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Anna Stamm – Advertiser Forum: Looking for the Joy in Waiting

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Joe Kannapell – MiTek: Celebrating 50 Years of Truss Design Part II: Leaps Forward in Computerization

Inside Articles

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Sean Hubbard – Square 1 Design & Manufacture: Product Comparison #9 – Wall Panel Framing Station Comparisons

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Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Banner Sales Year Should Help the CM Division Make Mid-Teens or More for EBITDA

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Glenn Traylor: Does Your Lumber Have a Shelf Life?

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Ben Hershey – 4Ward Consulting: Constructing a Roadmap to Operational Excellence Part #1: Beginning a Journey of 7 Steps

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Steve Mickley ABID: AIBD Welcomes New President, Fellows, and Recognizes Excellence

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Ed Serrano, Vekta Automation: Solutions for Safer and More Efficient Truss and Frame Stacking

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Mike Momb – Hansen Pole Buildings: Increase Your Post Frame Sales

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Thomas McAnally – TheJobLine.com: Where Were You 10 Years Ago?

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Robert Glowinski – AWC: Updated Report Helps Engineers, Designers Calculate Fire Resistance of Wood Members and Assemblies

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Matt Layman – LLG: The BEST Sales Pitch....Ever

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Safety First Topics in English/Spanish Safety is in Your Hands

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Paul McEntee, S.E. – Simpson Strong-Tie: Making Wood Connections Work for Two-Hour Fire Walls

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Joe Kannapell – MiTek: The Last Word – On Computer Evolution

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New & Used Equipment Saws ...............................................................................7

Truss Equipment .......................................................................46

Panel Equipment .......................................................................65

Trucks & Trailers ......................................................................75

Misc. Equipment ......................................................................77

Door, Stair, Beam Equipment ...................................................85

Tool Box .............................................................................86 Lumber & EWP Market ...................................................................88 Hiring Zone

Available Jobs ..........................................................................93

Available Candidates .................................................................94 Calendar of Events ...........................................................................100 News & Announcements ..................................................................104

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4Ward Consulting ............................................................................36,64 Acceptance Leasing & Financing ...............................................13,29,69 Acer, Inc ...........................................................................................34,76 Clark Industries, Inc. ...................................................................26,61,84 Eagle Metal Products ..................................................................12,28,58 Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC ............................25,39,44 Fitzgerald Group ..........................................................................31,73 Hitachi Power Tools ........................................................................52,87 ..............................................................27,30,41,45 Hundegger USA IN4 Solutions ....................................................................................62,78 MiTek ..................................................................2,8,108,110,113,114 Panels Plus ......................................................................................65,72 Simpson Strong-Tie ......................................................20,48,102,104 Square 1 .....................................4,16,17,18,54,55,66,67 The Hain Company ................................................................14,33,81,83 The JobLine ...............................................................74,86,92 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ...................................................22,23 Triad | Merrick Machine ...............................................................68,82 Trussmatic ...............................................................................14,30 Vaagen Brothers Lumber ...............................................................88,90 Vekta Automation .......................................................................10,46,80 ....................7,15,21,27,35,45,49,51,53,70, Wasserman & Associates 71,75,81,85 Wood Truss Systems ..........................11,13,15,29,31,40,41,49,50,51,59 60,63,69,73,85

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Looking for the Joy in Waiting Anna L. Stamm Director of Communications and Marketing Component Manufacturing Advertiser.

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nticipation. Sometimes it generates excitement. Other times it enhances frustration. Is there a way to emphasize the “good” part of waiting and diminish the less desirable aspects?

Building Excitement The motivation behind my column this month is simple—very soon, we’re going to have a brand new website. Woo hoo! Yippee! I can hardly wait!

On the positive side: after a few false-starts, we found a company that could provide the development support we needed without breaking the bank. Oh sure, there are some incredibly enhanced websites out there, which bring a price tag to match. We don’t need 24-karat gold and diamonds—we need functional, modern, and user-friendly. Having it be a colorful and attractive site would be another plus.

On the negative side: I guess I like to forget how long it can take to communicate goals, hash out plans, revise expectations, review drafts, and continually balance what can be conceived with what can be produced effectively. Communicating ideas and expectations can be complicated, and miscommunication often creates additional rounds just to clarify comments, too.

