In these tough times when skilled labor is at an all-time low and attrition rates are going in the opposite direction, smart safe machinery will give you an advantage now and well into the future. As the industry ebbs and flows, bringing a work force back to full capacity using Spida machinery is far easier than having to train new workers on how to manually frame and build walls – plus, our machinery won’t take a sick day or go on leave. Continued next page

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Our frame line is not the only smart start you need in your factory – coupling the frame line with a smart saw is just good thinking. Efficiency should be seen as much as possible through the entire process of building a wall panel. What I constantly stress to those people looking to either get into wall panels or improve what they have is to buy a saw with ink jet marking capabilities. Spida’s complete Sprint saw range gives you accurate cuts, component labeling and labelled locations as well as utilizing some market-leading optimization software to reduce waste while keeping components in organized, usable bundles. When paired with an extruder (the start of the frame line), it is not entirely necessary to mark the plates as the extruder provides accurate placement of all components. However, being able to mark locations for subcomponents such as cripples and jacks, without using a tape measure, in the blink of an eye is invaluable. The operator at your subcomponent station now easily nails together complete door and window assemblies with no need for time-consuming layouts using a tape and a pencil. You now have a worker with more time for other work! Servo driven, encoder positioning of the frames and wall parts, coupled with precise and efficient pneumatic placement of nails, gives accurate component locations and repeatable nail patterns. These features of the Spida extruder along with multiple safety features make the centerpiece of any Spida wall panel line able to provide a constant throughput of wall panels only limited by the operator’s ability to feed components into the machine. Coupled with stud feeding systems, such as the curved conveyor and automated subcomponent infeeds for windows and doors, it gives you the ability to “feed the beast” and get the most out of your machine.

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A new innovative clamping system, now available from Spida, allows the plate clamps to hover just over the plates, further improving the speed and safety of the extruder. The development of the raked wall extruder is now also complete, allowing raking walls to be pulled through the machine, while the height automatically adjusts as the wall makes its way through the frame phase. Check out our Raking Framer video to see it in action. The set and forget, file-driven sheather with its “one touch activation” enables an entire wall to nail off, without the operator being present. The operator simply loads the wall to the pins and presses go – returning only to unload the now-sheathed wall and load the next wall into the machine. Just like the extruder, the Spida Sheather bridge is stationary, and the wall is pulled through the machine. This also gives Spida the ability to grab the stud from underneath – straightening out any bowed stud – before the gun runs, leading to a very low percentage of “shiners” which are present on other sheathing machines. Customers that have purchased a Spida Machinery Framing Line are really talking about the benefits and are now furnishing their plants with multiple Spida lines. In fact, a lot of our customers have a raking line and a common wall framing line, and they are seeing the benefits in their production numbers. Producing numbers of 22–27 lineal feet of wall per man hour for interior walls and 11–15 lineal feet per man hour on exterior walls, including cutting and stacking for both interior and exterior, makes the Spida framing line a very attractive proposition for anyone looking to get into walls or increase efficiencies in their current process. Please reach out to one of our capable sales team so we can help you customize a line to fit your space and budget. www.spida.com

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CONSIDERING EQUIPMENT? CONSIDER CLARK. EZ-SET AUTO JIGGING EXCLUSIVE & PATENTED DESIGN Automatic Truss Jigging System to drastically reduce setup times. Allows for 100% embedment on the table, with top & bottom chord pucks in the same slot. TopSider or standard configurations available for conventional kick-leg, walk-thru, or our new trackless 8' and 10' continuous table systems. Systems for other roller & hydraulic gantries are coming soon. Available in new machine installations or for retro-fitting your existing table. The TopSider is exclusively applicable for “kick or flip leg” style truss presses such as the Tri-Axis & Lumbermater® Lumbermater® is a registered trademark of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., or ITW.

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NEW! New Monet DeRobo Linear Saw 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. 480 volt, 3phase. Call for pricing, FOB MO.

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2006 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw

2006 Hundegger model SC-1 linear saw, roof truss cutting functions including angle drive unit, bevel drive unit (needs repair) with auto-loading stacking conveyor system, auto-discharge18’ timber capable in-feed and out-feed, electronic controls and operator console hydraulic unit, automated clamping system, 16 nozzle ink (not functional) on one 1 1/2" edge, and small-part discharge scrap conveyor. Windows 7 operating system upgraded in 2015. A one owner saw. OEM disassembly and installation available at additional cost. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 150 PSI at 27 CFM air required.

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1995 Koskovich Auto Omni Component Saw 1995 Koskovich Auto Omni saw, S/N AO950056 4-blade automated saw includes [1] 29 inch blade and [3] 19 inch blades. Includes scrap incline. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single sided setup from operator console, 2×3 through 2×12, 12 degree minimum angle to -71.6 maximum angle. 20’ to 2′-4” @ 90°/90°, includes owner’s manual and any available spare parts including [6] spare blades. 208/240/480 volt, 3 phase, 100 Amp, and 120 volt, 1 phase electrical, 100 Amp electrical required, 90 psi air. $14,990 FOB SD Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 7400 XL Panel Saw Safety Speed Manufacturing, model 7400 XL*, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 1/8" maximum thickness, accuracy within 0.005 inches, 13 foot long welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include digital readouts for vertical cuts, automated length measuring, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208-230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical (208-230 single phase, 2 HP power optional +$100.00).

Before you Buy - Ask yourself – do I need a salesman or a guide? If you want an Independent Guide that has your bottom-line results as the #1 priority, Call Me. If the salesman will do - we'll talk later... Also, don't let Financing Deals influence your best solution. FitzGroup can arrange – Zero down & No payments for 90 Days! Please be assured that your investment with any of our selected partners will not cost one penny more with the Fitzgerald Group as your purchasing contact. In addition, you will receive the full advantage of our Partner Relationships and Services NOT offered elsewhere.

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NEW! LAUDERDALE HAMILTON 24" SUPER CHOP SAW • 10 HP Up-Cut Saw with 24" Blade • 6" x 13 1/2" Capacity • Double Palm Valve Operation • Includes Short Roller Conveyor (No Stand) • Converted from 3 Phase to 240 Volt / 1 Phase $3,750 FOB SD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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New Spida Rolsplicer New Square 1 Rolsplicer, splices 2"x3", 2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3 to 4 second cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Embeds plate lengths up to 19 inches. 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. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. $25,608.70 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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USED ALS 276 LINEAR SAW SERVO PARTS & COMPUTER • Used Servo Star CR10251 (3 Available) -$1,100 Each • Used Servo Star CR06251 (3 Available) - $1,100 Each • Used Servo Star Master Controller MCSS-08-6410-004 - $4,000 • Used ALS Windows XP Computer - $1,500 • All Parts - $10,900 • Used parts were removed in "working condition" from the ALS 276 during a saw upgrade FOB AL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2009 WHIRLWIND CUT-OFF SAW WITH TIGERSTOP WHIRLWIND MODEL W214 CUT-OFF SAW • 5 HP Motor with 14" Blade (208230/460 Volt) • Cutting Capacity: 1" x 9" to 2 1/2" to 8 1/4" • Foot Pedal Control • Pneumatic Board Clamping • Dust Outlet TIGERSTOP 18' PROGRAMMABLE STOP • Automatic Positioning of Stop via Simple and Intuitive Controls • Solid Steel Table with Stands • Advanced (Stop to Saw) Interconnect Kit • Excludes Infeed Table $9,900 FOB MT Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 6400 Panel Saw

Safety Speed Manufacturing model 6400 vertical panel saw, 3 HP worm drive motor, 64 inch crosscut, 1 3/4" inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 10 foot welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 120 volt. Starting at $5,169 FOB MN.

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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw ! W NE Call for Pricing Condition: New Location: MO

New, Monet DeSawyer 2000, computerized, five-bladed component saw, sets up in 15 to 17 seconds, can run in manual mode, downloads projects from a network or manually using display screen controls. Features all powered movements, cuts from 15" 90/90 cuts to 20 foot length, 2 x 3" to 2 x 12" lumber depths and internal brakes are standard. Options include enhanced servo controls featuring autocalibration, catcher's display and either shaker or belt scrap conveyor and incline. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. www.woodtechsystems.com

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2006 Koskovich Omni Miser WFA with WoodRunner Lumber Retrieval

Servo controlled angulation axis of movement for cutting and making wall frame (square & angle cut) components. , “D” Print option (both faces, one edge). Includes 5 HP, 3450 RPM, arbor motor, computer monitor, console, 220/440v 3 Ph, spare blade. The WoodRunner Air Pick automated lumber retrieval system includes a single picking head with 10 bunks and 2 magazines. Includes manuals, all available spare parts and spare servo cards, and WoodRunner software source code. Available March 2022.

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$13,149 Base FOB MN Opportunity at expanding truss manufacturing plant for an Production Manager/Yard Foreman position with option to choose between dayshift or nightshift. Roof and Floor Trusses.Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus! Compensation: $52,000 yr+- plus production bonus. Relocation assistance available in addition to a two part Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 7400 XL Panel Saw

Safety Speed Manufacturing, model 7400 XL*, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 1/8" maximum thickness, accuracy within 0.005 inches, 13 foot long welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include digital readouts for vertical cuts, automated length measuring, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208-230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical (208-230 single phase, 2 HP power optional +$100.00).

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2003 Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw $47,990 NOW $41,960 FOB OR 2003 Monet DeSawyer 2000 automated 5 blade component saw cuts maximum 20' 2x10 (2x12 maximum if hold downs are moved and re-bolted) lumber with minimum 5° and maximum 144° angles. Shortest 90/90 cut is 16" and shortest four-angle cut is 2'. Includes digital single side setup on touch screen display, scrap incline conveyor, air brakes, user manual with calibration instructions, and all available spare parts and blades (pictured). Incline conveyor needs repair. Infeed hold downs need to be replaced. PLC and touch screen may need to be replaced. 440 Volt, 3 phase electrical required. Phone and on-site support available direct from Monet DeSauw Inc. at additional cost.

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New Monet DeWall Saw

Monet DeWall 90/90 wall panel marking saw is a computer numeric controlled wall panel saw with touch screen user interface. Cuts and marks up to 2 boards at a time using 2x4 through 2x8 or cuts and marks one board at a time. Call for pricing, FOB MO 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering by Todd – Covering all areas, not just the manufacturing (includes sales, design, and admin). Proven lean manufacturing and industrial engineering trained expert with 100s of paid consultations. Dozens of clients providing written testimonials. Almost 20 years of refined and structured unbiased service √ Design Services (New) √Lean Manufacturing Made Practical & Easy √Lumber Purchasing Guidance with 30+ years in the industry resulting in an average of 3 to 6 point net profit gains for CMs.

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A Stable and Proficient Workforce is Key to Best-in-Class Profits ast month’s article, “Record-Breaking EBITA Exceeded MidTwenties for Many Component Manufacturing for 2021,” mentioned a key factor of making best-in-class profits: the highest performers have very low employee turnover and vacancies. Creating a stable and proficient workforce is essential to best-in-class profits. Here are some, but certainly not all, key aspects to keep in mind.

Todd Drummond

Employees want to be a part of a meaningful communication process: The image shows one of my training slides which discusses the most overlooked aspects of employee motivation and engagement. The chart, created by 1000Ventures.com, is a typical representation that any HR manager would agree with when surveying a large group of employees. What is significant is the order of importance from the employees’ perspective, shown in red, versus what the manager thinks employees consider most important, shown in blue. There is a severe disconnect in how most managers understand the communication process. The number one issue most managers fail to do is properly communicate with employees in meaningful conversations. Meaningful conversation directly connects with positive employee engagement and job satisfaction. A word of advice on a good starting point is a daily walk around to all departments will help show you care about their needs and what they have to say. They need you to Listen. Too many employees feel like they are being treated like mushrooms (kept in the dark and fed horse manure). The larger the company, the more difficult this vital employee engagement is to implement, but it remains critical for a high-performing company.

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A healthy work-life balance is essential for proper long-term employee stability and beneficial gender employment: It is a sad reality, but the truth is too many men deceive themselves believing that putting their job as their number one priority in their lives will benefit their families. Ask any man if he thought being willing to sacrifice his marriage and relationship with his children was worth it for the job, and there would be a resounding no from most men. Yet, sacrificing their family relationships is exactly what they are doing when they neglect their relations by spending ridiculous hours for the sake of the job and career. Do you think I am exaggerating? You should have some conversations with executives and inquire how many times they have been married and how many of their kid’s birthdays they missed to show loyalty to the company’s needs. We men could learn a thing or two from women about a work-life balance: One of the prime reasons for not attracting women into any workforce sector is the unhealthy demand for too many long hours. An example of this is the long-haul trucking industry which requires many days away from the family. For the vast majority of women, family obligations are number one, and everything else comes a distant second. If your company requires long unflexible hours for the needed positions, you can forget about having a stable workforce to reach best-in-class profitability. It is perfectly acceptable and should be a standard practice to hire an outside specialist or group to help your company achieve higher performance: Did you know that the vast majority of successful companies all hire temporary experts to assist them in achieving higher performance? An outside expert can help your company implement a new ERP system, recruiting services, improve employee relations and staffing, or any new process such as a best-in-class workable lean manufacturing process to achieve higher performance. From my conversations with so many company executives, the companies which need the most help are the same ones who will never ask for outside assistance and are unwilling to pay for the expert advisement. Too many believe they can gain expert assistance with their vendor’s “free, unbiased” advice, which is never really free, and the chance of biasedness is undoubtedly a high probability. Once stated by Dr. W. Edwards Deming; “Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets.”

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If you are like most people, good is never good enough, and you should always strive to do better. If your company has a high employee turnover and open positions within any area, it is a clear sign of trouble that will limit the company’s profit potential. Even in these uncertain times, having a highly engaged and stable workforce is attainable. Please keep in mind that knowing when to reach outside your company for assistance is not a sign of weakness but one of strength. Perhaps your group is ready to try something different?

No one is better at providing your team with proven results for good employee practices, pricing, truss labor estimation, and so many other best-in-class practices. TDC’s tailored solutions are for the client’s specific needs. Go beyond the typical software and equipment vendor recommendations for your operations and do what many have dared to do. Embrace the Drummond Method, and your company can experience cost savings, and net profit gains that usually take months or years can be accomplished in weeks or months, resulting in an average of 3 to 6 point net profit gains for CMs. The team of TDC is your best source for learning about proven and practical lean manufacturing best practices combined with industrial engineering principles to keep your company at the leading edge of competitiveness. All areas are addressed, not just the manufacturing. Please do not take my word about TDC’s services, though. Read the public testimonials many current and past clients with decades of expertise and experience have been willing to give: https://todd-drummond.com/testimonials/.

