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“I am new to the component manufacturing industry, what are some of the industry’s ‘Gotchas!’?

Thanks for this Question. There are several ‘Gotchas!’ that come immediately to mind. Perhaps the one most often cited is not having, and sticking with, a well thought-out business model. This would be a situation where the Sales folks are promising one thing, the truss technicians/designers are doing their own thing and the manufacturing is just trying to get product out the door as quickly as possible without regard for design assumptions or quality standards. It is critically important that everyone on your team understands your desired and intended scope of work. That scope is the one that is based in ANSI/TPI 1, Chapters 2 & 3, and has been reviewed by your insurance carrier and attorney, as they too are part of your team. Good communication, paired with great design and certifiable quality, will keep you away from many trying moments in this business.

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

Another ‘Gotcha!’ is one that you may feel that you have little control over because it is not your call to make, but one where you may well make a friend forever for just talking about it.

That one has to do with the “boiler plate specifications” we see on many jobs utilizing metal plate connected wood trusses. How often do you see the same specifications for the trusses no matter what the spans or complexity?

Having a conversation with the specifier, be it the architect, engineer or building owner, about something as simple as truss deflection in an educational-type setting will do wonders for your perceived integrity. Lots of roof truss specs call for the trusses to have maximum allowable deflection of L/240 for Live Load and L/180 for Total Load. This may have worked well back in the day of short span roof rafter construction, but it can wreak havoc when applied to clear span trusses. Let’s look at a relatively short span of, say, 28’ for residential roof trusses. Assuming we meet the spec of L/240 and L/180 for LL & TL, the trusses would be expected to deflect vertically under design live load up to 1.4” (28’ span x 12 inches per foot/240). Really?! Is there any detailing within the typical construction documents that would allow for that magnitude of deflection without serious issues with the finishes? What is the ceiling joint going to look like at parallel partitions? Just imagine the scene when these trusses aren’t for the little 28’ residence but for the 60’ wide commercial space. Now that “allowable” (that is, it meets the specs) Live Load deflection would be upwards to 3”, with Total Load deflection approaching four inches! You could quote this job, win the bid, supply it per specification and still end up being hated (if not sued) by the contractor, architect, engineer and building owner.

There are many aspects of metal plate connected wood truss design and manufacturing that can fit nicely into a company’s Procedures and/or Quality Control manual. There are other parts of the business that are just better suited for lunch and learn-type environments, or specifier group association presentations, where you are not actively trying to sell the recipients anything other than a better understanding of the products you manufacture or provide. This is the time to explain the features and benefits of your philosophy or process that will set your company apart from the rest of your competition. Yes, some of the features may increase your delivered truss invoice price, but if it saves numerous hours of installation time, eliminates additional material cost and assures a better end product, isn’t it worth talking about?

The fact is it is relatively easy to eliminate the ‘Gotchas!’ from your processes, but it takes effort to share your knowledge with the specifiers, installers, inspectors and others involved with truss applications to complete the loop. The best designed and manufactured trusses that are not handled and installed properly will not ultimately perform as designed/intended and you will be forced to defend yourself though having done no wrong. If you want to be included among the trusted suppliers, and seen as a go-to company, in your market, I suggest that you invest in this type of non-sales education. My experience says that it will pay off big-time in the long run and you will make many friends in the process. Thanks for reading, SS. PHONE: 800-289-5627

ASI/DePauw Combi-Cut Web Saw Push Button Controlled Movements with Mechanical Counters & Scales. (4) Angulating Saw Blades plus External Cut-Off Blade cut 2x4 and 4x2 from 8” to 16’.

Cut 4 Angle Floor Webs down to 12”. Powered Lumber Hold Downs. Lumber Feed Magazine. Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw). Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). $24,500 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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NEW! 2004 Koskovich Omni Miser RT ​ inear saw with roof truss cutting software, L servo controlled angulation axis of movement, includes crooked lumber sensor, print system A (one face), rebuilt Auto Deck in 2010 to accommodate up to 20’ stock, 2x3 through 2x12 material), automated lumber advance (LASM), auto exit roller, belt-style waste conveyor, 5 HP 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor (Windows XP Service Pack Three) with OEM console.

Includes (7) spare blades, miscellaneous spare boards, cables, air cylinder, belts, and all available system spares. 120/240v Single Ph. And 208/480v, 3 Phase power, 90 PSI air required. Well maintained throughout its service life, currently in daily operation.

Price: NOW $39,450 Location: MB Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2005 Razer v4 Linear Saw Six-Axis CNC Linear saw – Currently in operation and consistently upgraded this saw features a 6000 RPM hydraulic saw motor, full axis of motion to complete straight, single/compound bevel and rip cuts with a 13 3/4” blade. Handles material up to 20’ long, 14” wide and 4” depth. OEM supplied in-feed deck and outfeed conveyor with kick-off table are included. Right to Left hand feed configuration. Includes spare blade, encoder, (2) encoder wheels, sensor cables, and all available spare parts.

Includes Windows XP Service Pack two software and transformer for 230 or 600v to system specific 415v, 3Ph, Minimum 100 psi air required. (Ink jet printer shown in pictures is not included.) $49,500 FOB MB Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

New Spida Vector Saw with Mango Plate Marker (FOB IN) $44,975 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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

2000 Alpine AutoMill RS Component Saw Alpine AutoMill RS model 344, five-blade, computerized component saw. From the OEM literature: sets up in 2 to 19 seconds, using a touch screen for ease of operation.

Five-head automated component saw works in semi-automated control via touchscreen input. It has 19 axes of automated movement, diagnostics, auto management reporting. The RS cuts from 13" to 20' long material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12, and includes [3] 18", [1] 20" and [1] 32" blades with air brakes, pc with swingarm cabinet and scrap conveyor under saw.

480v/60Hz/3Ph power. $31,249, FOB: QC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2003 Omni Miser Saw Automated Wood Processing System.

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

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

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1997 TimberMill 6-20 Pro Component Saw Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0”. Base Plane Referencing and Pivot Axis Elevation for Faster Setup and Greater Accuracy.

Powered Angulation & Carriage. Single Sided Digital. Waste & Incline Conveyor.

Extra Set of Blades. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. $26,000 NOW $20,000 FOB IA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2005 Koskovich Auto Omni Component Saw 5-blade automated saw includes shaker waste conveyor with factory side pans, [3] 20 inch blades, [1] 30 inch blade and [1] 12 inch blade. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single sided setup from operator console, 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2, 20’ to 9” @ 90°/90°, ink-jet marking system, spare blades, remote monitor, Exair cabinet coolers, and all available electronic spares.

This is a one-owner Omni saw that has been well maintained including recent upgrades to lumber grippers (rear trucks), and other parts. 208/240/480 volt,3 phase, 100 Amp and 120 vac, 90 Amp electrical required. $44,890, FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Idaco Super Compon-a-matic 4 blade "super" Compon-a-matic saw with power angulation, carriage, and air brakes.

Shortest cut 12", longest cut 20 ft. @ 90/90.

Includes waste conveyor with short incline.

460V, 3 phase power. $8,490 FOB NY Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

1994 MiTek Combi-Cut 4-Blade Saw 1994 MiTek Combi-Cut component saw, model 2000 Combi Cut, serial # CO15, four-head saw with powered angulation, Cuts from 1 foot at 90/90 to 20 foot lengths, angles from 10 to 105 degrees, digital angle readouts, power angulation, power length.

005_WTS_WOOD _TRUSS_AD_2.25X4.75_v2.indd Cuts 4x2, four-angle floor webs from 19".

Includes under-saw waste conveyor (no incline), two extra 16" blades, manual and all available parts. Saw in use until end of January, 2016. 480 volt, 3 phase. $15,990 FOB MI Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2004 TCT Model 1100 Linear Saw Cut 2x4 and 2x6 Lumber from 3” to 20’.

Tops, Bottoms, Webs, Sliders, Wedges and Scissor Bottoms. 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5 HP Motor with 24” Blade. Ink Jet Printer. Scrap Conveyor. $36,900 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

Installed and operational. 480v/60Hz/3Ph power. Price: $89,990 NOW $84,890 Condition: Good Location: TX

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SBCA Chapters will always hold a special place in my heart and I love an opportunity to sing their praises. Well, the Truss Manufacturers Association of Texas, a.k.a. TMAT, has really done something worth praising – it just raised a bucket of money for charity!

Showing Texas Pride In the meeting announcement, TMAT President Kevin Walker encouraged everyone to show their Texas pride and participate in the April golf tournament and fundraiser. Not only are TMAT golf tournaments a great opportunity to combine business and pleasure, this one also promised to donate all of its proceeds to the 2016 BCMC Build with Operation Finally Home. This October in Knoxville, TN, a veteran will be receiving a house, thanks to our industry.

First Place Winners

TMAT’s contribution from this golf tournament: $18,000.

Camaraderie and Community In addition to the good cause in April, TMAT tournaments are a heck of a lot of fun! Where else does one team’s members have the honor of receiving the Dead Ass Last trophies? Sure, winning is nice, but losing isn’t so bad when you’re enjoying yourself.

If you’re a golfer and you’re passing through Texas in the spring or fall, try to schedule your trip around a TMAT golf tournament. Even when it’s not for charity, you’ll have a good meal and some great conversations.

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The Generosity of Chapters This wasn’t the first time TMAT has donated to the BCMC Build, and it won’t be the last. In fact, I can name 21 Chapters that I know have contributed since it started, and who knows how many folks have come out to swing a hammer over the years.

Aside from helping your own business by joining a Chapter, please remember that you’ll be helping your community and your industry too. Whether it’s a few educational handouts or a big donation of time and money, every effort is worth taking. And you may have a really good time along the way!

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

2005 Alpine AutoMill SC Saw Five-blade, servo-controlled computerized saw, sets up in 2 to 19 seconds and downloads from a network or by using a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated component saw works in both automated (downloading files) and semi-automated control via touch-screen input. It has 23 axes of automated movement, enhanced diagnostics, auto management reporting.

The SC cuts from 13" to 20' long material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12, and includes [4] 18" and [1] 32" blades with air brakes, yellow outfeed skatewheel conveyors and pc, carriage and cabinet compressed air connections (for cooling & dust buildup prevention). Installed and operational. 480v/60Hz/3Ph power.

