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Serving the Structural Building Components Industry

Dick Marriott, Retiring President of MiTek Industries, Inc. Page 89

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New & Used Equipment Saws .....................................................................................................................................................5 Truss Equipment ................................................................................................................................27 Panel Equipment ................................................................................................................................38 Trucks & Trailers ................................................................................................................................47 Misc. Equipment ................................................................................................................................53 Door, Stair, Beam Equipment .............................................................................................................60 Lumber & EWP Market ...............................................................................................................................61 The JobLine Hiring Zone .............................................................................................................................72 Available Jobs .....................................................................................................................................73 Available Candidates ..........................................................................................................................74 Design Team Suite ..............................................................................................................................70 Calendar of Events ......................................................................................................................................80 News & Announcements ..............................................................................................................................87

Advertiser Forum: Highs and Lows .................................................................................................................4 Joe Kannapell – MiTek: Measure and Pay for Performance ............................................................................6 Square 1 Design & Manufacture: If You’re Building Walls, You Have to Check This Out ..........................10 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Wages & Productivity ...........................................................................24 Glenn Traylor: How Many Times Can You Press in a Truss Plate? ..............................................................28 Ben Hershey – 4Ward Consulting: Improve Your Motion and Waiting ........................................................36 Robert Glowinski – AWC: Priority Issues during August Recess .................................................................63 Matt Layman – LLG: Lumber Buying is Fun, But it is No Joke ...................................................................65 Frank Woeste – All Things Wood: Evaluating an Existing Residential Deck ..............................................66 Safety First Topics in English/Spanish ..........................................................................................................69 Thomas McAnally – The JobLine: Using Our Turn Signals ........................................................................79 Kelly Sias, PE – Simpson Strong-Tie: Accommodating Truss Movement ....................................................82 Joe Kannapell – MiTek: The Last Word ........................................................................................................89

4Ward Consulting ..........................................................................................................................36,37,50 Acceptance Leasing & Financing .............................................................................................................43,51 Acer, Inc ....................................................................................................................................................18,58 Apex Machine Sales ..................................................................................................................................54,62 Clark Industries, Inc. ..................................................................................................................................22,38 Eagle Metal Products ............................................................................................................................14,34 Eide ................................................................................................................................................30,35,59 Fitzgerald Group ............................................................................................................................................29 MiTek | USP ........................................................................................................................................2,6,89,90 Panels Plus ...............................................................................................................................................40,42 Simpson Strong-Tie .........................................................................................................12,13,82,87,88 Square 1 ..................................................................................................................................... 10,11,16,41,48 The Hain Company ................................................................................................................................17,43,51 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ......................................................................................................24,25,26 Triad | Merrick Machine ...........................................................................................................................46,56 Trussmatic ...................................................................................................................................................8,29 Vaagen Brothers Lumber .........................................................................................................................61,64 Wasserman & Associates ................................................................................5,17,19,31,32,39,44,45,47,53,60,79 Wood Truss Systems .....................................................7,9,15,20,21,23,27,32,33,39,47,49,52,53,55,60,81

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Anna L. Stamm Director of Communications and Marketing Component Manufacturing Advertiser.

Highs and Lows

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Editor Anna L. Stamm 800-289-5627 x 3 anna@componentadvertiser.org

I doubt I’m alone in this experience—you’ve just had a success of some sort and you’re feeling good about it . . . so something else goes wrong. After every high, a low will follow. The universe may be trying to keep things in balance, but it would be nice to be able to celebrate an achievement, big or small, without having to wonder what will happen next.

Big News for The Advertiser Our July issue was our largest to date—100 pages! We even released it on Friday, June 30, so that we could enjoy our Fourth of July plans knowing it was already out. Yippee! But then, we stumbled upon a problem. Our website hosting company might have thought it made an insignificant change, but it created a monumental problem for our magazine. They installed code which would downsample the primary online reader version every night. (The posted PDF was unaffected.) They didn’t even inform us—we discovered, by accident, that the magazine was posted but you could not read any of the text!!! After several days of re-posting the issue and arguing with tech support, we eventually devised a version that could be read 24/7. The problem was fixed . . . but the balloon of our first 100-page issue sure was popped by the inability of people to read it during that period.

How About That House? Perhaps you remember the custom home we featured in our March 2017 article? Brought to us by James Clinich of Noltex Truss, the two-page spread displayed several photos of an impressive project in Midland, TX. Well, they’re going to get to build it again! Unfortunately, the house made the local news on June 27 when it was the site of a two-alarm fire. According to KWES, “Authorities said the only thing standing at this time is the beams and frame of the home, everything else has burned to the ground.” On the bright side though, no one was there so no one was injured.

Distributed FREE Via e-mail subscription Download PDF or Read on line at www.componentadvertiser.com News of Interest and Advertising inquiries can be submitted to: anna@componentadvertiser.org An Open Forum for many sources. Deadline 20th of each month. Articles, Trade Names, and Logos are the property of their respective owner or creator unless otherwise noted Disclaimer: We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement or material that we deem not in the interest of the industry or the Advertiser. The Advertiser is provided “As Is” including typographical errors, omissions, and mistakes both intentional and unintentional.

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A different piece of news that makes us very happy—Frank Woeste’s July article, “Anatomy of an Inherently Dangerous Deck,” is being referenced in several educational and technical forums. In fact, a link to it is included on the AWC website, under the section for “Deck Inspection and Other Resources” on the page for DCA 6 – Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide. Nice work, Frank!

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no reproduction in whole or in part without permission from the component Now, let’s hope more people heed the advice in that article as well as this month’s, “Evaluating manufacturing an Existing Residential Deck” on page 66. Let’s not follow this high with a low that brings more advertiser stories of deck collapses. Let’s decide that the lows have come first, and we can end on a high instead! PHONE: 800-289-5627

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NEW SAWS NEW!

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Monet DeSauw FWA 500 Floor Web Cutter • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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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” Cut-Off Blade Pneumatic Blade Brake on External Blade Dust Hoods Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw) Add $3,600 for 12’ Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Add $1,700 for Extra Set of Blades Add $6,500 for Single Sided Setup 480 Volt / 3 Phase FOB MO

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$50,000

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

FOB MO $170,000

Buy Factory Direct From Wasserman & Associates at the same price as the Manufacturer, and get the added support and care you need to be up and running FAST!

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We’ll even help sell your used equipment too! Automated Apollo Saw FOB New Zealand

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Solid 48” x 72” Frame and Arm Construction

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Monet DeSauw DeSawyer 2000 Automated Saw 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 $2,100 for Extra Set of Blades Optional Live Deck, Label Printer, Ink Jet Printer, Catcher Display & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor. $252,000 FOB MO

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20’ of MDF Bench Top with Automated 20’ Length Stop & 10’ Gravity Conveyor Workstation, Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17” Touch Screen Integration

Minimizes Flex on the Saw Frame

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Serial Control System

Direct Drive 7.5 HP Motor with 18” Blade (230/460 Volt)

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Includes all Plug & Play Wiring

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Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees with 36” Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts

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MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software

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Add $3,680 Two Day Onsite Installation & Training

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Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement

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Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety

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Add $275 for Spare Blade

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MDF Profiled Saw Bench Top Provides a Safe Working Platform

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funny thing happened after Toll Brothers erected this “Board Foot Display” in their wall panel plant. Toll workers didn’t complain. In fact, they actually asked for digital readouts at their individual work stations. Hats off to Keith Fell, Toll’s Director of Manufacturing, for developing this fine workforce; people who recognize their purpose, and who willingly embrace it.

Joe Kannapell - Senior VP MiTek Industries, Inc. www.mii.com

Mike Ruede, Executive VP at A-1 Roof Trusses, discovered a similar thing. When he incentivized each build team, crew leaders no longer tolerated a poor performer, because it affected their pay. Joe Hikel, CEO of Shelter Systems, greatly boosted performance when he introduced live streaming hourly bonuses in the lunch room of his new plant. Not coincidentally, 20% of his plant workforce received additional cash rewards for perfect attendance for the second quarter of 2017.

Whether in the challenging Philadelphia environs, or booming South Florida, or in between, it pays to accurately measure results, and to reward workers for their achievements. That’s why hundreds of CM’s now use real time shop software like ShopNet or MVP to track labor, and digital displays to inform workers (see Blade Saw’s metrics above). Keith Fell calls this “gain sharing”, but emphasizes the equal importance of team building exercises, like having regular lunches with small groups of workers. Joe Hikel recognizes outstanding performance quarterly, during a shared meal with his entire workforce (see below).

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NEW! 1998 Northtech Under-Table Saw 1998 Northtech model CFS-18L undertable saw. Features 18” blade driven by 10 h.p motor, foot pedal controls, and shock absorber. 2” x 12”, 3” x 11”, 4” x 10” cutting capacity. System includes SECO single bag dust collection system, and roller conveyor. Air and 3 phase electrical required. $3,490 FOB OH Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Whirlwind Model 1000LH Whirlwind up-cut saw features 18” blade, driven by 5 HP motor to 3 drive belts, mag starter and heavy steel housing. Adjustable cycle time up to 60 cycles per minute cushioned by HD shock absorber. System Includes Delta dust collection system and measuring stops. Air and 3 phase electrical required. $3,490 NOW 1,490 FOB OH Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1998 MiTek Cyber Saw Outfeed Conveyor MiTek powered outfeed conveyor designed for the Cyber saw, model 82274, motorized feed drives board away from saw conveyor. This conveyor was designed to position the board for accurate ink-jet marking after cutting, then move board to the outfeed end stops. Includes mounting arm and control box for ink-jet marking system attachment, but no ink jet printing equipment. 208230 / 460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $5,990 NOW $1,990 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw •Serial Number R0334 (1987) •Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0” •Powered Angulation & Carriage •Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor •Extra Blades •Recently Checked & Repaired $14,900 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2004 TCT Model 1100 Linear Saw Cut 2x4 and 2x6 Lumber from 3” to 20’. Tops, Bottoms, Webs, Sliders, Wedges and Scissor Bottoms. 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5 HP Motor with 24” Blade. Ink Jet Printer. Scrap Conveyor. $36,900 NOW $28,000 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

$34,990 FOB OH

2006 TCT 1150 Linear Saw 2006 TCT Series 1150 linear saw features 5 HP, 3 phase saw motor with 24" carbide tip blade, 3-axis motion control system utilizing magnet servo motors. Cuts webs from 2x4 or 2x6 material from 3" to 20 feet in length. Saw includes a PC with touch screen, Matthews inkjet printer (needs repair) designed to print on one, 1 1/2" edge of board, with infeed, outfeed and long incline conveyors. 240V, 3 phase electrical service. 65 PSI air required. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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 choice of shaker or belt scrap conveyor. 440 volt, 3 phase. $ASK for PRICE, FOB MO.

MiTek Combi Set Web Saw Four Blades Cut Lengths from 2' to 16'. Waste & Incline Conveyor. Extra Set of Blades. 220/440 Volt - 3 Phase. $13,000 FOB MO. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

Speed Cut Metra-Cut Birdsmouth Saw The center point is adjustable up to 6” into the material for cutting of notches (birdsmouth or seat cuts). Needs new scale pointer. Excludes Saw Blade and Infeed/ Outfeed Roller Conveyor. $2,500 FOB WI Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1998 Mitek Cyber Saw Fully Automated 5 Blade Component Saw 1-32”, 2-20” and 2-16” Blades cut 4x2 and 2x4 through 2x12 up to 20’ in length Touch Screen Computer Waste Conveyor (under saw) Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) $28,000 FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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2006 Alpine AutoMill RS Automated Component Saw Automated via Download or SemiAutomated via Touch Screen Input. 19 Axes of Automation. Sets up in 2 to 19 seconds. Five Blades cut 2x3 thru 2x12 from 13” to 20’. Waste & Incline Conveyor, Extra Set of Blades and Some Spare Parts. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. (FOB AZ) $44,500 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2004 Alpine Speed Cut Express Automated Radial Arm Saw Alpine Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP-3 Phase) with 16’ Blade. Speed Cut Express Automation with Touch Screen. Computer Automated Stop and Automated Saw Angulation as directed by Truss Design Software. Infeed/ Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands. Saw Barrier Guard. 2 Available at $15,000 Each FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2000 TimberMill 4-16 Web Saw (4) 16” Blades cut 2x4 and 2x6 Roof Truss Webs up to 16’ in length. Cut 4x2 Floor Truss Webs down to 11” in length. Single Side Digital Readouts. Powered Carriage, Angulation & Pivot Axis Elevation. Powered Upper & Lower Material Conveyor. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Add $2,000 for 208 Volt to 480 Volt Electrical Transformer. $19,900 NOW $18,900 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1997 Mitek EasySet 1000 Component Saw • Five Blade Component Saw cuts up to 20' • (2) 16", (2) 20" and (1) 30" Blade • All Powered Movements • Digital Readouts • Powered Hold Downs • Belt Waste Conveyor (under saw) • Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) $17,500 NOW $14,500 FOB MD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw ! W NE $242,000 Base 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.woodtrusssystems.com

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If you're building walls, you have to check this out, mate!” H

ave you have taken the time to consider some of the most innovative machinery for building walls on the market today? The Spida wall extruder is not just a machine, it is a shift in the way we think about how walls are prefabricated in the industry. The production line has been around for a long time. The concept of bringing the required materials to the worker one station at a time as the product moves through the factory is nothing new. The concept, however, has never really been fully applied to the wall panel industry in the US.