Avoiding Frustration I genuinely do not know the best way to avoid frustration. I think it is inevitable. So if anyone has any great tricks for seeing the promise over the pitfalls, please shout them out. I try to see the glass as half full, but some days that fill-line is lower than others! Those are the days when I don’t even look at the glass but just put my head down and keep working.

From big aspirations to trivial pursuits, we all struggle to balance the good part of the experience over the bad. I think it does get easier as we get older—we have WAY more things that have gone wrong to use in comparison. Those “remember when” times that you’d much rather forget are great for proving that, whatever you’re dealing with now, the situation is not nearly as bad as it could be.

Fortunately, what I’m seeing as we’re building this website is much more exciting than the process is frustrating. I really hope everyone else likes it as much as we do. It will be live…soon!

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NEW SAWS NEW!

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NEW! Monet DeSauw DeRobo Linear Saw

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

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Push Button Powered Blade Angulations Single Push Button Setting for 2 Blades per Side Electronic Digital Readouts Backup Mechanical Indicators Cuts 4 Angle Webs, Cantilever Webs (2 piece webs) & Square Blocks Magazine Lumber Feed for 3x2, 4x2 and 6x2 Lumber 12 1/2” to 48 1/2” Length Capacity (7” Minimum on Square Blocks) 60 Pieces per Minute (4) Internal 16” Blades & (1) External 16” Cut-Off Blade Pneumatic Blade Brake on External Blade Dust Hoods Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw) Add $3,700 for 12’ Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Add $1,700 for Extra Set of Blades Add $6,500 for Single Sided Setup 480 Volt / 3 Phase FOB MO

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

FOB MO $174,300

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

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WE’LL EVEN HELP SELL YOUR USED EQUIPMENT TOO! Automated Apollo Saw FOB New Zealand

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Monet DeSauw DeSawyer 2000 Automated Saw Touch Screen User Interface with Backup Mechanical Controls 3 Operating Modes: Auto, Semi-Auto & Manual All 20 Axes of Movements are Computer & PLC Controlled Comprehensive Setup Screens Display Each Piece with Setup Data Anti-Collision & Optimizing Programming Auto Calibration Productivity & Time Tracking Maintenance Diagnostics Variable Speed Conveyor (0-50 Flights per Minute)with Powered Hold Downs (1) 30” x 80 Tooth Blade (27 3/4” Scarf on PAE) (4) 16” x 40 Tooth Blades (13 1/2” Scarf on Centerline) Pneumatic Blade Brakes on all 5 Blades 16 1/2” to 20’ Length Capacity (11” Minimum on Square End Blocks) Vibrating Waste Conveyor Under Saw 480 Volt / 3 Phase Includes 4 Day Onsite Installation & Training Add $2,300 for Extra Set of Blades Optional Live Deck, Label Printer, Ink Jet Printer, Catcher Display & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor. $268,500 FOB MO

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

Minimizes Flex on the Saw Frame

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Serial Control System

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

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

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MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software

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Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement

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Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety

Add $750 for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support

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MDF Profiled Saw Bench Top Provides a Safe Working Platform

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

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Celebrating 50 Years of Truss Design Part II: Leaps Forward in Computerization

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one of us would forget the strange sounds that signaled a new era in truss design: the pounding of the keypunch, the whirring of the card reader, and the ratcheting of the line printer that emanated from the 10x10 room in front of our drafting bullpen. Yet, when you walked into that room to submit a coding sheet, not a sound came from the desk-sized device that triggered those actions, the IBM 1130; only a series of flashing lights. When I arrived on the scene in 1970, that machine was efficiently cranking out truss designs, one every couple of minutes, changing the truss world.

But it took two prior years of hard work by the engineers who sat in the back of the bullpen to get the 1130 going, all while coping with the onslaught of increasingly complicated truss requests coming through our office. Those stalwarts faced even more pressing deadlines than I faced when I ran the department a dozen years later. Tempers were short during the run-up to 2.4 Million housing starts, magnified by the unreliability our only delivery option, the U.S. Mail.

When we finally got designs to our customers, they still had to hand calculate cutting lists. Thus the urgency to gain more productivity from the computer – which continues today.

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The result of this work was that truss member design and joint plating began to be done by the computer. Our refocused draftsmen initiated the process by completing 7 lines of data on a computer coding form for each truss.

Those lines of data were keypunched onto 7 computer cards, which were stacked on top of a batch of similar truss “jobs” being consumed by the whirring computer card reader. The output of each truss design was printed on a single page of fan-folded paper, which was eventually formatted to comprise the text of a sealable truss drawing.