Price: NOW $84,890 :: FOB TX Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

New Hundegger SC-3 Linear Saw Hundegger Speed-Cut SC-3 linear truss saw, complete roof truss, I-joist, EWP, stair stringer and wall panel parts cutting functions including angle and bevel drive unit with auto-loading conveyor system, auto-discharge and Ink-Jet marking. Multiple boards or I-joists can be stacked up to 4 high and accurately processed. Can process any length of material with finished parts up to 26' in length. The SC-3 processes lumber from ½"x 1 ½" to 8" x 17 ¾". The 26" carbide-tipped saw blade can rotate 360 degrees and bevel to 0 degrees horizontally. Includes 3D BIM software. The optional 4-axis rotating mill can hold up to three different milling tools. Vertical end mill, double-bevel mill, vertical drill, horizontal slot cutter and double mill options are available. According to Hundegger USA: "The Hundegger Whole House Saw TM is a computer numeric controlled (CNC) saw capable of cutting a wide range of roof, floor and wall framing components, including wood I-joists, laminated strand lumber (LSL), laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and glue-lam". Maintenance program, tech support and installation are available from Hundegger USA. 480 volt , 3 phase electrical. SPECIAL PRICE INCLUDES: Shipping anywhere in the lower 48 states, installation, training, duty. $209,000 Base Price

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1996 Auto-Omni 5 Blade Automated Apollo Saw with Truss Software Automated Component Saw Solid 48” x 72” Frame and Arm Construction Minimizes Flex on the Saw Frame. Direct •Automated Setup as directed by Truss Drive 7.5 HP Motor with 18” Blade (230/460 Volt). Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees Design Software Output with 36” Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts. Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement.

•Computer, Enclosure & Stand Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety. MDF Profiled Saw •5 Blades cut 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2 Bench Top Provides a Safe Working Platform. Dust Extraction Outlet. 20’ of MDF from 11” to 20’ Bench Top with Automated 20’ Length Stop & 10’ Gravity Conveyor. Workstation, •Ink Jet Printer Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17” Touch Screen Integration. Serial Control System.

•Shaker Pan Waste Conveyor (under saw) Includes all Plug & Play Wiring. MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software. Add •Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) $3,680 Two Day Onsite Installation & Training. Add $750 for 12 Month Phone & •Installation Available (quote upon reVirtual Tech Support. Add $275 for Spare Blade. Add $558 for Saw Laser Guide. Add quest) FOB WI $890 for Dust Collector Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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By Kelly Sias, P.E, Simpson Strong-Tie

“Structures are connections held together by members” (Hardy Cross) Take a quick look at a truss design drawing, and you will see a reaction summary that specifies the downward reaction, uplift and a horizontal reaction (if applicable) at each bearing location. Some people are tempted to look only at the uplift reaction, go to a catalog or web app, and find the lowest-cost hurricane tie with a capacity that meets or barely exceeds the uplift reaction.

However, if uplift was the only loading that needed to be resisted by a hurricane tie, why would we publish all those F1 and F2 allowable loads in our catalog?

Of course, many of you know that those F1 and F2 allowable loads are used to resist the lateral loads acting on the end and side walls of the building, which are in addition to the uplift forces. Therefore, it is not adequate to select a hurricane tie based on uplift reactions alone.

Where does one get the lateral loads parallel and perpendicular to the plate which must be resisted by the truss-to-wall connection? Definitely not from the truss design drawing! Unless otherwise noted, the horizontal reaction on a truss design should not be confused with a lateral reaction due to the wind acting on the walls – it is simply a horizontal reaction due to the wind load (or a drag load) being applied to the truss profile. It is also important to note that any truss-to-wall connection specified on a truss design drawing was most likely selected based on the uplift reaction alone. There may even be a note that says the connection is for “uplift only” and does not consider lateral loads. In this case, unless additional consideration is made for the lateral loads, the use of that connector alone would be inadequate.

Say, for example, that the uplift and lateral/shear load requirements for a truss-to-wall connection are as follows: Uplift = 795 lb.; Shear (parallel-to-wall) = 185 lb. (F1); Lateral (perp-to-wall) = 135 lb. (F2).

Based on those demand loads, will an H10A work?

2000 Alpine AutoMill RS Component Saw Alpine AutoMill RS model 344, five-blade, computerized component saw. From the OEM literature: sets up in 2 to 19 seconds, using a touch screen for ease of operation.

Five-head automated component saw works in semi-automated control via touchscreen input. It has 19 axes of automated movement, diagnostics, auto management reporting. The RS cuts from 13" to 20' long material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12, and includes [3] 18", [1] 20" and [1] 32" blades with air brakes, pc with swingarm cabinet and scrap conveyor under saw.

480v/60Hz/3Ph power. $31,249 FOB QC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1997 Timbermill 620 Pro SSD Timbermill 620 Pro single-sided digital, model 6-20 Pro SSD. Six heads cuts lumber from 2x3 through 2x12, 4x2 lengths from 13” to 20’ including four-angle floor truss webs from 19". "Pro" model features faster angulation movements and faster carriage speeds with soft-start technology and powered movements with single-side setup and digital readouts. Includes set of spare blades, drag-chain waste conveyor with incline, and all available spare parts.

480V 3ph. $25,990 NOW $19,900 FOB IA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

An initial look at the H10A’s allowable loads suggests it might be adequate. However, when these loads are entered into the Connector-Selector, no H10A solution is found.

Why? Because Connector-Selector is evaluating the connector for simultaneous loading in more than one direction using a traditional linear interaction equation approach as specified in our catalog.

If the shear and lateral forces were to be resisted by another means, such that the H10A only had to resist the 795 lb. of uplift, then it would be an adequate connector for the job. For example, the F1 load might be resisted with blocking and RBC clips, and the F2 loads might be resisted with toe-nails that are used to attach the truss to the wall prior to the installation of the H10A connectors. However, if all three loads need to be resisted by the same connector, then the H10A is not adequate according to the linear interaction equation.

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Confusion is Starting to Confuse Me Okay, I have finally had it. I have been reading articles for months and finally reached a tipping point.

I cannot sit quietly any longer.

So, I’ll start by saying I have been in this industry a very long time…..and on all sides of it. I have worked as a carpenter installing trusses, as a designer, as a plant manager, production manager and as a general manager at numerous plants. I have worked on the hanger side of the industry developing new products for the component industry and I have worked on the connector plate side of things. I visit customers all over the country. I get invited to examine operations and provide input. I evaluate pricing and labor costing and provide input. I have been around the block, been to the circus and seen the monkeys and a lot of other experiences that are not talked about in polite company; right Jack?

When I read articles from people claiming to know how to fix things with broad generalization and theory, it drives me crazy. This has been building up for 6 months or more. I read confusing information that contradicts itself from one month to the next. I guess some of these writers can’t remember what they wrote or when they wrote it.

My first head spinning moment happened a few months ago. I was reading an article by a self-proclaimed industry expert. It was stated that focusing on productivity doesn’t improve profitability. How does reducing labor costs and increasing output not help profitability? You can build the same or more product in less time therefore reducing costs and improving profitability. But, in a later article by the same expert he proclaimed that improved productivity increases sales. Wrong. Improved productivity does not increase sales. Improved productivity may increase capacity and allow for sales increases, but the two are only joined by capacity. If you increase capacity you MAY increase sales because you have additional capacity to sell. It is pretty simple. Stuff like this drives me crazy. I have managed plants and I am pretty sure the rules haven’t changed that much since then.

I went back to read a couple of more things and was appalled when I read that the author is trying to convince people, using broad generalizations, that vendors will never tell a customer they are making a bad decision or mistake because they are afraid of losing a future sale. That is the most ridiculous thing I have heard in a while! As suppliers, it is our job and duty to help customers become the best they can be. If we simply nodded our heads in approval every time a customer asked a question we would at some point lose all credibility and the customer along the way. Now, I am not saying that there aren’t guys out there pushing equipment on people who don’t need it. There are. I have written in the past about some of those guys and how that mentality eventually forced those customers out of business during the recent downturn. My point is that if you are with the right supplier and the people that work with the supplier have the experience built over years of working in the industry, they can be trusted to maintain the customer’s best interests. They will give you options and explain the pros and cons of each piece of equipment and offer an opinion of what is best for the customer’s shop based on need and the type of products to be built.

I am not a paid independent consultant. I work for a supplier and offer the benefit of my experience to every customer. Some take my advice and some don’t. It is their right as business owners to weigh advice given and act on it in a way they see fit. I’m not saying I have all the answers and don’t even pretend that I do. My piece of advice when you feel a paid outside consultant is needed would be to find someone who has been in the business or managed businesses. Find the guy who is going to provide knowledge and advice that fits your plant, the equipment you have and knows your product mix. In many cases more equipment is not the answer. Sometimes there are simple adjustments that can be made in production that will lead to improvements that increase capacity without more equipment. A number of years ago I wrote an article for another publication about automation. Automating for the sake of automation is not the right reason.

Anyway, find the right guy. It may be your supplier’s representative or an outside consultant. Find someone you can trust. Find someone that isn’t just going to make recommendations based on something they read. Get the guy that will visit your plant and evaluate what you currently have and will maximize your current production capability before talking about new equipment.

In closing, I am not going to point anyone in a direction. Do your homework and talk to your suppliers. You should use those relationships to your advantage. Now that I have that off my chest I promise to move on to the more light hearted commentary people are used to hearing from me. I think next up is how to build a network of component manufacturers that will help each other. Stay tuned!

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Did you know that it is possible to achieve greater than $3 million in sales on one build table, even with severe seasonal fluctuations causing winter sales to be nonexistent? I define a build table as one build group of three to four assemblers building roof trusses.

Did you know an automated fivebladed saw is capable of generating more than $6 million in sales?

Or that most automated linear saws can do more than $3 million in sales? All of this in one shift, which means no second-shift night crews.

What do you think the labor cost and efficiencies would be for this kind of sales volume? By the way, these kinds of results are being achieved in numerous component plants across North America.

So many people agonize over a labor shortage and yet are only achieving marginal output per team, so of course, they need more employees to produce the same amount. How many people, what kind of people and what is needed to achieve these types of results consistently are always the big questions. With all the advice coming from current vendors and the people within these companies, why isn’t it more common to achieve this type of output? Many manufacturers are not, and one should be asking why they are so willing to keep accepting a low level of productivity when the competitive environment is not getting any better.

Now, some may think I am suggesting that everyone just needs to invest in automated pucks and other expensive equipment. Sadly, most could have large gains above their current averages without a costly investment in automation. Automation does help, but it doesn’t always make sense to do so because it certainly is not needed in all situations.

Still too many are investing in the very best automated equipment and are only able to achieve very modest gains. A shiny new table, lasers, and an automated puck system are not simple cure-alls for achieving large gains.

Far too many companies are investing so much money, and yet the end results are fumbled on the metaphorical one-yard line. After taking the big risk of new debt and listening to the vendors and other people, why does it always seem just out of reach and unachievable by so many companies? The answer is simple but difficult to overcome. The people who are failing to achieve the desired results either do not know how or are simply unwilling to change to achieve far better results. The number one cause of this ignorance and an unwillingness to change is pride.

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Pride is a fickle and terrible emotion. It blinds and binds us from achieving more than what we are currently doing. It whispers in our ear that what we are doing is good enough, or it screams at us that we are right, and the others are the ones who are wrong! In fact, ideas and practices should never be about being right or wrong. Ideas and practices need to be about always willing to evolve to what creates the best outcome with the changing environment. Pride creates an environment of fear that prevents people from letting go and embracing more effective methods of processes and management practices. The greater the fear, the greater the tendency to micro-manage and not allow others to provide solutions that can easily be tested before fully implementing them. Pride is such a foolish emotion that the end, it is the cause of many floundering companies.