Cullen Ellis (Installation & Technical Support Manager) with Laura and Ethan

The Mango Tech wall extruder has been around for over a decade and has proven itself over and over again in overseas markets with several even making their way to the US and Canada being used with great success. In 2014 when Mango Tech and Spida were unified under the Multi Nail banner, Spida took over the production sector of the business. With the extensive combined knowledge of both companies and the known quality engineering of Spida, a machine was born that is ready to change the way you think about building walls Introducing the Spida wall extruder, the wall building machine that keeps a single operator in one location, feeding the components into the wall while the extruder does the nailing. Capable of producing up to 1500 ln/ft* in a single shift. Once you

have seen the abilities of this beast, you will wonder how you ever kept up without it. The extruder, however, is just one piece in a puzzle that has many variations and is only as fast as the material being fed to it. A combination of listening to customers and innovative staff, Spida has come up with a wide range of equipment to surround and support the extruder, leading to some highly productive wall lines. Modifications to current design and site specific custom equipment are a hallmark of the way Spida does business. As the North American representatives for Spida equipment sales and service, Square 1 Design and Manufacture prides itself on its technical knowledge of the Spida range. We work very closely with the Spida engineers to ensure that the differing and sometimes challenging needs of the US market are considered when changes and improvements are made to machinery. In designing a wall line to suit your business, we will take into account, among other things, staff levels, available space and production expectations to come up with something even Henry Ford himself would be proud of! If you are interested, please contact us, we would love to chat with you about this innovative equipment and hope you are as excited about it as we are to revolutionize the industry! In the meantime, please view the video via this link: Click to See the Spida Wall Extruder Video PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2005 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw plus 2nd Parts Saw Servo Driven Single Blade Linear Saw. Automated Cutting with Software Design Download to Operator Console. 24’ Loading Conveyor System. Automated Clamping & Positioning System. Angle & Bevel Drive for Roof Truss, Floor Truss & Wall Panel Cutting. Outfeed Table with Ink Jet Printer. Waste Conveyors (Small & Large Piece). New Computers in 2016 (Windows 7 Professional). Removed From Service in March 2017. Includes 2nd Hundegger Parts Saw (many parts have transferred to working saw). New Spare Parts Inventory $79,000 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

TimberMill 4-14 Web Saw (AZ) •(4) 16” Blades cut 2x4 and 2x6 Roof Truss Webs up to 14’ in length •Cut 4x2 Floor Truss Webs down to 11” in length •Powered Carriage, Angulation & Pivot Axis Elevation •Powered Set-Up Using Scales & Dials (digital readouts are not operational) •Powered Upper & Lower Material Conveyor •Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor •480 Volt / 3 Phase •Checked, Repaired and Calibrated in July 2017 $16,500 FOB AZ PDF: TimberMill 4-14 literature.pdf Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2015 TCT XL Linear Saw

TCT 2015 XL linear saw features 5 HP, 3 phase saw motor with 16" blade, 3-axis motion control system utilizing magnet servo motors. Saw has infeed on the right with outfeed to the left. Cuts from 2x4 to 2x12 inch material from 3" to 20 feet in length from stock lumber from 8 foot to 20 foot long. Saw includes a PC with touch screen, REA model MA-0002 printer (prints on one, 3 1/2" face of board), with (3) infeed arms 12 foot long x 7 foot on center, 11 foot long x 16" wide belt outfeed, OEM supplied 10 foot long scrap conveyor and short incline. Includes some spare parts and manual. 240V, 3 phase electrical service. 65 PSI air required.

Price: $115,990 765-751-9990

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2013 Mango Plate Marker with DeWalt Saw MangoTech Automated 20’ Length Stop/ Plate Positioner as directed by Wall Panel Software Touch Screen Computer with Cabinet Enclosure MangoTech Plate Cutting & Marking Software 20’ Outfeed & 10’ Infeed Roller Conveyor with Stands DeWalt Miter Saw Add $4,750 for 2 Day Onsite Training/Installation and 12 Month Tech Support. $16,500 FOB BC. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw (SD) •Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0” •Powered Angulation & Carriage •Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor •Extra Set of Blades •Many New Parts in the Last 2 Years •Removed from Service in July 2017 $15,500 FOB SD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2003 Alpine ALS 276 Linear Saw Alpine ALS linear-feed saw, model 276. Includes 24 foot OEM infeed conveyor and 20 foot OEM outfeed conveyor, Inkjet printer (single 1 ½” face), and undersaw scrap conveyor. All servo controlled functions, 7.5 hp motor with 20” carbide tipped blade, OEM roller belt infeed upgrade and software upgrade to 2012 standard. 208 volt, 3 phase electrical. NOW $96,880, FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Two MiTek Easy Set 1000 Component Saws Two MiTek Easy Set 1000, 5-blade component saws, model 7027000/1000, each with swing-arm central control system, digital/analog display, power hold-down, power length carriage, waste conveyor, incline, extra set of blades, cuts 2x4 to 2x10 lumber depths from 10 inches long @ 90/90, 4-angle floor webs from 17 inches, up to 14 feet in length. One is operational with a date of manufacture of December, 1998 and the other is being sold for parts. 220v, 3ph power. $9,990 NOW $4,999 FOR BOTH! Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1995 MiTek Easy Set 1000 Component Saw 1995 MiTek Easy Set 1000, 5-blade component saw, model 7027000/1000 with swing-arm central control system, digital/ analog display, power hold-down, power length carriage, waste conveyor, incline, extra set of blades, cuts 2x4 to 2x10 lumber depths from 10 inches long @ 90/90, 4-angle floor webs from 17 inches, up to 14 feet in length. 220v, 3ph power. $8,890 FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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NEW! 2004 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw 2004 Hundegger model SC-1 linear saw, in operation, includes 90 degree vertical stroke action, stacks boards to four-high, horizontal positioning, 24-foot infeed and out-feed with second clamping and positioning system, electronic controls and operator console with two (2) computers, hydraulic unit, automated clamping system, ink on two faces, vertical mill head router option, a/c option for cabinet cooling and upgraded safety light barrier. Upgraded to Windows 7. No angled conveyor included. Available in December of 2016. Limited warranty available with OEM installation supervision (at additional charge). $119,990, FOB NV. NOW $89,990 Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2005 Razer v4 Linear Saw Six-Axis CNC Linear saw – Currently in operation and consistently upgraded this saw features a 6000 RPM hydraulic saw motor, full axis of motion to complete straight, single/compound bevel and rip cuts with a 13 3/4” blade. Handles material up to 20’ long, 14” wide and 4” depth. OEM supplied in-feed deck and outfeed conveyor with kick-off table are included. Right to Left hand feed configuration. Includes spare blade, encoder, (2) encoder wheels, sensor cables, and all available spare parts. Includes Windows XP Service Pack two software and transformer for 230 or 600v to system specific 415v, 3Ph, Minimum 100 psi air required. (Ink jet printer shown in pictures is not included.) $39,490 FOB MB Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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1995 Auto-Omni 5 Blade Automated Component Saw Automated Setup as directed by Truss Design Software Output. Computer, Enclosure & Stand. 5 Blades cut 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2 from 11” to 20’. Ink Jet Printer. Shaker Pan Waste Conveyor (under saw). Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). Extra Set of Blades. Installation Available (quote upon request). $18,500 NOW $14,500 FOB WI. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Speed Cut Saw with Hain Measuring System Speed Cut Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP / 3 Phase). 20’ Hain Powered Measuring System. Cutting Depth of 6” with 16” Blade. Angular Capacity of 164 Degrees. Saw Barrier Guard. Turntable Air Brake $8,300 NOW $7,000 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Koskovich Omni Miser linear saw Roof truss AND wall frame square and angle cuts with print system B (both faces), Servo controlled angulation axis of movement, extended incline deck,(1) bulk feeder for up to 16 foot long lumber, (9) magazines for up to 16 foot long lumber: (1- 2x3, 52x4, 2- 2x6, 1- 2x8). Includes automated lumber advance (LASM), crooked lumber sensor (CLS), auto exit roller, vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare blade and all available spare parts. 230 volt, 3 phase saw electrical. 110 volt, 1 phase computer electrical. $85,900 FOB KS Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Saw Trax Panel Saw Saw Trax brand panel saw, with Bostitch model 1678 worm-drive circular saw, 15 Amps, 7 1/4" diameter blade, 5 foot x 9 foot frame limits. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. $1,390 FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1994 Timbermill 620 Pro Component Saw 1 9 9 4 Ti m b e r m i l l 6 2 0 P r o , m o d e l MH6Pro-20, six blades cuts lumber from 2x4 through 2x12, 4x2 lengths from 12” to 20’ including four angle floor truss webs from 18", all powered movements and analog readouts. "Pro" model features faster angulation movements and faster carriage speeds with soft-start technology. Includes chain-drag scrap conveyor with incline, extra set of blades. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. $22,900 NOW $18,990 FOB ID Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

NEW! New Square 1 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. $17,409 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2006 Omni Miser Saw Automated Wood Processing System. Model RT (Roof Truss Components). Cuts 2x3, 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10 & 2x12 up to 16’ in length. HP Motor with 16” Blade. Incline Live Deck. 7 Magazine Feeders (3-2x4, 2-2x6, 2-2x8). Bulk Feeder. Ink Jet Printer (One Face). Grizzly 2 Bag Dust Collector.

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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

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

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NEW! Timbermill MH6C-20 6 Blade Component Saw Timbermill Model MH6C-20 component saw. Six blades including (1) 30” blade, (3) 22” blades, and (2) 18” blades cut lumber from 2x4 through 2x12, 4x2 lengths from 12” to 20’ including four angle floor truss webs from 18” with all powered movements. Includes scrap conveyor with incline, operating manual, and spare set of blades. 460v, 3 Phase power. $16,990 FOB TN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Idaco International IV Web & Component Saw Four Blades (2-16”, 1-20” & 1-28”) with 5 HP Motors. Powered Angulation & Carriage. Maximum Length at 90/90: 20’0”. Minimum Length at 90/90: 1’-1”. Waste & Incline Conveyor. Many Extra Blades. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. $5,500 FOB IA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Used Hain Quick Rafter Cutter Board Sizes: 2x4 and 2x6. Motors: Two 2 HP / 220 Volt or 440 Volt / 3 Phase. Saw Blades: 7 1/4” Carbide Tipped (set at 45 degrees). Angle Adjustment: Manual Rotation with Air Brake. Air Supply: 90 PSI. Carriage: Steel Rails with Steel Dual V Rollers. Pedestal: 3/16” Formed Steel with Powder Coat Finish. Saw Housing: 1/2” Billet Aluminum. Covers: 10 Gauge (1/8” thick) Steel with Powder Coat Finish. Fully Enclosed for Safety. $5,000 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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1994 MiTek Combi-Cut 4-Blade Saw 1994 MiTek Combi-Cut component saw, model 2000 Combi Cut, serial # CO15, four-head saw with powered angulation, Cuts from 1 foot at 90/90 to 20 foot lengths, angles from 10 to 105 degrees, digital angle readouts, power angulation, power length. Cuts 4x2, four-angle floor webs from 19". Includes under-saw waste conveyor (no incline), two extra 16" blades, manual and all available parts. Saw in use until end of January, 2016. 480 volt, 3 phase. $15,990 NOW $13,890 NOW $8,990 FOB MI Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

1999 Holtec Transcut II Bunk Saw Holtec Transcut II bunk cutter station features 20' fixed frame assembly, 3/8" Stellite armored guide bar, 3/8" chain saw chain, automatic chain tensioner, rack & pinion movement, and automatic shutoff. 460V, 3 phase power. $19,900 NOW $9,790 FOB OH Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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1998 Auto Omni 5 Blade Component Saw 5-blade automated component saw includes [3] 20 inch blades, [1] 30 inch blade and [1] 12 inch blade. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single sided setup from operator console cuts 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2, 20’ to 9” @ 90°/90°.The saw has been very well maintained, and consistently upgraded since new including latest software version 7.2.2 running on MS Windows 7. Saw has received OEM upgraded lumber in-feed including 2x3 indexing, and upgraded guarding. Features belt waste conveyor with side pans complete and set of available spare cards, sensors, etc. 220v/440v 3ph, 110/220v single phase, 90 psi air required. $34,880 FOB MN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1994 Koskovich Auto Omni 5 Blade Component Saw 5-blade automated component saw includes shaker waste conveyor, [3] 20 inch blades, [1] 30 inch blade and [1] 12 inch blade. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single sided setup from operator console cuts 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2, 20’ to 9” @ 90°/90°. Includes ink-jet marking system, remote monitor, and any available spares and manuals. 208/240/480 volt, 3 phase, and 110//220v single phase electrical required. $26,990 NOW $19,490 FOB OH. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Safety Speed Cut Model 7000 Panel Saw Safety Speed Cut 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. $8,149 Base, FOB MN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

1998 SpeedCut Centerline Saw with Speed Measure Centerline radial arm saw includes centerpoint cutting, turntable cutting system, 20 ft. speed measure system with 20 ft. infeed conveyor, 10ft. outfeed conveyor. 230 volt, 2 phase electrical. $8,990 FOB OH. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1990 Speed Cut Saw with Speed Measure Device Speed Cut Metra-Cut Centerline Saw. Speed Measure Device. Infeed/Outfeed Roller Conveyor. Cutting Depth of 6” with 16” Blade. Angular Capacity of 164 Degrees. 5 HP / 240 Volt / 3 Phase Motor. Saw Barrier Guard. Turntable Air Brake. $6,000 NOW $5,400 FOB IN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Wood Runner FastFrame Wall Panel Marking Saw The Wood Runner® FastFrame™ wall panel marking saw is the fastest, easiest way to cut and mark wall panel components. Feeds lumber up to 100" per second with a retraction rate up to 200" per second. Users report a 50% reduction in production time when compared with previous automated cutting and marking saws. Processing material from 2x4 through 2x15 is achieved with an aggressive 80 tooth,12" blade. The FastFrame cuts with a chop saw function for 2x4 material, then with guided "plunge" expansion for cutting material from 6", up to 15" in width. FastFrame marks boards with the next generation Matthews I-Mark V84i, DOD 8000+ MAXI inkjet for edge printing plate layout pattern (face printing available as an option). Base saw cuts 90º, the FastFrame also completes angled 45º cuts and compound cutting each optional. The FastFrame is as safe as it is fast with guard panels on the back of the saw, and a fully enclosed saw chamber. A true world class, state-of-the-art solution for wall panel component processing at an affordable price. Starting at $89,900 FOB MN.

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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. Works with the optional WoodRunner TM lumber retrieval system. 440 volt, 3phase. $169,000 Base Price, FOB MO.