Our design drawings were thus transformed from ungainly blueprints to Xerox-able pages consisting of master truss drawings and computer output, with minimal hand annotation. Drafting dexterity was largely replaced by cut and paste – except for non-standard and non-triangular structures. The former became the object of my first job, programming nonstandard joint types. The latter was assisted by an ingenious IBM program called STRESS. This versatile tool gave us all the capabilities of the Purdue Plane Stress Analyzer, a full four years before PPSA became available.

Ironically, we were reluctant to use STRESS because it required us to go backwards and do all the hand drafting work we had become loathe to perform. Even if we plodded through the tedium of entering each joint coordinate and member property into STRESS, we had no geometry check of the structure.

Fortunately, IBM came to the rescue in 1971 by enabling compatibility of one of the first available graphics output devices, the CalComp pen plotter.

In retrospect, no single industry innovation has improved productivity as much as our first computer work, and we barely scratched the surface in those early years. But most of the credit belongs to IBM’s masterwork, the System/360. Though we could afford only a slimmed down version, we gained most of its game-changing features. What I had programmed on the 360 worked fine on the 1130 four years later. Compatibility of hardware and software was the genius built into IBM machines that has been successfully emulated by Microsoft software a generation later.

The enduring lesson provided by IBM’s early success is that “size matters.”

In the computer business “size” refers to the number of users, not necessarily the size of the business. Droves of new users stampede to innovative technologies.

IBM gained an unprecedented 8000 orders (new users) for 360s in the first year of the 360. Ditto for Microsoft with Windows, or Google with their browser, or MiTek with Sapphire!

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Razer V5 and S5 Linear Saws.

Leading the market in:

SAFETY SIZE SPEED SUPPORT

Vekta Automation is a dynamic and innovative company specializing in the Truss and Frame industry.

The Vekta Razer Line has the smallest footprint of any linear saw and is helping businesses improve their safety, efficiency and output.

If you have questions about automating, trust VEKTA USA to provide the answers and SOLUTIONS.

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REPRESENTATIVES

New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw !

W NE $268,500 Base Condition: New Location: MO

New, Monet DeSawyer 2000, computerized, five-bladed component saw, sets up in 15 to 17 seconds, can run in manual mode, downloads projects from a network or manually using display screen controls.

Features all powered movements, cuts from 15" 90/90 cuts to 20 foot length, 2 x 3" to 2 x 12" lumber depths and internal brakes are standard. Options include enhanced servo controls featuring autocalibration, catcher's display and either shaker or belt scrap conveyor and incline. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. www.woodtrusssystems.com

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YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE ON THE GO.

TRUEBUILD® CLOUD IS EVERYWHERE YOU NEED IT.

Truebuild® Cloud Send fully realized 3D models directly to a customer’s desktop or mobile device. Easily show customers every detail of the project so design communication is always crystal clear.

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Wood Truss Systems

SAWS

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REPRESENTATIVES

NEW! Alpine Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP-3 Phase) with 16" Blade Speed Cut Express Automation with Touch Screen Computer. Automated Stop and Automated Saw Angulation as directed

by Truss Design Software. Infeed/Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands. Saw Barrier Guard. 208 Volt / 3 Phase. Excludes Dust Collector. $14,500 FOB AB Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1998 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). 240 Volt/ 3 Phase. Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). $19,500 NOW $15,500 FOB MO Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw

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

LAUDERDALE HAMILTON 24" UP-CUT SAW WITH 16' TIGERSTOP 10 HP (3 Phase) Up-Cut Saw with 24” Blade 6” x 13 1/2”” Capacity Front Blade Guard and Side Hand Shields Foot Pedal Air Cylinder Operation Dust Outlet (excludes dust collector) 16’ TigerStop Programmable Stop Automatic Positioning of Stop via Simple and Intuitive Controls Infeed Table $11,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates

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2001 TimberMill 6-20 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. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor. Excludes Computer Screens.

Video available upon request. $22,500 NOW $19,900 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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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. $ASK for PRICE, FOB MO.

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Refurbished Systems Available! w/new 10’ rails & stops $3,790!

Call Leonard for current specials!