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Those who had hired my services before investing found that my unbiased advice helped them make the decision process far clearer and many saved tens of thousands in making a better decision rather than relying solely on their equipment vendors. Those who hired my services after the new equipment had found my council gave them far more productivity than what was possible after they failed to achieve the desired results they had been promised. When your company is finally ready to let go and embrace proven and practical methods of achieving stellar results, give me a call.

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Some might question how valid this method of evaluation is – Is it necessary? Is it adequate? How do we know? And that is where the interesting information comes in. Several years ago, Simpson Strong-Tie partnered with Clemson University on an experimental study with the following primary objectives:

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2. To propose an alternative, more efficient method if possible.

Three types of metal connectors were selected for this study – the H2.5A, H10, and the META20 strap – based on their different characteristics and ability to represent general classes of connectors.

The connectors were subjected to uni-axial, bi-axial and tri-axial loads and the normalized capacities of the connectors were plotted along with different interaction/design surfaces.

These interaction plots were used to visualize and parameterize the combined load effect on the capacity of the connectors. The three different interaction plots that were examined were the traditional linear relationship, a quadratic interaction surface and a cuboid design space.

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1. To verify the perceived notion that the capacity of the connector is reduced when loaded in more than one direction and that the linear interaction equation is conservative in acknowledging this combined load effect.

The results? Not only was the use of the linear interaction equation justified by this study, but a new, more efficient cuboid design surface was also identified. It provides twice the usable design space of the surface currently used for tri-axial loading and still provides for a safe design (and for the bi-axial case, it is even more conservative than the linear equation). This alternative method is given in our catalog as follows: As an alternative, certain roof to wall connectors (embedded truss anchors, seismic and hurricane ties, and twist straps) can be evaluated using the following: The design load in each direction shall not exceed the published allowable load in that direction multiplied by 0.75.

Now we can go back to the H10A and re-evaluate it using this alternative method: Multiple each allowable load by 0.75

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As it turns out, the H10A does have adequate capacity to resist the simultaneous uplift, shear and lateral loads in this example. This just goes to show that the alternative method is definitely worth utilizing, whenever possible, especially when a connector fails the linear equation.

This is an abbreviated version of a longer article by Kelly Sias that was published April 7, 2016 on the Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering Blog. To read the full version, please visit the Structural Engineering Blog.

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Component Opportunities in High Density Housing

By Joe Kannapell

The growing attraction of owning attached, close-in housing is a winning trend for componentization. Higher densities shift the labor equation in our favor, both in-plant and out on jobsites. Maximizing the “cube” of structures via open webbed floor and attic room trusses leverages our strengths. “Walking through” the floor, roof and wall components in a single 3D structural model demonstrates our value to builders and developers.

Housing near town centers appeals to nearly all age groups. Recent college grads want to emulate their experience living in modern, well located, amenity-filled university rentals. Millennials living in apartments want to own their own home, and their best value may be a townhome near public transit.

And finally, even seniors have been trading their suburban homes for less complicated lifestyles in the cities; closer to restaurants, medical services, and entertainment. And not stranded far away in the suburbs. Optional elevators remove the challenge of multi-level living for the aged.

Photo 1: Attached units, such as these, now comprise 50% of Metro Atlanta housing starts

Affordability compels higher densities – up to 20 townhomes, and even more condos per acre. This dictates minimal building footprints and maximal land use; 4-5 story structures with units that may be as narrow as 18 feet.

Garages underneath, decks on top, and balconies throughout, to provide outdoor living space with little or no yard space. In some locations two-two story townhouses may be stacked, known as “two over two” townhomes.

Determining the optimal layout of components requires significant design effort; spanning open floor plans, accommodating large stair and window openings, and framing a myriad of options. Compounding the task is the maze of mechanicals from zoned HVAC units, fire places, roof drains, and kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans. Both the structural and mechanical challenges encourage a consultative, value-added design approach.

Shoehorning units onto irregular lots maximizes the payback of a project, and demonstrates the flexibility of components. City planners favor the “massing” of housing close to transportation and services. They often discourage detached housing for its inefficient land use. To gain approval of many projects, developers often must provide a certain number of affordable and special-use units, further Photo 2. Floors, roofs and walls for above project by BMC/Stock Marietta GA, photo by manager Jim Dooley complicating the design task, but also insuring the uniqueness of each infill project, and mitigating against unqualified bidders.

Fortunately we have “whole structure” design tools to visually collaborate with all trades and demonstrate that only plated truss components can take maximum advantage of space, time, and economic constraints. And the larger scale of infill projects provides a steadier flow of production work, in perhaps a less competitive environment.

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

WITH EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR ANY SIZE COMPONENT MANUFACTURER, CLARK INDUSTRIES OFFERS FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS.

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

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

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

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 Tee-Lok 14' x 70' End Eject Roller Gantry System Tee-Lok 14’ Gantry Roller (Track Mounted). (10) Tables with Pop-up Roller Conveyor (for end eject). Steel Bottom Chord, Balance is Wood Top. Unistrut Jigging with Jig Hardware & Aisle Pads.

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2007 MiTek Tracked Gantry Head 2007 MiTek tracked gantry head with 15' ft. track center spacing and 24" diameter rollers. Very low operational hours, this head includes a riding-platform, and push-button controls. A perfect addition or replacement head for a MiTek tracked gantry line. 208V, 3ph power. $28,990 FOB NY Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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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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Is there a reduction for plating in a previously plated area?

When a connector has been installed on a joint and it is determined the plate does not meet the requirements of the design standard, then the truss designer has to make a decision. The connection can be repaired by removing the plate, or there may be a way to facilitate the repair leaving the plate in place, or the connection could be adequate with further evaluation leaving the joint “acceptable as is” with no repair necessary. In the situation where the plate has to be removed, an important aspect of the repair should be, “If I am removing a plate and replacing it with another plate, how does the first plate tooth impact affect the repair?”

Installing a connector into the lumber on its own damages the lumber as the plate is pressed into the lumber. Removing this plate creates an area where new plate embedment is considered 50% effective. In other words, one would need twice the tooth count to equal the original requirement assuming no other defects are present.

In the example pictured, 75% of the new plate area (shown in red) will have had tooth embedment from the removed plate. The blue hashed area is where a 50% reduction would be required.

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

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

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Tables are slotted steel tops. (5) tables total, (3) of which are missing skatewheel ejectors (side eject), (1) with broken ejector and (1) ejector assembly is available but uninstalled. (1) table has bent gantry support tube. $44,990, FOB QC. Mitek 14' x 100' Side Eject Roller Gantry System Mitek 14’ x 24” Diameter Roller Gantry (Track Mounted). 100’ of Walk-Thru Steel Top Tables with Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor. Unistrut Jigging & Jig Hardware.

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Klaisler 51' End Eject Roller Gantry System Klaisler 14’ x 24” Diameter Gantry Roller (track mounted) with Hydraulic Roll Lifter & Ride Platform. (10) 4’-8” x 14’-0” Steel & Plastic Top Tables with Pop-up Rollers (for end eject). (1) 4’-8” x 7’-0” Steel & Plastic Top Table. Floor Rail. 208 Volt / 3 Phase.

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

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President at Wood Truss Systems, Inc. In the first part of the Primer for Wall Panels, we discussed the fundamentals of wall panel production and how they may figure into your wood component business. In summary, we asked the reader to remember that wall panels were built for decades with little more than a blueprint, carpenter’s square, a hand saw, and a “can do” attitude. In closing part one, we stressed that before you invest in wall panel production you should consider some of our basic criteria and ground rules: •

Rule #1: Your most likely prospect for manufactured wall panels is the same person/company that is directly responsible for framing labor. In other words, the person who signs the P.O. for wall panels needs to be the same person that “writes” the check for framing labor, as they are the one who benefits directly from field-labor savings.

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Rule #2: From our experience we believe that wall panel equipment is easy to over-invest in.

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Rule #3: All you must have to build wall panels is a flat surface such as a floor deck on a job site (aside from a saw, lumber, and nails of course).

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Rule #4: Equipment purchases should be based on matters of productivity and quality. Let your combined experience be your guide as to what is truly sensible.

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Rule #5: Your investment in equipment is largely determined by what your daily or weekly linear feet of wall production objectives are today and over the next 3 to 5 years.

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Rule #6: The very best equipment for your specific needs can be some combination of new, used, and even “home” made.

As promised, here is Part Two of the Primer for Wall Panels with the answer to the question; “What are the fundamental elements of equipment necessary to build wall panels?”

• Product Design: Of course manufacturing any building component begins with accurate design in your shop. The plant can only build what is designed so it is critical that the designs match the intent of the construction documents provided by the building contractor or architect. It is also critical that the panels are designed to fall within the limits of the plant’s capabilities. For example, if you have a framing table that allows for up to ten foot high walls, a 12 foot wall will need to be built elsewhere or field-framed.

Wall panel layout is generally done using the following methods: Manual design of panels: For years people have hand drawn wall panels. The most efficient way to manually design wall panels is to mark up the blueprints based on the preferred panel lengths, then draw a separate bottom plate drawing showing the stud and opening placements with both heights and horizontal dimensions. For a house or two a week, this may be fine. The drawback is using a blueprint that has a dimensional error. Your wall panels would be inaccurate if you only use the graphics without double-checking the written dimensions.

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Design software: There are a number of wall panel design software programs available to you. If you are a wood truss shop, it is likely that your nail-plate supplier has a wall panel module available*. Other wall design software is available from independent sources. Some offer a one-time purchase price and others charge a monthly fee.

A big advantage of design software is its ability to import CAD drawings from truss design layouts, architects, and builders to create accurate dimensioning and cutting. The ability to copy, flip, and paste data makes repetitive designs easier with software than a manual layout (design) approach.

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* (Keep in mind that wall software from your nail-plate supplier generally comes at an additional fee. Why? Well, the “currency” that pays for design software is their proprietary nail or connector plate which are rarely used in wall panel production. In a few words, you must pay to play.)

So you believe you have a good design to send to your builders, now what? Well here are the fundamental areas that will likely require an equipment investment: • Cutting and Marking – This is where the physical accuracy of your finished wall panels is established; it is essential that you are accurately cutting plate material and correctly marking stud, sub-component, and opening locations for the rest of your manufacturing process to be accurate. In addition you will be cutting all of the other dimensional lumber elements of a wall panel (blocking, etc.), and keep in mind that better than 95% of your cutting will be 90°, rightangle cuts. Solutions in new equipment will run between $10,000 and $55,000 for manual/semi automatic cutting and from $125,000 to $300,000 for full automation.

• Sub-Component Assembly – These elements include stringers, trimmers, ladder panels, corners, T’s, and the like to be used in wall frame and rough opening assembly. Again, in more than 95% of these assemblies you will be joining dimensional lumber at 90° angles. Solutions run between $100 for a wood bench to $25,000+ for systems with pneumatic clamping and squaring nailers.