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Wages and Productivity Wages and Productivity

Wages & Productivity

For many companies, properly staffing and retaining employees to meet their needs is a never-ending struggle. Let’s summarize what human resources gurus require years of training to understand and disseminate it to the masses for better results. Letmeet us start understanding some basic For many companies, properly staffing and retaining employees to theirbyneeds is a never-ending F truthsofabout productivity. If there is an struggle. Let’s summarize what human resources gurus require years training to understand and disseminate it

or many companies, properly staffing and retaining employees to meet their needs is a never-ending struggle. Let’s summarize what human resources gurus require years of training to understand and disseminate it to the masses for better results.

to the masses for better results.

inadequate output and/or quality issue, then the two leading factors are usually not enough Let us start by understanding basic truths about employees poorly skilled some employees. Letand/or us start by understanding some basic productivity. If there is an inadequate output and/or Some companies cannot attract enough new truths therefactors is an are usually not qualityabout issue,productivity. then the two If leading employees, or when they do, they haveemployees. poor inadequate output and/or and/orpoorly quality issue, then the Some enough employees skilled retention of employees, which both lead to an or when companies cannot attract enough new employees, two leading factors are usually not enough they do, they have poor employees, which both employee shortage. Asretention a result ofemployees. low employee employees and/or poorly skilledof lead to an employee shortage. As a result of low employee retention, a company’s is often poorly Some companies cannotstaff attract enough new retention, a company’s staff is often poorly trained or not trained or not enough, which leads to Industrial employees, or skilled when do,tothey have poor skilled enough, whichthey leads many mistakes. many mistakes. Industrial engineers are taught retention ofare employees, both lead to an take an engineers taught thatwhich most skilled positions average of three years of experience to reach full that most skilled positions take an average of potential. employee shortage. As a result of low employee Experienced workers not only produce more units three yearsa of experience to is reach full potential.per hour retention, company’s staff often poorly but also higher quality units with fewer mistakes. So, how Experienced workers not only produce more units per hour but also higher quality units with fewer trained or not skilled enough, whichmistakes. leads to So, can any company reach maximum output if it has a high how can any company reach maximum output if it has a high percentage of of new employees with little many mistakes. Industrial engineers are taught percentage new employees withvery very little experience? experience? The answer is simple: It cannot. If most companies retained their new hires, most would be fully that skilled positions takeIfan average of retained Themost answer is simple: It cannot. most companies their new hires, most would be fully staffed with long-term staffed with long-term employees within just three years. three years of experience to reach full potential. employees within just three years. Experienced workers not only produce more units per hour but also higher quality units with fewer mistakes. So, think money the number-one to retain employees; however, this with is a mistake. Many how can Some any company reachismaximum output way if it has a highgood percentage of new employees very little Some think money is the number-one to retain goodcompanies employees; however, thisasked is a mistake. Many human surveys human resources surveys the years have the same results; when aboutmost the most effective experience? The answer isover simple: Itway cannot. Ifshown most retained their new hires, would beresources fully overstaffed the years have shown the same results; when asked about the most effective motivation for keeping employees satisfied, motivation for keeping employees satisfied, survey results rank contributing factors as follows: with long-term employees within just three years. survey results rank contributing factors as follows:

6th. employees; Interesting work 1st. Appreciation ofiswork well done way to retain good Some think money the number-one however, this is a mistake. Many

Promotion and growth Beingsurveys part of over the discussions human 2nd. resources the years have shown the same7th. results; when asked about the most effective 3rd. Help with personal matters 8th. Management loyalty to employees motivation for keeping employees satisfied, survey results rank contributing factors as follows: 4th. Job security 9th. Good working conditions 10th. Interesting Tactful discipline 5th. Appreciation Good wages of work well done 6th. work 1st. 7th. Promotion and growth 2nd. Being part of the discussions PHONE: 800-289-5627 Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com FAX: 800-524-4982 3rd. Help with personal matters 8th. Management loyalty to employees

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Notice how good wages is positioned 5th place in this ranking? Similar surveys all find the same results: Wages are normally the However, if a company has 4th or 5th in a list regarding employee satisfaction. Notice how good wages is positioned 5th place in this ranking? Similar a high turnover rate and high employee vacancy, the numberth one reason is th surveys find the same are normally the 4 for or 5the ingiven a usually theallcompany is notresults: paying Wages the correct market wages list regarding employee satisfaction. However, if a company has a high positions. turnover rategood andwages high employee vacancy, the in number one reason is Notice how is positioned 5th place this ranking? Similar th th usually the company is not paying the correct market wages surveys all find same results: Wages are normally the 4 orfor5 the in a There are two verythe distinct aspects of employee pay rates. given positions. list regarding employee satisfaction. 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NEW! Eagle TP600 C Clamps (Qty.: 4) Roof truss assembly equipment includes four (4) Eagle TP600 C-Clamp presses for 2x4 and 2x6 lumber. System includes trolleys, four (4) counter-balanced booms, four (4) pumps, 5.25" x 6.25" magnetized platens, pistol grip handle, boom-mounted pump with oil reservoir. Also comes with assorted spare parts. 220 volt, 1 phase electrical. $12,900 FOB MN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2014 Clark HVS-14 Stacking System Four unit horizontal stacking system consisting of four lifting units (2 master, 2 slave) with integral electronics. Features adjustable, truss-sensing lasers on slide rails for easy adjustment to stack any truss configuration. OEM control panel with PLC and manual controls, separate remote enclosure(s), and RFC hand-held remote control unit. Stacks 1 5/8" thick trusse to 14' tall, and up to 90' long in stacks of up to 30 trusses. Can stack four separate trusses of up to 56' each. Includes 122' OEM integrated out-feed conveyor consisting of 26 walk-through pedestals, [14] idle / [12] powered 1/3 HP gear-motor with individual starters and overloads (no pulleys, belts, etc.). Also includes all available spare parts. 480V, 3 Ph. power, Support and installation available from OEM. $124,990 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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12' Finish Roller Press Press was purchased used in 2006, painted and wired for service but never utilized. An excellent press for smaller wood components including jacks and valley sets. 120V, 1 phase power. $6,490 FOB NY Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Vertical Truss Stacker by Square 1 Manufacturing

CMF 12' Roof Truss Gantry System 75'x 12' side-eject system (90' OAL with dual park area) f eaturing: 11 soft-top wood/ plastic, 12'x72" tables with Uni-Strut puckrails, (11) skate-wheel ejectors to powered transfer roller. Includes two (2) CMF 12' x 24" dia. gantries, one 1988 and one 2005, both with top-side riding platforms, two button motion control, for continuous top use (no aisles). includes crane rail with base-plate and all available jigging hardware, 208v, 3ph power , electrical supply rail, and air-manifold included. $40,900 NOW $34,900 FOB PA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

New, vertical stacker by Square 1 Design & Manufacture, up to six pedestals to handle up to 100 foot long spans. Features I-beam construction, holds from 10 to 25 trusses based on truss size, shape and weight, integrated drive tube for simultaneous stacking action and support during rotation, dual high-torque braking gear motors, adjustable tension clutch, heavy-gauge aluminum uprights with rubber bumper stops and automatic controls. The controls allow jogging the stacker both in forward and reverse directions and can be set up for multiple stacks of trusses. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. $31,067 BASE, FOB IN.

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NEW! Table Guided Gantry System by Square 1 Manufacturing

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

New, table-guided (NO rail) gantry system by Square 1 Design & Manufacture, sideeject 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", under-table-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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How many times can you press in a truss plate? The answer might surprise you

uring the course of fabricating trusses, on occasion a plate is not completely pressed. As the truss comes out of the finish roller or hydraulic press, the plate sometimes does not get pressed all the way. Sometimes the plate is missed or removed and up plated. In these situations, the plate was never pressed in, so repressing is merely completing the pressing operation. This would count as one press. Trusses sitting in the weather suffer a phenomenon referred to as plate withdrawal. This happens when the lumber swells and appears to push the connector out. If wet lumber is used to assemble components, this withdrawal can occur as the lumber dries out. According many experts, including Bruce Hoadley’s book, “Understanding Wood,” wood that is wet before pressing will require pressing home after the wood has dried. This second press would count as the first press, since the lumber was expanded prior to pressing. Lumber that becomes wet after pressing unfortunately suffers compression of the wood fibers. As the lumber dries, the plate is backed out, just like a nail will do in a wood deck. The same problem is illustrated by taking a loose ax head and soaking it in the pond to get the head right (see example in photo). It works while the wood is wet, but when it dries the loose head problem is worse. The problem is the compression. Driving the nail back into the deck secured the deck board, but its withdrawal value will be reduced from the original design value. The same is true with connectors. Once the dry lumber is plated, then wet, and then dried, repressing will not result in the full value of the connector. For this reason, special analysis and consideration must be made when repressing if trusses are built, stored in weather, and exposed to a wetting, drying, wetting cycle.

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Proven WizardPDS® Reliabilty, Durability and Design. Automated roof truss jig system that reduces set-up time by 99% . Requires NO additional jig hardware or images (laser projection) to accomplish a complete truss setup in 30 seconds or less! Retrofitting to your existing truss assembly table lowers your initial investment, immediately increases your margin and gives you a tremendous edge over your competition. Top and bottom chord stops spaced approximately 24” O.C. No jamming or debris build up with the exclusive and patented open channel design. Multiple set-ups per table Easy to use and compatible with all major design software. Powered by WizardPDS® Gold Software with Optional Laser Integration. FOB SD.

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Square 1 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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New Square 1 Short Roof Truss Finish Press New, Square 1 “short” finish roller press (FRP), Four-foot wide (other widths available) x 1 1/2” tall throat. The unique “uni-body” construction creates a ridged machine that houses 12” diameter rolls, 7 1/2 HP motor with integrated brake, emergency photoelectric shut-off and 80# chain drive. This FRP features 114 FPM speed, emergency shut-off bars, and full chain and sprocket guards. Available options include: other roller widths, Heavy-Duty upgrade, gear motor drive, and soft start controls. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. $15,750, FOB IN

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Gang Nail model 59200, 4’ x 15’, modular 50-ton swing press truss assembly system. Presses dimensional lumber in 2" x 4" or 4" x 2" orientation. Includes 36" wide, stationary platen with hydraulic drive and joy-stick control. Opposite sides of table slide under press platen to set plates in lumber. 208V, 3 phase power. $27,990, FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1997 Mitek Mark V Truss Press with 14' x 46' Table Mitek Mark V Gantry Press (Track Mounted) with 14’ x 3’ Platen 15 HP / 50 Ton Hydraulic Press 4 Wheel Drive 14’ x 46’ Drilled & Tapped Steel Table Unistrut Jigging at 24” Centers The truss ejectors have been removed The buyer is responsible for equipment dismantle The seller will provide forklift and forklift driver $37,500 NOW $31,500 FOB MD. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Klaisler Receivers (14) Quantity of fourteen (14), air-actuated Klaisler receivers, 14 foot long, skate wheel conveyors with stands. Feature slotted side columns and air cylinders to move receiver arm. 30 1/4" from bottom of base plate to top of skate wheels. 100 PSI air required. $15,400. FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Mitek 14' x 85' Roller Gantry System with Planx Automated Jigging Mitek 14’ x 36” Gantry Roller with Floor Mounted Rail. (7) Mitek Slotted Top Tables with Automated Jigging & Skatewheel Ejectors. (20) 2009 Mitek Automated Truss Jigging Planx (51’-6” Build Length). (2) Planx Do Not Work. Planx Computer with Enclosure. (4) Walk-Thru Drilled & Tapped Tables with Unistrut Jig Slots & Skatewheel Ejectors. (9) Skatewheel Receivers with Stands. Excludes Exiting Conveyor & Finish Roller. 208 Volt / 3 Phase. $105,000 NOW $99,750 FOB IA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2014 CMF Peak-Up Roof Truss Stacker 2014 CMF peak-up, vertical, roof truss stacking system with 3 HP drive system with new motor and gear reducer, autoindexing, receiver arms, holds up to (30) trusses from 16 foot to 50 foot in length, up to 14 foot height, with 22 second average cycle time. Adjustable bridge/arm starts cycling process, bundle indexes back 1 1/2" as each truss is stacked. Four lifting arms work in unison. Includes (80) foot of conveyor, consisting of (10) powered conveyors and (8) idler conveyors. Push button pendant controls. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Available to ship in May of 2017. $18,990, FOB MI. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

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1997 Pacific Automation 14' x 62' Roller Gantry System Pacific Automation AutoRoll 14 TR Roller Gantry (track mounted). 8 Each - Pacific Automation Walk-Thru Tables (drilled & tapped top) with Skatewheel Ejectors. Add $10,000 for Mitek Powered Exiting Conveyor with Skatewheel Receivers (9 powered rollers, 10 idle rollers, 8 receivers). Excludes Finish Roller & Outside Conveyor. $37,500 FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Klaisler 14' x 80' Side Eject Roller Gantry System • •Klaisler 14’ x 24” Diameter Gantry Roller (Track Mounted) • •12 Each 6’ x 14’ Steel Framed Plastic Top Tables with Ejectors • •460 Volt / 3 Phase $49,500 NOW $44,500 FOB MD. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Improve Your Motion Ben Hershey, President, Coach, & Mentor 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC

and Waiting Part 6 in our TIMWOODS series

learly, there are many different ways that people waste time, money, and resources, but throughout our series my objective is providing new ways for you to think about the opportunities in your operation. In previous articles, we’ve talked about the wastes of Transportation, Inventory, Over-Production, and Defects. As our friend TIM WOODS has been guiding us through our lumber yards, manufacturing operations, and offices, two of the standout wastes we see are Motion and Waiting.

What is Motion? Motion can be defined by those movements of man or machine which are not as small or as easy to achieve as possible. A simple example is bending down to retrieve objects/WIP/raw inventory at floor level when it could be fed at waist level—that would reduce retrieval time and the extra energy expended. Excessive travel between work stations and excessive machine/ cart movements from start to a work station are also examples.

TIM WOODS: Our “friend” and acronym for the 8 wastes in Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Over-Processing, Over-Production, Defects, and Skills.

Resources are wasted when workers have to bend, reach, or walk distances to do their work cell/station. You can see many examples while walking (Gemba walk) at the saw cell, in the production/assembly, and even in your finished goods area. An unorganized tool room or disorganized raw material storage can also be examples.

Identifying Extra Motion Big wastes of motion are easily recognizable, and are often eliminated through common sense. When the layout of a work area is excessively large, often as a byproduct of overproduction, distances increase, leading to more wasted motion. I see this in lumber yards and component operations where material is spread out throughout the operation. You can also see motion waste at the cell layout, with associates placing product at floor level on pallets or the floor itself, poorly arranged space, tools that are disorganized, lack of space and organization for component parts, and so on. Any motion employees have to perform during the course of their work, other than adding value to the product or order, should be identified as waste. This includes walking. Look at motion within a cell: are the processes being performed causing you to constantly turn and rearrange the product being worked on? Always look to see, do you have a machine or associate moving around, searching and finding things; this kind of motion does not add value. Motion costs you time and money and increases the amount of energy your associates put out; this includes machines, after all even robots wear out. We have all heard the adage, “work smarter not harder”—this is something I coach on with associates so they recognize the importance of eliminating those extra steps. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Waiting When work in progress and goods are not being worked on, they sit there waiting—waiting for the next process. Associates merely serving as a watch person for an automated machine, or having to stand around waiting for the next processing step, tool, a batch, part, etc., is an example of the waste of waiting. Maybe the associates just plain have no work because of no stock, waiting on the saws, delayed trucks to load, equipment downtime, and capacity bottlenecks—these are additional examples for you to identify.