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First Fully Automatic Production Line for the Wooden Roof Truss Industry

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Wood Truss Systems

MANUFACTURERS’

REPRESENTATIVES

NEW! 2000 TimberMill 4-16 Web Saw (4) 16” Blades cut 2x4 and 2x6 Roof Truss Webs up to 16’ in length. Cut 4x2 Floor Truss Webs down to 11” in length. Single Side Digital Readouts.

Powered Carriage, Angulation & Pivot Axis Elevation. Powered Upper & Lower Material Conveyor. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Add $2,000 for 208 Volt to 480 Volt Electrical Transformer. $19,900 NOW $15,900 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2004 TCT Series 1100 Linear Saw Features 5 HP, 3 phase saw motor with 20" carbide tip blade, 3-axis servo motion control system. Cuts webs from 2x4 or 2x6 material from 3" to 20 feet in length including chords, webs, wedges, scissor bottom chords. Saw includes a PC, monitor, motion control card and TCT software.

Matthews inkjet printer designed to print on one, 1 1/2" edge of board, complete with in-feed, out-feed and incline scrap conveyor. 230V, 3 phase, 20 amp electrical service. 90 PSI air required. $36,990 FOB MI Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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2003 TCT 1050 Linear Web Saw Cuts 2x4 lumber to 20 foot long, 20 inch diameter blade, outfeed scrap conveyor 24 inches wide by width of saw. Scrap conveyor can be set up for left-to-right or right-to-left material flow. Features 5 HP, 3 phase saw motor with 24" carbide tip blade, 3-axis motion control system utilizing magnet servo motors. Saw includes PC controls with keypad and mouse, Matthews inkjet printer (needs maintenance) designed to print on one, 3 1/2" edge of board and a 480 to 230 volt transformer. Recently had $5,000 worth of parts installed. Out of service since August of 2017. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $23,990 FOB PA. INQUIRE ABOUT THIS ITEM Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2007 Alpine X4 Linear Saw 2007 Alpine X4 linear saw, includes saw only. From the OEM's brochure, "..ability to cut one, two, three or four boards at the same time. Will cut extremely long scarf cuts (60 inches or more). Cuts standard truss parts from any lumber width". Cuts from 2x4" through 2x12" lumber. Servo controls, self-diagnostics, small parts outfeed at front of saw and touch screen PC controls. Material feeds from left to right.

Prints up to four (4) 1 1/2" edges. 15 HP motor, 22" carbide-tipped blade. Includes manual and spare blade. 230 volt, 3 phase electrical. 10 CFM at 90 PSI air required.

Price: $19,990 FOB MS. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Safety Speed Cut Model 7000 Panel Saw Safety Speed Cut model 7000, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 10 foot welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208/230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $8,149 Base, FOB MN.

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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 $39,900 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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Snipsa Simple St Table $2 Available

Tornado S600 $178,854.00 Available-November 2018

Sprint M600 $77,149.00 Available-November 2018

B.C.M.C. October 23 - 26, 2018 Details at http://square1design.com/shop.php

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aw 600 w/ Rapid top and Roller

26,603.00 e-November 2018

Mitre Saw $31,619.00 Available-November 2018

Automated Apollo Saw w/ Dropsaw Table and Roller Table $68,055.00 Available-November 2018

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Product Comparison #9 – Wall Panel Sheathing Stations

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eptember is here, so it’s time to wrap up our comparisons of wall panel equipment. Again I would like to thank all of the manufacturers who have taken the time to review the draft charts I’ve compiled and supply additional information and clarification. Their input across these months is appreciated.

Sean Hubbard

September also signals the ramp-up of our preparations for the annual Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) coming this fall. Here at Square 1, the excitement is building and we’re busy making sure that everything is ready for our booth next month!

Because we realize not everyone will be able to travel to Milwaukee in October, we’ve decided to start our sales now. Yes, as you’ll see in this month’s ads, we’ve launched a pre-sale. Call or email us if you have any questions.

You know I’m proud of the products my company is able to provide to our customers, and I’m proud of us as an industry too. As my year-long review of products on the market has shown us all, our industry offers a lot of impressive equipment that is all designed to improve and enhance your businesses.

Whether you purchase your equipment from my company or someone else, I hope you too will take pride in our industry’s steps to innovate and keep growing.

Next Month: Automated Saws, High End

Please contact me or The Advertiser if you have any questions about our product comparisons, and thank you for your interest in this project conducted by Square 1!

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Wall Panel Sheathing Station Comparison

Spida Machinery

Panels Plus

Triad

Wasserman & Associates, Inc.