• Rough Opening Assembly – These elements include window and door (interior and exterior) openings that are pre-assembled and “dropped” into to the wall frame during the framing process. Rough openings generally utilize some subcomponents such as headers and trimmers for doorframes. They are sometimes referred to as sub-component openings. Generally built “just in time” on the framer, squaring-table, or on a manual framing surface.

• Framing – This is where both exterior and interior walls are built with a combination of top and bottom plates, studs, sub-components, and rough openings. At this point in the assembly process square, tight joints are essential prior to the joining of the members by fasteners (nails). For interior walls this is typically the end of the line. Solutions run the spectrum from a home made framing table ($500), to OEM built electric/ pneumatic tables $35,000+, to fully automated machines at $200,000+.

• Sheathing - Here is where exterior walls that require sheathing are finished. Sheathing material in the form of various materials (OSB “plywood”, foam-core board, Styrofoam™, DensGlass®, etc.) is applied to the completed wall frame at this location. The sheathing material is either pre-cut or applied in sheets then routed for application around openings, and usually applied with nails or staples at code-specified intervals.

The sheathing process may be accomplished at a single location or in two stages: squaring, applying, and “tacking” the sheathing followed by squaring and fully fastening the sheathing to the elements of the frame.

Either way keep in mind this process is always the primary “bottle-neck” or time-consuming task in a manufactured wall panel operation. OEM solutions may run from $75,000 to $125,000+, but in any regard this is one area where you should not “wing it”. An investment in equipment to be accurate and productive is definitely warranted.

• Stacking – This is where your product is prepared for shipment and orderly use by the field framing crew. Neat, organized, secure bundles are the “name of the game” and there are several ways to accomplish this, largely dependent on the physical layout of your facility. Stacking order is generally a function of your design software as most of the current wall software has a stacking function that generally determines the “build” order. Sometimes customers will ask for a specific stacking order. Solutions may include a panel lift (think ice tongs), hoist (electric or pneumatic), and a frame to support the lifting process.

2008 Panels Plus 2-Station Wall Panel Line 2008 Panels Plus series 312 framing station, 16 foot long table x 12 foot framer with (2) two-gun tool dollies and MiTek light bars (light bars have damage). Includes push button controls, color coded stud locators at 16 inches & 24 inches o.c. spacing, motorized telescoping arms for wall heights from 7 to 12 feet. Clamps wall prior to nailing, includes squaring stops and foot pedal control. Builds both 2x4 and 2x6 walls, requires 30 CFM at 120 psi and 120v or 230v, single phase electrical service.

2008 Panels Plus series 3000 sheathing station with dual-beam, multi-tool bridge.

Squaring table with bridge mounted tools that fastens sheathing to framed wall panels (2x4 and 2x6) up to 16 foot in length, and 7 to 12 foot wall height. Each beam holds (24) tools at 6’ o.c. (48 tools total, nails or staples). Includes pendant control, autoreturn, laser pointer, with HD motorized, foot-pedal controlled telescoping arms for wall height adjustment, hand-crank tool bridge for precise stapling/nailing, remote fire with offset shift, and tilt function for fastening seams. Requires 60 CFM at 120 psi, 120v single phase electrical service.

Also includes set of Panels Plus subcomponent lay-out table with pop-up ejectors, all available stud locators (removed for light bars), (8) 15 feet long skatewheel conveyors with stands, (5) ShopNet work stations with stands, monitors, enclosures and all available PC hardware, (9) yellow outfeed rollers, four of which are in a floor-mounted bed and panel lift. Some tools included subject to dealer-approved transfer. Sold for $150.000 new in 2008. $79,990, FOB NJ Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

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.

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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.

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WALL PANELS MADE EASY Carlson 9' x 16' Wall Panel Line •Framing Table with Stud Locators, Skatewheel Conveyor & Pneumatic Plate Clamping •Squaring Table with Router Bridge •Sheathing Table with 16 Tool Panel Bridge •Excludes Bostitch Nail Guns on Panel Bridge •Triad CN-4 Sub-Component Nailer $14,900 FOB PA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

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• Delivery – There are several ways for wall panels to be delivered to and unloaded at the job-site. The “right” way will be determined by many factors largely influenced by the expectations of your consumer.

In many locations the combination of an all-terrain forklift and a flatbed trailer seems to work best. In other areas, panels must be delivered and set with a crane on site for you to be competitive in the marketplace.

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• Personnel – As mentioned you need solid design software which is available from a variety of suppliers. We believe it is also important that you find some design and production personnel that are experienced in framing wood structures to help you deliver a “user-friendly” product to the field framing crews. Regardless of your current business nature there in no substitute for staff with wood framing experience, and a firsthand knowledge of framing practices and preferences in you market. It is crucial that you do your “homework” in this area.

Our objective in this two-part series was to help you determine what strategy you should have relative to the growing market segment that manufactured wall panels represent. If your current status includes building or planning to build wall panels, we hope that we have helped you to identify the fundamental elements of wall panel production. There would of course be more to discuss to plan a manufacturing operation, (such as building size and material flow!) but that is best left to individual consultation with knowledgeable, SBCA affiliated industry professionals.

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2014 Triad model Specialty Rake Wall Framing Table can build both raked and standard flat plate wall panels. Steel construction, 30" working height off of floor, wall heights of 5'-0" to 40'-0", table length of 16'-6". Rake adjustable from 0 to 12/12 pitch. Includes continuous squaring lip, floor grates 8 1/2" above floor, stud locators, manual height adjustment with 16'-6" of travel, adjustable squaring stops and center support bars, electric motor drive with gear box and torque limiter for clamping and squaring the panel. Table has (5) pop-up conveyors for material transfer and includes all available spare stops, spacers, bolts and one user manual. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. Sold new for US$53,000.

Price: $41,450 Base Location: MN

Includes 2013 Triad Econo-Framer table. The Econo-Framer is 18 ft. long and builds walls from 7 ft. to 12 ft. high. Features power height adjustment, pop-up ejection conveyors at top and bottom plate areas, 16" o/c color coded stud locators, and includes manual and all available spare stud locators. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. $56,990, FOB Location: ME.

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2016 Precision Equipment Roll-Off Trailers 40', 48' and 53' Fixed Lengths. 36' to 51', 42' to 60', 46' to 64', 50' to 70' and 53' to 80' Expandable Lengths. 102" Wide. Air Lift ICC Bumper. Self Contained Hydraulic Power Unit. Spring Loaded Composite Fenders. Dual Rear Rollers. New Low Pro Tires. Air Operated Roller Pin Lock System.

Air Operated Load Control System. Sliding Air Ride Suspension. Strobe Lighting.

Mesh Between All Rollers. Patented Load Lifts. LED Lighting System. Extenda-Rail. 4" x 35' Load Straps. Patented Strap Locks. Strap Winches. Dove Tail on Rear of Trailer. Hydraulic King Pin Plate. Removable Headache Rack. 7 Way Receptacle on Rear of Trailer. Split Rollers.

Sliding Winch System. Aluminum Tool Box. Trailer is Sandblasted & Primed with PPG Polyurethane Paint Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

2000 Prentice Telestik-33 Material Handler 32’-10” Boom. 4,000 Lb Payload. Excludes Truck. $10,000 FOB GA. NOW $8,000 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329

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New SL Laser Projection System New, laser projection system from SL Laser.

Projects roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building surface, for faster setup and fabrication times. Each laser head provides 21' projection length (@15 foot ceiling heights).

Includes system computer, cables, mounting hardware for attachment to customer's structure, factory installation, training and choice of green or red laser. Works with each connector plate manufacturer's design software. Modular nature of the laser heads allows for easy, future expansion of system length. 120 volt, 1 phase. FOB NC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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

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Hain 20' Powered Measuring System Adapts to Any Saw. Left or Right Hand Operation. Feet & Inches System (Stops at 12” Centers) or Inches System (Stops at 10” Centers). Motor: 1/4 HP Linear Actuator (110 Volt). Stop Rail: 2 x 4 x 1/4” Aluminum Extrusion. Stops: Jig Bored Steel. Stop Blocks: Machine Billet Aluminum. Optional Lengths from 5’ to 60’. Optional Gang Stop.

Add $770.00 per 10’ Section of Heavy Duty Roller Conveyor with Stands Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2007 Univeyor Automated Linear Conveyor System $88,990 NOW $59,000:: FOB BC New Square 1 Rolsplicer New 2014 Square 1 Rolsplicer splices 2"x3", 2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3-4 second cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Features two, recessed, simultaneous-activation buttons, guarded motor and sprockets, external lubrication points, 3 HP motor and a footprint of 59" long x 42" wide. Optional 20' infeed and 10' outfeed conveyor available. 240 or 480 volt electrical. $15,500. FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

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

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

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2005 Lacey-Harmer Sense-A-Plate Designed to detect missing plates as a completed truss passes through the upper and lower metal detectors. From the OEM literature, "The unit compares the signals from the upper and lower detectors to see if there are any missing or misaligned plates, sounding a missing plate alarm if any plates are missing. Can be connected to an existing conveyor drive to signal when a plate is found to be missing.". This unit is in working order and includes manuals. Also features on/off switch controlling magnetic sensors.

Operation signals are visible on control box.

Unit is 2'-2" deep x 19'-0" wide x 4'-3" tall.

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2008 OMGA Finger Jointing Line Price: $29,900 NOW $19,900:: FOB CO Model FJL100M, refurbished by Monet in 2010. This complete system includes OMGA JL 100M finger joint cutting head, shaper unit, OMGA PR 100/3.2 hydraulic press, OMGA INK F-100 glue station, and TITEN finish planer of unknown age, used for producing finger joint stud material from cut off scrap material. 480v, 3Ph power.

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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

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

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

2003 Alpine Infeed Deck 2003 Alpine model 210, 6-arm lumber infeed deck, 3 HP motor, floor-standmounted button controls with forward, reverse and emergency stop. 17' x 22' footprint. Motor is 230/460 volt. Currently wired for 460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $7,890 FOB BC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.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

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

2009 EnDiSys / Graco Foam Insulation System EnDiSys Model 3004240B. Skid Mounted Graco Reactor H-25 Hydraulic, Heated, Plural Component Proportioner. Maximum Flow Rate: 22 Lb/Min. Maximum Fluid Working Pressure: 2,000 PSI. Reactor Portable Dispense System (Manual Contol).

230 Volt / 3 Phase. Two 100 Gallon Heated Tanks. Drum Agitators (Both Sides). Feed Pumps. Recirculation System for Hose and Reactor. 150’ Heated Hose with 10’ Whip.

Out of Service (Stored Inside). $19,500 Now $17,000 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

Metriguard Finger Jointing Testing Equipment •Metriguard Model 330 Press. •Humboldt Model H-30140 Laboratory Oven (115 Volt).

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•Excludes Associated Machinery Material Cart. $6,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Applications make compliance with building codes quick and seamless Modern technology helps to simplify our daily lives in many ways with the touch of a button—and now, today’s technology plays an important role in the way the wood construction industry is improving speed, efficiency and safety, and even compliance with the latest building codes.