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110 VAC 1/4 HP, 110 VAC, Linear Actuator +/- .010 Inches 2 x 4 x 1/4 Aluminum Extrusion Jig Bored Steel Machine Billet Aluminum Hardened, Ground and Polished Steel and Billet Aluminum Length: 5 feet (60”) to 60 feet (720”) Height: 12 inches Depth: 12 inches

If you are looking for the fastest, most consistent way to measure and cut your product, then the Hain Measuring System (MEA) is your answer. The MEA changes from one length t any length instantly, up to 60’, without changing the operator’s position on the line. It is also highly accurate (+/- .010) and quickly moves from one length to the next in seconds. The MEA is designed for quick and easy setup and is simple to use. Even a first time user will be productive with little or no training required. It can adapt to any saw and can be mounted to any surface so that you can integrate the MEA with your existing setup. The MEA is versatile allowing “left” or “right” handed operation and measurement in “feet and inches” or “inches” depending on your preference. The MEA is also available in a “Skid Mounted” version.

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The Ranger Retrieval System is built to order in lengths from 30-130 ft (9-40m), and can feed 1 or 2 linear saws.

The saw is the start of your production line . So why not give it the best automated lumber retrieval system on the market? Acer Inc. 301 Industrial Drive Rushford, MN 55971 USA 507-864-2220 www.acerinc.com RANGER RS is a trademark of ACER INC. The RANGER RS system is protected under U.S. Patent #8,960,244 and other patents pending.

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NEW! 2006 WEINMANN WBZ-100 AUTOMATED LINEAR SAW

Cut & Mark Truss and Wall Panel Parts. Upgraded in 2010 to include Routing (similar to the WBZ-120 model). Servo Driven for Precise Cutting. 22" Blade with 7 7/8" x 16 1/2" x 19'-8" Capacity. Infeed and Outfeed Roller Tables. Ink Jet Printer for Part Identification. Marking Pen for Wall Panel Layout. 460 Volt / 3 Phase.

$89,000 NOW $35,000 FOB OR*** 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw 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 horizontal scrap conveyor. 480 volt, 3 phase. Call for pricing, FOB MO.

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TILT TABLE The Panels Plus Tilt Table allows operators to easily access both sides of the wall panel. It offers an ergonomic design that pneumatically tilts the panel for easy access to either side of the wall panel. The Tilt Table is compatible with both wood and light-gauge steel wall panels. This model can be stand-alone or integrated into a full production line. BENEFITS • Ergonomic design • Single person operation • Provides working access to either side of wall panel

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Software Download to Operator Console. 24' Capacity Loading Conveyor System. Automated Infeed Wheel . Automated Clamping & Positioning System. Angle & Bevel Drive for Roof Truss, Floor Truss & Wall Panel Cutting. 24' Capacity Outfeed Table with Ink Jet Printer (ink jet printer needs repair). 6 Arm Storage Deck (adjacent to saw outfeed table). Waste Conveyor (under saw, parts to the rear). Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor. A/C System for Control Cabinet Video available upon request

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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 lowest-cost 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. Available options include software is available for both trusses and wall panel cutting, laser guide showing exactly the path of the blade before the blade moves, Safe Grip™ Clamp for cutting smaller pieces, clamping table, Plate Marker template providing automated set up for marking joint locations (studs, sub-component locations, etc.) on top/bottom plates, Chop Saw Table for adding another saw for miter/compound or end cuts, prior to feeding the Spida Apollo saw, Portable Dust Extractor and spare blades. Saw is available in 240 volt, 20A or 460 volt, 15A 3 phase electrical. Computer requires 110 volt, 1 phase, 20A.

2005 OMNI MISER RTWF SAW Model RTWF (Automated Roof Truss & Wall Panel Cutting & Marking Saw). 5 HP Motor with 16" Blade (Cuts 2x3 through 2x12 up to 16' in length) Ink Jet Printer (Both Faces). Crooked Lumber Sensor. Incline Live Deck. 7 Magazine Feeders (4-2x4 and 3-2x6). Bunk(Bulk) Feeder. Computer with Enclosure & Stand. 208 Volt / 3 Phase Video available upon request.

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The truss industry relies on 3rd party quality assurance services to provide random visits to review the plants Quality Assurance program along with their operations. If your plant needs to comply with the IRC, IBC and to those who depend on solid, experienced QA expertise, we ask you to consider selecting Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TP) as your choice for 3rd party inspections. Proudly serving the forest products industry for over 50 years, TP brings the expertise you need to ensure your business is successful. As a responsible partner, TP delivers to clients, employees, and the industries we serve the confidence to drive value through the effective use of our diverse professional team. TP would like to welcome the following authorized agents to our inspection team, each of whom have many years of experience in the truss industry! •

Al Coffman

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Glenn Traylor

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Elliot Wilson

If you have questions about how you can make this selection, please contact your authorized agent above or Glenn Traylor at 919-280-5905 or trusguy@gmail.com.

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What Can We Do About Missing Connector Plates? reviously, we’ve reviewed the top manufacturers’ defects according to a survey of In-house inspections. (See my April 2020 article, “How Do Your Manufacturing Errors Rank on the List?”, for the top ten items and ways to correct them.) While wane in the plated area topped the list, the second highest defect was missing connector plates. Of all the issues, it seems like that would be the easiest to remedy, but yet it is always on the list. Let’s discuss the problem and then evaluate some of the potential solutions.

By Glenn Traylor

The Problem Connectors are required on both sides of the truss to transfer load. Having only a single connector application will change the load characteristics and create a single shear configuration that was not considered in the engineering. We all know that, but sometimes situations in the manufacturing process will result in missing or ineffectual plates. In a gantry press system, the gantry sometimes doesn’t press the bottom plate adequately to ensure the connector makes it all the way down the line into the finish roller. Likewise, gaps designed in the table for lift-outs or walk-thru can create areas where a gantry cannot press adequately. These problems are not normally an issue with C-press systems, however, truss builders can forget to plate joints in any system.

Potential Solutions Knowing that we want and need those truss plates, what can we do about it? Listed from very sensible to less effective are steps you can take: 1.

Provide special training to stackers on how to visually detect missing connectors. For example, often the top plate dictates the bottom plate as long as the plate extends beyond the web and chord – this can be easy to detect when personnel are instructed to make the effort.

Make adjustments to the gantry, or adjust the table to correct low spots. Tables should be releveled every 6–12 months. Jacks exist on most systems to facilitate this maintenance. This should be done with an optical transit.

Cover gaps in tables with pads, or shift and reposition trusses to avoid connectors over gaps in tables as the truss is being set up.

Stack trusses vertically to help identify missing connectors. Each truss can have a complete visual inspection after it is completed. (The downside for this approach, however, is that vertical stacking can present safety issues which have to be addressed appropriately to prevent injury.) Continued next page

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Use an inspection mirror on a pole to inspect trusses as they are coming off the conveyor after pressing, such as the one shown above. (The downside to this approach is that it may slow down stacking, and negotiating through moving trusses can present a danger.)

Pre-plate back plates to webs or chords prior to assembly. (The downside is that it occasionally is more difficult to correctly position connectors during pre-plating and it requires critical attention.)

Create a check-and-balance system by pre-picking connectors. This will help eliminate the inadvertent missing plates due to omission. Stage with truss parts and pieces.

Keep the area around feed rollers clean, so dropped connectors can be quickly identified. This often happens as the truss approaches the finish roller.

Install angled mirrors under the finish roller output that will assist the stackers in seeing back plates. This should be suitable for the environment, and stainless polished mirrors, such as the one shown, work better than glass because they are shatter-proof.

10. Install a plate sensing machine to alert you if a plate is missing. (The downside here is that no machinery currently exists on the market that is reasonable in cost and is effective at detecting missing connectors. Optical systems are extremely cost-prohibitive and do not exist for our industry.)

The Bottom Line Missing plates are a liability that needs to be addressed. Training and vigilance should be employed to make sure your product meets the design requirements. Missing connector plates are a black eye to our industry that can be remedied.

An ANSI/TPI 1 3rd Party Quality Assurance Authorized Agent covering the Southeastern United States, Glenn Traylor is an independent consultant with almost four decades of experience in the structural building components industry. Glenn serves as a trainer-evaluator-auditor covering sales, design, PM, QA, customer service, and production elements of the truss industry. He also provides project management specifically pertaining to structural building components, including on-site inspections and ANSI/TPI 1 compliance assessments. Glenn provides new plant and retrofit designs, equipment evaluations, ROI, capacity analysis, and CPM analysis.

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TRUSS EQUIPMENT

Tee-Lok Roof Truss Production Tables Professionally reconditioned Tee-Lok roof truss gantry tables that feature Slotted jigging fixtures with intermediate HDPE plastic over all steel construction. Two widths to select from: (1) 14' x 72" (missing one leg) and (7) 13'-6" x 56" tables (only two tables have ejectors). Tables are 27 1/2" from top of building surface to bottom of support leg. Tables designed for use with Wedge-It style pucks (not included). The 72" table has slots at 26 1/2" o/c and the 56" tables have slots at 17 1/2" o/c spacing. Perfect for creating work station for speciality wall panels like rake-walls, knee-walls, rough-opening assembly, etc. Can also be used to create floor-panel (floor cassette) work area! $4,400 NOW $3,900 each FOB OH. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2007 Clark Industries Horizontal Truss Stacker Model HVS, Two Unit, 2-Zone, 14’ Horzontal Stacking System. Two lifting units (one master and one slave) with integral electrics. A truss sensing system consisting of adjustable laser sensors mounted on slide rails. One indoor electric control enclosure & panel w/PLC and manual controls. A stacker-conveyor interface package comprised of (1) mounted 3-push button enclosure and (1) remotely mounted 2-push button enclosure (pause/ emergncy stop). Hand-held Wampfler Remote Control System. 8 stacking rails and 4 stripping posts. Stack 1 5/8” thick x 14’ tall trusses up to 30 high. Stack a truss in approximately 40 seconds (cycle time). Stack up to 55’ or longer trusses on each side of the conveyor with minor assistance for truss sag, shorter lengths can be stacked unassisted. Excludes 77’ Walk Through Conveyor System. Two systems available at $25,000 NOW $19,900 Each. FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

NEW! New Spida Floor Cassette Table

New Spida floor cassette table, standard size 12′-8″ x 40′ long, structural steel tubing frame with building surface featuring slotted steel at 6″ on-center intervals. Table includes preset spacing marks at 16″, 19.2″ and 24″ for faster layout of trusses, joists, rim board and beams. Table height of 14″ that includes leveling feet for fine adjustment. Foot pedal operated, end-eject idler rollers are 4″ diameter and spaced at 4′ on-center. Ejectors powered by 15.5″ diameter air bellows. Table includes 3-way solenoid valves, 1/2″ diameter air connect and 70 gallon compressed-air storage tanks with filter & regulator. Approximate weight 13,000 lbs. 110 volt, 1 phase, 15 Amp electrical required. 100 PSI @ 18 CFM air required. $130,997 FOB IN

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Remote Multifamily Truss Estimator Job MiTek - J15227 Hiring Now! Must score in the Upper Intermediate or Advanced range on the JobLine Truss Design Skills Evaluation. MiTek Sapphire proficiency is required. Employer will consider 3+ years single family design experience. Training and position is remote. Expert level Remote MMF Estimators are afforded top consideration but the employer is very willing to train experienced single family designers wishing to become MMF Designers. This position is a stepping stone to a MMF Design job if you are interested. Hourly plus OT based on experience, job history, and testing. 45 hr week average +- with no OT cap. This is a Work/Life Balance employer who invests in their people for long term goals. Full benefits package, medical, life insurance, retirement plan. insurance, retirement plan. USA based applicants only.

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NEW! Table Guided Gantry System by Spida Machinery New, table-guided (NO rail) gantry system by Spida, side-eject or end-eject options, with continuous production tables built to length. Available in steel, plastic or combination table top options. Can be fabricated to received automated jigging. 24" diameter gantry heads feature raised operator platform, heavy-duty steel roll with 4" shaft, baffles and heavy-duty spherical bearings, dual 7.5 HP braking gear motors for a total of 15 HP, easy adjusting bogie wheel assemblies, safety bars, Wampfler "finger safe", undertable-mounted electrical supply and optional soft start drive. Square 1 can provide the combination of powered transfer rolls, sloping ejectors, receivers, idler conveyors and powered conveyors required to meet your configuration needs. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. FOB IN.

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NEW! New Spida Floor Truss Finish Press New Spida floor truss finish roller press, four-foot wide (other widths available) x 3 1/2” tall throat. Use of this process speeds assembly and transports finished truss away from the production area, adds quality and peace of mind for your finished floor trusses. The unique “uni-body” construction creates a ridged machine that does a final press of the connector plates for complete embedment into lumber, saving wear on your floor assembly machine. 12” diameter rolls, 7 1/2 HP motor, 80# chain, 114 FPM speed, emergency photoelectric shut-off, chain and sprocket guards, integrated brake. Available options include: other roller widths, Heavy-Duty upgrade, gear motor drive, and soft start controls. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available.

$37,500 FOB IN

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Spida Vertical Truss Stacker

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

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Management Software How YOU Want It e have spent the last few months talking about management software being flexible. No two operations are exactly the same, so why should your software be the same? Our team has built TrueBuild® Job Management from the ground up with adaptability at its core. From the very basic to the extremely complex, we have you covered. Single jobs or large projects with multiple deliveries are handled with ease. We wanted flexible software that is easy to use and gives you time to build more, and that’s exactly what we delivered.

By Tracy Roe

All component manufacturers think that their method of calculating labor “works,” but are they really doing their best? Over the years, there have been countless methods used to calculate labor, from the very simplistic to the most extremely complex. As a component manufacturer, you are selling the value you are adding to raw materials. You are simply selling your shop time. The labor calculation, and possibly more importantly the verification of that calculation, is the variable that most likely determines the level of profitability after a job is complete. Our team has spent countless hours discussing the possible ways a user could calculate labor – and that enabled us to build an interface that is not only flexible but very easy to understand.

You might be asking, “How can I prove my labor scheme?” The answer is: use the right tools! We have built powerful analytical tools that allow a fabricator to import captured labor data or simply enter labor data manually. Imagine if you could enter your actual timeclock data into your management software and instantly see if you accurately priced the work you built that week – that’s what you should expect from your software. Easy to read and completely customizable dashboards and reporting should allow you to analyze estimated versus actual at a job level, a project level, or even across a user-defined period of time. These tools allow a fabricator to dial in those settings and prove that their method of calculating labor is accurate Continued next page

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for their operation. Management software should help you MANAGE your business, and TrueBuild® Job Management does just that with user-customizable dashboards that let you choose the metrics most important to you.

Wouldn’t you like to have these features? It’s like having insight into your P&L while you still have time to affect the outcome. Tracking the metrics that are key to YOUR operations. Having full control over the things that matter to YOU as a fabricator. One size definitely does not fit all – that’s why we have built our software to adapt to you and not the other way around. Your process drives TrueBuild® so you can manage your business.