Identifying Waiting How often do you spend time waiting for an answer from another department in your organization, or waiting for a delivery from a supplier, or for an engineer to come and fix a machine? We tend to spend an enormous amount of time waiting for things in our working lives (and personal lives too)—this is an obvious waste. When you are on your Gemba walk, watch for your associates waiting on material, waiting on the previous machine cycle to complete, waiting for a forklift operator, etc., because this will tell you where you need to work on a process, improve productivity, or review the steps in your value stream. You pay for the time spent by all of your associates, time that they do not spend adding value while they are waiting and often the time spent waiting is made up later during overtime at a premium rate. The cost of the time spent waiting will come directly from your profit. The waste of waiting disrupts the flow and rhythm in your operations. If you are scheduling properly, and we can help you with this, you will see a reduction in waiting. This includes scheduling the productivity at each cell and machine. If you are holding your associates accountable, the wasted time of waiting will also decrease. Waiting means that product is costing the company money and not adding value.

“Seeing” The Wastes If you spend the time to review the value stream of your operation, and spend time walking through each step of a quote/order, then you will begin to see where you have opportunities to reduce Motion and Waiting. Sometimes the wastes are easy to see, but sometimes it takes a little more effort and you might benefit from some additional help. One method we have used with good results is assembling a visual representation of a value stream in your operation using stickies on the wall and then looking at the time or steps between each operation. We can help you with this and other tactics for eliminating all 8 of the TIM WOODS wastes. So remember, if we can be of assistance to you, it would be our pleasure to help you, give us a call!

Best Practice Tip – Going Paperless Here’s a Lean Tip you can implement in addition to what we’ve discussed. Are you aware that SBCA now has the Jobsite Packages available in electronic format? With SBCAdocs, you can easily create a digital document for a specific job, include it with your truss design drawings and other project-specific materials, and email it to everyone involved in the project. We always talk about ways to go paperless in our operations, so here’s a great start for you to consider. Not a member of SBCA? Then you are missing out on a lot of awesome benefits! Join Now and save even more on electronic documents and many other programs. Ben Hershey is CEO of 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC, the leading provider of Management and Manufacturing Consulting to the Structural Component and Lumber Industry. A Past President of SBCA, he has owned and managed several manufacturing and distribution companies and is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified. Ben has provided consulting to hundreds of Component Manufacturers, Lumber Dealers, and Millwork Operations in the past seven years. He is highly recommended by customers and leaders throughout the industry. You can reach Ben at ben@4WardConsult.com or 623-512-6770. © 2017 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Two 2005 CMF 14’ x 65’ Truss Lines with Center Conveyor & Finish Roller 2 Each - CMF Stealth 14' Roller Gantries (Track Mounted). 16 Each - Steel Slotted Top Walk-Thru Tables with Skatewheel Ejectors. Powered Exiting Conveyor with Skatewheel Receivers. CMF Stealth 14' x 24" Diameter Finish Roller. Excludes Outside Conveyor. Add $12,500 for 2007 Laharco Sense-A-Plate Plate Detector. $110,000 FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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1994 Klaisler 14’ x 110’ Side Eject Roller Gantry System (2) Klaisler 14' x 24" Diameter Gantry Rollers with Floor Mounted Rail. (14) Plastic Top Tables with Unistrut Jigging & Skatewheel Ejectors. Drilled & Tapped at Bottom Chord. Powered Exiting Conveyor. Tee-Lok 14' x 24" Diameter Finish Roller. Idle Outside Conveyor. Custom Built PeakUp Truss Stacker. $112,500 NOW $ 99,900 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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160’ x 14’ side-eject system with Koskovich Jet-Set auto jigging tables. Features (11) plastic top Jet-Set combo tables with skate wheel ejectors and (7) plastic top 56" Klaisler tables with skate wheel ejectors with 15" aisles and 4' OC Jet-Set pucks. Includes (2) Klaisler GR14-24 24" recessed rail gantry with riding platform and soft start, Klaisler 24" final roller, (16) powered conveyor rollers and (16) idler rollers. includes all available jigging hardware and bridge plates. The Jet-Set needs to be calibrated and one of the gantry heads needs new electrical invertor. 230v, 3 phase electrical power.

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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

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

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1999 Triad Custom 2-Station Wall Panel Equipment Special built, 1999 Triad combo framing table with Gen II sheathing table, 20tool nailing bridge, router bridge and all available floor grating. Builds walls from 4'-0" to 14'-2". Includes pop-up conveyors, 16" & 24" stud locators. Sheathing bridge includes side-shift feature, push-button controls, manual bridge travel. Router bridge includes router. No tool dollies, fastener tools or tool mounts included. OEM parts are available at additional cost. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. Price: NOW $13,990 Location: IL Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

Triad "Diamond Quad" Wall Panel Line (Enlarge Picture for Details) Triad “Diamond Quad” Framing Table with Tool Dollies. 20’ Roller Conveyor with Stands. Triad “Diamond Quad” Squaring Table with Multi-Tool Bridge. Excludes Nail/Staple Guns. The equipment is currently stored in a trailer. The trailer can be purchased for an additional $2,000. $17,500 FOB WI. pdf link for photos Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2010 Gorbel Crane System Gorbel freestanding crane system, 2,000 lb weight limit, 14 foot x 28 foot working footprint, 16'-3" hoist hook height, festoon electrical supply cord. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. $12,490 FOB TX. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2010 Gorbel Freestanding Crane System Price: $12,490 Condition: Good Location: CA Gorbel crane system includes 480V, 3Ph, RM Chain Hoist and Panels Plus panel lift. Crane system and hoist rated for 2000 lb lift capacity. S/N: 301288. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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Features • Automated lifting and stacking of Trusses eliminates operator fatigue and lifting injuries • Designed to handle 450# Trusses with ease • Operator remote control allows movement

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2010 Panels Plus 16’ x 12’ Sheathing/ Squaring Table with Single Beam Multi-Tool Bridge with Plate Stitchers Model 40003 sheathing/squaring table features foot pedal power control at squaring end of table. Squares wall from 7’ to 12’ heights and up to 16’ in length. 12” wide roller conveyor on both sides, with squaring stops. Bridge is a 2010 Panels Plus SingleBeam Bridge W/Plate Stitchers featuring a single pendant control of the bridge with power drive with auto return. Single beam, multi-tool bridge features 24 primary tools with spacing on 6” centers. Tools have a variable shift of 3” to 6”, and 2” to 4” to accommodate offset nailing at sheathing seams. Bridge function also includes four manually adjusted stitcher tools. Two standard top and bottom plate stitchers, and two adjustable tools for common top and bottom side of openings (such as windows) Standard 3 position tilt for seam nailing, hand-crank on tool bridge for precise stapling/nailing, laser sight line. Requires minimum 60 CFM at 120 psi, 120v single phase electrical service. $39,490 FOB CA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

“Serving the Component Industry Since 1996” 2009 Panels Plus Sub-Component Nailer Panels Plus sub-component nailing station, model CN 100, touch screen operation with "quick motion" setups, two-tool indexing tool carriages, foot pedal tool firing control. Maximum nail height of 12 inches x 27" width. Designed to provide clearance for larger, coil-fed tools. Includes (2) 12 footlong x 27 inch wide idler roller conveyor sections without legs. Sold for over $28,000 new. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 90 PSI minimum air requirement. $14,990. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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NEW! Panels Plus Squaring Table Only •Lengths to 16’ •Powered Height Adjustment (7’ to 12’ wall heights) •Foot Pedal Control •Roller Conveyor & Squaring Stops •Excludes Router Bridge or Panel Bridge $6,500 FOB VA 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. 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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SQUARING TABLE WITH MULTITOOL PANEL BRIDGE Wall Panel Lengths up to 16’ Powered Height Adjustment (3’-11” to 12’-3” wall heights) Manual Squaring Stops Single Beam Panel Bridge (excludes nail or staple guns) Top & Bottom Plate Stitchers (excludes nail or staple guns)

Triad AutoCol Sub-Component Nailing Station Triad model "AutoCol" sub-component nailing station with infeed and outfeed conveyors. Builds stud-block-stud, L's, T's, headers and trimmers/jacks. Touch screen controls, laser pointer, runs in manual or batch mode. Conveyor infeed and outfeed tables are each 6' wide x 10' long x 34" height (adjustable height) with 15" long roller conveyors. Twelve (12) tool stations, six per side. Internal transformer for PC included. Tools and mounts not included. 100 PSI air and 208 volt, 3 phase electrical. $15,990, FOB PA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Used IBS Interior/Exterior Wall Panel Line FRAMING TABLE Wall Panel Lengths up to 20’ Powered Height Adjustment (3’-11” to 12’-3” wall heights) Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor Stud Locators at 16” & 24” O.C. Excludes Tool Dollies & Light Bar

SQUARING TABLE WITH ROUTER BRIDGE Wall Panel Lengths up to 16’ Powered Height Adjustment (3’-11” to 12’3” wall heights) Manual Squaring Stops Router Bridge (excludes router motor)

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New Side Eject Roof Truss System With Finish Roller $184,862.00 Now $166,375.00

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1990 Wabash 47-70 Foot Stretch Roll Off Trailer 1990 Wabash model SE, 47 to 70 foot stretch roll-off trailer, fixed tandem axles, fifth-wheel tractor connection, sloping bed/ gravity offload, locking rollers with brake control, ABS brakes, current Indiana DOT inspection (March 2016), 1/2" to 3/4" deep tire tread. $18,990, FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1999 Ford F600 with Pioneer 1000 Truck Mounted Crane •Cummins 5.9L Diesel Engine (29,000 miles) •6 Speed Manual Transmission (single speed axle) •15’ Flatbed •Air Brakes •33,000 GVW •Pioneer 15 Ton Truck Mounted Crane (4,185 hours) •63’ Boom with Extra 20’ Jib •New Cable in 2012 Note from the seller: The truck needs to have the crane certified and registration. It was parked for the last 4 years, and recently had the transfer pump and high pressure pump replaced. The batteries are aged, so I would recommend replacement soon. The throttle controls on the crane were disconnected before we bought it, so the treadle valves are non-functioning. Other than those small items, it is a great truck, we just don’t have a need for it. $30,000 FOB OR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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1997 JDH Trussmaster 36’-50’ Mini-Stretch Roll-Off Trailer Hydraulic Front End. Fixed Tandems (trailer has gradual slope). GVWR: 26,000. Electric Brakes. Expanded Metal Flooring Between Rollers. Winches & Straps. $12,000 FOB GA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Precision Gooseneck Trailer Precision 36 foot gooseneck trailersare designed to deliver smaller truss loads or trusses into l ocations that are not typically accessible with longer truss trailers. Standard features include: Hydraulic roller load control, electric over hydraulic disk brakes, self-contained power unit, 5" rollers with 2 foot on-center-spacing, sealed ball bearings on rollers, roller on top of gooseneck, 12" x 19" w-beam frame and gooseneck, mesh between rollers, rear dovetail, 4" winches, 2 spring loading landing legs, patented strap locks, 10,000# also axles, and dual wheels.

2004 Kenworth T800 Day Cab Tractor • 190,696 Miles Options include 5th wheel coupler, 4" x 35' load straps, air ride suspension, and electric • 370 HP Engine over hydraulic drum or disk brakes. • 10 Speed Transmission • Aluminum Wheels with Good Precision gooseneck trailers also come in 32' length and 101" width. Rubber $35,000 FOB MD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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2001 Sterling L9500 with Rand Rolloff Bed 2001 Sterling model L9500 straight body truck with Rand 26 foot long, 96 inch wide roller bed, 310 HP Cummings engine, Eaton Fuller 10-speed transmission, 33,000 GVWR, single rear axle, 200,000 miles. Roller bed tilts with controls (gravity offload) located in truck cab and includes pop-up rollers, headache rack and ships up to 36' long trusses. Two front tires are new. Half tread on the balance of tires. Half tread on brakes. DOT expired in March of 2015. $38,990 FOB CT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

•Low Mileage Unit in Good Condition FANTASTIC DEAL! $9,900 FOB CA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

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Precision Equipment Manufacturinghas evolved with the wood component industry over the past 15 years and is emerging as the premier trailer androll-off trailer suppliers in the industry. From vastly improved manufacturing standards including establishing in-house finishing (sandblasting and paint) to investing in facilities capable of producing world-class delivery systems Precision is living up to their name. Their truss delivery designs are based on y ears of experience in delivering component packages for area manufacturers. Best practices are coming together to deliver a first-rate equipment and even better customer serviceto insure your deliveries are made reliably and safely throughout the life of your Precision trailer.

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1996 ASI 48'-70' Stretch Roll-Off Trailer •Sliding Tandems •Hydraulic Neck •Tires are good •DOT is current $22,000 NOW $17,500 FOB IA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

1994 Dorsey 48’ Flatbed Trailer •48’ Long x 102” Wide •Tandem Axle •Steel Wheels •Headache Rack •Winches & Straps •2 Trailers Available $7,500 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Misc.

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2000 Haulin' T-30 Rolloff Trailer Condition: As-Is, Where-Is 2000 Haulin' rolloff truss trailer, 48 foot long, sliding tandem axles, fifth wheel tractor connection, hydraulic lift, locking rollers, lights in working order, 70% tire tread and 60% brakes. $11,990 FOB MN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

Used Hain Vent Block Drill •5 HP / 230 Volt / 3 Phase Motor •Accommodates 2x4 thru 2x12 Block Sizes •Drill 1, 2, 3 or 4 Holes •Short Incline Waste Conveyor •Video available upon request $6,950 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Alpine Lumber Carousel Alpine model 407A, lumber carousel features (7) lumber bays each with 14 ft. max lumber lumber length (without overhanging the bay). Hydraulic drive with reservoir, 40' working diameter. 480v, 3 phase, 30A electrical. See video link and PDF shown with this listing. $9,690 FOB CA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2003 Challenger Wood Grinder Model CH200-3037-S. Vibrating Infeed Conveyor. Oufeed Material Blower. Motor: 27 KW Brook Hansen (480 Volt / 3 Phase). Cutters: Small FIXCUT @ 58. Screen: 1/2” @ 2 Sections. NOW $13,900 FOB IL. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

Alpine Lumber Carousel - NC HD carousel feed system with 7 stations, handles material to 16’. Includes toggle controls and 10 HP motor to power systems hydraulic power unit. $9,680 FOB NC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

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

2006 Alpine PF90 AutoMark System • Wall Panel Plate Cutting & Marking Saw • Automated Length Stop & Ink Jet Printer as directed by Design Software Output • Cuts & Marks Both Top & Bottom Plates Simultaneously up to 20’ in Length • 10 HP Motor with 20” Blade • 240 Volt / 3 Phase / 30 Amps $39,900 FOB BC Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

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Wood Runner AirPick The next generation Wood Runner® AirPick™ is a giant step forward in automated lumber retrieval systems and is up to 30% faster than the old screw-driven system. The old style lumber retrieval system used screws to pick up lumber, but the AirPick has found a new faster, better way with suction. As a totally automated system, the AirPick eliminates the costs and limitations associated with manually fed saws. The AirPick is incredibly safe, with active monitoring of the work area, the gantry can slow or completely stop itself to avoid people wandering into the work area. This proven technology brings a new level of versatility, efficiency and accuracy to picking and feeding lumber to saws like Omni Miser, Alpine's ALS, Hundegger TURBO, Monet DeRobo, and other linear saws. Feel free to watch our videos and click on any photo to see additional shots in our gallery. For more information regarding this new innovative machine, get back to us by phone or e-mail! From $124,900 FOB MN.