There is no mystery as to why the public relies on modern building codes to ensure safety and protection against potential hazards caused by fire, high wind, seismic, or snow events. According to the International Code Council (ICC), regulation of building construction can be traced back more than 4,000 years in recorded history and, over time, has become an increasingly efficient way to avoid unfortunate consequences of building-construction failures.

That said, determining building code compliance can often be a tedious and time-intensive task for contractors, builders, and code officials. To help make the process more user-friendly, the American Wood Council (AWC) has developed three free web-, mobile- and tablet-based applications to streamline the process of ensuring new and existing buildings comply with the latest building codes. Each application – including the Span Calculator, Connection Calculator, and Energy UA Calculator – features a seamless interface with drop down menus offering a wide variety of specifications to choose from. All are available for browsers, as well as iOS and Android devices.

The Span Calculator: The Maximum Span Calculator for Wood Joists and Rafters performs calculations for all species and grades of commercially available softwood and hardwood lumber as found in the 2012 National Design Specification® (NDS®) Supplement. Common uniform loading conditions are available and adjustment factors for wet service conditions even allow calculation of deck joists. The "span options" calculator allows selection of multiple species and grades for comparison purposes.

The Connection Calculator: The Connection Calculator provides users with an app-based approach to calculating capacities for single bolts, nails, lag screws, and wood screws per the 2005 NDS for Wood Construction. It offers a convenient way to determine both lateral and withdrawal connection values and includes adjustment factors for temperature, wet service, varying load durations, and end grain. Additionally, single and double shear capacities can be determined, as well as wood-to-wood, wood-to-concrete, and woodto-steel connections, using a variety of solid sawn lumber and glulam species and wood structural panels. For connections loaded in shear, the calculator presents results for each of the NDS-prescribed yield modes, and calls out the controlling result.

The Energy UA Calculator: The Energy UA Calculator computes an opaque wall or fenestration U-factor based on the Total UA alternative compliance method permitted by the International Code Council’s 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) or International Residential Code (IRC). The U-factor indicates the rate of heat loss of a wall assembly. The lower the U-factor, the greater a wall's resistance to heat flow and the better its ability to control heat loss. This new Energy UA Calculator is consistent with AWC’s Design for Code Acceptance (DCA) 7, “Meeting Residential Energy Requirements with Wood-Frame Construction.” DCA 7 and the accompanying app provide ways to economically meet the residential energy requirements of the 2012 IECC. The app also gives insulation requirements needed in various wood wall assemblies to achieve the specified opaque wall U-factor.

Now more than ever, complying with the latest building codes is crucial for ensuring safety, health, resiliency and energy efficiency in wood construction. According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, building codes can now offer enhanced protection against the threats of natural disasters to make communities more resilient, sustainable, and livable for future generations. Modern codes provide the industry with a baseline for estimating and managing risk when it comes to investing in long-term measures to achieve environmental goals that can impact short-term profits.

AWC's Building Codes and Standards team works closely with model, state, and local building code organizations, as well as with many standards developing groups, to gain the broadest appropriate acceptance of wood products in the marketplace. AWC’s easy-to-use applications help users ensure code compliance from the convenience of their smartphone or tablet – taking full advantage of the possibilities enabled through today’s technology.

To learn more and download the applications today, visit www.awc.org.

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2008 Panels Plus Sub-Component Nailer Features four easily adjustable tools, squaring stop and single-foot pedal operation for horizontal and vertical clamping and nailing. Builds corners, trimmers, partition lead-ins, jack studs, L's, channels and ladders. Utilizes most choices of nail tools, system operates with an easy use button to activate squaring stop and individual on/ off switches for the four mounted nailing tools with individual regulators. Tac switch on each gun provides optimal safety.

Max clamp opening of 17x17.5” handles practically anything your production would require. Includes emergency stop button, 4 individual on/off switches, a manual nailer hook up and holder and foot pedal for activating tools and clamping devices. $11,490 FOB NJ. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

RUVO Model 925 Door Machining Center Interior & Exterior Door Machine will automatically: bore for the main lock hole. bore for the latch hole. rout for the rectangular latch plate. bore for the strike hole. rout for the rectangular strike plate. mortise for two or three hinges in both door & hinge jamb. Specifications: Door Height: 6’-6” to 8’-0”. Door Width: 1’-4” to 4’-0”.

Door Thickness: 1 3/8” or 1 3/4”. Butt Sizes: 3 1/2”, 4” or 4 1/2”. Jamb Width: 2 1/2” or 10 1/2”.

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2003 Triad Smart Stair Router System CNC (computer numeric controls), menudriven machine cuts 2x10 & 2x12 standard stair profiles w/touch screen controls. Two HD routers cut top or bottom stringer only, or both stringers simultaneously. Smart Stair Router accommodates standard stair profiles, no riser profiles, split stringers & open stringers with hardwood or softwood settings; cuts top or bottom stringers or both simultaneously. Features (2) HD 2 HP belt driven routers w/1/2" capacity collets, (2) stepper linear actuators for cutting profiles, (1) servo/stepper drive wheel for indexing, 628 lb. vertical clamp, 352 lb. horizontal clamp, industrial computer, and 4-axis motion controller.

System includes 2260 Wedge & Glue Block Cutter to mix stacks of 1x and 2x materials in the same hopper.

Cuts (2) wedges out of 1x material and (1) wedge out of 2x material w/walkaway hands-free operation. Capable of cutting glue blocks; bag-style dust-vacuum system included. Includes Triad stair assembly clamp for easy jigging of staircase assemblies. Accomodates up to 16 risers with a maximum width of 50".

Price: $52,750 $47,750 NOW $32,750 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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B.A.M. CNC Stair Router System Builders Automation Machinery model CNC/MFSR, 4-axis SERVO stair router.

Produces contemporary, box and open stairs. The only machine available that also cuts the top and bottom landings. Fully programmable via system touchscreen w/large library already stored in the machine for almost all box and open stringers. This is a complete system with stair-clamp, Weg Saw and optional Vacuum dust collector.

Two high-frequency, 5 H.P., 24,000 RPM fan-cooled spindles horsepower, Installation and support OEM available at an additional charge. 230v, 70 amp, 3 ph., electrical requirements and 110 p.s.i. @ 15 CFM air requirements. One owner, purchased new and installed by OEM. $40,890 :: FOB OH Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Four Arm Infeed Deck Price: $7,890 NOW $3,990 :: FOB PA 10' long x 10' wide 4-arm infeed deck, powered by a 1 HP motor, prism chain feed and deflector pans. 230/460 volt, 3 phase.

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

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BAM CNC Stair Router Saw Reman 03/08. Builders Automation Machinery [BAM] model CNC/MFSR stair router. Contemporary, box & open stairs, the only machine available that also cuts the top and bottom landings. Programmable with a large library already in the machine for most all box and open stringers. Remanufactured includes new wiring, rebuilt spindle motors, new drives & is equipped with two variable frequency drive, 5 horsepower, 3 phase motors. One year warranty. Setup is free of labor charges we do charge airfare and per diem for setup and training. Portable 4 bag, 3 phase vacuum switched on at the machine controls is available for $1,568. Installation by the OEM available at an additional charge. 230 volt, 3 phase, 60 amp electrical requirements and 120 p.s.i. and 35 CFM air requirements. Price: $56,667 :: FOB FL Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2002 Builders Automation Template Stair Router Model RUWO 2000 MFSR. Cut Box and Open Stringers. Manual Setup with Auto Feed and Cut. One or Two Stringers per Cycle. 10’ Infeed and 10’ Outfeed Roller.

Conveyor with Stands. 2 Bag Dust Collector.

(2) Lift Tables for Staircase Assembly. 240 Volt / 3 Phase. $25,600 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Including truss industry equipment parts and machinery that is “For Parts Only” Submit your ads with one photo, not to exceed 750k to: twm@componentadvertiser.org or Call: 800-289-5627 x 1 Standard Classified Rates Apply Alpine AutoMill RS Component Saw Parts (5) Encoder Drive Belts (2) Encoder Drive Gears (1) Drive Circuit (3) Hold Down Drive Rod Couplers (4) 3/4" Encoder Couplers (5) Carriage Track Scrubbers (1) Encoder Data Cable (1) P.C. Data Cable Used Bimba 314-DXP Air Cylinder (9 (3) 1 1/2" Plastic Slider Bushings Available) $20 Each (Nebraska) (1) 1 1/4" Gear Encoder Coupler Wasserman & Associates (5) Encoders 800-382-0329 (2) Motor Brake Caliper & Disk Sets www.wasserman-associates.com Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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Lumber Market Summary

Lumber Market In Swirling Winds

Avoid Futures "FOGGLES"

April and May are peak demand months for our lumber industry. Those two months are also peak for production. The historical trends suggest that prices will weaken in May. Part of my job is to look for abnormalities. One such current abnormality is the acknowledgment of discounted trading levels of Canadian SPF against US species in construction grade framing lumber. Buyers are moving towards SPF for mid spring fill ins.

At midweek we see Canadian sales heating up while stateside mill sales are struggling just to stay warm. As April ends, buyers are searching for lower prices while inventories easily liquidate. This creates a rub. Having adequate inventory for this time of year is imperative.

Therefore, no one is willing to run the risk of missing an order from being out of stock. On the other hand margins continue to be very thin and having excessive inventory is not it desirable.

This leaves our lumber market in swirling winds...no clear trend, strong demand, ample supply...all against the backdrop of uncertain, lethargic housing.

In these conditions I resort to historical perspectives to project the most likely path for the future. That is the Forecasted Decision Points projection below. The FDP suggests the lumber composite working lower over the coming six weeks.

Lately we have been decoding and simplifying lumber futures. Futures is the only thing in our lumber business that changes price everyday. As previously discussed, lumber futures are influenced primarily by hedge funds not lumber traders. Lumber futures does not impact all prices in our business on a daily basis. It has no impact on OSB. It has no impact on southern yellow pine lumber. It has no impact on Green Doug Fir lumber. It only impacts western Dry Fir to the extent that it impacts Canadian SPF. It primarily impacts only 2x4#2 Canadian SPF. On a daily basis lumber futures only impacts 2x4 Canadian SPF when prices rise, as we have seen this week. The cash market lags, even fails to respond when futures declines. However, rising futures prices can pull Canadian SPF 2x4's higher, day by day. Why? Because Canadian lumber producers can sell their production into "the board" for delivery.

Canadian SPF 2x4#2 began the week looking for orders at $280 fob mill. By Wednesday's close, hedge funds had squeezed futures shorts, rallying May lumber up to $296.

This allowed mills to scoot higher without sales to justify the increase.

So why did futures rally? It was all technical. After an $88 rally, the 50% pullback was to $274. The 50% rally back up that $44 down leg was to $296. Is that all there is?

Who knows, but I'm a numbers guy...and I suspect so.

Be very careful of foggy markets caused by futures.