Like everything at Eagle Metal, the TrueBuild® software suite has been developed in-house to enable great component manufacturers to build more. Our team takes pride in understanding what a component fabricator needs and delivering it. Please contact us today to learn more and to see how we can add value to your business beyond connector plates.

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IT’S ONE THING IN LIFE TO MAKE THE CUT. IT’S ANOTHER TO MAKE IT BETTER.

Designed for high-volume floor truss web output with even greater safety, the Monet DeSauw FWA-500 AC (for “automated controls”) offers the very latest in operator-friendly saw technology. Perfect for manufacturers running floor trusses in large volumes with variable web design, the 500 AC features automation for all blades, including the fixed cut-off blade for minimal waste. And without any need to open the saw motor cabinets, except for periodic service, you’ll benefit from enhanced safety as well. You might say that with the fully automated FWA-500 AC, Monet DeSauw has set a new standard. Again. Contact us today to discuss how this exceptional machine can positively impact your production goals.

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New Spida Trackless Floor Gantry

New table-guided (NO rail) floor truss machine by Spida. This well-designed machine builds floor trusses up to a standard 26 inch depth (32 inch optional). Working length of 40 feet. Optional features include plate storage areas along each long side of the table, end-eject, flip jig for build-side, center clamping for over-depth trusses and 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. Other voltages available.

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New Spida Roof Truss Finish Press

New Spida roof truss finish roller press, 24″ diameter rolls, throat widths either 15 feet or 16 feet wide, 119 feet per minute speed, heavy-duty design with 4″ shaft diameters, 80 lb. chain drive, dual motors (20 HP total) and variablefrequency drive for smooth acceleration and deceleration with active start/stop control panel. Includes emergency top interlock which allows integration with other machines, emergency shut-off, safety shut-off beams/bars or safety scanners located at infeed and outfeed of throat. 460 V, 3 phase electrical available standard, other voltages available as option, changing from 1.5″ to 3.5″ throat height, 10 feet and 12 feet throat widths and roll height adjustment are also options. Weight: 11,500 lbs.

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-Laser Pointer -Bridge Auto Return -Bridge Tilt at Sheathing Seams -Programmable Fastener Patterns -Pop-Up Skatewheel Conveyors -6’-11” to 12’-5” Wall Heights -Fixed Squaring Stops -No Floor Rails

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2016 Triad Framing Table, Panel Bridge & Component Nailer Triad "Diamond Quad" Framing Table Wall Lengths to 16' Wall Heights from 6'-9" to 9'-3" Powered Height Adjustment Pop-Up Skatewheel Conveyors Squaring Stops Manual Tool Dollies with 4 Hitatchi NR 83A3(S)Nail Guns Triad Panel Bridge 18 Hitatchi NR 83A3(S) Nail Guns mounted 6" O.C. with 3" Shift Bridge Tilt Plate Fire Laser Pointer Triad "Flow Thru" Component Nailer 4 Hitatchi NR 83A3(S) Nail Guns Remote Fire & Pneumatic Clamping Infeed & Outfeed Roller Conveyor

$74,900 FOB FL 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2016 Triad Wall Assembly Equipment Price: $185,970 Location: NV 2016 Triad exterior and interior wall panel lines with conveyors and terminal stations. Builds 2×4 and 2×6 walls up to 16’ in length with wall heights from 6’-9” to 10’-2” and includes Component Nailer model FTN and panel lift model XPL1000: Exterior line includes (2) sets of Rough Opening Assembly tables model RO-CAT, framing table model Gen II with manual nail-gun tool dollies each side & stud locators at 16” and 24” o.c., squaring and sheathing table model Gen II with staple & routing combo bridge & side shift for seams @ 3” & 6” o.c. fasteners, top & bottom plate gun mounts for 6” o.c. fasteners, auto stop & tilt features, (3) 10 ft skatewheel conveyors, (4) 20 ft x 36″ roller conveyors and (4) powered infeed conveyors with chain track. Interior line includes Rough Opening Assembly table model RO-CAT, framing table model Diamond Quad with manual nail-gun tool dollies each side, pop-up rollers & stud locators at 16” and 24” o.c., (2) 10 ft skatewheel conveyors, (4) 20 ft x 36″ roller conveyors. System sold for over $223,000 new. Sold as one system only. 110 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 100 PSI air required. 765-751-9990

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Threading the Needle with a High Rise Lumber PickLine

Edmond Lim, P.Eng. LimTek Solutions Inc.

ebruary means different things to different people – Valentine’s Day, the Super Bowl, Family Day (in Canada) – but to me, February is also the anniversary of my most complicated and challenging installation. What’s more, the installation was completed in the middle of the pandemic and a Polar Vortex to boot!

In February 2021, my team showed that sub-zero temps and some snow aren’t enough to stop us from feeding the beast! We’re always ready to tackle a challenger tougher than Mother Nature – the challenge of limited space. Many truss plants are producing trusses within buildings with loading dock “constraints.” In most cases, the loading dock is the ideal location for an automated saw, however, there is no practical way to get lumber up to the loading dock. This job uses a “High Rise” Lumber PickLine plus a unique RetroC saw install.

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A skilled crane operator was able to “thread the needle” and deliver the RetroC saw into the building...even though they needed a little extra push at the end from the forklift.

I’ll bet the forklift driver had mixed feelings about it – he knew that, after we finished installing the new equipment, then he would be spending much less time driving the forklift in the future. With a Lumber PickLine, you don’t need your forklifts for time-consuming lumber movements.

After getting the RetroC into the building, then came the unloading of the High Rise (8ft) Lumber PickLine. Although this step seemed a little anticlimactic, there’s no complaining when a job goes smoothly! Continued next page

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On Day 1, we had a good install day with blue sunny skies, even though the temperature was –19°C excluding wind chill (yes, that’s –2°F)! Day 2 turned into a snow day though, so we worked inside assembling the RetroC.

On Day 3, we put the PickLine Conveyors into place and aligned them with the RetroC saw. Then, the trough construction in the yard continued throughout Day 4. Day 5 was for finishing touches, with training beginning the next week.

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I call Week Two the Training Wheels Protocol. That’s when everyone learns why no dedicated forklifts are required – instead, lumber is efficiently picked to “cutby-truss.” You won’t see lumber catchers behind the RetroC saw – it will cut-by-truss and batch cut at the same time. Additional moneysaving tips include organizing lumber in front of the tables for left and right as well as collating picked plates to further speed up production. In very tight and less than optimum material staging situations, minimizing movement is enhanced with big screen TV projection that really does speed up production too. Last but not least, everyone learns that Passive Lean works 24/7 and no one goes home until the PickLine is loaded for the next day!

Sun or snow, hot or cold, you can count on a PickLine to keep your production humming. So when you want to increase production, save time, and save money by eliminating constraints, remember that we’ve researched and developed process organization technology to resolve plant inefficiencies. Contact us when you are ready to take your organization to the next level: Edmond.Lim@LimTekSolutions.com, 416-888-4457 (cell), https://limteksolutions.com/. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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NEW! New Component Table with Skatewheel Conveyors Lift & Extend Skatewheel Conveyors. 10' x 10' Work Area with Squaring Lip. Gun Holster & Nail Tray. $11,250 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.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.

2004 PANELS PLUS 12' X 16' SHEATHING TABLE WITH PANEL & ROUTER BRIDGES • Sheathing Table with Powered Height Adjustment & Roller Conveyor • Panel Bridge with Bridge Tilt • Tool Mounts at 6" Centers with 3" Shift • 20 Each - Max CN80 Coil Nail Guns • Custom Built Router Bridge (excludes air router shown in photos) • Paslode Staple Guns are available at additional expense $23,900 NOW $19,900 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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Spida Automated Wall Sheathing Station $239,000 FOB NZE/IN

IBS/Comsoft Wall Panel Light Bars Reconditioned dual 16’ foot long light bars, includes spare light board. Light bars are compatible with all light-bar equipped or ready IBS/Comsoft, Panels Plus, etc. wall panel equipment driven by ITW (IBS) or other compatible design software. 110 volt, single phase electrical. $18,890 NOW $16,550 FOB MN. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

New Spida fully-automated CNC controlled sheathing station, fastens sheathing to wood frame wall panels from 2×3″ to 2×8″ nominal, in wall heights from 7′ to 12′. Straightens studs from the underside of the panel prior to firing fasteners. Fixed bridge fires fasteners into sheathing as wall panel passes under bridge. Works with tools firing up to 3 1/2″ nails. Features touch-screen controls, (4) high-speed nail tools, automated tilting of tools at seams and powered transfer of panels. Approximate size is 18 ft wide x 27 ft long. 230 / 460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 100 PSI at 28 CFM.

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Vekta‘s Interior and Exterior StakPros are designed to increase your production and improve safety. Why have many hands lifting trusses when one operator can do the job by using only a remote control! Vekta‘s Interior StakPro is designed to suit your truss jig system. With heavy duty caster wheels and a guided rail mount you can put the StakPro where you need it! The Exterior StakPro has adjustable feet allowing the machine to adapt to your site and manufacturing processes. With the PRESS of a button the StakPro will LIFT the finished truss out of the jig and STACK it on a trolley. Clever!

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2016 Triad Framer, Nail Bridge & Component Nailer

$74,897 FOB FL

2016 Triad wall assembly equipment, model Diamond Quad Framer, Panel Nailer Bridge and Flow Thru Nailer. Builds from 6′-9″ to 9′-3″ panel heights to 16′-0″ long. Framer includes power height adjustment, (4) Hitachi nail tools, squaring stops, manual dollies and parking sections. Nailing bridge includes (18) Hitachi nail tools, laser pointer, 3″ tool shift function and plate fire. Flow Thru Nailer includes (4) Hitachi nail tools. Handle bar router and all available skatewheel conveyors are included. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 100 PSI at 10 CFM air required at nail bridge and Flow Thru Nailer.

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• Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor • Powered Height Adjustment (6'-11" to 12'-5" wall heights) • Fixed Squaring Stops • Excludes Tool Dollies • 110 Volt / 20 Amps • Add $5,000 for Stud Locators at 16" & 24" O.C. • Add $2,350 for 1 Pair of 15' Skatewheel Conveyor with Stands

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Celebrating 30 Years in the Business By Ray Fedorko VP Marketing

cceptance Leasing and Financing is celebrating a milestone anniversary this year: 30 years in the commercial equipment financing business!

Carl Villella, President and founder, first began his career in the corrugated board manufacturing business following his graduation from Penn State University. After a period of time in the family car business, he devoted himself to a career in commercial and municipal equipment financing, breathing life into the leasing business by spending eight hours a day on the phone, cold-calling prospects. His perseverance paid off when, calling equipment sellers, he connected with a vendor, ASI Trailer of Missouri. ASI asked him to contact one of their prospects about financing one of their trailers. During the initial call with the customer, it was determined that they actually needed much more than that. In fact, they needed $600K to expand their already successful, growing business. The prospect’s local bank couldn’t help. The business had an opportunity to greatly increase sales if they could get the equipment they needed to get to this next level. Carl worked with funders to syndicate the $600K amount, and he forged together a deal for the customer to acquire the ASI Trailer as well as the other equipment they needed to expand. This funding allowed the company to catapult to a new level of production. The client was Casmin, Inc. and the new project they were undertaking in Florida is a now familiar name: The Villages. Carl describes himself as “vendor oriented.” And with three decades of experience under his belt, he knows this industry, the equipment, and the people. He is a member of the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) and attends the Building Component Manufacturers Conferences (BCMC). We hope you will join with us in celebrating 30 years in the business. Feel free to contact us at 412 262-3225 or via our email cvillella@acceptlease.com to learn how we can put our experience to work for you and your business.

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2007 VIKING 16' X 12' SQUARING TABLE WITH SHEATHING BRIDGE • 16' x 12' Squaring Table with Powered Width Adjustment & Powered Chain Conveyor • Wall Panel Lengths up to 16', Wall Panel Heights from 4'-0" to 12'-2" • Swing Gates at Both Ends of Squaring Table • Automated Field & Edge Nailing Driving by Panel Pro Event Software & Your Programmed Nailing Patterns • Simple Touchscreen Controls • 2 Tool Carriages for Sheathing Nailing with Tilt Function for Seams • 2 Paslode Nail Guns with High Load Coil Tray • Auto Sheathing Bridge Return • Includes 4 Pallets of Magnum Coil Nails (2 3/8 x .113) • 480 Volt / 3 Phase $29,900 FOB KS. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2021 Triad Router Bridge & Portion of V-Track 2 0 2 1 Tr i a d R o u t i n g B r i d g e w i t h approximately (20) feet of v-track. Fits over tables that build up to 12′ nominal height wall panels. Includes powered automatic bridge return, powered vertical router movement, manual fine adjustment wheel, manual vertical router travel with chain drive and (1) Milwaukee router, catalog #5625-20 120 volt, 1 phase, 15 Amp electrical required. No table included. $28,970 FOB BC Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

NEW! New Panels Plus Floor Cassette Framing Station Price: $Call for pricing FOB: MN

32' GORBEL MONORAIL SYSTEM • 32' Gorbel Monorail Crane System with Structural Steel Frame • 1000 Lb Capacity • Hoist Trolley • Excludes Squaring Table (seen in photo) • Price in US Dollars $7,250 FOB AB Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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IBS Tool Bridge & Router Bridge IBS multi-tool bridge with (24) tool stations. Bridge features auto-return, button controls and laser guide mount. Fits up to 12′ nominal rail centers. IBS router bridge features (1) router, laser guide mount and lever-switch button controls. Fits up to 12′ nominal rail centers. Sold as a pair. Includes all available floor mounted, v-rail. Both bridges missing laser sub-assembly. 120vac, 120psi air. $15,975 FOB UT Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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New Wall Panel Lift 8' to 12' Wall Heights 1,000 Lb Capacity Weight: 120 Lbs Excludes: Electric Hoist & Freestanding Bridge Crane $1,750 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

New Panels Plus floor framing machine, supports the structural members creating floor sections from 2" x 6" LVL through 2" x 10" to 2" x 12" dimensional lumber, 20" deep wood floor trusses or engineered wood / I-joists. Standard footprint of floor panels (cassettes) up to 12' wide x 45' long. Table consists of a fixed section and a track-guided, moveable section controlled by either a foot switch or push-buttons. Includes a series of color-coded locator pins at 16", 19.2 and 24" on-center spacing and clamping with squaring feature including foot pedal control. The locators individually flip down if a joist comes out on top of them. After the floor is complete and unclamped, the floor section can be raised up on skate-wheel conveyors and rolled out or lifted off the table using an overhead crane. Table height is 24.5", OAL 45.5 ft, OAW 14.5 ft. 120 volt, 1 phase, 15 Amp electrical required. 90 to 120 PSIG at 15 CFM air required. 765-751-9990

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2017 Panels Plus Single-Tool Wall Panel Sheathing Station

2017 Panels Plus single-tool sheathing station includes servo-controlled bridge travel, edge stitcher tool mounts (single beam model), a single-tool, center tool mount, laser pointer, pre-programmed nailing patterns and joy-stick controls, foot pedal control at squaring end of table for squaring panels, pop-up skatewheel and roller conveyors for transport of panels. Accommodates wall panels ranging from 2″ x 4″ to 2″ x 10″, up to 16′ panel length. Includes one Max brand model CN80 nail tool. 120 PSI at 60 CFM air required. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. See example video below.