Weinmann

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Extruder

Open table

Conventional

Conventional

Extruder

Number of Operators

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Top plate/bottom plate

Top plate or bottom plate

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Material Flow

Computerized/automated

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Chain conveyor/operater

By the operator

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Stud Positioning / Straightening

Built-in stud clamp

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Computerized/automated

Nailing Alignment

Computerized/automated

Manual

Manual laser alignment

Laser pointer

By operator as wall is extruded

Nailing Patterns

Computerized/automated

Pre-programmed/ touchscreen control

Touchscreen controlled

Programmable

Infinite

Plate Nailing

Computerized/automated

Auto

Optional auto positioning

No

Yes

Bridge Options: Nails

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Bridge Options: Staples

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Bridge Options: Screws

No

Yes

No

Bridge Options: Router

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Bridge Options: Sheathing

Vertical sheathing/ horizontal sheathing auto nail

Min. Wall Height

5’-8”

4’-6”

3’-9”

7’-10”

3.2 m options available

Max. Wall Height

Std 12’ options available

12’, 16’ optional

18’-3”

12’-3”

1.5 m

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1 1/2”

3”

12’

0”

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80’

16’ (options available to 48’)

Nail Plate Press

No

No

No

No

# of Stud Guns

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1

3

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# of Plate Guns

2

2

2

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0

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# of Blocking Guns Frame Sizes

2x3, 2x4, 2x6, 2x8

2x3 to 2x10

2x3 to 2x8

2x4 and 2x6, 2x8 optional

Gun Style

Industrial

Customer supplied

Customer supplied

Customer supplied

Quick Change Guns

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Endless

1

Nails Blocking

Yes

None

Yes

No

Optional

HMI

24” Touchscreen/ pushbutton control

12.1” Touchscreen

Touchscreen

Pushbutton

Screen

Build Sheet

Software integration on 24” touchscreen

Paper/monitor

Paper/monitor

Paper

Software Integration

Wall Positioning

Fixed position bridge, automatically feeds wall

Start wall at fixed point

Start wall at fixed point

Start wall at fixed point

Fixed stud point, automation pushes plates past fixed stud location

Output File Required

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

Stud Clamp

Pneumatic

No

Pneumatic

No

Included

Nail Gun Carriage

Fixed position

Single tool carriage

Optional traveling dollies

No

Fixed position

Wall Panel Ejection

Ejected as assembled (nailed) by automation

Roller conveyors

Manual skate rollers or powered chain conveyor

Pop-up skatewheel conveyor or roller conveyor

Ejected as assembled (nailed) by automation

Squaring Stops

Not required

Fixed

Fixed

Fixed

NA

Laser Pointer

NA

Yes

For stud location

Yes

NA

Accuracy

1/32”

1/32”

Operator dependent, preset locations 1/32”

1 mm

Auto Return

Yes

Yes

Bridge Tilt at Sheathing Seams

Yes

Yes

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Servo controlled functions, 7.5 HP motor with 20 inch carbide tipped blade. Includes 15 ft. infeed conveyor and 15' outfeed conveyor. Pictured scrap incline is not included. 230V, 3 phase, 60 HZ electric. $118,990 $79,650 FOB: IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Includes bevel cut option, crooked lumber sensor (CLS), auto exit roller, vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare 16" diameter blade and all available spare parts.

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Banner Sales Year Should Help the CM Division Make Mid-Teens or More for EBITDA

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N

ew building sales across the US are way up, which shows in the long lead times of the wood truss and wall panel manufacturing companies for new orders. However, too many of these manufacturers are not showing healthy profits despite the long lead times. Lead times greater than four weeks are a significant indicator that your company should be garnering strong net profits. If, on the other hand, your company is still in the single-digit net profits with these long lead times, you need to ask yourself: when do you expect to make stronger net profits? At what point do you tell yourself that you need to make some changes and do better?

What I found striking is that the lumberyard-owned component manufacturers (CMs) consistently make far less money than the independently owned and operated CMs. Far too many lumberyards own unsuccessful CMs. These operations usually have a single-digit net profit and are often considered a problem area for their companies. However, the CM division should be a huge cash cow. When it comes to CM net profit averages, it is common to make 15%+ EBITDA in normal markets in which sales exceed a two-week lead time. Many independents garner 20+ EBITDA in the good years, which should be now!