Looking Forward...Matt Layman, Publisher Forecasted Decision Points (FDP) 2015-17 Composite SPOT PRICE Composite 2x4's #2 SYP-E, SPF-W, Dry Hem Fir, Green Doug Fir. (Blue). 2015-Current FDP's (Vertical Red Lines), reversals or accelerations, since 01/99: 419 FD P's‌362 turns within 1 week. 86% FD P Historical Accuracy.

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FORECAST SPOT CHECK Block colors indicate directional forecasts for next week.

Price colors indicate weekly price change this week. Green up, red down, gray unchanged.

2x4#2 SYP-E SYP-W SPF-W SPF-E HF GDF 7/16 OSB SE Last Thrs 445 415 290 365 380 325 Last Thrs 240 Last Sun 445 420 280 360 375 325 Last Sun 240 Today 450 425 285 360 375 325 Today 240 Wkly Change 5 10 (5) (5) (5) 0 Change 0

(SYP) SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE SYP-East KD 19% 2x4#2 2x6#2 2x8#2 2x10#2 2x12#2 KD 19% 2x4#1 2x6#1 2x8#1 2x10#1 2x12#1

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

SW

250 250 250 0

NC

245 245 245 0

MA

250 250 250 0

EC

225 225 225 0

WC

215 215 215 0

(SPF-W) WESTERN CANADIAN SPRUCE-PINE-FIR

R/L 450 330 325 435 590 R/L 490 360 360 475 650

Mill prices in No.FL, GA, SC, NC 8' 10' 12' 14' 400 425 425 450 255 330 330 320 260 310 325 310 335 415 440 455 515 550 565 510 8' 10' 12' 14' 435 440 455 465 320 345 360 340 325 365 370 360 435 480 485 500 640 595 625 560

& So.VA 16' 18' 485 440 340 345 335 325 435 415 590 610 16' 18' 520 530 360 390 345 375 490 475 660 770

20' 440 345 355 435 810 20' 480 435 395 615 855

R/L 425 320 320 375 570 R/L 460 360 365 435 620

Mill prices in AL, MS 8' 10' 12' 410 390 410 255 320 325 280 300 315 310 350 375 500 550 565 8' 10' 12' 425 410 425 305 345 345 345 360 370 410 450 425 630 605 580

14' 410 330 330 385 535 14' 440 350 340 430 565

16' 470 330 345 385 570 16' 505 355 365 445 640

18' 395 315 340 365 575 18' 475 345 355 425 630

20' 420 320 340 370 660 20' 485 385 395 490 740

R/L 425 335 315 365 580 R/L 445 325 340 420 605

Mill prices in LA, AK, TX, OK 8' 10' 12' 14' 375 380 410 410 245 340 350 335 280 300 305 310 325 345 365 355 525 565 565 560 8' 10' 12' 14' 405 385 420 420 245 310 320 310 295 305 320 320 390 400 430 420 575 575 580 570

16' 470 320 330 380 565 16' 470 310 335 420 585

18' 380 320 320 350 575 18' 405 310 335 430 590

20' 415 325 320 370 675 20' 435 315 340 470 700

FOB British Columbia KD 19% R/L 8' 2x4#2 285 235 2x6#2 275 210 2x8#2 280 230 2x10#2 320 220 2x12#2 370 230

10' 265 285 290 330 340

12' 270 280 290 335 395

14' 285 250 250 325 340

16' 320 290 300 325 390

18' 295 300 315 315 405

20' 290 305 320 310 440

(SPF-E) EASTERN CANADIAN SPRUCE-PINE-FIR Delivered Boston (8'-16' R/L tallies) KD 19% R/L 8' 10' 12' 2x4#2 360 315 330 335 2x6#2 360 325 375 355 2x8#2 360 375 375 375 2x10#2 410 390 405 410

14' 350 310 330 420

16' 395 390 370 410

12' 330 330 290 340 385

14' 360 360 285 350 400

16' 425 415 325 365 440

18' 375 380 295 340 410

20' 375 380 295 340 410

12' 305 310 235 340 305

14' 305 300 235 350 300

16' 380 385 325 440 420

18' 335 350 270 405 380

20' 375 380 340 410 455

(HF) WESTERN COASTAL HEM FIR FOB Mill Western U.S. KD 19% R/L 8' 2x4#2 375 325 2x6#2 375 295 2x8#2 305 280 2x10#2 345 295 2x12#2 410 325

10' 330 365 290 305 345

(GDF) GREEN DOUGLAS FIR FOB Portland, OR Green R/L 2x4#2 325 2x6#2 330 2x8#2 260 2x10#2 390 2x12#2 365

8' 240 220 220 260 270

10' 300 315 220 300 290

(GDF) GREEN DOUGLAS FIR LONG LENGTHS FOB Portland, OR Green 2x6#2 2x8#2 2x10#2 2x12#2

22' 470 455 510 515

24' 470 455 510 510

26' 535 460 490 485

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STRUCTURAL COMPONENT GRADES SYP MSR 2x4 2400f 2x4 2100f 2x6 2400f 2x6 2100f 2x8 2400f 2x8 1950f 2x10 2250f 2x10 1950f 2x12 2250f 2x12 1950f SYP Visual 2x4 SelStr 2x4 #1Dns 2x4 #2Dns 2x6 SelStr 2x6 #1Dns 2x8 SelStr 2x10 SelStr

R/L 516 502 435 418 455 432 503 471 693 670 R/L 538 522 458 400 384 400 542

MSR R/L SYP vs SPF 2x4 2400F 2x4 2100F 2x4 1650F 2x4 #1 SYP 2x6 2400F 2x6 2100F 2x6 1650F

Chicago SYP SPF 546 485 532 450 435 495 465 465 448 445 415

8' 460 455 340 345 365 365 450 420 665 660 8' 470 450 310 360 340 365 465

10' 460 455 405 385 470 440 490 455 645 645 10' 490 480 430 385 370 405 510

12' 475 465 405 395 460 430 475 445 640 620 12' 505 495 445 400 385 410 515

Niagara SYP SPF 561 495 547 460 445 510 480 475 463 455 425

14' 510 490 450 410 450 425 480 455 650 630 14' 530 510 455 380 365 400 530

Minne SYP SPF 551 475 537 440 425 500 470 455 453 435 405

All SPF prices reflect Western Canada origins and include 3-4 18 & 20's combined on each car.

MSR SPF KD19% R/L Western Mill BC Atl 2x4-2100f 395 470 2x6-2100f 390 465 MSR SPF KD19% R/L Eastern Mill Niagara Atl 2x4 2100f 430 450 2x6 2100f 470 490

(OSB) ORIENTED STRAND BOARD FOB MILL 7/16" 23/32" T&G

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SW 250 400

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16' 570 560 455 455 445 420 525 490 740 700 16' 590 570 510 400 385 385 690

MA 250 400

20' 570 540 510 485 515 495 590 565 835 800 20' 560 540 470 475 460 435 350

Detroit SYP SPF 556 480 542 445 430 505 475 460 458 440 410

STUDS 2x4x8

SYP Stud SPF-W Stud SPF-E Stud Hem Fir #2 Fir Larch Stud Green Fir #2

Wk 17 415 215 295 255 240 290

Wk 16 410 220 300 260 240 290

Wk 15 400 230 310 265 245 295

Last Year 400 240 330 270 300 300

8' 525 440 425 8' 525 430 410

10' 505 400 425 10' 485 385 400

12' 475 450 435 12' 485 475 420

14' 460 400 375 14' 460 405 385

TIMBERS SYP East 4x4 #2 4x6 6x6 West 4x4 #2 4x6 6x6

R/L 496 430 419 R/L 495 429 412

16' 515 435 425 16' 510 420 420

SYP 5/4x6" RADIUS EDGED DECKING

East Std Prem West Std Prem

R/L 543 877 R/L 601 909

8' 550 820 Q 600 825

10' 565 800 10' 600 825

12' 550 800 12' 575 810

14' 500 675 14' 520 790

16' 550 1030 16' 650 1050

Year-By-Year Lumber Volatility

Previous 13 years...the next six weeks change.

2x4#2 SYP, SPF, HF, GDF Composite FOB Mill Chi 450 445 Chi 420 460

East

West

Central Atlantic Canada Canada

NC 245 375

18' 560 530 485 445 485 470 525 490 725 690 18' 610 590 520 430 415 415 505

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EC 225 340

WC 215 345

Week # Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Composite Average

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

18 265 459 359 360 255 248 183 344 253 309 361 370 305 313.2

23 269 425 390 318 271 263 191 256 252 300 323 362 311 302.4

Chg 4 (34) 31 (42) 16 15 8 (88) (1) (9) (38) (8) 6 (10.8)

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Responsible for a staff in excess of fifty persons including: engineering, sales, office, delivery and production personnel.

As Design Manager: Directly supervised and managed the engineering department staff of eight. Department was responsible for creating engineering and layout drawings for all orders. Scheduled and reviewed all work to ensure it was completed within company guidelines.

Led the conversion to MiTek 20/20 design software and MiTek MBA for order entry and quoting. Responsible for the setup and implementation of updated Quality Control program and established design and training standards for engineering staff and lead production personnel. Worked closely with manufacturing to facilitate the assembly and erection processes through the layout and design of components.

Relocation: MI, USA - Eastern, USA South, MD, VA ID: C11927 Senior Truss Designer + Panel/EWP/I-Joist/Framing Package 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, hardware, and complete framing packages.

Markets include tract, single family, single family custom, multi-family, and light commercial. Primary duties include design, layout, optimization, cutting/production documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties include checking others work, customer service, inside sales, software maintenance, network administration, training, and filling in for the Design Manager as needed. Software experience includes MiTek, Truswal, Comsoft/IBS, TJ Expert, AutoCAD, and I am willing to learn new software.

Relocation: CA, TN, WA Txt: C10199 to 406-210-1226 or call 800-289-5627 x1 Plant/Location/General Manager-Truss Relocation: AZ Over 20 years experience including P&L responsibility for a truss manufacturing facility producing $18M, multiple shifts, 150+ employees. Very stable with a career track from Production. Computer literate, Microsoft Office.

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STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! Truss/Wall Panel/Management Plan direct & control daily operations of wall panel & floor panel division. I Provided a complete plant layout and directed the installation and start-up of a 2004 PanelPlus wall panel line. Evaluate productions, plan and manage budgets and direct QC inspections. Provided wall panel designer training & developed design, production & quality control guidelines. Oversee the analysis of data and information and report to upper management. Provided Site supervision & training for home builders and framing contractors. Lead the planning, pricing, scheduling, administration, implementation & installation of all products, floor panels, wall panels, roof trusses & building materials. A typical 2 story house w/basement (1600 +/- sq./ft.) would be erected in 2-5 days ready for shingles. 20 years experience including Outside Sales, coordinating Estimating, Sales, Design, Production, Delivery and Administrative functions of the truss plant with builders, engineers, architects, home owners, project managers, contractors and store managers. Established work schedules, created designs, layouts and Cad drawings as needed. Supervised up to 3 designers, including training new designers.

Coordinated schedules, manufacturing, delivery, billing and job sign off. Resolved problems including collections as needed.