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New! $37,900 FOB Ontario 2014 TRIAD RAKE WALL TABLE • Wall Lengths to 12' • Wall Heights to 40' • Powered Height Adjustment • Manually Adjustable Rake Side (0 to 12/12 pitch) • Adjustable Squaring Stop

• Pop-Up Skatewheel Conveyors • Stud Locators at 16" and 24" Centers • Center Support Bar with Stud Locators • Excludes Tool Doilies • Price is in US Dollars

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New Spida Wall Extruder Panel Assembly System The concept of the Spida Extruder is to bring materials to a central location as the product is extended or “extruded” to create the framed wall panel. A single operator in one central location, feeds the studs and sub-components in-between the plates, while the Extruder does the nailing. The Extruder features (4) servo-controlled, indexing, bracket-mounted tools that can be coil or stick fed, hands-free clamping of plates and is adjustable for wall heights starting from 5’-11”, with options to build walls to 12‘3”, from 2×4″ to 2×8″ lumber. An option is available to add an intermediate tool mount, for fastening blocking between studs, a notoriously slow process in wall panelization that usually reduces production. The Extruder design makes this connection much easier for the operator, keeping your wall production high. The support stations are adjacent to the Extruder and operators at those stations build the sub-component openings, sub-assemblies (like ladders) which are conveyed to the central operator’s station, where they are dropped and nailed into the panel in sequence. Conveyors and transfer tables of various configurations are used to bring the parts to the Extruder. Each design takes advantage of curved or raised conveyors to efficiently bring materials to the Extruder and fit within your plant’s material flow in the most efficient way possible. Once the wall panel is framed, it proceeds by conveyor to a squaring station and a sheathing station for completion. Here too, the sheathing is fastened as the panel passes by the sheathing bridge with its’ (4) four, high-speed tools. There are options for router bridges and automated ply loading. The Spida Sheather is a fully automated, CNC machine that features touch screen controls and tilt nailing at seams.

$68,990 FOB MA 2019 Triad Gen 3 Framing Station with Trident Tool Dollies

2019 Triad Gen 3 framing station with Trident tool dollies builds up to 16 ft long walls from 4 ft to 12 ft in height with 2×3″ through 2×8″ material. The framer clamps and squares components with push button activation before nailing. The trident tool dollies use a single tool per dolly and can be set up to accommodate the nail spacing and quantity of nails. Pop-up skate wheel conveyors assist with moving the wall or components. 110 volt, 1 phase electrical required.

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Over ten years in development and use in Australia and Asia, there are now several locations using the Extruder here in North America. A typical system can be installed in about (5) hours thanks to the modular, “plug-and-play” design of the Spida wall equipment. 120 volt, 1 phase, 15 Amp electrical required and 110 PSI air @ 6 CFM required for each Extruder and Sheather station.

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Business Competition and Childhood Sportsmanship

By Don Groom

or many of us, one of our favorite parts of childhood was playing in sports. It taught us many lessons about life, including teamwork, sportsmanship, competition, and being the best you can be each day.

Every day on the playground, at every elementary school I ever went to, the first thing we would do was pick teams and play a game. The two captains for the day would flip a coin to see who picked first, while everyone else lined up and waited to be chosen. The best athletes would always be picked first, but on any given day the teams would be different depending on who were the captains and who won the flip. One day you could be on the team with the best mix of talent, and the next day you could be on the team that had a more difficult struggle to come out on top. Either way, you took the field and played as hard as you could, always striving to find a way to win. Sometimes you won and sometimes you didn’t, but no matter what the outcome, the next day you were back on the field, campaigning hard to be a captain so you could pick a team or doing all you could to be picked by the captain of the team you wanted to play with. Getting mad when you lost or bragging about winning that particular day was not something you did. That kind of behavior never went over very well with your classmates; besides, you could be sure that your day was coming when you would be on the losing side and not want to hear about it! Most kids just enjoyed the win for the day or handled the loss without throwing a glove or kicking and screaming. We just accepted the outcome, learned from the loss, and played the game the next day with everything we had in us. When we grew up competing in sports, we knew that, after the game, the winner would be rewarded and the loser would go home to figure out how to win the next game. But, it was more than that, because good sportsmanship didn’t end when the game ended. You knew: •

If the loser got mad or threw things, he’d be labeled a sore loser.

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If the winner gloated and stuck his chest out, he’d be labeled an arrogant, prideful winner.

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For some reason, when we get into business, we forget about the lessons we learned in our childhood. We get angry at our competition when we lose a job to them, or we get arrogant and brag when we beat them. We have employees sign non-competes. Can you imagine trying to get the best athlete on the playground to sign that he will only play for your team? They would run you off the playground. Somehow, adulthood has helped us forget our competition is not our enemy — they’re merely our competition and, more importantly, they’re still people, just like us. I have always felt that a good, strong competitor makes any company that I am involved with better. It forces us to figure out better ways to accomplish our company’s goals. A good competitor will force you to try to develop a culture that is like a family. This helps us focus on making sure that our company provides an avenue for employees to reach their personal and family goals. If someone wants to leave, we should wish them well and do all that we can to help them achieve their individual goals for themselves and their families. I have always tried my best to be a good competitor, and it has paid off in so many ways in my career. I am sure in a career that has now spanned almost 40 years, you will find someone that would say I am not a good competitor, but I have sincerely tried to be. I have made great friends all over the US over the years, friends who I can call for advice or help, friends who have never said that they do not want to help me. Among my most important business lessons are these: •

Being a good competitor will pay off!

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Always give back whenever possible!

Our businesses are the teams, the industry is our playing field, and each of us simply wants to do our best at our game. Some days, we hit it out of the park; some days, we watch someone else score the buzzer beater and end that day as the big winner. But, win or lose, the next day we are back at it and hard at work again. So, why can’t we learn from our 10-year-old selves how to compete? Good sportsmanship doesn’t have to be a childhood ideal. The truth is, how we act when we win or lose defines us more than our success or failure on any given day.

Starting as a high school graduate working for Tom and Bart Whatley (ABO–Mabank Texas) in 1983, Don Groom’s career in the industry has taken him through four states and five companies, including 23 years at Stark Truss Company. Currently, Don is the managing partner and CEO of TrussWorks LLC in Caldwell, TX. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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New PROSTACK WALL PANEL STACKER

$185,970 FOB NV 2016 Triad Wall Assembly Equipment

Developed in a commercial wall panel production facility this is the remarkable ProStack, fully automated wall panel stacker. The ProStack relieves your build team from creating a stack of wall panels and keeps them building walls instead. Stacks 2×4 through 2×8 walls up to 20′ in length and up to 12 feet in height. The ProStack automatically centers each layer including multiple wall segments on the same layer, and the ability to “create” fork lift pockets for ease of loading in your yard or on the build site. (Please see video for more.) 208 volt, 3 phase, 45.3 full Amp load electrical required. No air required. Footprint is 26′-5″L x 19′-3″W. Here are some of the features of the ProStack Wall Panel Stacker: • Wall Length Max – 20’ • Wall Height Range – 8’ to 12’ • Material 2×4″ through 2×8″ • Total Weight capacity – 6,000 lbs. • Total stack Height Max – 6’ • This unit stacks on-center • System is able to stack on center layers that have multiple wall segments • Siemens controls • Full manual override controls via HMI • Speed – 45-60 seconds per wall layer

$124,900 FOB MN 765-751-9990 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2016 Triad exterior and interior wall panel lines with conveyors and terminal stations. Builds 2×4 and 2×6 walls up to 16’ in length with wall heights from 6’-9” to 10’-2” and includes Component Nailer model FTN and panel lift model XPL1000: Exterior line includes (2) sets of Rough Opening Assembly tables model RO-CAT, framing table model Gen II with manual nail-gun tool dollies each side & stud locators at 16” and 24” o.c., squaring and sheathing table model Gen II with staple & routing combo bridge & side shift for seams @ 3” & 6” o.c. fasteners, top & bottom plate gun mounts for 6” o.c. fasteners, auto stop & tilt features, (3) 10 ft skatewheel conveyors, (4) 20 ft x 36″ roller conveyors and (4) powered infeed conveyors with chain track. Interior line includes Rough Opening Assembly table model RO-CAT, framing table model Diamond Quad with manual nail-gun tool dollies each side, pop-up rollers & stud locators at 16” and 24” o.c., (2) 10 ft skatewheel conveyors, (4) 20 ft x 36″ roller conveyors. System sold for over $223,000 new. Sold as one system only. 110 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 100 PSI air required. 765-751-9990

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Triad 12 ft Gen II Sheathing Bridge & Track

2007 Panels Plus Steel Wall Panel Sheathing Station $74,970 FOB MN 765-751-9990 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Triad Generation II nail tool bridge with 60 ft of v-track, refurbished by Triad in 2021. Maximum panel height clearance 12′-3″. Includes locations for (3) tool mounts along the middle beam, top & bottom plate tool mounts, tilt-tool option, joy-stick controls, power bridge return, e-stop button, all available Paslode tool mounts, manual and all available spare parts. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 100 PSI air required.

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All WizardPDS® Tables are 100% Automated With Little to No Manual Jigging Known for its speed and precision, WizardPDS® is used in more new and existing table brands than ALL other systems combined. WizardPDS® continues to lead the industry with innovative automation solutions for both roof and floor truss production. New Universal tables are able to expand ANY existing or discontinued line with new WizardPDS® ready tables. Add as much, or as little, WizardPDS® automation as you need; the entire table line or a 40’ section to capture the bulk of your schedule. In fact, with the time-intensive setups dedicated to your WizardPDS® automation, your manual table is now free to maximize its potential with longer runs and basic truss geometry. Visit our website, scan the QR code, or call us to find out more information on how we can automate your production line today.

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2006 A-NU-PROSPECT Step Deck Roller Trailer 40'-0" Lower Deck, 12'-6" Upper Deck Hydraulic Tilt on Lower Deck Lower Deck has 3 Split Load Lifts Roller Locks (upper & lower decks) GVWR: 37,000 KG (81,400 LB) Air Ride Suspension Tires & Brakes are Good Winches & Straps Price in US Dollars $30,000 NOW $27,900 FOB PA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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1995 Pines 45' Chip Trailer Modified by LMI TENN 8" Floor Cross Members Reinforced Roof 22.5 Tubeless Tires Sliding Tandem Axle (for weight distribution) (FOB PA) $9,900 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2000 Wilson 48' Drop Deck Trailer • Tandem Spread Axle • Air Ride Suspension • Tires & Brakes are Good $14,500 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2003 JDH TRUSSMASTER SIDEOFFLOADING TRUSS TRAILER 10,000 Lb Tandem Axles (Dual Wheels). 26,000 GVWR. Deliver Trusses Vertically. Stretch from 18' to 38'. Raise Loads Hydraulically. Air Brakes. $6,900 FOB CA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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1987 CITY 48' FLATBED TRAILER • Tandem Spread Axle • Air Ride Suspension • Tires & Brakes are Good • Headache Rack $9,500 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1995 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 TRUCK • 243,013 Miles • Caterpillar Diesel Engine • 10 Speed Manual Transmission • Air Ride Suspension • Tires & Brakes are Good • Sleeper Cab $16,900 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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2006 International Truck with A-NU-PROSPECT Roll-Off Trailer 2006 International DT 460 Diesel Turbo Engine Tires: Recently Replaced 541,000 Kilometers A-NU-PROSPPECT 32' Roll-Off Trailer Single Dexter 10,000 Lb Axle Roller Locks Electric Brakes Tires: Good Price in Canadian Dollars $29,000 FOB ON Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

EMSI Teeter Cart Width - 46" / Length - 72" / Load Capacity - 3000 pounds / Pneumatic tires - 14.5 inch / Maximum utility in truss plants, panel plants and lumber yards / Quick assembly by bolting parts together / All hardware is supplied / Upright 2 x 4's not supplied. Medium duty tires rated at 1500 lbs each are included. Call for Price Eide Integrated Systems, LLC 612-521-9193 www.eideintegratedsystems.com

Used (mix of 2013 & 2014) SL-Lasers, model PD-6, green laser system. Six head system with PC in stand-alone enclosure & two spare heads that need diodes and galvos. (Parts are available for this model by OEM at an additional cost.) Lasers project roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building surface, for faster setup and fabrication times. (For further details, please see listing on WTS website.)

$98,970 FOB AL

2014 PRECISION EQUIPMENT 36' GOOSENECK ROLL-OFF TRAILER • 10,000 Lb Tandem Axles with Dual Wheels • Self Contained Hydraulic Lift • Manual Pin Locks on Rollers (needs repair) • Two Gooseneck Rollers • Some of the roller bearings need replaced • Winches & Load Straps • Air Ride with Self Contained Pump (air bags need replaced) • Electric Brakes • Tires are 50% $22,900 FOB WI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Alpine 12 ft. Infeed Deck Alpine 6-arm infeed deck, 12 foot long arms with chain conveyor, 3 HP motor. Footprint approximately 20 ft wide x 12 ft deep. Needs new foot control or pendant control. Saw & blades shown in photos not included. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $7,197 FOB GA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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model PD-6, green laser system. Three head system with PC in stand-alone enclosure & one spare head that need diodes and galvos. (Parts are available for this model by OEM at an additional cost.) Lasers project roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building surface, for faster setup and fabrication times. (For further details, please see listing on WTS website.)

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From the Road... Relocation Required – Are You Kidding Me? By Thomas McAnally

hen I get a job order that requires relocation, I have to make sure the on-boarding package they have is strong enough to seal the deal, if a candidate can even be found. I say IF, because the likelihood of finding someone to relocate for a job is near zero – not zero, but close to it, especially if they are being asked to make a lateral move for about the same compensation.