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Alup 80 HP Compressor 80 HP Alup ( A llegroseries), model SCD80, rotary screw compressor with 11,418 hours. From the manufacturer's website, "Produces a minimum of 60.4 CFM, up to 303 CFM, at 75-190 PSI. Features a high efficiency drive motor with loss-free, direct drive transmission for optimal efficiency". 460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $22,990 NOW $19,900 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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36" x 72" Wood Framed Material Carts Swivel Casters. 8” Diameter Phenolic Wheels. Over 60 Carts Available at $100 NOW $75 Each. FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

Miscellaneous Used IBS Equipment •IBS Multi-Tool Panel Bridge (excludes Squaring Table) •2 Sets of IBS Light Bars •IBS Auto Stops FOB OR Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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

NEW! Spida Simple Stop •20’ Length Stop with MDF Bench Top •Available in Lengths up to 60’ •7” Color Touch Screen Entry of Cut Lengths •110 Volt / 1 Phase •Excludes Saw, Outfeed Conveyor, Freight & Customs Charges •10’ Spida Simple Stop - $8,920 •20’ Spida Simple Stop - $11,340 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

Tee-Lok Lumber Stacker $6,500 FOB MB Canada. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

Invicta DGI-40 16" Single Surface Planer (Used) •15 3/4” x 8 1/2” Capacity •25 & 46 FPM Feed Speeds •5,000 RPM Cutterhead Speed •7 1/2 HP Motor •230 Volt / 3 Phase •Powered Raise & Lower of Table $4,000 FOB WA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

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 Hain 20' Powered Measuring System surface, for faster setup and fabrication Adapts to Any Saw. Left or Right Hand times. Each laser head provides 21' Operation. Feet & Inches System (Stops projection length (@15 foot ceiling heights). at 12” Centers) or Inches System (Stops at Includes system computer, cables, mounting 10” Centers). Motor: 1/4 HP Linear Actuator hardware for attachment to customer's (110 Volt). Stop Rail: 2 x 4 x 1/4” Aluminum structure, factory installation, training and Extrusion. Stops: Jig Bored Steel. Stop choice of green or red laser. Works with Blocks: Machine Billet Aluminum. Optional each connector plate manufacturer's design Lengths from 5’ to 60’. Optional Gang Stop. software. Modular nature of the laser heads Add $770.00 per 10’ Section of Heavy Duty allows for easy, future expansion of system Roller Conveyor with Stands length. 120 volt, 1 phase. FOB NC Wasserman & Associates Wood Truss Systems 800-382-0329 765-751-9990 www.wasserman-associates.com www.woodtrusssystems.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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

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

2004 Cresswood Grinder System Cresswood model HF3630AST hopperfed grinder with 3/8" screen, features a Cresswood Destroyer cutter head. Available spare 5/8" screen, shear bars and bolts included. Features 36" diameter infeed, floor sifting action, 30HP motor, heavyduty steel frame, and fluid clutch. Includes Northern model 22 blower unit with 15 HP motor and Hytrol belt incline, 18" wide with sides x 24 feet long. 230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $21,990, FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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ACER INC. Visit Our Website for Ranger RS information www.acerinc.com Technical support and all parts are readily available for the RANGER RS and the Wood Runner retrieval systems. RANGER RS was formerly sold under the Wood Runner name. RANGER RS is a trademark of ACER INC. The RANGER RS system is protected under U.S. Patent #8,960,244. Other patents are pending.

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New Spida 20' Plate Marker 20’ of Steel Framed Table with Roller Conveyor or MDF Bench Top. Spida Automated 20’ Length Stop/Plate Positioner & 10’ Infeed Roller Conveyor. Workstation, Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17” Touch Screen Integration. Spida or MangoTech Plate Cutting & Marking Software. Cuts to 20’, Marks to 18’. Cut & Mark 3,000 LF of Plates per 8 Hour Shift. Length of Delay to Mark Board: 1/2 Second (can be adjusted). Compatible File Formats: .trs, .mdf, .mwf, .xml, .hay/hfs, .gwf & .tx. Includes 2 Day Onsite Training & Installation. Add $750 Annually for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support. Add $700 for DeWalt Model DWS780 12” Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Add $8,920 for Spida 20” Up-Cut SnipSaw. Add $8,050 for Lauderdale Hamilton 24” Super Chop Saw. Deduct $3,930 for Aluminum Framed Table with MDF Bench Top. Excludes: Dust Collector, Saw Stand, Freight & Customs Charges. $$29,529 FOB NZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

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Robert Glowinski is the President & CEO of the American Wood Council (AWC).

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell plans to cut this year’s August recess short by two weeks, but federal lawmakers will still be using part of August to visit constituents at home. The American Wood Council encourages you to use this opportunity to schedule a meeting with members of Congress and their staff to discuss issues that affect the wood products industry. Or even better, invite them to come visit your facilities and show them in person how policies play out on the ground.

Important Legislation Regardless of whether you call, email, plan a meeting, or arrange a site visit with legislators, your voice can really make a difference. Below are some important issues affecting wood product manufacturers that we encourage you to raise: • Timber Innovation Act. The Timber Innovation Act (S. 538 in the Senate and H.R. 1380 in the House) would encourage more research and development into emerging mass timber technology. The United States has an opportunity to bring new, sustainable mass timber technology to our construction industry, and the Timber Innovation Act would include mass timber in technical assistance and research programs already in place. • Energy Bill. The Senate is hoping to quickly pass a comprehensive energy bill (S. 1460), but there is a missed opportunity in the bill. AWC would like to see the addition of product neutrality provisions to the building energy code section, which would return the Department of Energy to its congressionally-authorized role as a ‘technical advisor’ instead of using its position to advocate for particular products or technologies in building energy codes. AWC does support the Senate bill’s provisions that recognize the carbon benefits of biomass energy and require consistent policies across all departments and agencies, as well as recognition of multiple green building rating systems. • Regulatory Accountability Act. The bill (S. 951) aims to modernize the process federal agencies use when they write regulations that most significantly affect the lives of all Americans. The cumulative regulatory burden on American manufacturing has become unsustainable and works counter to investment, capital planning, and job creation. AWC supports the Regulatory Accountability Act because it says the government must implement rules that have undergone a more rigorous assessment of their costs and benefits. It is just common sense to require examination of the cost of regulations and the quality of scientific and economic analyses used to support them. These issues will be at the forefront of the minds of your members of Congress when they return to Washington, D.C., so now is the perfect time to communicate our industry stance to them. You can use the AWC website to find your federal legislators’ contact information: www.awc.org/publicpolicy. AWC staff also can assist you in preparing for your call, meeting, or visit.

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Lumber buying is fun, but it is no joke 50% of the profits generated by the company. Being competitively priced is absolutely imperative. Buying lumber for fun, to get your jollies, or hang out on the phone with your buddies for the afternoon can spell ruin for a company.

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ack in the day, when the lumber brokerage firm I worked for would not hesitate to take a 500 car position half a dozen times a year, I had this brilliant idea. I approached my four best customers, two wood preservers and two truss manufacturers, with a plan. Rather than profiting from my risk taking and market positioning, I would create a small buying co-op of sorts. I would purchase for each company under their corporate name, using their own credit line for a reasonable fee. The advantage for them would be lower lumber costs. The disadvantage I had not calculated. Each of these four companies said the same thing: NO WAY. Lumber buying is the most fun thing about my job. If you take that way, I will hate my job. In fact, they all said that if I were to present the idea to the company owners, they would not buy from me anymore. Ironically, all four companies were out business within the next ten years. And, I know for a fact, they all could have bought their lumber cheaper. Lumber buying was the fun part of their job. They each made the token attempts to counter offer and the brokers would give them a couple of bucks here and there, however, none of them were in sync with market direction and momentum. They bought when they needed or wanted to buy. They increased inventory once their order files began to increase rather than prior to it. I don’t mean this in a disrespectful way, but they were easy to sell and easy to profit from. The reason is, lumber buying for them was fun. They approached it as the fun part of their day and often found themselves in trouble. I agree that lumber buying is fun. The interaction between buyer and seller is invigorating, however, it is no joke.

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I’m not saying be a stick in the mud, or unpleasant to deal with. Quite the opposite. Suppliers will reward friends more so than strictly business associates regardless of how much lumber is bought. Lumber buying is no joke. It is not party time. It is not time to chit-chat with your 20-year business buds. Every decision is critical. What you pay and when you pay it determines whether or not the sales team will get the order and whether or not the company will be profitable. That is why knowing what the lumber market is doing, and having a reasonable expectation of what will likely happen next, is a huge part of the component plant lumber buyer’s job, especially when helping the sales team plan for delayed shipment jobs. How will you quote those three month and six month jobs? # # # July 21: I just took a break to check email and, no joke, this was in the mix: “Matt, How would you bid a job for 90 days out. About $250k in lumber / OSB at today’s prices?” My answer was, “I am writing a column for Component Advertiser and literally just asked that question. Assuming October delivery, I would bid it with a 5% adder to today’s prices, expecting flat through the end of July, down in August, up in September and up in October.” # # # LAYMAN’S LUMBER GUIDE...FORECAST WITH TRADING STRATEGIES has a 200 subscriber limit. We currently have four openings. Email today for current copies of the weekly BRIEFING and FORECAST as well as the monthly BLUEPRINT. Looking Forward...ml A veteran lumberman, Matt Layman publishes Layman’s Lumber Guide, the weekly forecasts and buying advisories that help component manufacturers save money on lumber purchases every day. You can reach Matt at 336-516-6684 or matt@laymansguide. org.

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Evaluating an Existing Residential Deck By Frank Woeste

ince 2003, deck researchers and representatives of the code community have worked to improve and expand the deck provisions in the International Residential Code (IRC). I believe the deck-related provisions of the 2015 IRC, coupled with best practices in the American Wood Council DCA6-2012, provide practical information for constructing safe residential decks. As such, newer decks that have been permitted, properly constructed, and inspected should provide reliable service when maintained and inspected in-service annually. But what about the millions of older decks that were built without the benefit of improved codes and best practices?

Real Deck Safety Challenge The deck safety challenge now is existing decks, which is an issue for homeowners and property managers alike. Until now, there has not been a practical and comprehensive resource that people could consult before making the decision to engage a professional who can evaluate decks that were improperly built, and that have been exposed to the weather or to saltwater spray. The purpose of this All Things Wood article is to introduce a new book by Bruce A. Barker that is a treasure-trove of deck construction information and photos that show new and safe deck details, as well as unsafe details. Based on my experience in educational efforts, laymen need to see a visual depiction of what “unsafe” looks like, and then what “safe” looks like. One without the other apparently doesn’t work in learning—a stark contrast is needed. The photos in this book provide that contrast. Mr. Barker participated in a Virginia Tech short course in 2015, and later that year he self-published a deck evaluation book. Within the last few months, he completed a Black+Decker book on Deck Codes and Standards (2017), and I immediately purchased a copy on Amazon. I believe this book is ideal for creating the needed critical link between typical homeowners and multi-family property managers and safe-deck construction information given in the 2015 IRC and DCA6-2012. Deck Codes and Standards has 127 (8.5”x11”) pages and uses high quality photos and illustrations to present code-recognized deck construction details and best deck construction practices. For people with existing decks, pages 100103 provide a “Residential Deck Inspection Checklist.” Of obvious value to the homeowner and property manager, the author offers recommendations on various issues that may be observed. For some cases listed in the checklist section, his recommendation is stern: “Do not use deck. Strongly recommend professional evaluation.” Based on the current deck literature that I am aware of, none offer an actionable step based on the outcome from observing a certain deck deficiency or condition. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Making Deck Inspection Accessible I am not aware of any single source that addresses the depth and breadth of deck safety issues as successfully as Bruce Barker’s 2017 B+D book. At my request, Mr. Barker created the following layman’s summary of his book for use in preparing this CMA article.

When homeowners think about their deck, they usually think in terms of how it looks from the top. If the part they see and walk on looks good, then in their minds the deck is in good shape. Few go under the deck to look at the important structural components, and few would know what they were looking at even if they did. Perhaps this is part of the reason why each year thousands of people suffer injuries, some of them life-altering, when improperly constructed decks fail. Most of these failures are preventable, however, there are few resources to help people prevent them. Deck Codes and Standards is new a resource that helps people prevent deck failures by providing information about how to evaluate the condition and safety of a deck that has been in service for years. The book is intended for homeowners, but those in the construction, property management, and inspection industries will learn a lot by reading it. After all, the objective when building a deck, or anything else, is to build it so that it is safe not only when built, but throughout its entire service life. Builders seldom go back to look at their work after they leave the job. This is unfortunate. Some of the best lessons can be learned by evaluating the long-term performance of decks. Deck Codes and Standards contains many pictures of deck defects. It then uses illustrations and explanations to demonstrate what should have been done. This format helps homeowners, builders, property managers, and inspectors identify and understand defects in existing decks, and helps them avoid making the same mistakes when building new decks. Almost all Decks are Defective There is a great need for resources to help evaluate existing decks because almost all decks are defective. This may seem like an overstatement, but experience in the field indicates that it is not. In fact, this should be expected given that decks are often viewed as simple DIY projects, given the widespread lack of knowledge about deck construction minimum standards, and given that there is even less knowledge about deck construction best practices. This lack of knowledge is not surprising because until quite recently building codes had little prescriptive guidance about even minimum deck construction standards, and some of what little guidance existed was, and still is, often misunderstood. Deck builders often fall into two groups. One group is the carpenter who wants to make a little extra money on the weekend. The other group is homeowners who believe that building a deck is an easy do-it-yourself project. It should not surprise anyone that these groups are seldom well-informed about deck construction best practices. The first substantive prescriptive building code guidance about minimum deck construction standards was in the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC), and there was not much guidance. Subsequent IRC editions contained additional guidance, but some important details were still lacking. This lack of detail left government inspectors in the difficult position of trying to fill in the blanks through interpretation, and by local code amendments. A few jurisdictions, such as Fairfax County, VA, did an excellent job. Others, not so much.