Proficient with MiTek, OptiFrame, and Microsoft Office software.

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Hiring Zone - Available Candidates Production Manager/Designer/EstimaPlant/Location Manager tor - Truss/EWP/Beams/I-Joist Floor & Roof Truss/Wall Panel Relocation: Virginia Relocation: USA - ALL States Overview: Overview: As Designer: Problem solving with Started in production, working as a builder, incomplete or questionable plans. sawyer, and forklift operator for 16 years.

Verification of roof and floor systems As a working shop supervisor he trained including beam adequacy as specified by 10-20 production workers over 2 years. As architects or engineers. Liaison between production manager, he trained, evaluated company suppliers and customers to local and suppervised 25 to 35 production area codes compliance inspectors and plans employees. Responsible for reporting of examiners. Development, manipulation, and lumber inventories and purchasing of plates modification od estimating subroutines in and hangers. Maintained production levels computer software to ensure profitability to meet customer's needs. Increased roof of work. Maintenance of all default and and floor production and lowered labor rates variable software was kept up to date from through hand-on training and leadership a codes standpoint. Hardware order and for 7 years. For the last 5 years he has been inventory control. Taking and verifying responsible for production operations of field dimensions. Verification of contract entire plant. Accountable to owner for the necessities and criteria for commercial productivity and profitabilityof the plant. applications in private, state, and federal In charge of all day-to-day operations areas. This includes contract negotiations, of production, inventory management, addenda, plans changes, and documents worker supervision and OSHA regulatory for proper design, manufacture, and compliances. Hired, trained, evaluated delivery of products. Company quality and managed a work force of 40 people, control representative to TPI (Truss- including 2 supervisors At one time had 3 Plate Institute). Including inspections, for shifts. Led company to 28.4 million BFT of verification of product to national standards. production at 94.1 BFT per man hour.

Estimate, Design, optimize, layout and when necessary consult with production Compensation: $70-80K and shipping on orders for wood roof Txt: C11504 to 406-210-1226 trusses, floor systems, and accompanying or call 800-289-5627 x1 beams and hardware. Software: BC Framer, Truss Plant/Location/General Manager FASTBeam, I-Joist, MiTek, Simpson, TJ Truss and Components Plant Manager with Beam, Microsoft Office. over 15 years of experience in the truss Txt: C12286 to 406-210-1226 industry who is looking to apply knowledge or call 800-289-5627 x1 gained while continuing to develop and Production/Design/Location Manager - grow within the management sector.

Truss/EWP/Package As Plant Manager: Create programs to Design and manage all truss operations. motivate employees to achieve peak purchase all lumber and plates. Arrange productivity. Hire, train, discipline and payment and shipping. Troubleshoot every terminate employees. Order lumber and all aspect including machinery. Implemented production materiel. Coordinate weekly our OSHA safety plan and requirements. production, sales and safety meetings.

Print invoices and remove material from Research cost on purchasing new equipment. active inventory using peach tree software. Attended monthly city council meetings to Set up new customer accounts and validate ensure codes were followed. Oversee credit references. Design wood and steel development of truss fabrication facility. joists and headers. Assist customer project Ensure compliance with Cal OSHA and problems for the best economical and Dot. Oversee shipping and optimize freight costs. Responsible for training leads and practical solution. supervisors on company policy’s. Program Prior: Truss design and supervise. Purchase and operate computerized equipment. building material. Arrange billing and shipping from start to finish. From the Proficient with Microsoft Programs, Excel, small detached garage to the large apartment Word, Outlook, ERP software Team growth and development through complex, I have done them all...

Relocation: CA effective feedback and ongoing mentorship Excellent communication skills ID: C12276 Experience working with: Metal, Polymer Attention Employers Blends, Components, Finished Product We have over 1,000 Assembly, Clean Room, etc. registered Industry Professionals.

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May 1st, 2016 #09202 Page #54 Designer/Remote Designer - Truss Relocation: Georgia Design and engineer roof and floor truss systems for residential, commercial and multifamily applications using Alpine AutoCAD design software. Communicate with builders, architects, and engineers to obtain initial truss design and follow up to ensure proper delivery and instillation and repairs if needed. Responsible for design, engineering, repairs, installation guides, job quotes and pricing takeoffs for some of the company's largest customers. Inspection of truss installation, placement and loading conditions at specific job sites in order to ensure customer satisfaction.

Txt: C12154 to 406-210-1226 or call 800-289-5627 x1 Outside Sales/Technical - Truss Relocation: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, USA Western, Utah, Wyoming, Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas.

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.

Compensation: Mid $30's base plus commission.

Txt: C10234 to 406-210-1226 or call 800-289-5627 x1 Design Manager/Senior Designer - LGS Relocation: New Jersey, New York Overview: As GM: Restructured, organized and currently managing the truss department for the company. Estimating and overseeing all truss estimates valued between $20,000 - $2,000,000. Designing and supervising truss designs for all running projects.

Managing projects including supply only and installations. Inventory control including ordering and maintaining approx. $200,000 stock material. Coordinating with Engineers and Architects on design/builds, loading and calculations. Sales coordination through proposal follow-up's, customer design meetings and jobsite tours.

As Estimator/Senor Designer: Estimating and design of truss projects. Project management. Coordination of third party engineering, subcontractor installations and material ordering. Always learning and looking for more efficient and economical business practices. Helped restructure the department to become accountable and more profitable.

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Many workers have been near an operating portable, abrasive saw Antes de usarlas, las herramientas, los cables y los accesorios or grinder without ever realizing their danger. Personal safety can be deben inspeccionarse para asegurar un funcionamiento no peligroso. El endangered by several functions of this operador de los equipos debe estar protegido type of machinery - by the power source, contra la electrocución por medio de un blade, wheel or from a disk failure or circuito interruptor a tierra o un programa de hazard from flying or airborne particles. aseguramiento de puesta a tierra de equipos.

No se debe permitir a nadie utilizar una Before use, tools, cords and herramienta eléctrica en zonas mojadas o accessories should be inspected to insure húmedas. Los operadores de herramientas safe operation. The equipment operator de aire comprimido e hidráulicas deben should be protected from electrocution asegurarse de que la presión de suministro no by a ground-fault circuit interrupter exceda las recomendaciones del fabricante or an assured equipment grounding de la herramienta. La presión excesiva puede conductor program. No one should ever be romper las mangueras, dañar las herramientas permitted to use an electrical tool in wet y aumentar la velocidad de operación más allá or damp areas. Operators of compressed de los límites de seguridad. air and hydraulically operated tools should make certain that supply pressure Algunas sierras abrasivas funcionan con does not exceed the tool manufacturer’s gasolina y solamente se deben utilizar en lugares recommendations. Excessive pressure can bien ventilados. Los operadores de equipos rupture hoses, damage tools, and increase que funcionan con gasolina deben cumplir operating speed beyond safe limits. con todas las normas de almacenamiento o transporte de líquidos inflamables y seguir los Some abrasive saws are gasoline reglamentos aplicables. powered and should only be used in well ventilated areas. Operators of gasoline Recuerde las siguientes recomendaciones powered equipment should comply relativas a hojas, ruedas y discos: with all flammable liquid storage or • No usar nunca una herramienta sin protección transportation guidelines, and follow applicable regulations. Here are • No forzar una hoja, rueda o disco a entrar en una herramienta some blade, wheel and disk tips worth remembering: •

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Los trabajadores también deben tener conocimiento de los peligros Never exceed the safe maximum operating speed marked on para la salud en el aire, debido a los abrasivos y adhesivos en las hojas, the blade, wheel or disk ruedas o discos, y también a los materiales con los que se usan las Workers should also be aware of the airborne health hazards which sierras y pulidoras. Los trabajadores deben recibir instrucción en el uso can come from abrasives and bonders in blades, wheels, or disks and de cualquier equipo de protección personal, incluidas las caretas de also from the materials on which the saws and grinders are used. They protección facial o las protecciones para la vista, así como los aparatos should be instructed in the use of any personal protective equipment, respiratorios que sean necesarios para protegerlos contra los peligros including face or eye shields and respirators, necessary to protect them físicos o en el aire cuando trabajan con sierras o pulidoras abrasivas o from physical or airborne hazards when working with or around portable cerca de las mismas. abrasive saws and grinders.

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SBCA of the Capital Area (SBCACap) Chapter Meeting and Golf Tournament Manufacturing & Technology Conference & Expo (M&T Expo) Structural Design Topics in Wood Construction Seminar at Virginia Tech Housing Leadership Summit Bay Area Wood Solutions Fair Structural Building Components Assoc. (SBCA) Open Quarterly Meeting Alabama Component Manufacturers Assoc. (ACMA) Chapter Meeting American Institute of Architets (AIA) Annual Convention University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – 24th Arlington Mid Atlantic Structural Building Components Assoc (MASBCA) Chapter Meeting

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SBCA of the Carolinas (SBCAC) Chapter Meeting Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) Forest Products Society (FPS) International Convention Truss Manufacturers Assoc. of Texas (TMAT) Chapter Meeting & Skeet Shooting

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

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

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

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Building Officials Assoc. of Texas (BOAT) Annual Conference

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ALPINE’S DAVID BRAKEMAN NAMED TO RURAL BUILDER HALL OF FAME

VERNON HILLS, Ill., April 5, 2016 – David Brakeman, longtime engineering director at Alpine, a leading provider of building component software, metal connector products and equipment for component manufacturers, has been named to the Rural Builder Hall of Fame. This prestigious award honors individuals who have helped to advance the post-frame construction industry. It was presented by Sharon Thatcher, editor of Rural Builder and Frame Building News magazines, during a special ceremony at the 2016 Frame Building Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 10.

In addition to his responsibilities at Alpine, where he oversees all work in wood truss design, research, testing and standards development, Brakeman is active in the Truss Plate Institute, the national organization that writes the design standards for wood truss construction. He also has served as a member of the Technology and Research Committee for the National Frame Building Association, authoring or coauthoring numerous articles on trusses in post-frame construction. Based in Alpine’s office in Maryland Heights, Missouri, Brakeman was an adjunct professor of civil engineering for more than 20 years at Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, where he taught a course on designing timber structures.

“David Brakeman is an excellent example of how the industry continues to advance post-frame construction through the unselfish sharing of information and expertise,” said Thatcher. “It is particularly significant that he was selected for this honor by his peers. While Rural Builder magazine monitors the system, members of the Hall of Fame, with roots dating back to 1982 and now numbering more than 100 members, actually nominate and vote for new inductees. They don’t take their responsibilities lightly, and now Dave joins this elite group.”

After earning his B.S. degree in civil/structural engineering from Washington University and a B.A. degree in physics from Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin, Brakeman joined Lumbermate Company in 1978. He held a variety of key engineering positions until he moved to Alpine in 1989 with its acquisition of Lumbermate.

Brakeman is one of only three persons to lead Alpine’s engineering organization during its 50 years, following in the footsteps of company cofounder William McAlpine and Charles Hoover, Jr. All three individuals pioneered many truss design and engineering innovations while shaping Alpine’s strong focus on the engineering services and principles for which it is renowned.