My latest challenge is for an Operations Manager at a $40M truss manufacturing facility. The owner wants a number two manager to take over the day-to-day duties as well as grow into an overall business manager. The compensation, below $100K, is low for the size of the operation, but maybe the location will be the right place for the right person. Warm climate, lower cost of living, and lots to do in your time off is a great enticement. Still, the dollars are holding this one back. Other employers at the same volume pay in the mid-$100s++ for the same position. And then there is relocation. I believe that, back in the Great Recession, our industry quit investing in the next generation of managers, designers, and sales professionals. For six years, we all had to focus on survival and that meant keeping a minimum staff and controlling costs. Today, because of the Great Recession, we are seeing a gap in the career path in our industry that is causing the lack of candidates who will relocate. Most younger candidates are not developed enough, or if they are developed, they are six years farther into their career and building a family. That usually means married, so a spouse and kids must be considered when they are asked to relocate. Although many jobs have been going remote, there are still jobs that require you to be at the facility to manage process and people. Production Managers, General Managers, and Operations Managers know that their jobs are at the facility – but getting them to move is a challenge. The tools we have to lessen this concern include a hiring bonus, better pay, better benefits, and relocation assistance. But there are more tools that you can use, such as education reimbursement for their family, help buying a home, or stock in the company down the road. Just offering a job and saying relocation expenses are negotiable is not enough anymore. Candidates want the process to be as easy and trouble-free as possible for them and their family. So when you are thinking about hiring someone who will have to relocate, be sure you think about how the process will affect their family, friends, and pocket. I am sure they will be thinking about it too.

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One month after installing a Double Lumber PickLine to feed two TCT Linear Saws: "We are getting 3 to 5,000 bdft more each saw, than we were getting before the install. We have shut down one Cybersaw and one TCT chord saw. This equals about 3 less people 10 hours, and 2 less forklifts 10 hours. Overall, it is a major improvement to our operation. We hope to have the chance to run it two shifts to further accelerate the payback.” Tom Hollinshed, Owner Comtech, Fayetteville, NC

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New Hain Company Micro Mini Measuring System Video Here $3,499 FOB CA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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 $890 per 10’ Section of Heavy Duty Roller Conveyor with Stands $7,890 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

NEW! Terminailer XP Price: $209,000 FOB: MN Don’t just do it, nail it. It’s a brand new day in wall-panel production, with a whole new way of doing things better.

AMI Industrial Floor Carts AMI's industrial floor trucks (material carts) are designed of hardwood construction, fitted with space-age phenolic, roller-bearing wheels, and ball bearing swivel casters for strength and durability. AMI's phenolic wheels resist shock without chipping. They are non-sparking, non-marking, and can be operated continuously between -50℉ and 260℉. They are unaffected by grease, oil or debris on your shop floor.

Terminailer®, a revolutionary, event-driven, nailing machine that completely defies any preconceived notions about sub-component assembly.

Series "B" AMI Industrial Floor Truck Our swivel casters are precision built with perfectly aligned raceways. All cold-form parts are made to exacting tolerances from heavy-gauge steel, and are hardened for severe service and long wear. Series B-4 carts include four casters, one at each corner, to prevent "tri-cycling" of long lumber loads.

NEW GALVANIZED STEEL STRAPPING 1 1/4" wide x .035 thick. $69 $59 per coil. $1,449 $1,155 per skid (21 coils). FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Terminailer is an event-driven, sub-component assembler that will quickly and accurately drive 30% to 70% of the framing nails in any wall panel job. In your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. The Terminailer functions independent of design software, requires zero set-up time when switching between any configuration, and requires no special operator training. The Terminailer is easy to move around the shop so it’s location can evolve as your shop evolves. With all of the nailing occurring in the closed main chamber, nail injuries and nail location miss-fires are eliminated, making your plant that much safer.

S t a n d a r d M o d e l s Av a i l a b l e Max Load Weight (lbs.) 2748 27" x 48" Series "B" & "C" 2500 3248 32" x 48" Series "B" & "C" 2500 3260 32" x 60" Series "B" & "C" 2800 3660 36" x 60" Series "B" & "C" 2800 3672 36" x 72" Series "B" 4000 4072 40" x 72" Series "B" 4000 3696 36" x 96" Series "B" 4000 4896 48" x 96" Series "B" 4000 *Other models and sizes are available on request. FOB NC. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

Terminailer all but shatters the stereotypical myth that subcomponent equipment is essentially peripheral – unimportant. And it does so by quickly and accurately driving far more framing nails in your wall panel jobs than ever before. Whether in your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. And that reduces labor costs and other aspects of overhead.

New Handle Bar Router Porter Cable Model 7519 Production Router Motor with Soft Start. Steel Handle Bar Frame with Makita Switches. 120 Volt / 1 Phase / 15 Amp / 21,000 RPM. Includes 2 Router Bits. $2,900 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

With nearly ten years of development from people that know machinery it is assembled to exacting standards, well supported, and it is easily maintained with shelf-item parts. Terminailer: vetted, tested, and ready to drive maximum productivity for you. Be sure to check out our videos below for a quick review of this revolutionary machine!

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Quincy 15 HP Reciprocating Compressor with Tank Q u i n c y Q T- 1 5 s p l a s h l u b r i c a t e d , reciprocating compressor with 120 gallon tank.15HP motor supplies a manufacturer stated 52.5 CFM at 175 PSI. 230v, 3 phase electrical. $2,990 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

Used 2015 Woodrunner Lumber Retrieval System The WoodRunner WR-2 lumber retrieval system seeks and retrieves the exact boards needed to cut. The core of the system is a trolley with an automated picking head. The trolley moves back and forth on a runway truss positioned over lumber carts while the picking head’s laser scans below. After locating the specific piece of lumber needed, the picking head uses a powerful vacuum to hold the board while moving it to the infeed deck.

National Crane 680-HTM Tractor Mount, Freightliner 114SD • • • • 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 Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

20 ton capacity 80’ boom – 90’ tip height Out and down outriggers Single front outrigger for 360 degree stability • Continuous rotation • Adjustable swing speed control

• Detroit DD13 engine - 12.8L, 435hp • Eaton Fuller RTLO-16913A 13 speed transmission • Fontaine air slide 5th wheel • 150 gallon fuel tank • New & Used Available

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Virtek LPS-6R, 3-Head System 2003 Virtek, 3-head system, model LPS-6R, includes PC with monitor and keyboard, PC enclosure, two LPS-6R heads for parts and all available power cords. Projection area of 14′ x 20′ with proper mounting height over work area. Red laser projection. 110 volt, 1 phase electrical. $9,890 FOB OK Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

Generation 3, Used 2018 Triad Framing Table The Generation 3 Framing Table has adjustable 20’ long walls, with wall heights from 6’9” to 14’3”. Studs are placed between color-coded stud locators. With just a push of a button, the width adjustment clamp is activated to clamp and square all components. The Generation 3 Framer features a wider table top, designed with the framer in mind. Our new Anti-Slip Surface that allows the operator to work on a comfortable and safe surface. Call for Price Eide Integrated Systems, LLC 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com/Triad/

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“Over the years Alpine ensured our quality and production kept improving. Working with Alpine has been a 22 year friendship as well as a partnership!” — Roy Bedient Manager/ Production Manager, Warman Truss

Alpine has it all — the right equipment, user-friendly software, dependable hardware, and the service, support, and training to make your team as efficient as they can be. And Alpine delivers the complete package for success — including the extra effort in comprehensive support that sets us apart within our industry.

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Hiring Zone Ace Equipment Vertical Bailer Ace Equipment model Vertical Bailer, infeed opening 24″ high x 66″ wide, 59 second cycle time, 10 HP pump, 10 GPM at 2,200 psi, 6″ diameter cylinder x 48″ stroke, 37 PSI at pressing platen with 62,000 lbs. pressing pressure. Overall nominal dimensions 6′ wide x 4′ deep x 12′ tall. Controls 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. Bailer 230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. Weight 4,200 lbs. #4,490 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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2005 Koorsen Connector Detector (For Repair or Parts) 6 detection zones to locate missing plates. Horn & zone lights indicate missing plates. 12" to 60" adjustable height from floor. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. New control panel switches & lights in 2014. Needs circuit board repair or replacement and new tower light. Includes 4 extra detection zone boxes and control box. $3,900 NOW $2,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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NEW SPIDA 20' PLATE MARKER WITH INK JET PRINTER 20' of Steel Framed Table with Plastic Bench Top. Spida Automated 20' Length Stop/Plate Positioner & 10' Infeed Table with MDF Top (Add $704 for Plastic). Workstation, Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17" Touch Screen Integration. Spida or MangoTech Plate Cutting & Marking Software. Spida Optimization Software (allows multiple pieces to be cut & marked from one board) Ink Jet Printer marks Wall Member Locations, Wall ID & Job Name. Four Print Heads mark "on the fly" (or stop & print for greater accuracy). Prints on Edge. Cuts to 20', Marks to 18'. DeWalt Model DWS780 12" Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Support Table for Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Cut & Mark 3,000 LF of Plates per 8 Hour Shift. Length of Delay to Mark Board: 1/2 Second (can be adjusted). Supported File Formats: .xml, .ssf, .trs, .gwf, .mwf & .mdf. Includes 2 Day Onsite Training & Installation. Excludes Dust Collector, Freight & Customs Brokerage Fees. Add $850 Annually for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support. Add $25,995 for Spida Apollo Saw (Manual Angulation) $77,500 FOB NZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2004 SL Laser Heads Three (3) 2004 model PD-4 SL laser heads. All three heads are functional but need some repairs before being installed. The heads are also valuable as parts heads for the motherboards and other components. Repair quotes are available upon request. $11,900 FOB WI Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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Safety Speed Manufacturing Gypsum Cutter Model DFC-H5 cartridge cutting system for processing DensGlass ®, foam board, plastic or similar substrate materials in widths up to 64″. Dust and noise free for cutting or scoring gypsum material. $6,149 FOB MN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2002 Atlas Copco Rotary Screw Air Compressor Model GX11FF 15 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor (230/460 Volt - 3 Phase) 13,443 Hours 51.7 CFM at 128 PSI 80 Gallon Tank Built-in Air Dryer does not work Inlcudes separate 2012 Pneumatech AD-50 Air Dryer (1 Phase) $4,900 NOW $3,700 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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INGERSOLL RAND ROTARY SCREW AIR COMPRESSOR Model UP6-15c-210. 15 HP. 38 CFM at 210 PSIG. 120 Gallon Tank $7,900 NOW $5,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Sweed Scrap (Band) Chopper with Stand 1/2 HP Motor (115/208-230 Volt) $1,900 NOW $1,750 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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Assembles Trimmers, Jacks, L’s, Channels & Headers 2x4 and 2x6 Capacity Remote Fire & 3-Way Clamping Staggered or Straight Line Nail Pattern Squaring Stop Foot Pedal Control Reserve Air Tank 5’ Infeed & Outfeed Roller Conveyor

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35 Ton Hydraulic Press with 14" Wide Platen Press Roof or Floor Truss (4" Maximum Opening) Steel Frame Table with 1/4" Steel & 1" Plastic Top Slotted Jigging at 12" Centers | Joystick Control 7.5 HP / 3 Phase (208/230/460/575 Volt) 6' x 25' Table & 8' x 25' Table Available

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Automated Pressing & Nailing of Columns. Fabricates 3 or 4 Ply Columns of 2x6 or 2x8 Material in lengths from 12' to 32'. Four Mounted Bostitch N100 Nail Guns. Five Extra Bostitch N100 Nail Guns (the nail guns are no longer manufactured, the nails are still available). Hydraulic Gusset Press. Custom Modified DeWalt Saw (to trim columns). Outfeed/ Kickoff Table. The machine is not setup for IBC 2018 Nailing (requires additional hand nailiing to meet code). Excludes Cart.

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NEW! BAM “Ovation” Door Machining Center (DMC) New Builders Automation Machinery “Ovation” series, door machining center (DMC). Fully programmable, two-stage door machine featuring (27) axes of operation. Can be specified with either two or four front machining heads. Machine is side-eject, direct-drive with helical gear racks and gear protection from dust. The door loader is driven by an absolute encoder; no stepping motors, belts or exposed ball screws are used. More information Click Here Price based on configuration Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

Dotul Door Stop Stitcher Click Here for details $4,900 NOW $3,600 FOB GA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

RUVO MODEL 1300 DOUBLE END DOOR TRIM SAW $4,250 FOB PA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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 • 240 Volt / 3 Phase • Reconditioned by Builders Automation in 2013 • Out of service & stored inside since 2017 • Excludes Dust Collector $18,900 FOB MI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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BAM Pre-Hung Door Machine Titan Series Builders Automation Machinery (BAM) Titan series pre-hung door machine. Designed to produce between 150 and 250 doors per day. Multi-function door machine capable of doors 1′-6″ to 4′-0″ in width, and both 6′-8″ or 8′-0″ door heights. Processes both 1 3/8″ and 1 3/4″ thick door slabs. Machines the door, hinge jamb and strike jamb all at the same time. Capable hinge sizes include 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″, 4″ x 4″, 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ with 5/8″ radius. Cycle time with flush hinge routing is 45 seconds. 10′ long x 7′-6″ wide footprint. Shipping weight 4,000 lbs. More information Click Here Price based on configuration

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BAM Stair Wedge Saw Builders Automation Machinery (BAM) model 2220, stair wedge saw station automatically produces wood wedges used to lock stair treads and risers into slots cut into the stair stringers…

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Networking Made Easy The 2022 MSR Workshop will take care of the details – all you have to do is show up! By the MSR Lumber Producers Council

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rom production and grading, to sales and distribution, to end users putting MSR lumber to work on jobsites across North America, the MSR Workshop has always been about getting a variety of people involved in the supply chain in the same room so we can hear from one another, relate to one another,” explains Griff Jones. As the driving force behind the first MSR Workshop in 1995, and an active leader and participant in the event ever since, Griff gets right to the heart of why to attend: “It’s always beneficial to connect with and listen to Griff Jones – Canadian Engineered Wood Products Ltd. others, especially those who play roles in different parts of the process.” The opportunity to listen and reconnect is right around the corner, as the MSR Lumber Producers Council prepares to host its first workshop since 2019. The event will convene on Wednesday, April 27, at the Courtyard by Marriott in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Making Connections that Make a Difference T h e Wo r k s h o p a g e n d a h a s always included a well-focused mix of educational topics, tours, and meals together – a format designed to provide something for everyone and “encourage connectivity,” says Griff. “Half of the value of this event is the networking,” he explains. “I’ve always believed that keeping the group together for two days enhances the experience and that has proven to be true.” Whether it’s at dinner, during a session break, or on the bus to a plant tour, the MSR Workshop provides valuable opportunities to network and get to know others in the industry better. Won’t you join us? PHONE: 800-289-5627

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The classroom-style format and industry-specific educational topics keeps the session time focused and informative, allowing time and space for questions and input from the group.

Kyle Gibbons can attest to that truth based on his first Workshop in 2016 in Minneapolis. “It was a very intimate workshop, not crowded with hundreds or thousands of people,” he remembers. “It was a diverse group of people in a classroom-style environment where you felt like you could get to know almost everyone. There was representation from all facets of the industry – from coast to coast – and the educational seminars were very tailored to what we do every day and shared value with everyone working in the industry.” Kyle says that networking is the #1 reason he attends the Workshop and encourages others to as well. “I remember getting seated at dinner with people I might otherwise never have had the chance to talk to,” he says. “From my first exposure to the event, it snowballed and led me to want to get more involved in the MSR group.”