The first question you should ask following the same practices and expecting hell are you fooling yourself? At what the very practices you have implemented, giving you the very results you are getting? said, “Every system is perfectly designed Therefore, you should admit that what you doing it is not enough, so these practices have to change.

yourself is: if you keep different results, why the point do you realize that intentionally or not, are As Edward Deming once to get the results it gets.” are doing and how you are

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When leaders finally conclude they are ready to make changes, the first mistake most make is focusing all their attention on manufacturing. Yes, manufacturing in your operation always needs improvement, but what about every other area in your company? It is too easy to call your existing vendor(s) and ask for “free advice” to have them point out some obvious areas for possibly beneficial change. But in most cases, the advice given includes expensive equipment upgrades and minor tweaks to the manufacturing processes, which are not enough to turn things around. To compound the “free advice,” they too often advise a one-sizefits-all solution. An example in truss manufacturing is linking an automated linear saw with each build station on the roof truss gantry tables. Yes, this setup is the best solution for some truss types and runs, but it’s certainly not the best for every condition. As I stated in my November 2017 article, “Is a Linear Saw Paired with Each Roof Truss Assembly Table a Magic Cure for the Best Lean System?”, this solution does not fit in all conditions for very good reasons.

In most cases, a blend of multiple configurations of equipment and practices is normally the best solution for overall improvement. Manufacturing is only one side of a two-sided coin.

Effectively, too many employees are using their existing vendor to protect their job and status within the company.

Sometimes trusting your existing vendor is like trusting IBM’s stock value in the ‘80s. No one ever got fired for buying IBM stock, because it was reliable and safe but not necessarily the best or only option. Just like in your company, if an employee tells you that your existing vendor provided the software, equipment, or idea, they are somewhat protected from the “radical” change. The vendor is too often perceived as a safe and reliable resource, which then enables employees to use the vendor as protection from making hard decisions and implementing changes. But if you truly want to make positive changes, do not accept excuses from your vendor or your employees. Give them the support and training to make the requested changes and do not accept excuses.

The other areas you should be changing, or evolving, are all the other aspects of your process. An example of this is to change your pricing priorities to weed out the poor accounts and garner better-paying orders based on schedule priorities. There is a myth for “long term” customers who state they are loyal to your company for the long term so that your company prioritizes their orders with better service, such as shorter time schedules and lower prices. That is a formula for disaster. Any orders that are moving ahead of other orders should be the highest paid (highest margin@/ man-minute) orders. If they are not, why not? You are actually paying the customer to be your customer, because they could not find a lower price and quicker service from the competition. If they will leave you for lower price, how are they loyal? If all the competition’s schedules are the same or greater than your lead time, raise your price for any shorter lead times!

An example is 4 weeks or more. The time to make huge profits is during long lead times. Any orders with very high margin$/man-minute get a higher priority than low margin$/man-minute. Ask yourself these three questions: a. If the company is prioritizing losing opportunity margin dollars for low margin orders instead of higher margin orders in the component operations, are the supposed gains at the lumberyard actually worth the loss? Are you guessing, or do you actually know? b. Are you penalizing the component plant’s management for lower than expected numbers while forcing them to process low margin orders? c. What is the greater priority, a salesperson’s commission or company profits?

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I will be frank and tell you now that my articles do not give away all the valuable suggestions that I provide to my clients to improve all areas of t h e i r c o m p a n y. B u t I will tell you that many successful companies have implemented a blended system, and, without a doubt, it is best to have a combination of vendors for equipment and software solutions and industry-leading best practices. What’s required to do this is to break out of group thinking and be willing to take a chance.

Implementing change is difficult because it is timeconsuming, and we can make mistakes. Failure is something we all do our best to avoid. Using old tried and true methods may appear safer and create far less resistance from certain groups.

But implementing change can and does provide results far greater than many of us would initially believe. Find someone you can trust who can show you those changes and how they’ll affect your business. And at the same time, tell yourself, no more excuses; the time to start is now.

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

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1983 TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw •Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0” •Powered Angulation & Carriage •Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor •230 Volt / 3 Phase $9,500 NOW $5,900 FOB IN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2005 Alpine Speed Cut Express Alpine Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP-3 Phase) with 16’ Blade Speed Cut Express Automation with Touch Screen Computer Automated Stop and Automated Saw Angulation as directed by Truss Design Software Infeed/ Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands Saw Barrier Guard The automation drives are not working (source of problem is unknown). $7,500 FOB TN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Both the length and angle adjustments are power driven. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical.