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Connections â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Common Failure Mode Many, if not most, injury-causing deck failures share a common thread, failure of the connections between deck components: 1) connection of the deck ledger to the house fails, allowing the deck to collapse by pulling away from the house, 2) connection of the deck guard posts to the deck fails, allowing the guard to collapse when someone leans on it, 3) connection of the stair stringers to the deck fails, allowing the stairs to collapse. All of these failures are easily preventable by using the correct fasteners and connectors, and by installing them in the correct manner. Connection of the deck ledger to the house is a two-step process. The first step is to use Â˝ inch diameter machine bolts or lag screws to connect the deck ledger to the house rim joist/band board. This connection accommodates the vertical loads. The IRC contains good guidance for making this connection. The second step is to install lateral load connectors. This connection accommodates the horizontal loads. The IRC contains illustrations showing how to install this connection, unfortunately, the wording of the lateral load connection requirement appears to cause almost universal misunderstanding about the fact that this connection is also required. One very rarely sees lateral load connectors in the field. The IRC does not provide prescriptive guidance about how to connect guard posts to a deck. It relies on the performance requirement of resistance to a 200-pound load applied in any direction along the top. This leaves everyone to fill in the blanks about how to install this connection. Almost all deck builders rely on some combination of nails, screws, and bolts to connect the guard posts to the deck rim joist. This begs the question, what connects the rim joist to the deck? The answer is usually nails, which are often driven into the end grain of the deck joists. This deck post to rim joist connection is virtually guaranteed to fail, and it does not come close to complying with the IRC 200-pound load requirement. The only connection that has been tested and demonstrated to comply with the 200-pound load requirement involves installing a lateral load connector that is attached to one or more deck joists. The IRC does not provide prescriptive guidance about how to connect stair stringers to a deck. This, again, leaves everyone to fill in the blanks. The result is a wide variety of connection methods that almost always rely on nails. Nails can work, if they are installed correctly, and if everything else about the stairs is installed correctly. The much better stringer connection uses manufactured connectors, such as the Simpson LSC. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Flashing It does not matter how many bolts, screws, and lateral load connectors one installs into deteriorated wood. The connection is still likely to fail. Even a little bit of deterioration caused by water infiltration can significantly weaken wood. Flashing must be installed between the deck and the house when the deck uses the house for structural support. Flashing should be integrated into the house water-resistive barrier (e. g., house wrap) to form a drainage plane that diverts water away from the vulnerable deck to house connection. Cantilevered Balconies Cantilevered balconies are not decks, so Deck Codes and Standards does not address them. It does, however, contain an important warning for those who own, build, or inspect these structures. Cantilevered balconies are highly susceptible to water intrusion and wood failure, especially those that are concealed both above and below. Inspection openings should be provided for these concealed structures, and ventilation should also be provided to help wood that is subject to water intrusion dry. Deck Construction Best Practices Building codes are slow to change and to adopt new requirements. Local jurisdictions are usually at least one version behind the most current model code, and sometimes more than one version behind. For this and other reasons, deck builders, inspectors, and homeowners should rely on DCA 6 from the American Wood Council as the authority about deck construction best practices. A deck that complies with DCA 6 should pass inspection in any jurisdiction, and should remain safe throughout its entire service life. Credit: Bruce Barker, author of Deck Codes and Standards (Black+Decker, 2017). By continuing to inform our family, friends, and communities about deck safety and inspections, we will all help prevent the next tragic deck or guardrail collapse.

Frank Woeste, P.E., is Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech University and a wood construction consultant. He can be contacted by e-mail: fwoeste@vt.edu

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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.

Jokes about nagging back pain get stand-up comedians a lot of laughs, but En California, el año pasado las lesiones de la espalda sufridas en los back strains and sprains are not at all funny, nor should they be an unavoidable sitios de trabajo representaron millones de dólares, una cantidad de dinero que curse to anyone. no tiene nada de cómico. Ni tampoco lo tienen esas incapacitantes lesiones de Back injuries suﬀered in California’s workplaces last year ran up a bill of la espalda para los trabajadores, quienes perdieron tiempo de trabajo o tiempo millions of dollars. Those disabling back injuries were no laughing matter for the para sus actividades personales. La triste verdad es que la mayoría del dolor y workers who lost time from work or from their personal activities. The sad truth el tiempo perdido pudo haberse prevenido si los trabajadores hubieran estado is that most of the pain and lost time could have been prevented if workers had más conscientes de la forma en que funciona la espalda y de cómo levantar sin been more aware of how their backs function peligro cargas pesadas o voluminosas. and how to safely lift bulky or heavy loads. La espalda está formada por una red de The back is a network of fragile ligaments, frágiles ligamentos, discos y músculos que pueden discs, and muscles which can easily be thrown lesionarse muy fácilmente. El complejo diseño de out of order. The back’s complex design breaks la espalda se lesiona cuando se le fuerza a realizar down when it is forced to perform activities it actividades para las que no ha sido diseñado. was not designed to do. Una forma en que con toda seguridad One sure way to risk injuring the back se expone a una lesión de la espalda consiste is to lift heavy or bulky loads improperly en levantar cargas pesadas o voluminosas de or unassisted. The unsupported back cannot manera inadecuada o sin asistencia. La espalda, operate like a derrick or a crane boom. Lifting sin soporte, no puede trabajar como una grúa o with the back twisted or bent just begs for a brazo de izamiento. Al levantar algo con la espalda pulled muscle or ruptured disc. The back can torcida o doblada, se expone a un desgarramiento be damaged quickly but can take a long time muscular o a una hernia discal. La espalda puede to heal. So workers should be encouraged to do lesionarse rápidamente, pero demora mucho their lifting with good sense and a little extra tiempo en sanarse. Por esto, debe estimularse help from a co-worker or mechanical aid. a los trabajadores para que al levantar objetos lo hagan con sentido común y con la ayuda de Workers should learn to squat over the un compañero de trabajo o de un dispositivo item to be lifted, and face it squarely. In this mecánico. 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.

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 content is still all about you, Proficient with Microsoft Programs, Excel, Designer | Design Manager Joist/EWP but with this new tool, we can show you how Word, Outlook, ERP software Relocation: Quebec, Ontario, Alberta Relocation: California to make it tell your story better. See why Team growth and development through we say “It’s like having a first interview”. Schedule design work (Roof and Floor) to effective feedback and ongoing mentorship Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, my design team, re-check all design prior to Excellent communication skills layout, optimization, cutting/production production, and training of my team. I also Experience working with: Metal, Polymer documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: design roof and floor system for the custom Blends, Components, Finished Product checking others work, scheduling, repairs, home we get. 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My volume the job right, Guaranteed! verification final avant la production et Production Manager/Supervisor - Truss/ was varied depending on projects. Has used dessine les plans de montage du toit et du Panel MiTek, Alpine, AutoCAD, and Microsoft I have been doing this for over 23 years. plancher pour les maisons plus complex Relocation: Minnesota Office programs. Because of my reputation for Strict assignee a mon equipe. J'ai aussi un role de 20 years experience. Responsible for all Confidentiality, I am the go-to Recruiter representant technique. Programme: Mitek, aspects of truss and panel production, The candidate has been out of the industry, for our industry. AutoCAD, Keymark, Alpine inventory, performance reviews. 65 working in parallel jobs, and wants to return workers, $9M year. WTCA quality control to a design position. Scored Senior Designer Put me on your team and I will show you using an HP calculator, 8 years after his how having theJobLine as your “Recruiter certified. 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I've worked for decades in the construction industry. Not only in new construction, but additions and remodels as well using innovative designs for added value and to drive down cost. In addition to experience with MiTek, Wallbuilder and other design software packages, I have extensive manual trig/math skills. I use these to back check questionable loads as well to design from scratch in the field when needed. I have also written tutorials for the training of others and checked other designer's work as a Design Manager at a Panel Plant. All things being equal, I love working in components whether designing, cutting, building or setting components at the site. ID: C15763 Remote Truss Designer - MiTek, Multifamily Relocation: Kentucky Truss Designer with 3 years experience, Sapphire, AutoCAD, MBA, and some ITW software experience. "Looking to work for a well established truss company as a remote designer in both wall panels and truss design. I want to continue to grow my design skills so that I can be the best designer than I can be. I enjoy the design aspect of the job and look forward to working through projects one day at a time." Experience with residential, commercial, and multifamily design, with emphasis on multifamily. ID: C10580 Sales/Senior Estimator/Estimating Manager - Truss/Whole House/Framing Package Relocation: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee 6 years estimating experience. 4 with MiTek 20/20 and 2 with eFrame. Markets include Single Family Custom, Tract, Light Commercial and Multi Family. Products include component framing packages and total project estimating. Prepares hard construction estimates by means of manual and computerized takeoff methods. Extensive MiTek/Excel experience. Supervises monthly inventory audits for all truss department materials. Maintains records for all received and processed quotes. Pre-engineers all plans for difficulty and profitability. Participates in cost studies to ensure a correct labor and pricing strategy. From the Candidate: I am an overly critical estimator and my primary role is to make the company I work for money. I have quoted

Hiring Zone - Available Candidates from cocktail napkins, off cardboard, and the occasional professional engineers plan. I like the challenge of problem solving and finding effective building ideas and practices. ID: C10810 Designer/Inside Sales - Truss Relocation: Virginia 6 years design experience, 1 inside sales. Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, cutting/production documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: scheduling, repairs, customer service, inside sales, and field measurements. Software used: MiTek, AutoCAD, and CAD - Other. Component experience includes floor trusses and roof trusses. Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multifamily, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects. Past carpenter and framer. Has an engineering related associates degree/ drafting Compensation: $45k+ ID: C14506 EWP Designer | Estimator | Inside Sales Relocation: Virginia Experienced with AutoCAD, iLevel, TJ Beam, and TJ xPert software to produce framing layouts for TrusJoist engineered wood products. Responsible for working with builders and retailers to create the most cost effective solution for their project. Creating quotes from layouts. Calculate gravity loads and sizing wood products to support the load. Understanding the IRC building code for wood-framed structures. Explaining structural framing details to builders and salespeople. Training other designers in load development and design software. ID: C12325 Truss Production Manager, Truss Plant Manager Relocation: Texas, Colorado, USA - Eastern, USA - South Daily responsibilities include staffing, organizing and distributing work onto plant floor based on reaching productivity goals, daily scheduling of in and outbound freight, coordinating deliveries with customers, quality and process audits, and daily safety audits. Program lead for the execution of a second manufacturing facility development plan; completed on time and on budget. Established initiatives that increased sales from $50k a month to $500k a month. Responsible for logistical duties such as planning shipment, coordinating delivery with couriers, and keeping the customer informed of product arrival times of 10 to 25 truckloads weekly. Managed the inventory of items so as to stay within

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August 2017 #10217 Page #76 the $500k lumber, $50k plates, and $35k non-manufactured budget requirements. Developed and utilized Excel SS with past lumber market trends and current market reports to make bulk purchases, decreasing effects of lumber pricing spikes and maximizing profitability. Led QA teams and customers through the resolution of design and production errors, back charge resolution, and sales negotiations. Increased overall productivity by 40% through lean processes and best practice analysis. Facilitated Root Cause Safety Investigations in regards to safety and equipment failures. Increased plant output capacity from $250k a month to $1mil a month in primary facility. Managed the sourcing and procurement of $1-3mil in raw materials, supplies, and equipment for the entire facility. Scheduled all in and outbound freight of approximately 25-50 truckloads weekly. ID: C11239 VP Operations/Multi Plant - Truss/Panel/ EWP/Lumber Relocation: Texas Multi-plant operations manager with extensive P&L, executive, and operations experience. Responsible for 10+ locations, single family, multifamily, commercial. More information available in resume and profile. Compensation: TBD Thom's Notes: I have recruited for this candidate when he was VP of Operations over multiple plants. He rates 5/5 on our scale. ID: C11348 Sales/Management - Truss/Panel/EWP/ Software Relocation: USA - Eastern, Florida, USA - South I have worked in the wood component business since 1980. Over the years I have worked for plate & Software Vendors, Truss Manufacturers, started my own truss business and have run other peoples businesses. I have pretty much done every job you can find in a truss plant at least to fill in when needed. My objective is to find a company where I can use my experience to help promote a profitable and safe work environment. ID: C10199 Senior Designer - Truss/Panel/EWP/I-Joist/ Framing Package Relocation: California, Tennessee, Washington Candidate has 15 years industry experience, 4-5 years experience in this position, and 10 years in subordinate positions leading to this position. Products include floor trusses, roof trusses, wall panels, I-Joists, EWP, FAX: 800-524-4982

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ID: C12220 Design/Design Manager - Truss/EWP/ Remote or at Plant Relocation: Pennsylvania Remote / Satellite Truss Designer Roof / Floor truss design utilizing Mitek Sapphire design software. Project estimating, including roof system, floor system, and wall panels. Responsible for 100% of quoting and preparations for production for our #2 and #4 clients. Maintained a database for a major tract builder, producing 5-8 house a week. Truss & Engineered Wood Products Design Manager / Sales. Oversaw all aspects of Truss & Engineered Wood Products operations and sales. Maintained personal sales accounts, as well as developed new clients. Customer service from the quote stage to production, including verifying sight conditions and field measuring. Produced production drawings and reviewed / corrected design staff, MiTek / Truss Joist software. Responsible for maintaining lumber / plate inventory. ID: C12315 COO/CFO/GM/SM - Truss/Panel/EWP/ LBM Relocation: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio Drove growth in Sales that necessitated recruitment of mid-level managers (Sales & Production) to help grow the Company. Grew commercial and multi-family sales with over 100% growth in total revenue. Developed and implemented improved plant management and safety systems. Manage all operations including production management and scheduling, fleet procurement and management, all HR functions and all accounting/banking functions. ID: C11264 Senior Management: Building Components/ Systems Relocation: USA - ALL States, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona Director of Field Operations/Field Engineering Mgr./Senior Manufacturing PHONE: 800-289-5627