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Griff and Kyle agree that it’s time to get together as an industry and reconnect in person, and both are looking forward to the opportunity to do so in beautiful Salt Lake City. “This year’s destination is unique – almost like a vacation spot versus a business hub,” says Kyle. “I’m looking forward to seeing the people we conduct business with every day, in person, for the first time in a long time.”

“Some conventions require a lot of work on the attendee’s part to network and maximize their time,” says Griff. “With the MSR Workshop, the whole agenda is laid out for you. Just show up and enjoy some focused time with a group that shares much in common and can learn a lot from listening to one another.” For more information about the 2022 MSR Workshop, including educational topics and registration information, visit msrlumber.org/workshop. The deadline for early bird pricing is March 15.

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Lumber Briefs By Matt Layman Publisher, Layman’s Lumber Guide

February Rally 91% Probability

“Chaotic”...the Perfect January Tag If there was ever any doubt as to what we should expect from January Chaos, 2022 is a textbook example. Traders (buyers and sellers) enter the month with new year expectations that either repeat or improve upon the previous year. These intentions are pre-empted by either an inventory liquidation or accumulation, which is most directly influenced by the emotions carried into the new year. Regardless of what that position is, January becomes perplexing. Traders who have taken aggressive inventory positions pause to consider whether or not they were overly ambitious. Those who have had a more tepid approach look for signs that will inspire them to change or hold a lighter inventory position. The chaos usually begins the second week of the month and only lasts a couple of weeks. Traders have a mental checklist which I suggest be written down and reviewed to monitor weekly changes. That list will include both supply and demand factors, looking for new disruptions or changes to existing conditions. January Chaos is the most difficult time to make rational decisions since the period is littered with constantly changing market opinions, which lead to irrational actions. Buyers, regardless of positions, look for price softness when winter weather turns extreme. Procrastinators hope for relief, and speculators look to add to positions during the winter confusion. The entire buy side of the market is seeking opportunity to increase inventory. There is typically an underlying pent-up demand that must be covered. Only a very minor few lumber handlers enter mid-January with what they consider to be an overbought condition... regardless of price or despite any disruption potential of any kind. Over the past 22 years, January has ended the month higher than it began 85% of the time and February has finished higher 91% of the time.

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The Make-Up of Winter 2022 Let’s summarize what the participants of our lumber market are contending with and what is to come. Supply: Lower production from western Canada is a factor not fully embraced by consumers. What they see are mixed signals. One day there are minimal open market offerings, then another there are reports of 500 cars being sold. The largest producers seemingly team up with the largest retail chains and contractor yards to assure supply. All other species are making up the one billion board foot SPF-W supply reduction, however not immediately. There is a lag time of 6–12 more months to catch up. Builders have been covering 3–6 month needs for the past three months as a preemptive move. Spring of 2022 has been prebought, which is much different than overbought. Overbought infers unsold speculation. Prebought infers buying to cover orders in hand. The further out those months’ ahead orders are negotiated, the more we are robbing from the future. Demand remains robust with both custom and production builders, as does DIY. All consuming sectors of lumber are at maximum capacity and showing chinks in the armor. Transportation, rail and truck is a critical bottleneck causing buyers to double buy from regional reloads and DCs. There is no relief in the near term. The solution will be inventory accumulation to the point of buyers becoming overbought. I expect this prebought action is April’s rally brought forward. This scenario sets up February’s rally into week #10 as the 2022 reversal high. Supply disruptions, Covid, and labor will improve by Q2.

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ID: C18365 Intermediate Canadian Remote Truss Designer - Sapphire Relocation: Ontario Remote Truss Designer available.. Currently provides technical support and designs to lumber distributors for roof systems for residential and commercial applications. Provides technical assistance and support to the distribution staff to meet client demands for engineered wood structural applications. Ensures

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ID: C11370 Production/Plant/General Manager - Truss/Panel/Framing Package Relocation: Texas 20 years' experience. Started in production, advanced to Saw Supervisor, Production Manager, Plant Manager, now General ID: C11465 Manager. As General Manager Sales/Operations/Management - (2 years) operated a $125M truss Truss/Panel/Building Materials plant. Tripled output and reduced Relocation: USA - ALL States, errors and labor cost. As Plant USA - South Manager (4 years), manage all the 10 years industry experience. operation of the manufacturing Successfully managed operations. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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ID: C18310 Truss Designer | Estimator Relocation: Virginia Responsible for project management/design of commercial design -build projects up to $5 million. Directly manage subcontracted architectural, structural, and mechanical designers/ engineers, develop project estimates and designs utilizing Revit software. Work closely with project superintendents providing technical support while delivering projects within budget and on time. Initiate contact with new ID: C11856 clients, answer sales calls, and Designer/Design Manager Truss/Panel/I-Joist/Stairs/EWP develop project criteria. Prior Truss Designer a few years back Relocation: Ohio 18 years Design experience with 2 years MiTek experience.

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ID: C15678 Remote Truss Designer Relocation: Alberta I have 25+ years of roof and floor truss design experience, with the last 3 years working as a remote designer using MiTek software. I also have experience designing engineered wood beams using various software versions. I have acted as a local Mitek software network administrator, trained junior designers and checked their work. I have extensive design experience in mid to larger size custom homes, Multi-Family, Independent Living and small to large Commercial projects and enjoy the challenges these projects bring.

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performance reviews. 65 workers, worked in wall paneling include $9M year. WTCA quality control a massive wall panel job for the certified. US (500,000+ SFT) and designed units for a senior complex. In ID: C18277 addition to wall panels...I also add Professional Engineer | in blocking, windows, doors, etc. Engineering Manager I also do bundling and paperwork Engineered Wood Products, as well. Components Structural Hardware | Codes & ID: C12220 Compliance Design/Design Manager - Truss/ Relocation: Maryland, Minnesota, EWP/Remote or at Plant North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Relocation: Pennsylvania South Carolina, USA - Eastern, Remote / Satellite Truss Designer Virginia, Washington DC Roof / Floor truss design utilizing Experienced and successful Mitek Sapphire design software. professional engineering manager Project estimating, including roof with over 25 years experience system, floor system, and wall in improving productivity and panels. Responsible for 100% resolving structural problems of quoting and preparations for for engineered wood product production for our #2 and #4 and truss manufacturers and clients. Maintained a database for developing innovative design a major tract builder, producing software programs. Also skilled 5-8 house a week. in building outstanding teams and relationships among sales, Truss & Engineered Wood manufacturing, and engineering Products Design Manager / Sales. stakeholders. Highly educated Oversaw all aspects of Truss with exceptional employment & Engineered Wood Products history & experience. operations and sales. Maintained personal sales accounts, as ID: C18250 well as developed new clients. Remote Senior Light Gage Steel Customer service from the quote Truss/Panel Designer. stage to production, including Relocation: Texas verifying sight conditions and Top level Light Gage Steel Senior field measuring. Produced Remote Designer with Truss and production drawings and reviewed Panel and well as metal frame / corrected design staff, MiTek / commercial project experience. Truss Joist software. Responsible Alpine, Truswal and Keymark for maintaining lumber / plate experience. inventory.

ID: C17230 Please inquire if you are interested Remote Wall Panel Designer Sapphire in learning more about this candidate. Use our Contact Us Relocation: Newfoundland page, or if you know me, send an My objective is to be part of a team/company and prove I am email. reliable, show my ability and my willingness to learn! In addition ID: C10789 to being a newer wall panel Production Manager/ designer, I have learned software Supervisor - Truss/Panel Relocation: Minnesota, Iowa, such as Mitek Sapphire, Revit North Dakota, South Dakota, USA 2017, Bluebeam Revu 2016. I have recently done jobs such as - Northwest, Wisconsin 20 years experience. Responsible designing garages and adding on for all aspects of truss and additions to homes. Jobs I have panel production, inventory, PHONE: 800-289-5627

February 2022 #14271 Page #102 In addition to 4 years experience with MiTek truss design software, I have worked in the shop as both a sawyer, and a truss builder, so I have first hand knowledge of how a truss should be designed to save time on the shop end. I also worked in framing and using wall panels. So I have first hand knowledge of how a house actually goes together in the real world, and how trusses layout on framing. My long term goal is establish myself as a reliable truss designer, and to that end, grow and advance at the same company, based on proving my ability and reliability.

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ID: C17191 Remote Truss Designer/Part Time Relocation: USA - Northwest My objective is to be a part of a Design Team where I can contribute to the success of the company, and establish a career as a remote truss designer. I love the challenge of tough projects, and consider it my job to complete my assigned work ahead of time, and to the best of my ability. I won't quit before the job is done fully and accurately.

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Back Injuries - Get Your Workers Back in Control Jokes about nagging back pain get stand-up comedians a lot of laughs, but back strains and sprains are not at all funny, nor should they be an unavoidable curse to anyone. Back injuries suﬀered in California’s workplaces last year ran up a bill of millions of dollars. Those disabling back injuries were no laughing matter for the workers who lost time from work or from their personal activities. The sad truth is that most of the pain and lost time could have been prevented if workers had been more aware of how their backs function and how to safely lift bulky or heavy loads. The back is a network of fragile ligaments, discs, and muscles which can easily be thrown out of order. The back’s complex design breaks down when it is forced to perform activities it was not designed to do. One sure way to risk injuring the back is to lift heavy or bulky loads improperly or unassisted. The unsupported back cannot operate like a derrick or a crane boom. Lifting with the back twisted or bent just begs for a pulled muscle or ruptured disc. The back can be damaged quickly but can take a long time to heal. So workers should be encouraged to do their lifting with good sense and a little extra help from a co-worker or mechanical aid. Workers should learn to squat over the item to be lifted, and face it squarely. In this position, the back gets added lifting strength and power from the legs and arms. Teach workers to tilt the item on edge with its long axis straight up so the the center of the weight is as high as possible above the ground. Next, the worker should move up close to the item, because the backbone must act as a supporting column, and it takes the least strain close in. In this position, the worker is ready to lift. Still squatting, the feet should be set with legs pointed right at the load, with the back straightened, the worker may then grasp the load with both arms and slowly stand up with it. A good way to help workers learn the right from the wrong way to lift, is to have them practice lifting correctly a few times. They will notice that the correct way to lift is the easiest way to lift the load, with the least strain and awkwardness. To lift the wrong way will, over time, cause injury and pain and then no one will be laughing.

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Mantenga bajo control la espalda de los trabajadores Las bromas acerca de los persistentes dolores de espalda proporcionan a los cómicos de micrófono una fuente de innumerables carcajadas, pero los esguinces y distensiones de la espalda no tienen nada de cómico, ni deben constituir un padecimiento inevitable para ninguna persona. En California, el año pasado las lesiones de la espalda sufridas en los sitios de trabajo representaron millones de dólares, una cantidad de dinero que no tiene nada de cómico. Ni tampoco lo tienen esas incapacitantes lesiones de la espalda para los trabajadores, quienes perdieron tiempo de trabajo o tiempo para sus actividades personales. La triste verdad es que la mayoría del dolor y el tiempo perdido pudo haberse prevenido si los trabajadores hubieran estado más conscientes de la forma en que funciona la espalda y de cómo levantar sin peligro cargas pesadas o voluminosas. La espalda está formada por una red de frágiles ligamentos, discos y músculos que pueden lesionarse muy fácilmente. El complejo diseño de la espalda se lesiona cuando se le fuerza a realizar actividades para las que no ha sido diseñado. Una forma en que con toda seguridad se expone a una lesión de la espalda consiste en levantar cargas pesadas o voluminosas de manera inadecuada o sin asistencia. La espalda, sin soporte, no puede trabajar como una grúa o brazo de izamiento. Al levantar algo con la espalda torcida o doblada, se expone a un desgarramiento muscular o a una hernia discal. La espalda puede lesionarse rápidamente, pero demora mucho tiempo en sanarse. Por esto, debe estimularse a los trabajadores para que al levantar objetos lo hagan con sentido común y con la ayuda de un compañero de trabajo o de un dispositivo mecánico. Los trabajadores deben aprender a ponerse completamente de frente y en cuclillas sobre el objeto que van a levantar. En esta posición, la espalda aprovecha la fuerza y resistencia adicionales de las piernas y los brazos. Enseñe a los trabajadores a inclinar el objeto sobre el borde con su eje más largo hacia arriba, de manera que el centro de gravedad se ubique lo más arriba posible sobre el suelo. A continuación, el trabajador debe colocarse cerca del objeto para hacer que la columna vertebral se comporte como una columna de apoyo y exija así el menor esfuerzo. En esta posición, el trabajador estará listo para levantar el objeto. Desde la posición en cuclillas, con los pies colocados de manera que las piernas apunten directamente hacia la carga, y con espalda derecha, el trabajador puede entonces sujetar la carga con ambos brazos y ponerse de pie lentamente. Un buen método de aprendizaje consiste en hacer que los trabajadores practiquen varias veces la forma correcta de levantar un objeto. Al hacerlo notarán que es la forma más fácil de levantarlo, ya que requiere el menor esfuerzo e incomodidad. Cuando los trabajadores se acostumbran a cargar objetos de manera incorrecta, con el tiempo sufren lesiones y dolores, y ninguno sentirá deseos de reír.

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The Ranger Retrieval System by Acer is compatible with several brands of linear-feed saw. Explore your options now and get the lumber moving. Acer Inc. 301 Industrial Drive Rushford, MN 55971 USA 507-864-2220 www.acerinc.com RANGER RS is a trademark of ACER INC. The RANGER RS system is protected under U.S. Patent #8,960,244 and other patents pending.

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Recommendations and Limitations for Depth and Deflection of Parallel Chord Trusses

By MiTek Staff

n addition to allowable lumber stress limitations, parallel chord truss designs are also regulated by maximum permissible deflection-to-span and depth-to-span limitations. All of the following recommended limitations should be achieved to provide a quality roof / floor system and assure complete customer satisfaction. Trusses falling outside these limits may be sealable as well but should be reviewed by an experienced truss engineer before fabrication.

Maximum span to depth ratio is 24 for parallel chord roof trusses and maximum span to depth ratio of 20 for floor trusses. The following is a summary of some clear span limits: Floor Truss Depth 12” 14” 16”

Maximum Floor Truss Span 20’ 0” 23’ 4” 26’ 8”

Limit attic room bottom chord L/d to max 23. The following is a summary of some attic room widths: Attic Room Bottom Chord 2x8 2 x 10 2 x 12

Maximum Attic Room Width 13’ 10-3/4” 17’ 8-3/4” 21’ 6-3/4”

It is possible to go beyond limits shown above, but the truss may exhibit increased deflection and/or vibration. Roof truss deflection limits cannot be less than L/240 LL (live load) + L/180 TL (total load). Floor truss deflection limits cannot be less than L/360 LL (live load) + L/240 TL (total load); the higher the number on the bottom of the fraction, the stiffer the floor truss.