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1993 Timbermill 6-20 Component Saw Model MH6E-20, six blades cut lumber from 2" x 4" through 2" x 12", 4" x 2" lengths from 12 inches to 20 feet, including four-angle floor webs from 18 inches. All powered movements, includes chain-drag scrap conveyor, long scrap incline and extra set of blades. 208/230 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 90 PSI air required. $15,990 FOB MO Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 6400 Panel Saw 1996 Holtec Transcut II Portable Crosscut Saw •40” x 44” Package Capacity •10 HP Siemens Electric Motor •Kickback Safety Bar •Solid Tires $4,500 FOB PA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Safety Speed Manufacturing model 6400 vertical panel saw, 3 HP worm drive motor, 64 inch crosscut, 1 3/4" inch maximum thickness, accuracy within 1/64th of an inch, 10 foot welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 120 volt. Starting at $4,597 FOB MN.

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2005 Omni Miser Saw Automated Wood Processing System.

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

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1995 TIMBERMILL 6-20 PRO COMPONENT SAW - PENDING 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 Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor Digital Readout for Blade #3 needs replaced Top Feed Chain is stretched and needs replaced. $(,500 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Does Your Lumber Have a Shelf Life?

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ust like some foods, lumber kept in the right environment will store for an indefinite length of time. But just like food, lumber kept in subpar conditions will have a shortened storage period. If you’re not storing your lumber properly, you may have to question whether it can/should still be used for its intended purpose.

Many issues can impact lumber, but some conditions are more of a concern than others. It also depends on the species of lumber and ambient conditions. The following should be considered and employed to help protect your investment in this essential raw material.

1. Incoming materials should be inspected upon receiving to insure proper grade-marking.

2. Lumber should be inspected for moisture content.

3. Lumber should be inspected for mold.

4. Lumber should be stored inside or at least under shelter if at all possible.

5. Paper wrapped or coated wrap has a limited weather protective coating and is effective for only about three to six months.

6. Treated lumber should be handled and stored the same as non-treated lumber.

7. Non-combustible lumber must be stored, covered, and ventilated. See manufacturer’s recommendations.

10. If lumber is stored outside, a cover should be utilized to shed direct water. This cover should allow for air circulation.

11. Sunlight is Southern Yellow Pine’s worst enemy.

12. Lumber should be stacked horizontally and supported at 4’ to 6’ intervals.

13. The lumber storage area should be well ventilated and allow for good air circulation around units.

14. If removed for receiving inspection, banding should be reinstalled to hold lumber to shape.

8. Lumber should not be in contact with the ground or able to absorb moisture from the ground.

15. The hotter the ambient temperatures, the higher the moisture diffusion and rate of moisture absorption.

9. Units should be separated by stringers to allow air circulation.

16. Mold growth is most common in the Spring and Fall.

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17. In Florida, mold growth is common year round!

18. Stock should be rotated First In – First Out to limit long storage intervals.

Properly stored lumber will contribute to a quality product. Even if poorly stored lumber is evaluated as usable, any discoloration and color will detract from the product’s presentation and may create a poor impression to your customer.

By protecting your lumber, you will protect your investment and your reputation.

Glenn Traylor is an independent consultant with almost four decades of experience in the structural building components industry. While he is a TPI 3rd Party In-Plant Quality Assurance Authorized Agent covering the Southeastern United States and performs 3rd party safety auditor services, these articles represent his personal views, knowledge, and experience.

Glenn serves as a trainer-evaluator-auditor covering sales, design, PM, QA, customer service, and production elements of the truss industry. He also provides project management specifically pertaining to structural building components, including on-site inspections and ANSI/TPI 1 compliance assessments.

Glenn provides new plant and retrofit designs, equipment evaluations, ROI, capacity analysis, and CPM analysis.

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Electrical Supply: Motor: Highly Accurate: Stop Rail: Stops: Stop Blocks: Internal Components: Dimensions:

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

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1983 HydroAir Combi-Cut Floor Web Saw Four head saw with cut-off 5th blade, 14 inch diameter blades and powered angulation.

Includes magazine feed for up to six 2x4's on flat, scrap conveyor, incline conveyor, extra set of blades and operation/maintenance manual. Recently had $3,000 in parts installed. 220/440 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $27,490 FOB TX. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

ASI 5-Blade Component Saw ASI B500, five-blade saw includes digital readouts, shaker pan and waste incline.