Recognized for its engineering excellence, productivity-enhancing software and equipment solutions, and the industry’s best service, Alpine is a leading provider of building component software, metal connector products and equipment to component manufacturers. Since 1966, the company has partnered closely with customers to enhance their business and productivity. Alpine is also a leader in delivering software solutions that increase homebuilder productivity and profitability. The company is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., a Fortune 200 global multiindustrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $13.4 billion in 2015. For additional information, visit alpineitw.com.

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A proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity for more than two decades, Simpson Strong-Tie has been a national sponsor of Habitat for Humanity International since 2007, donating more than $2.5 million in cash and products. The contribution has helped support numerous Habitat houses across North America as well as U.S. and international programs.

In addition, Simpson Strong-Tie employees have contributed hundreds of volunteer hours in building homes and training local Habitat affiliates along with joining the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Projects to repair and build homes affected by natural disasters.

Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to eliminating poverty housing around the world.

Habitat has helped 6.8 million people find stability and independence through safe and affordable housing. For more information, or to donate or volunteer, visit Habitat.org.

As a manufacturer of engineered structural connectors, prefabricated shear wall panels and other fastening systems, Simpson Strong-Tie products are used to attach the roof, walls, floor and foundation together to reinforce the structural frame of a home. Although most homeowners never see these products because they're hidden inside the walls, they actually play an important role in making sure a house stays together, particularly in areas subject to high winds, tornados, hurricanes and earthquakes.

"Our employees are very proud to support Habitat and to work alongside people who truly want to build and live in safe, strong, affordable homes. As a company, we are focused on creating structural products that help people build these homes and buildings, so we are honored to be a part of Habitat’s work," said Karen Colonias, president and CEO of Simpson Strong-Tie.

Habitat Strong In 2016, Habitat for Humanity launched a new program, Habitat Strong, to help its affiliates build more resilient and stronger homes using criteria established by the IBHS® (Institute for Business & Home Safety). Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to be a major sponsor of the program.

Habitat affiliates throughout the country are being invited to participate in training sessions for building to IBHS FORTIFIED Home™ standards. The Habitat Strong program was developed specifically for the Habitat model to be affordable and volunteer-friendly, while offering benefits to partner families that will last for years to come.

“We are very enthusiastic about the new Habitat Strong program that Habitat for Humanity has asked us to support. Habitat Strong is aimed at educating Habitat affiliates on how to build better,

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including using a continuous load path, which we know improves the resiliency of homes. We’re looking forward to helping Habitat affiliates build homes that will better withstand natural disasters, including earthquakes, tornados and hurricanes,” said Simpson Strong-Tie president and CEO Karen Colonias.

About Habitat for Humanity International Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity has grown from a grass roots effort that began on a community farm in southern Georgia in 1976 to a global nonprofit housing organization in nearly 1,400 communities across the U.S. and in over 70 countries. People partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves.

Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2016

Simpson Strong-Tie Donation Supports WSU Engineering Research Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today that it is establishing an annual $100,000 donation for the next eight years to support Washington State University construction and engineering research in the new PACCAR Environmental Technology Building on the WSU Pullman campus.

The donation establishes the Simpson Strong-Tie® Research and Testing Laboratory and an excellence fund that will support research in areas such as concrete durability, repair and retrofit; tall timber buildings, deck safety, post-frame buildings, and seismic retrofit. The funds will support fellowships for professors and graduate students and for equipment purchases.

“We believe this partnership will drive our research innovations and lead to safer and more cost-effective buildings and structures,’’ said Candis Claiborn, dean of the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture.

“We are so grateful to Simpson Strong-Tie for their generous support that will help us discover these nextgeneration engineering practices while educating our future design and construction leaders.’’

WSU faculty have conducted research with Simpson Strong-Tie for more than 20 years in a number of areas, including new product testing, deck safety, and seismic risk mitigation. WSU researchers conducted leading research on deck design and helped to make changes to building codes to make them safer.

The PACCAR Environmental Technology Building (PETB), which was completed earlier this year, is a highly integrated, multidisciplinary facility that houses the Composite Materials and Engineering Center (CMEC), as well as faculty who are conducting research in sustainable design, and environmental science and engineering.

“Simpson Strong-Tie is honored to support Washington State University by establishing the new Simpson Strong-Tie Excellence Fund at the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture,’’ said CEO Karen Colonias.

“We are excited about the opportunity for increased collaboration with the university’s highly respected engineering department on testing and engineering programs.’’

About Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. For 60 years, Simpson Strong-Tie has focused on creating structural products that help people build safer and stronger homes and buildings. Considered a leader in structural systems research, testing and innovation, Simpson Strong-Tie works closely with industry professionals to provide code-listed, field-tested products and value-engineered solutions. Its structural products are recognized for helping structures resist high winds, hurricanes and seismic forces. The company’s extensive product offering includes engineered structural connectors, fasteners, fastening systems, lateral-force resisting systems, anchors and products that repair, protect and strengthen concrete. From product development and testing to training and engineering and field support, Simpson Strong-Tie is committed to helping customers succeed. For more information, visit strongtie. com and follow us on facebook.com/strongtie, twitter.com/strongtie, YouTube and LinkedIn. For More Information: Shelby Lentz slentz@strongtie.com 925-560-9068

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AWC applauds Gov. Scott’s signing of education omnibus bill New law allows flexibility from restrictions in construction of public schools WASHINGTON – American Wood Council (AWC) President and CEO Robert Glowinski issued the following statement following Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s signing of the education omnibus bill, HB 7029, into law. The bill allows Florida school districts to modify educational facilities requirements in the state building code upon a 2/3 vote of the school board. These modifications could include allowing the use of wood for interior non-load bearing walls in public educational facilities, which is currently prohibited.

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AWC hosts resilient design webinar series during Building Safety Month Apr 26, 2016 LEESBURG, VA. – As a major sponsor of the International Code Council’s (ICC) Building Safety Month, the American Wood Council (AWC) will host a complementary four-part Disaster Resistant Wood Frame Construction webinar series in May. AWC is also sponsoring the third week of ICC’s Building Safety Month, “Learn from the Past, Build for Tomorrow.”

“Cities, states and even our federal government are looking for ways to build more resilient communities in the face of natural disasters,” said AWC Vice President, “It is inappropriate to prohibit a building Codes & Regulations Kenneth Bland. “A material in the Florida building code, if the properly designed structure that meets national model codes, and current state building the most current codes and standards will code provisions for private schools, allow it. The Florida building code already provides for safety in school construction withstand the forces of nature better than those built to older codes. AWC along with protection of wood structures from weather, pests and other is presenting this webinar series to help code officials and designers environmental hazards. However, certain restrictions in the code that understand how to build smarter with wood.” apply only to publicly-owned schools override them. AWC strongly A new webinar will occur each Thursday in the month of May. defends product neutrality in building codes to ensure all building materials have equal opportunities. The decision of which building May 5: Part one will provide a design overview of a two-story material to use should ultimately be left to those in the position to choose example structure, along with a calculation of loads to be resisted, and the building material best suited for their needs. This bill is a step in that applicability limitations of AWC’s Wood Frame Construction Manual direction.

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“There are many advantages of wood school construction besides the May 12: Part two will focus on the roof design including gable-end potential cost savings. Wood buildings can be designed and constructed wall framing, roof and ceiling framing and sheathing, and connections. to resist hurricane-level wind forces in accordance with the codes.

May 26: Part four will focus on the first-story design and include Wood is also the only major building material that is both renewable and sustainable, helping schools meet their green building requirements. summation of loads from above and connections specific to foundations.

“AWC will continue our efforts to broaden the ultimate goal of this legislation – to make wood construction a statewide option for all public schools and to overturn the remaining ban of the use of wood to construct public schools that remains in the Florida State Requirements for Educational Facilities.” ###

This webinar series will be using the 2015 WFCM Workbook, “Design of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow and Seismic Loads” which provides a design example, helpful checklist, and background information for design of a wood-frame structure. Using plans from a two-story residence, participants will learn how to prescriptively design the structure to resist high wind, seismic, and typical residential gravity loads. An overview of appropriate loads to apply to residential structures will be provided. Participants will work through roof, wall, and floor system designs including shear walls and appropriate connections between roof, floor, wall, and foundations to maintain load path.

The American Wood Council (AWC) is the voice of North American wood products manufacturing, representing over 75 percent of an industry that provides approximately 400,000 men and women in the United States with family-wage jobs. AWC members make products that are essential to everyday life from a renewable resource that absorbs and sequesters carbon. Staff experts develop state-of-the-art The WFCM for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (ANSI/AWC engineering data, technology, and standards for wood products to WFCM-2015) is referenced in the 2015 International Building Code and assure their safe and efficient design, as well as provide information on 2015 International Residential Code. wood design, green building, and environmental regulations. AWC also Participants can sign up for the free courses on the AWC website. advocates for balanced government policies that affect wood products. www.awc.org | @woodcouncil MEDIA CONTACT Heather Stegner Senior Director, Communications 202-463-4756, hstegner@awc.org

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AWC is a Preferred Provider for ICC, as well as an American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System Approved Provider. Our education programs are also registered with the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations Diamond Approval Program.

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The Future of Component Design…

The evidence is all around us that the “art” of component design continues to advance. This I clearly witnessed last week in a Northeast Atlanta suburb. Down the road from a jobsite I visited over 40 years ago, a highly customized project is rising (see photos on page 20). In the same amount of time that we designed just the trusses in 1973, Jim Dooley’s crew at BMC/Stock designed the entire structure - floors, roofs and walls. The truss design was really a small part of their job.

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Several hundred miles North in Metro DC, Scott Austin’s team at Structural LLC is also taking component design to a new level on highly complex, $800,000 town house units. Scott insists that one person control the structural model for a project, even if that individual may depend on the specialized expertise of other team members. This enables the deepest understanding of these intricate projects and insures the best coordination of all 3 component systems with mechanical trades.

These are just two of the increasing number of component manufacturers who are stretching the capabilities of their designers to understand the whole structure. This understanding has dramatically elevated the component design function, especially for turn-key suppliers. A skilled designer can now specify all of the building materials in the 3D model, including hundreds of SKUs. What a highly valued role the skilled individual can now assume in the building process; a quantum leap from the humble duties of the truss designer of 40 years ago.

Tales of the Tried and True Classic or old?

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Sometimes your favorite equipment is your oldest equipment – but how old is it? And how does it compare to others’ go-to machinery? Let’s find out! In the coming months, we hope you’ll share your thoughts and tales, anecdotes and antidotes, and maybe a picture or two.

To tell us how your tried and true machinery still does the job right, simply send an email to: anna@componentadvertiser.org. Feel free to write your own story, or tell us a tale and we’ll capture the highlights.

Design of the Day Featured Today - Truss Canopy Over Truss Fabrication Area Photo courtesy of Dean Rana, President of Truss Fab Components in Glendale, AZ

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