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Northwestern Lumber Association (NLA) Expo—Nebraska Building Material Suppliers Assoc. (BMSA) Annual Learning Exchange & LBM Expo Northwestern Lumber Association (NLA) Expo—Iowa Canadian Wood Council (CWC) WoodWorks Atlantic Wood Design Awards and Wood Design Symposium National Assoc. of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (IBS) International Housing Association (IHA) Annual Meeting Do it Best Spring Market LBM Advantage Annual Buying Show Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) 2022 Conference American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Design & Build—Winter EduCode 2021 Conference & Exhibition

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Pennsylvania Housing Research Center (PHRC) 30th Annual Housing Conference Multifamily Executive (MFE) Summit Northwestern Lumber Association (NLA) Expo—North University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) of Texas—Houston Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assoc. (SLMA) & Southern Forest Products Assoc. (SFPA) Spring Meeting & Expo

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National Hardware Show INTEX Expo International Wood Products Assoc. (IWPA) 66th World of Wood Convention Associated Building Material Distributors of America (ABMDA) 41st Annual Convention International Mass Timber Conference Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Structures Congress 2022 LBM Advantage NexGen Leadership Conference World of Modular—the Modular Building Institute’s Annual Convention & Tradeshow MSR Lumber Producers Council (MSRLPC) Annual Workshop

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The Scalable LotSpec Solution from Simpson Strong-Tie By Simpson Strong-Tie Staff s one of the top 10 private homebuilders in the US (and one of the top 25 overall), Gehan Homes has explored its fair share of technologies promising efficiency and productivity gains. When it came to pulling home designs, plans, elevations, and options into full job start packets (JSPs), the Texas-based homebuilder managed to generate about 400 JSPs per year before the productivity cost of eight hours each began to limit growth.

When Sumitomo Forestry America acquired Gehan in 2016, the builder was bolstered with new financial resources to pace expectations of continued growth as a leading homebuilder. And indeed, Gehan would add eight new product lines over the next few years and almost triple their volume from 1,400 to 3,700 starts. To manage the JSP process, Gehan adopted Revit building information management (BIM) software from Autodesk. “With the new growth came the need to find new efficiencies managing options and plan sets, and we saw some value with Revit, which promised to cut JSP production times in half,” says Gehan product manager Robert Griffith. With an additional modeling tool app bolted on the platform to manage material and cost breakdowns, JSP production time was down to two hours. Despite the improvement in productivity, problems with the software stack quickly revealed themselves. “We were still spending an inordinate amount of time doing dimensioning and annotations, and those just didn’t transfer to the JSPs,” Griffith says. “The software couldn’t handle it, so it meant we were still doing a lot of repetitive work.” Despite the software glitches, the time savings was a plus, and Gehan began converting existing plans and rolling out new product lines on the system. When the chance came to view the LotSpec solution from Simpson Strong-Tie with another builder owned by Sumitomo, Gehan team members — somewhat resigned to dealing with glitchy technology — accepted the invite with some skepticism. “We had already rolled out some new product lines with our existing software and had little interest in moving to something new,” Griffith says. “We were unsure what to expect, but came away from our first meeting very excited about the possibilities. For every deficiency we were struggling with in our current solution, there was a solvable opportunity for us in LotSpec.” An application add-in suite for Autodesk Revit and Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture, LotSpec provides a solution for managing design options in both 2D and 3D workflows, automating the process of creating “lot-specific” construction documents used for permitting and construction based on customer option selections. Continued next page

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After testing out LotSpec on the homebuilder’s topselling plan, the Gehan team felt they had landed on a solution to introduce much-needed layers o f f u n c t i o n a l i t y, efficiency, and ease of use to their existing technology. “Within two weeks we had nothing but positives to say about the software,” Griffith says. “It was truly a great opportunity for our company and solved every issue while providing everything we originally thought we would get out of our current solution and Revit. It was tremendous.” In fact, Gehan was able to cut JSP production time down to an incredible 20 minutes, a 6x increase in productivity as Gehan drafters began taking advantage of the LotSpec tool suite, using reverse imaging mirrors to flip plan elements, automating option creation and naming, and stacking options on top of options. “LotSpec works as a toolkit and works for how you do things in your company, so you are not constantly adapting to the system,” Griffith says. “It has all of your annotations, all of your dimensioning, and everything is right there in the file, which translates directly into efficiency and speed. Now we can do six JSPs in the time it takes to do just one in our current software…” Indeed, by April 2021, Gehan again landed on BUILDER magazine’s list of the top 25 production builders in the country, and was positioned to reach the 4,000 home mark for the first time. And although Griffith commends LotSpec as one of the most efficient tools he has come across, company software engineer and design team leader Joe Arenas also likes LotSpec for something that has little to do with the technology at work. “I just want to put some well-deserved kudos out to the call desk at Simpson Strong-Tie,” Arenas says. “Although we’ve only had to call them three times, we get solutions back the same day, which is tremendous. That level of response time and quality of service make it by far one of the best help desks I’ve ever used.” Download the complete case study to learn more about Gehan Homes’ adoption of scalable LotSpec solution from Simpson Strong-Tie. The article, How a Top US Homebuilder Turbocharged Market Growth and Managed the Job Start Process with the Scalable LotSpec Solution from Simpson Strong-Tie, appeared first on Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering Blog. To sign-up to receive the Engineering Blog in your inbox, go to: seblog.strongtie.com/subscribe. Copyright © 2021 Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. All Rights Reserved PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Simpson Strong-Tie Releases 2021 Year in Review List Highlighting Best New Products, Innovations, and Building Solutions December 28, 2021—Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today released its annual Year in Review List, highlighting major new product launches, structural engineering solutions, and innovations introduced over the past 12 months. New building solutions introduced by Simpson Strong-Tie in 2021 included innovations for a wide range of construction applications, from prefabricated shear walls to anchor and FRP solutions for concrete and masonry repair, to connectors and fasteners designed for extreme weather events and corrosive environments, to design and product specification software tailored for builders, architects, and DIY homeowners alike. •

Strong-Wall® WSWH High-Strength Wood Shearwall: A versatile, high-performance solution for lateral-force resistance in light-frame construction, the code-listed, prefabricated WSWH has a patented design that provides the highest allowable loads for a wide variety of applications. Field trimmable for the ultimate in fit and flexibility at the jobsite.

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Titen HD® Washer-Head Style Heavy-Duty Screw Anchor: A high-strength screw anchor for use in cracked and uncracked concrete and masonry where a minimal head profile is necessary. Suitable for use in sill plate applications, the washer head’s low installed profile means modular wall and floor systems can be installed without the need for notching wall framing to accommodate the anchor.

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HWDC Head-of-Wall Drift-Clip Connector: An ideal solution for adding strength to window or door jambs at head-of-wall connections, the HWDC features a unique design that permits anchor screws to be installed closer to the bend, providing a stronger and stiffer connection while allowing for horizontal and vertical movement during seismic and high-wind events.

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Post-to-Beam Selector Web Application: This free web app allows users to find post-to-beam connection solutions to fit exact specifications with the assistance of 3D visualization. Product results can be sorted and filtered by installed cost, material, or coating.

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44 oz. Flat Weave Carbon Fabric: This easy-to-saturate carbon FRP fabric joins a family of Composite Strengthening Systems™ for the structural reinforcement and strengthening of concrete, masonry, and timber structures. Upgraded with new, flat-weave fiber technology, the 44-oz. high-strength reinforcement fabric now saturates as easily and quickly as lighter fabrics, significantly reducing installation time.

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Strong-Drive® SD Connector SS Screw: This stainless-steel connector screw is specifically designed to replace nails in certain Simpson Strong-Tie® stainless-steel connectors. Often easier and more convenient to install than nails, the single-fastener load values achieved by the SD SS screw exceed those of typical 10d common nails while providing excellent corrosion resistance in severe-exposure environments.

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SPDW Strong-Drive® Deflector Screw: The line of fasteners designed to connect non-load-bearing, full-height partition wall top plates to trusses or joists while allowing for vertical movement without connector squeaks features an innovative polymer sleeve and provides both lateral resistance and the ability for walls to deflect with the truss or joist.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces NextGeneration LTTP2 Tension Tie with Higher Allowable Loads and Greater Versatility for Wider Rafter and Joist Spacing January 6, 2022—Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the LTTP2, a next-generation light tension tie designed to resist tension loads when used to attach wood to concrete or masonry walls. The LTTP2’s patentpending, one-piece design offers 25% higher allowable loads than its predecessors, increasing design flexibility. Fabricated from a single piece of galvanized steel, the LTTP2 features an extruded anchor bolt hole to accommodate 1/2″, 5/8″ and 3/4″ bolt diameters along with two separate nailing patterns: obround holes spaced 3″ apart for I-joist purlins, and square holes spaced to accommodate the narrow face of 2x solid sawn purlins. The LTTP2 may be installed vertically on the wide face of a minimum 2×4 stud for holdown applications and can be fastened with nails or Strong-Drive® SD Connector screws. “The one-piece design of the tested, code-listed LTTP2 simplifies installation for contractors, and the innovative nailing pattern means one product can be used for multiple applications, increasing efficiency and productivity on the jobsite,” says Sam Hensen, Simpson Strong-Tie vice president of lateral systems and connectors. “With increased allowable loads, the LTTP2 gives designers greater versatility without sacrificing strength.” In addition to innovations that accommodate higher allowable loads and multiple applications, the LTTP2 features a low-profile seat to reduce visibility of the connector. For more information about the LTTP2 light tension tie, including code reports, allowable load tables, and simple installation instructions, visit the holdown and tension tie product detail pages at strongtie.com.

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Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Announces Binding Offer to Acquire Etanco Group Pleasanton, CA – December 29, 2021 – Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the “Company” or “Simpson”) (NYSE: SSD), an industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today that it has submitted a binding offer with exclusivity to acquire the Etanco Group (“Etanco”) for €725 million (approximately $818 million). Etanco is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of fixing and fastening solutions for the building construction market throughout Europe, which includes innovative fasteners, connectors, anchors and safety solutions for roofing, cladding, façade, waterproofing and solar applications. For the twelve months ended September 30, 2021, Etanco’s net sales and operating income margin were approximately €258 million (approximately $291 million) and 19.7%, respectively. The acquisition is expected to close near the end of the first quarter of 2022 and is anticipated to be accretive to the Company’s earnings within the first full fiscal year after closing. “Etanco’s business of providing reputable, highly engineered technical solutions with a high focus on customer service, align with Simpson’s core business model and values, making Etanco an ideal acquisition to support continued growth in our European business,” said Karen Colonias, President and Chief Executive Officer of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. “The acquisition of Etanco fortifies our footprint and expands our geographical reach in Europe, deepens Simpson’s portfolio of solutions with new and existing customers, and allows us to enter into new commercial building markets and grow our direct sales activity across the region. Further, we expect the acquisition to drive significant net sales growth with operating income synergies of approximately $30 million on an annual run rate basis.” Ms. Colonias continued, “Etanco fits within Simpson’s acquisition strategy of strengthening our business by expanding our product lines, developing complete solutions, growing our market share and improving both our manufacturing capabilities and efficiencies. In addition, our ability to leverage Etanco’s commercial building business further balances Simpson’s product portfolio and directly aligns with our key growth initiatives focused on expanding into commercial building offerings and building a leadership position in fastener solutions. We believe the acquisition of Etanco will materially contribute to both net sales and operating income margin growth in Europe, and in turn, create value for all key Simpson stakeholders.” “We are very pleased to join the Simpson team and look forward to participating in their growth plans for the future,” said Ronan Lebraut, Chief Executive Officer of Etanco Group. “Etanco and Simpson share the same core values of providing high-quality products and customer service, and we view this partnership as a great opportunity to broaden our product lines and further our customer and market reach.” For more information, see the complete press release. About Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., headquartered in Pleasanton, California, through its subsidiary, Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc., designs, engineers and is a leading manufacturer of wood construction products, including connectors, truss plates, fastening systems, fasteners and shearwalls, and concrete construction products, including adhesives, specialty chemicals, mechanical anchors, powder actuated tools and reinforcing fiber materials.

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Home Builder Confidence Edges Lower on Inflation Concerns January 18, 2022 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders. Reprinted with permission.

Growing inflation concerns and ongoing supply chain disruptions snapped a four-month rise in home builder sentiment even as consumer demand remains robust. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes moved one point lower to 83 in January, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. The HMI has hovered at the 83 or 84 level, the same rate as the spring of 2021, for the past three months. “Higher material costs and lack of availability are adding weeks to typical single-family construction times,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. “NAHB analysis indicates the aggregate cost of residential construction materials has increased almost 19% since December 2020. Policymakers need to take action to fix supply chains. Obtaining a new softwood lumber agreement with Canada and reducing tariffs is an excellent place to start.” “The HMI data was collected during the first two weeks of January and do not fully reflect the recent jump in mortgage interest rates,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “While lean existing home inventory and solid buyer demand are supporting the need for new construction, the combination of ongoing increases for building materials, worsening skilled labor shortages and higher mortgage rates point to declines for housing affordability in 2022.” Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 35 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores for each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor. The HMI index gauging current sales conditions held steady at 90, the gauge measuring sales expectations in the next six months fell two points to 83, and the component charting traffic of prospective buyers also posted a twopoint decline to 69. Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast fell one point to 73, the Midwest increased one point to 75 and the South and West each posted a one-point rise to 88, respectively. HMI tables can be found at nahb.org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at Housing Economics PLUS (formerly housingeconomics.com).

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Elevated Inflation and Higher Interest Rates in 2022 January 13, 2022 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders

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NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz recently provided this housing industry overview in the bi-weekly e-newsletter Eye on the Economy. For the first time since the early 1980s, the U.S. economy is experiencing a period of elevated inflation. Because of supply-chain issues attributable to the pandemic and a significant rise in government spending, the consumer price index (CPI) measure of consumer inflation recorded a 7% year-over-year gain in December 2021 — the highest in nearly 40 years. In contrast, during the 2010s, the CPI averaged an annual growth rate of just 1.8%. The Federal Reserve, having retired the call that these inflationary pressures would be “transitory,” is now clearly signaling tighter monetary policy ahead. The NAHB forecast sees the Fed raising the federal funds rate three times in 2022 and accelerating the pace of the taper of asset-backed security purchases. These moves will continue to cause interest rates to rise over the course of 2022. The 10-year Treasury rate already rose from 1.4% at the start of December to higher than 1.7% during the second week of January, and the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is expected to increase to 4% near the end of the year. Combined with ongoing home price appreciation, higher rates will place additional pressure on housing affordability. Clearly, these increases highlight the importance of taming building material costs, including lumber prices that are rising yet again and have expanded beyond $1,100 per thousand board feet. New NAHB analysis finds that a key cause behind this price growth is insufficient production. For example, during the third quarter of 2021, domestic sawmill output was 1.3% lower than the third quarter of 2020. Additional signs of inflation include a tighter labor market and growing wages. According to BLS estimates, job growth in December disappointed: The economy added only 199,000 jobs. Although the unemployment rate fell back to 3.9%, there is some evidence that labor market data are not fully accounting for the growing gig economy. Nonetheless, reports of ongoing labor shortages throughout the economy present challenges for businesses. For the construction sector, there are 345,000 open positions needing to be filled, compared to 261,000 a year ago. Wages in the residential construction sector are up 8% year over year, and without productivity gains, this level of wage growth represents an additional inflation risk in the housing sector. To subscribe for free to Eye on the Economy, please visit nahb.org.