Divisional President/Director of Operations for a$200M commercial building contractor. Within two years managed start up of a separate self-sufficient profitable $5M manufacturing and erection subsidiary of engineered class-A steel and cold roll form steel structural components for the commercial and multi-family building industry. Directed 4 managers in all business operations and 60 personnel nation wide. Member of a multi company design build teams to provide more economical construction projects. ID: C10234 Outside Truss Sales/Technical | Estimator Relocation: Colorado, Wyoming 35 years construction experience, 25 in truss sales. Sells Trusses wholesale. Sells Trusses to Builders and Owner Builders and service the account through Design, Pricing, Production, Delivery, Installation, and problem solving. Also service National accounts which involves solving all the in-field problems. Dealing directly with the project Supervisor on missing trusses, damaged, missing plates, trusses don't plane, don't work, design errors, bad deliveries, dealing also with the building inspectors, and project engineers. Will also consider a remote estimator position. Compensation: Mid $30's base plus commission. ID: C15690 EWP Designer - Remote Relocation: Minnesota EWP Estimator/Designer: Provide beam, header, column, tall wall drawings to sales,building officials, structural engineers, builder, and architects. Assisted sales team with value engineering, winning more jobs and increasing margin. Skilled at sizing LSL, LVL, PSL, I-joist, even dimensional lumber floor layouts.

engagements. Design of light gauge metal trusses, wall panels, shear walls, for hotels, retirement homes and other commercial and residential structures. Making jobs viable by replacing red-iron with light gauge metal was key to solidifying more projects. I was actively engaged in computer software development of truss design and coordinating overseas programming efforts into truss layout. As Senior Technical Services Engineer, I held the nation-wide responsibility for all light gauge cold-formed steel truss engineering including field applied repair design. I provided technical advice and counsel to our staff and functioned as a subject matter expert (SME) for all three product divisions. As a result, I augmented my professional registrations to include 38 States, 1 District, and 1 Canadian Province. ID: C15673 Outside Sales - Truss/EWP/I-Joist Relocation: North Carolina I was responsible for calling on builders and retail lumberyards selling floor and roof trusses, LVL, EWP and hardware. I would talk to the builder or lumberyard salesperson to see what there exact needs were and would then do a hand takeoff to generate pricing. I was also available do make job site visits if there were any situations that needed resolved. I went to my new employer as an Account Manager we used Mitek along with management software. I was able to take 95% of my existing customers that knew how good a job I always did for them. I was able to grow the market from $0.00 to $2,500,000. I worked with track builders, custom home builders and light commercial. With my education and passion for the building industry it was easy for me to do my job. I enjoy dealing with people, reading blue prints and being able to provide my customers with valued engineering, a quality product and outstanding customer service. ID: C15658 Senior Truss Designer Relocation: Saskatchewan

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and project management specialist with over 15 years of experience. Works with Architects, Engineers, Building Inspectors, Manufacturers, and end users to develop, sell and produce projects including Tract Homes, Modular Homes (Single and Multi Story), and Component Packages. This is not a blue sky guy. He has hands on experience in Lumber Sales, Modular Home Sales, Builder/Developer Sales, and managing new products from concept, design, engineering, approvals, manufacturing, marketing, to successful sales programs. MBA: Marketing & Finance. Compensation: Open based on job and location. ID: C14490 General Manager | Operations Manager | Turn Around Relocation: Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Arkansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas Full P&L turnaround of a family owned light gage steel panel manufacturing company. Turned it form a mom and pop, into a large, functioning manufacturing company that had systems, KPI programs, personnel development, and a growing customer base. Ready to help take your company to the next level. ID: C12391 Senior Truss Designer, I-Joist Designer, EWP Designer, Remote Truss Designer Relocation: Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, USA - ALL States Senior Designer with Sapphire and Alpine experience. 9 years in Roof Truss, Floor Truss, EWP, I-Joists, and has worked in a Sales/Design only location. Understands how to communicate remotely with the plant, sales, and customers. 1 year recent experience using MiTek Sapphire, 7 yrs experience with Alpine software. Is currently the go to person in the company for EWP, hardware(Simpson or USP), and technical truss design issues. ID: C11856 Designer/Design Manager - Truss/Panel/IJoist/Stairs/EWP Relocation: Ohio 18 years Design experience with 3 as a Senior Designer. Primary duties: design, layout, and optimization. Secondary duties: checking others work and repairs. Software used: MiTek Sapphire, Robbins, Keymark, and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, wall panels, I-Joists, and hardware. Market experience includes tract, single

Hiring Zone - Available Candidates family, single family custom, multi-family, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects. ID: C11658 Designer/Design Manager - Truss Relocation: USA - South 10+ years experience. Worked on a teams of up to 10 truss designers. Worked daily with the truss design manager to schedule and manage work loads. Produced truss engineering, layouts for production based and custom builders. Also designed jobs for bidding purposes. Maintained several customer accounts. Worked on streamlining design processes by value engineering and varying layout designs to maximize efficiency for plant production. Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Strong spatial visualization. Strong mathematical and analytical problem solving skills. WTCA Level III. Used MiTek Engineering. ID: C11976 Design/Estimating/Sales - Truss/LGS Relocation: New York Experienced wood & cold formed steel truss designer with 12 years experience using MiTek Industries and Aegis Metal Framing products and software. Seasoned sales professional with 8 years experience selling; wood roof & floor trusses and accessories, metal roof trusses and accessories, and the sale of component design and engineering services. A highly motivated designer and sales person with a proven track record for achieving excellence, building long term business relationships, and providing impeccable service to contractors, engineers, architects, and developers throughout New York and New England. Specialize in design build and defense contracting from early pre-bid/qualification stages through installation.

August 2017 #10217 Page #78 ID: C11370 Production/Plant Manager - Truss/Panel/ Framing Package Relocation: Texas 19 years experience. Started in production, advanced to Saw Supervisor, Production Manager then Plant Manager. As Plant Manager (4 years), manage all the operation of the manufacturing plant, such as Productivity, logistics, efficiencies, costs. As Production Manager (12 years), manage all the areas of the manufacturing across the plant. Safety, quality control, efficiencies, HR, etc... Software: MiTek, Word, Excel, OptiFrame. Products: R & F Truss, Panel, Framing package. Markets: Single Family, Multifamily, Custom Homes. Bilingual English/Spanish spoken and written. Degree in Industrial Engineering. Compensation: $60's-70's+ ID: C10324 Plant Manager/Designer/Design Manager/?? - Truss/Panel/Installed Relocation: Georgia As Location Manager, managed one estimator, four designers, a secretary/ data entry person, and a shop of 40 truss production employees. As Senior Designer, primary duties: design, layout, optimization, and takeoff. Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, repairs, customer service, and training. Software used: Alpine and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, wall panels, framed openings, I-Joists, EWP, hardware, lumber, and complete framing package. Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multifamily, and light commercial. Thom's Notes: Very experienced, willing to wear many hats.

ID: C11501 Production/Plant/Location Manager - Truss/ Panel/I-Joist/Framing Package Relocation: North Carolina 20 years experience. Managed 6 different locations over 12 years. Started 2 panel plant from scratch.Increased production at all plants I managed. Was promoted to Manufacturing Manager in 2009 over multiple plants. Worked closely with the designers, became proficient with the MBA and MVP programs. Trained 3 different people to become plant managers. Can operate all saws, computer systems, forklifts, trucks. Started up a Panel Plant in 2004. Plant Manager of the year two out of the three years the program was in place. Only Manager to go two years in a row, at different locations with no accidents. Compensation: $50-70k+ incentive with future opportunity for more.

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o most of us, the term “turn signal” means the directional indicator you use when changing lanes in traffic or turning. Beyond it being courteous and prudent, using them is the law. Ignore the need to use your turn signals at your own peril—you may get blind sided. Like automobiles, business has turn signals too, both written and verbal. How we use them tells others a lot about our effectiveness and professionalism. Like the driver who signals too early, valuing speed over accuracy can be confusing. You may act too quickly without enough information or attention. On the other extreme, the driver who signals too late is like that last-minute text saying a meeting has been cancelled, which usually happens just as you walk into the conference room. If you are the “driver” who signals too late or not at all, you actually are “signaling” that you are unprofessional, and telling other “drivers” that you don't care or are too busy to bother. Unfortunately, this situation happens all too often. Yet again, a particular client either “forgot” or was “too busy” to make a scheduled phone interview and didn’t bother to “signal”, even late, to reschedule or cancel. Worse yet, they also didn’t respond to follow-up emails, calls, and texts asking if they were alright or if they had just lost interest. For almost two weeks, they just left everyone hanging. What about the signal sent to the other party? No matter the reason, not communicating left them with a negative perception of the client’s professionalism that has to be repaired at best to go forward, or a lost opportunity at worst. When do we upgrade from calling it just forgetful to considering it downright disrespectful and unprofessional? The takeaway is that because this client was unprofessional everyone lost. Effective use of our turn signals is just the right thing to do. Even business has rules of the road. Ignore at your own peril...

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On the one hand, these are completely different topics. But on the other hand, they b You Saw it in the Adverti$er movement; which needs to be properly addressed when incorporating trusses into th it’s sensible to discuss them together in one piece. Don’t Forget!

Accommodating Seasonal Up-and-Down Movement Truss Movement

(Besides Vertical Deflection) This type of movement goes by many different names that might sound familiar – t

uplift, partition separation, or – to use the most formal name – ceiling-floor partition these names describe the separation that develops between interior partition walls a Vertical deflectionwhich resulting livegaps and dead loadsdrywall – of both to roof and floor framing components canfrom cause in the open in the winter and close in the summer. – is an important serviceability consideration in the overall design of the building. And while this could be a topic in and of itself, article is instead to focus on two other types trussalways movements oftenthisconsidered to begoing a truss issue; however, it isofnot the trusses that do the that often prompt questions: seasonal up-and-down movement (of the trusses relative to the walls) and horizontal movement (of scissor walls ortrusses). floors, or both, beneath the trusses.

By Kelly Sias, PE

On the one hand, these are completely different topics. But on the other hand, they both deal with movement; which needs to be properly addressed when incorporating trusses into the overall building. So it’s sensible to discuss them together in one piece.

This issue is also not limited to truss construction, but can also occur with other typ construction. The truss industry has information on this topic to help educate the ma Seasonal Up-and-Down Movement of ceiling-floor partition separation, best practices and construction techniques for m This type of movement goes by many different names that might sound familiar – truss arching, truss uplift, partition separation, or – to useand the how most formal name – ceiling-floor partition separation. All of movement, to accommodate this movement in the structure to prevent dryw these names describe the separation that develops between interior partition walls and ceiling finishes, which can cause gaps in the drywall to open in the winter and close in the summer. This movement is often considered to be a truss issue; however, it is not always the trusses that do the moving, but rather the walls or floors, or both, beneath the trusses. This issue is also not limited to truss construction, but can also occur with other types of wood construction. The truss industry has information on this topic to help educate the market about the causes of ceiling-floor partition separation, best practices and construction techniques for minimizing the movement, and how to accommodate this movement in the structure to prevent drywall cracking. For those who are interested in a very PHONE: 800-289-5627

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several years ago (by the Small Homes Council–Building Research Council), the information remains August 2017 relevant because the problem and its causes areForget! the same now as they were then. The Technical Note #10217 Component Manufacturing Don’t dverti$er You Saw it in the A dverti$er discusses the potential causes of ceiling-floor partition separation, which may include one or more of Page the #83 following: attic moisture (and the differential shrinkage and swelling of truss chords due to seasonal changes in moisture content), foundation settlement, expansive soils, excessive cumulative shrinkage of technicaland discussion of this during issue and of the factorsprocess that can such contribute to it, there is a woodthorough framingand members errors made theallconstruction as pulling the camber out of Technical Note available from the Truss Plate Institute (TPI) called Ceiling-Floor Partition Separation: a truss to attach it to a partition. There is even an Appendix with a brief discussion of longitudinal What Is It and Why Is It Occurring? Although it was written several years ago (by the Small Homes shrinkage and an example calculation showing howremains much upward deflection results when truss arches Council–Building Research Council), the information relevant because the problem and its acauses are the now as shrinkage. they were then. The Technical Note discusses the potential causes of ceiling-floor because of same differential

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partition separation, which may include one or more of the following: attic moisture (and the differential shrinkage and swelling of truss chords due to seasonal changes in moisture content), foundation settlement, For aexpansive condensed version, there is also ashrinkage document available from the Structural Building Components soils, excessive cumulative of wood framing members and errors made during the construction process such as pulling the camber out of a truss to attach it to a partition. There is even Association (SBCA) called “Partition Separation Prevention and Solutions (How to MinimizeanCallbacks Appendix with a brief discussion of longitudinal shrinkage and an example calculation showing how much Due upward to Gypsum Cracking the Wall/Ceiling Interface)”. This single-page deflection resultsatwhen a truss arches because of differential shrinkage. document is particularly

useful for educating the industry to take the appropriate preventive measures during construction, which help minimize problems later. there is also a document available from the Structural Building Components For a condensed version,

Association (SBCA) called “Partition Separation Prevention and Solutions (How to Minimize Callbacks Due to Gypsum Cracking at the Wall/Ceiling Interface)”. This single-page document is particularly useful For example, the use of slotted roof truss clips – such as our STC (see below) – is one preventive measure, for educating the industry to take the appropriate preventive measures during construction, which help sinceminimize these clips allowlater. for vertical movement, but still provide lateral support at the top of the wall. DS problems

drywall clips can be used in conjunction with the STC clips to secure the drywall to the wall. Then, to allow theFordrywall ceiling toof slotted “float,” the is not fastened the bottom chord within 16” from the example, the use roofdrywall truss clips – such as our to STC (see below) – is one preventive allowmovement for verticalbetween movement, stilland provide lateralwithout support at the top cracking of the wall.measure, Taking since thesethese stepsclips allows thebut truss the wall, causing in the wall. DS drywall clips can be used in conjunction with the STC clips to secure the drywall to the wall. drywall attothe wall/ceiling Then, allow the drywallinterface. ceiling to “float,” the drywall is not fastened to the bottom chord within 16” from the wall. Taking these steps allows movement between the truss and the wall, without causing cracking in the drywall at the wall/ceiling interface.

It is important to note that, while foundation settlement may indicate a structural problem and can be

It is prevented importantbytoproper note that, while settlement may indicate a structural of problem andnot can be design, trussfoundation arching resulting from the natural shrinking/swelling wood does indicatebyany structural problem cannotresulting be avoidedfrom in thethe design process. prevented proper design, trussand arching natural shrinking/swelling of wood does not indicate any structural problem and cannot be avoided in the design process. PHONE: 800-289-5627

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In the typical design of a scissor truss, a pin-type bearing is used at one end, and a roller-type bearing is Scissor usedHorizontal at the otherMovement end, whichofresults in Trusses some amount of horizontal deflection at the roller bearing. In the typical design of a scissor truss, a pin-type bearing is used at one end, and a roller-type bearing is used at the other end, which results in some amount of horizontal deflection at the roller bearing.