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Single-Family Starts Post DoubleDigit Percentage Gain in 2021 Posted January 19, 2022 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

While single-family starts dipped in December due to ongoing supply-side challenges, they still managed to post double-digit gains in 2021. Overall housing starts increased 1.4% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.70 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The December reading of 1.70 million starts is the number of housing units builders would begin if development kept this pace for the next 12 months. Within this overall number, single-family starts decreased 2.3% to a 1.17 million seasonally adjusted annual rate. The multifamily sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, increased 10.6% to a 530,000 pace. Total housing starts for 2021 were 1.60 million, a 15.6% gain over the 1.38 million total from 2020. Single-family starts in 2021 totaled 1.12 million, up 13.4% from the previous year. Multifamily starts in 2021 (5+) were up 22.1% compared to the previous year. “The price and availability of building materials, and the supply chain in general, remains the most pressing, immediate challenge for builders as they seek to add housing supply,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. “Policymakers must focus on easing production bottlenecks and eliminating tariffs on Canadian lumber to help address the issues builders are currently facing.” “The double-digit gain for single-family starts in 2021 was a continuation of the rebound and expansion of home building that took place in the wake of the pandemic,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “However, as mortgage interest rates are rising and construction costs increase, affordability headwinds are steepening. NAHB’s outlook for 2022 calls for relatively flat conditions for single-family construction, with additional gains for multifamily and remodeling.” On a regional and year-to-date basis (January through December of 2021 compared to that same time frame a year ago), combined single-family and multifamily starts are 22.2% higher in the Northeast, 10.9% higher in the Midwest, 15.3% higher in the South and 16.9% higher in the West. Overall permits increased 9.1% to a 1.87 million unit annualized rate in December. Single-family permits increased 2.0% to a 1.13 million unit rate. Multifamily permits increased 21.9% to a 745,000 pace. Looking at regional permit data on a year-to-date basis, permits are 22.4% higher in the Northeast, 14.4% higher in the Midwest, 16.3% higher in the South and 19.0% higher in the West. Single-family homes permitted but not authorized are now declining – down to 144,000 compared to 154,000 in October. However, they are still up 38.5% compared to a year ago. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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The International Code Council family of solutions to participate in the 2022 Design and Construction Week The event will spotlight new products, welcome industry experts, and generate diverse networking opportunities January 13, 2022 – Washington, D.C. – Multiple organizations within the International Code Council family of solutions will be in attendance at the 2022 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) and National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) during the ninth annual Design and Construction Week (DCW) in Orlando, Florida. “Design and Construction Week offers an unmatched opportunity to bring together many of the top industry professionals in the residential design and construction community,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “We are honored to return once again as a major sponsor and exhibitor and look forward to the event’s potential for industry innovation and collaboration.” As a preferred sponsor of DCW, the Code Council and ICC-ES are running several activities during DCW that provide opportunities for participants to network and learn about the latest trends and technologies in the building industry: •

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“ICC-ES is delighted to be at the forefront of building and kitchen innovation this year at IBS and KBIS,” said ICCES President Shahin Moinian, P.E. “We are looking forward to sharing some exciting news on the Code Council’s expanding plumbing product testing capabilities that will help shape future innovations in the industry.” DCW is the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry and consists of two shows, which will be running from February 8 to February 10, 2022. The shows will include exhibits, education, and networking through IBS, the largest annual light construction show in the world, and KBIS, North America’s largest trade show dedicated to all aspects of kitchen and bath design. ### About the International Code Council The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide. About ICC-ES A nonprofit, limited liability company, ICC-ES is the United States’ leading evaluation service for innovative building materials, components and systems. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports (ESRs), Building Product Listings and PMG Listings provide evidence that products and systems meet requirements of codes and technical standards. The ICC-ES Environmental Programs issue VAR environmental reports that verify a product meets specific sustainability targets defined by today’s codes, standards, green rating systems and ICC-ES environmental criteria. ICC-ES is a member of the ICC family of solutions. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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ABMA Wins Fight Against OSHA Vaccine and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard RENSSELAER, N.Y. – In response to the January 13, 2022 OSHA Vaccine and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) decision handed down by the United States Supreme Court, the American Building Materials Alliance (ABMA) released the following statement: “Since its announcement, the ABMA has denounced the OSHA Vaccine and Testing ETS as a costly and burdensome mandate on the LBM industry,” said ABMA Legislative Committee Chair Joe Cecarelli (HOOD Distribution, CT). “Today’s ruling is a win for both employers and employees. “Dealing with supply chain and workforce challenges are difficult enough during the pandemic, and the ETS would have added another painful obstacle toward maintaining a successful business in this country. Today’s commonsense ruling recognizes that the mandate was overly broad and a clear overstep of OSHA’s authority.” According to ABMA Legislative Committee Vice Chair Ida Ross Hicks (Swift Supply, AL), “While we respect OSHA’s mission to ensure the safety of workplaces nationwide, these types of vaccine mandates are best left as a decision for each individual business, not from a government decree. “Our membership will diligently follow all state and federal guidelines protecting our customers and employees against COVID-19. We stand ready to reinforce our nation’s ongoing efforts to eradicate the virus and will continue to support all employees who chose to receive the vaccination.” About ABMA ABMA, established in August 2021, is a committee of unified voices advocating on behalf of the LBM industry at the federal level. ABMA currently represents LBM dealers and associated businesses in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. The mission of the ABMA is to advance, shape, and influence policy in all branches of government. We work directly with members of Congress, the White House, and federal agencies to impact the legislative and regulatory process as it affects the LBM industry. ABMA is powered by the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) and Construction Suppliers Association (CSA). For more information, visit https://abmalliance.org/.

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DALLAS, Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE: BLDR) (“Builders FirstSource”), today announced that it has acquired National Lumber, the largest independent building materials supplier in New England. National Lumber operates 19 facilities and employs more than 700 people across Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, with a diverse mix of products and end markets. National Lumber sales are expected to be approximately $440 million in 2021. “We are thrilled to further expand our capabilities into New England by welcoming National Lumber to the Builders FirstSource family,” said Dave Flitman, President and CEO of Builders FirstSource. “The company’s diverse building materials and service offerings, which include prefabricated components to millwork and their strong R&R mix, will add even more depth to the value-added solutions Builders FirstSource customers rely on. We look forward to strengthening our presence in New England while continuing to pursue additional acquisition and organic growth opportunities across the nation.” “Following 87 years as a family-owned company, we are excited about our future with BFS, the biggest, and more importantly, the best supplier of building materials to professionals in the country,” said Steven Kaitz, National Lumber Co-CEO. “My sister, Margie, and I have been stewards for over 45 years of a business built by our grandfather, dad, uncle and now our dedicated employees, who will get to share in our continued success.” National Lumber President Manny Pina, along with other key members of senior leadership, will continue their tenures managing local operations following the acquisition. About Builders FirstSource Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Builders FirstSource is the largest U.S. supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the professional market segment for new residential construction and repair and remodeling. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation of a full range of structural and related building products. With the acquisition of National Lumber, we operate in 42 states with approximately 580 locations and have a market presence in 47 of the top 50 and 85 of the top 100 MSA’s, providing geographic diversity and balanced end market exposure. We service customers from strategically located distribution and manufacturing facilities (certain of which are co-located) that produce value-added products, such as roof and floor trusses, wall panels, stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork, and pre-hung doors. Builders FirstSource also distributes dimensional lumber and lumber sheet goods, millwork, windows, interior and exterior doors, and other building products. For more information about Builders FirstSource, visit the Company’s website at www.bldr.com. About National Lumber National Lumber has been serving the New England area since 1934. Now in its third generation, this family owned and operated company is led by co‐CEO siblings Steven Kaitz and Margie Kaitz Seligman, and company president Manny Pina. With ten lumberyards (MA, RI, CT), eleven Benjamin Moore paint locations, seven Kitchen Views showrooms, two Reliable Truss and Components manufacturing facilities (MA & CT), plus specialized divisions that include engineering, drywall, installed insulation, and custom millwork manufacturing, the National Lumber Family of Companies is qualified to provide building solutions to those in New England and beyond. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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The Parr Company Acquires Roof Truss Supply December 28, 2021—The Parr Company is pleased to announce that the company has completed the acquisition of Roof Truss Supply Inc., headquartered in Woodinville, Washington. Founded by Paul Morris in 1972, Roof Truss Supply, also known as RTS, has become the market leader in roof and floor trusses, pre-cut lumber packages, doors and millwork in the Puget Sound market. Currently owned and operated by Tracy Rex, RTS has 120 employees spread across three locations: one truss plant, pre-cut/LBM facility in Woodinville, Washington, and two door and millwork plants in Everett and Puyallup, Washington. Roof Truss Supply has been a locally owned, family-based company focused on servicing professional contractors, single-family and multi-family production, and commercial builders for nearly 50 years. In 2020, The Parr Company’s Executive Team developed a Three-Year Strategic Vision with support from the Board of Directors. A key initiative was to expand the footprint of roof and floor truss manufacturing, doors and millwork in the Pacific Northwest. “This addition will allow us to offer our products and services to customers in a new region of the Pacific Northwest, taking another step toward providing all products and services for the building industry from under one roof,” said Mike Howell, CEO of The Parr Company. Parr Lumber was founded in Vancouver, Washington, in 1930 by Dwight Parr Sr. and remains a local, familyowned business today. Michael Parr, Brad Farmer, and Nancy Cranston, grandchildren of the founder, play active roles within The Parr Company, continuing their proud family heritage. Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, Parr ranks among the largest building material suppliers in the Nation. The Parr Company operates 44 facilities in Oregon and Washington, including professional and retail building supply yards, cabinet design centers, pre-hung doors and millwork, truss and floor truss manufacturing plants, and a wholesale hardware distribution warehouse, providing building solutions and services throughout Oregon, Washington, and beyond. “The addition of Roof Truss Supply is a natural fit,” said Mike Howell, “Our mutual values are rooted in a locally owned, family-based upbringing where our communities are key. We will continue to focus on people first, high customer service standards, and providing quality materials. Attributes that lead to building, improving, and enhancing the houses we call homes in the communities we serve. We are incredibly proud to welcome the Roof Truss Supply team to the Parr family of businesses.”

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MITEK POSI-STRUT ®

REDUCE LABOR AND OVERALL WEIGHT OF THE SYSTEM WITH POSI-STRUT METAL WEBS. MORE SPACE BETWEEN CHORDS FOR MECHANICALS.

YOU SIMPLY CAN’T AFFORD TO IGNORE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE POSI-STRUT FLOOR TRUSS SYSTEM. Longer Spans allow design freedom

Open Web design creates a service void for ease of access

Lightweight Construction means joists are easy to handle

Factory Manufactured ensures a made to measure quality product

Wide Surface makes attaching the floor deck and ceilings simple

Top Chord Bearing for reduced hanger cost

Increased space to run HVAC and mechanicals due to the metal web design

Improved energy efficiency by allowing for insulation over windows and doors

If you’re interested in using Posi-Strut in your next build, talk to your MiTek representative at (314) 851-7306. To learn more about Posi-Strut, visit Mitek-US.com/Posi-Strut COPYRIGHT © 2020 MITEK. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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The Last Word on Towns Joe Kannapell, P.E.

oming soon to your town and plant are “two-over-two towns,” which I initially disdained, but not after I saw that they were just loaded with components. Even so, who would want to live in a two-story townhouse that was built over or under another two-story townhouse, and be packed in like sardines? Apparently, many people do since these buildings are rising in droves around the perimeter of the Washington, DC Metro area. Tough to live in, I thought, but a component plant’s dream – in which each stack of 2 units contains:

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8 long runs of party walls with no openings.

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3 levels of repetitive floor decks.

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Easy to handle, compact roof trusses, either flat or low pitched or both. Then, when these two-over-twos came to my small town, I had to go to see them. To get up close, I had to navigate around mountains of 84 Lumber’s wall panels. Then I spotted brave souls four stories up swinging hammers, even on Thanksgiving Day. In all I saw 8 buildings with a total of 60 units in various stages of completion. Now I looked toward their livability.

As to sound transmission between adjacent units, I observed the typical townhouse construction detail: two layers of gypsum core wall. Per Code, these area separation walls can be used in structures up to four stories or a total of 44’ in height – ideal for the two-over-two construction. Note that this barrier will completely cover the depth of the floor cavity. Continued next page

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To learn what would contain sound transmission between stacked units, I called on the builder, Stanley Martin Homes. They pointed out that all 60 of these units were under contract, and that they had proven the livability of these units in multiple twoover-two buildings across the Mid-Atlantic region. To minimize the transmission of sound through the ceiling of level 2 and floor of level 3, they provide: •

Two layers of sheetrock on the walls of the lower unit that are common to the stair accessing the upper unit.

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Only carpeted stair treads are allowed on the stair accessing the upper unit.

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On ceiling level 2, sheet rock is hung on metal clips and not directly attached to bottom chords of floor framing.

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On floor of level 3, a ¾” layer of gypcrete topped by sound deadening board (note extra dead load).

The lower units in the buildings are 1500 sq. ft. in size with a single car garage. Adjacent to that garage is the garage for the upper unit. The top unit is framed over the lower unit plus the two garages, yielding an extra 1000 sq. ft. of space. Because of their higher density, Stanley is able to offer these units at a considerably lower price than conventional townhouses, and this has resulted in a lengthy waiting list. And with very little change in building facades, Stanley has experienced similar success across their Mid-Atlantic region.

Perhaps these types of boxy units may eventually lend themselves to modularization, since Stanley Martin’s owner, Daiwa House Group, the largest homebuilder in Japan, specializes in prefabricated houses. Each level of the 24’ wide x 50’ deep structure could possibly be supplied as 2 – 12’ x 50’ modules and joined together onsite and stacked four high. I bet the few pop-outs and balconies, shown on these alternate elevations, could also be tacked on specific modules in the factory. As to this possibility, Stanley’s CEO Steven Alloy has observed, “They [Daiwa] have extraordinary technology and robotics. Their manufacturing plants are like walking into an automotive plant. We’ve been talking for the past few years about how we adopt off-site solutions in the U.S. and what they can help contribute through that. It’s something our team is studying now. We don’t have the answer, but we may be able to benefit from some Daiwa House synergies around manufacturing.” For now, and I bet for long into the future, trusses and wall panels, and lots of them, are the optimal off-site solutions. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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