The bearing assumptions used in the design of a scissor truss are important not only to the truss, but they

The bearing used in scissor truss are important onlyends to the truss, also haveassumptions design implications forthe thedesign buildingofasa well. Using a pin-type bearing not at both of the trussbut hasthey a temptation every truss technician at one atime or another, whenatthe same scissor truss also undoubtedly have designbeen implications fortothe building as well. Using pin-type bearing both ends of the truss that is failing the analysis suddenly works as soon as the bearings are switched from pin-roller to pin-pin. has undoubtedly been a temptation to every truss technician at one time or another, when the same scissor Unfortunately, that isn’t a valid option unless the walls are infinitely stiff (which they typically aren’t), or unless trussspecial that ismeasures failing the suddenly works asthrust soonthat as develops the bearings switched fromInpin-roller areanalysis taken to resist the horizontal at theare pinned reactions. most cases,to pin-pin. isn’t a which valid means, option with unless walls of aresome infinitely stiffscissor (which theymust typically suchUnfortunately, measures will bethat inadequate the the exception rare cases, trusses be designed with pin-roller bearings. aren’t), or unless special measures are taken to resist the horizontal thrust that develops at the pinned reactions. In most cases, such measures will be inadequate which means, with the exception of some rare The horizontal deflection that results when a scissorbearings. truss is designed with a roller bearing on one end cases, scissor trusses must be designed with pin-roller prompts further questions and discussion. What happens when a scissor truss is rigidly secured to the walls of the building – how does that horizontal movement happen? How much horizontal movement is too much? The horizontal deflection thatattached resultstowhen a scissor truss is(roller-like) designed connection? with a roller bearing on one end Should the scissor truss be the wall with a sliding

prompts further questions and discussion. What happens when a scissor truss is rigidly secured to the walls of First, the building – how does that horizontal movement happen? How much horizontal movement is a scissor truss that is rigidly secured to both walls will still experience horizontal movement due to too much? Shouldofthe truss be attached to the wall with sliding (roller-like) connection? the flexibility the scissor building’s construction in most residential and alight commercial construction. How much

horizontal movement is too much for the building? This is definitely a question that the Building Designer to answer onrigidly his/her evaluation the overall structure. there are a couple of resources First,needs a scissor trussbased that is secured toofboth walls will still However, experience horizontal movement due to that can provide some insight.

the flexibility of the building’s construction in most residential and light commercial construction. How much horizontal movement is too much for the building? This is definitely a question that the Building Designer needs to answer based on his/her evaluation of the overall structure. However, there are a couple ofPHONE: resources that can provide someRead/Subscribe insight. 800-289-5627 online at www.componentadvertiser.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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ANSI/TPI 1 has the following provision: ANSI/TPI 1 has the following provision:

Per ANSI/TPI 1, a scissor truss can have up to 1.25” of total horizontal deflection in the absence of stricter limits from the Building Designer. Scissor trusses may even be designed with more than this amount of horizontal deflection, along with a warning that special provisions for lateral movement may Per trusscan canhave haveupuptoto 1.25” total horizontal deflection the absence of PerANSI/TPI ANSI/TPI1, 1, aa scissor truss 1.25” of of total horizontal deflection in theinabsence of stricter bestricter required. It is important for the Building Designer to be aware of the calculated horizontal movement limits fromlimits the Building Designer. Scissor trusses may even be designed with more than this amount from the Building Designer. Scissor trusses may even be designed with more than thisof of the scissor truss, as reported the truss design drawing, ensure that it is an amount of horizontal along with aon warning that special provisions for lateral movement may be movement required. It may is amount deflection, of horizontal deflection, along with a warning that to special provisions foracceptable lateral horizontal forDesigner the for supporting structure whether special provisions foras the important formovement theItBuilding to be aware of theand/or calculated horizontal movement of the scissor truss, be required. is important the Building Designer totobedetermine aware of the calculated horizontal movement reported on the truss design drawing, to ensure that it is an acceptable amount of horizontal movement for the lateral need be made. of themovement scissor truss, asto reported on the truss design drawing, to ensure that it is an acceptable amount of supporting structure and/or to determine whether special provisions for the lateral movement need to be made. horizontal movement for the supporting structure and/or to determine whether special provisions for the lateral movement need to be made.

While 1.25” of total horizontal deflection may seem like a lot of horizontal movement, these calculated horizontal deflections are considered to be conservative; many Designers agree that the predicted While 1.25” of total horizontal deflection may seem like a lot of horizontal movement, these calculated movement from pin-roller bearing combination is greater than will actually occur in the constructed While 1.25” of the totalare horizontal deflection may seem like aDesigners lot of horizontal movement, these calculated horizontal deflections considered to be conservative; many agree that the predicted movement building. This is based on the fact that the design loads may be overstated and the contribution ofThis theis from the pin-roller bearingare combination greater than will actually in the agree constructed building. horizontal deflections consideredisto be conservative; manyoccur Designers that the predicted sheathing drywall if applicable) to combination resist the horizontal not taken intoinaccount during based on the(and fact that design loads may be overstated themovement contribution of the sheathing (andconstructed drywall movement from thethe pin-roller bearing isand greater than willisactually occur the the analysis of the truss. if applicable) to resist the horizontal is not taken during and the analysis of the truss. building. This is based on the factmovement that the design loads into mayaccount be overstated the contribution of the

sheathing (and drywall if applicable) to resist the horizontal movement is not taken into account during The National Building Code of Canada (NBC) references Section 5.4.4 of the 2009 Engineering Guide the analysis of Building the truss. The National Code of Canada (NBC) references Section 5.4.4 of the 2009 Engineering Guide forWood WoodFrame Frame Construction, which limits lateral movement theoftop of wall eachtowall to h/500. This for Construction, which limits lateral movement at theattop each h/500. This correlates to a total allowable horizontal 3/8”However, for 8’ walls. theEngineering Canadian truss tocorrelates a total allowable horizontal movement ofmovement 3/8” forreferences 8’of walls. the However, Canadian truss design standard The National Building Code of Canada (NBC) Section 5.4.4 of the 2009 Guide design standard (TPIC–2014) permits trusses to have a horizontal deflection (at the roller support) of up (TPIC–2014) permits trusses to have a horizontal deflection (at the roller support) of up to 1”. In this case, for Wood Frame Construction, which limits lateral movement at the top of each wall to h/500. This since deflection of the trussdeflection exceeds the horizontal of the wall, adeflection sliding tocorrelates 1”.the Inhorizontal thistocase, since the horizontal of allowable the exceeds thedeflection allowable a total allowable horizontal movement of truss 3/8” for 8’ walls. However, horizontal the Canadian truss connection needs to be used between the truss and the wall. ofdesign the wall, a sliding connectionpermits needs totrusses be used the truss deflection and the wall. standard (TPIC–2014) to between have a horizontal (at the roller support) of up

to 1”. In this case, since the horizontal deflection of the truss exceeds the allowable horizontal deflection of the wall, a sliding connection needs to be used between the truss and the wall.

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places where these clips are used regularly and successfully. However, some De the truss horizontal deflection and require the use of a positive connection betwe August 2017 Component Manufacturing Don’t Forget! the wall plate due to concerns regarding the transfer of lateral loads from#10217 the top dverti$er You Saw it in the Adverti$er Page #86 diaphragm. When TC connectors are used, they are often used on alternating end there is a positive connection along each wall at every other truss. Some Designe minimizes the horizontal movement between the truss and the wall after the buil There are different opinions on the use of sliding connections, such as the slotted TC24 or TC26 connectors fully sheathed andmovement braced.of the trusses without pushing out the wall, and also provide (see below), which allow for horizontal

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uplift resistance. The use of these clips also varies greatly by region. There are many places where these clips are used regularly and successfully. However, some Designers prefer to restrict the truss horizontal deflection and require the use of a positive connection between the scissor truss and the wall plate due to concerns regarding the transfer of lateral loads from the top of wall to the roof diaphragm. When TC connectors are used, they are often used on alternating ends of the trusses so that there is a positive connection along each wall at every other truss. Some Designers feel this approach minimizes the horizontal movement between the truss and the wall after the building is constructed and fully sheathed and braced.

There is not a single correct answer to address horizontal truss movement for every building. The amount of horizontal movement that is acceptable for the structure and whether or not a sliding connection should be used will depend on the building, the loading conditions, the designer’s experience and/or judgment, There is not a single correct answer to address horizontal truss movement for eve and, in some cases, the local building jurisdiction. What is more important than the decision to either restrict of horizontal movement is TC24/TC26 acceptable forhave thebeen structure and whether or not a horizontal deflection or utilize sliding connectorsthat like the (both successful) is that the bearing assumptions used in the design of the scissor truss are accounted for in the design of the building. The be used will depend on the building, the loading conditions, the designer’s exper worst-case scenario is when a scissor truss is designed with a pin-pin bearing and installed in a building where and, inhave some local building jurisdiction. What is more important than t absolutely no measures beencases, taken tothe supply the needed resistance to the calculated horizontal thrust.

restrict horizontal deflection or utilize sliding connectors like the TC24/TC26 (b is that the bearing assumptions used in the design of the scissor truss are account The article, “Accommodating Truss Movement (Besides Vertical Deflection),” appeared first on the the building. The worst-case scenario is when a scissor truss is inbox, designed with a p Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering Blog. To sign-up to receive the Engineering Blog in your go to seblog.strongtie.com/subscribe. installed in a building where absolutely no measures have been taken to supply t the calculated horizontal thrust. Copyright © 2017 Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. All Rights Reserved

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News & Announcements New Strong-Wall® Installation Videos Available Simpson Strong-Tie has released four new Strong-Wall wood shearwall installation videos. The first video is a general installation overview. The other videos each highlight a different aspect of installing the Strong-Wall wood shearwall, including the installation of its multi-story kit, top-of-the-wall connection and anchorage.

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News & Announcements Simpson Strong-Tie Expands Habitat for Humanity Support with Increased Habitat Strong Sponsorship and New Local Funding

Simpson Strong-Tie® Deck-Drive™ DWP WOOD SS Screw Is Now Load Rated Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is offering new load-rated sizes of the Deck-Drive DWP Wood screw in stainless steel. The fastener is designed for use in decks, docks, boardwalks and high-exposure environments that require exceptional corrosion resistance and higher loads. Engineered to provide fast, easy installations, the DWP SS screw is an ideal solution for almost any exterior wood-to-wood fastening application and, now with larger load-rated sizes, it’s also recommended for structural connections. The popular DWP screw has undergone rigorous testing per ICC-ES acceptance criteria AC233 for shear, pull-through and withdrawal resistance in various wood species (Douglas fir-larch, southern pine, spruce-pine-fir, hemlock-fir) in a range of thicknesses. (Please check strongtie.com for sizes, lengths and applicable loads.) The new load-rated DWP SS screws are available in flat-head sizes #10, #12 and #14, and in lengths from 2 to 6 inches in Types 316 and 305 stainless steel. “Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to lead the industry by offering the first load-rated stainless-steel fasteners that don’t require predrilling for use in decks, docks and boardwalks,” said Dr. Ed Sutt, VP of Fastening Systems at Simpson StrongTie. “Load-rated stainlesssteel fasteners give builders, engineers and architects more confidence in the strength of the products they use and specify, along with the exceptional corrosion resistance of stainless steel.”

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Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced it has increased support of Habitat for Humanity’s Habitat Strong program. Simpson Strong-Tie nearly doubled its monetary commitment and is now the major sponsor of the program. Habitat for Humanity homes in areas susceptible to flooding, earthquakes, hurricanes, winds and wildfires can benefit from Habitat Strong building standards, which include a suite of fortified codes and best practices for building more resilient homes. Available to all Habitat for Humanity organizations across the country, the Habitat Strong program was created to be affordable, while offering longlasting benefits to Habitat for Humanity homeowners. Simpson Strong-Tie increased its monetary donation for the program from $85,000 in 2015 to $150,000 in 2017. In addition to expanded support for Habitat Strong, Simpson StrongTie funded a new pilot STEM playhouse build program with the local East Bay/Silicon Valley Habitat affiliate in California. The STEM playhouse program was created to enhance, supplement and support existing classroom learning around STEM while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication. Students in grades 6-8 followed specific curriculum leading to application of their STEM learning with the building of playhouses for younger children. In March, Simpson StrongTie participated in its largest Habitat build to date, with over 350 employees from around the world constructing new homes in a Tucson, AZ community as part of its international sales meeting. “The support and excitement our employees have shown for Habitat for Humanity inspires and motivates us to continue and expand on our great partnership. We are very proud of our work with such an outstanding organization and look forward to growing our relationship,” said Simpson Strong-Tie president and CEO Karen Colonias. Simpson Strong-Tie has supported Habitat for Humanity for more than two decades and has been a national sponsor since 2007, donating $5 million in cash and products, including the structural framing hardware (connectors and fasteners) and reinforced shear walls used in new home construction. The company also supports Habitat for Humanity’s annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.

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The Last Word... not! on Dick

Marriott, Retiring President of MiTek Industries, Inc.

Joe Kannapell - Senior VP MiTek Industries, Inc. www.mii.com

You will search in vain, through the pantheon of sales leaders in the truss industry, for an equal to Richard H.

Marriott. You will find contenders, like Charlie Harnden or Dave Chambers, though they left us too soon. You will find a handful of other 40 year veterans, like Dick, but none who have possessed his skills. And none who are so universally recognized in our industry.

Dick piloted MiTek through turbulent times and always brought us to safe landings, just as he did through Vietnam, albeit onto the deck of an aircraft carrier; just as he did through the Great Recession, assuring the roaring recovery of our machinery business. Dick led MiTek to the top of our industry, just as he had led Hall of Famer Gary Weaver to the 4-mile-high summit of Mt. Aconcagua. But, he began with us, humbly, through a cold call in the trailer office of a Virginia truss plant. Though he was unable to crack the account, the outspoken owner there, Keen Dobyns, was so impressed that he recommended Dick to us, and we quickly recognized his worth. That’s the kind of impression Dick makes. When he greets you for the first time, you’ll feel a close connection, like you’ve known the man forever. He’ll remember your name, and something about you, many years hence. He’ll treat you as an equal, no matter your station in life. Though he will leave behind a team of professionals when he departs at year end, there will never be another Dick Marriott. And he deserves all of our best wishes for a wonderful second life. Look for many more accolades to follow.

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