Cuts angles from 8 to 115 degree angles.

Minimum 90/90 cut is 14 inches and shortest angle cut is 18 inches. Cuts 2x4 through 2x10 lumber up to 20 feet in length.

Both the length and angle adjustments are power driven. 440 volt, 3 phase electrical. $14,990 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

NEW! New Square 1 Rolsplicer New Square 1 Rolsplicer, splices 2"x3", 2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3 to 4 second cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Embeds plate lengths up to 19 inches. Features two, recessed, simultaneous-activation buttons, guarded motor and sprockets, external lubrication points, 3 HP motor and a footprint of 59" long x 42" wide. Optional 20' infeed and 10' outfeed conveyor available. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. $17,409 FOB IN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

Idaco International IV Web & Component Saw Four Blades (2-16”, 1-20” & 1-28”) with 5 HP Motors. Powered Angulation & Carriage. Maximum Length at 90/90: 20’-0”. Minimum Length at 90/90: 1’-1”.

Waste & Incline Conveyor. Many Extra Blades. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. $5,500 NOW $4,500 FOB IA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Used Hain Quick Rafter Cutter Board Sizes: 2x4 and 2x6. Motors: Two 2 HP / 220 Volt or 440 Volt / 3 Phase.

Saw Blades: 7 1/4” Carbide Tipped (set at 45 degrees). Angle Adjustment: Manual Rotation with Air Brake. Air Supply: 90 PSI. Carriage: Steel Rails with Steel Dual V Rollers. Pedestal: 3/16” Formed Steel with Powder Coat Finish. Saw Housing: 1/2” Billet Aluminum. Covers: 10 Gauge (1/8” thick) Steel with Powder Coat Finish. Fully Enclosed for Safety. $5,000 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Koskovich Omni Miser linear saw Roof truss AND wall frame square and angle cuts with print system B (both faces), Servo controlled angulation axis of movement, extended incline deck,(1) bulk feeder for up to 16 foot long lumber, (9) magazines for up to 16 foot long lumber: (1- 2x3, 52x4, 2- 2x6, 1- 2x8). Includes automated lumber advance (LASM), crooked lumber sensor (CLS), auto exit roller, vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare blade and all available spare parts. 230 volt, 3 phase saw electrical. 110 volt, 1 phase computer electrical. $85,900 NOW $69,890 FOB KS Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2001 TIMBERMILL 6-20 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. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor.

Excludes Computer Screens. Video available upon request

$22,500 NOW $19,900 FOB NE *** 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Weinmann WBZ-100 Automated Linear Saw

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

$89,000 FOB Oregon 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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Constructing a Roadmap to Operational Excellence

Ben Hershey, President & Coach 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC

Part 1: Beginning a Journey of 7 Steps

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e all aspire to have a state of operational excellence in our organizations, but it is often much easier said than done. Although it’s often conceptualized as merely tweaking the current way of doing things, operational excellence is about much more than that. For component manufacturers, LBMs, and millwork companies, operational excellence is about setting up a systematic operational structure to identify and capitalize on improvement opportunities, and it is equally reliant on harnessing non-technical elements, such as organizational culture, advanced processes, or automation.

My previous articles have talked how about waste reduction and close monitoring of key metrics are the traditional purview of operational excellence. However, I’ve worked with several companies in our industry that want to push the boundaries of continuous improvement while seeking to become more collaborative and encouraging engagement from all areas of the business. These additional steps take a company even closer to the ideal of operational excellence. At its heart, operational excellence is a discipline which aims to balance the triad between people, process, and technology, thereby generating benefits to both the top and bottom lines for your business, and enhancing the overall experience our customers receive from the improved processes. For its practitioners, the good news is that the process of operational excellence is repeatable, and the tools and techniques to automate and optimize it are mature. But the challenge is to ensure the people, process, and technology pieces of the puzzle are assembled in the best way to achieve optimal performance.

For our industry to realize the benefits of operational excellence, a more holistic and transparent approach to the creation of the system is required. Keep in mind, we can never, nor should we, really achieve a final position called excellence, because a vibrant company should always be focused on continuous improvements towards excellence—but it can and should still be an ultimate goal. The following are some structural paths to provide clear, actionable steps and tips for leaders to follow.

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7 Steps to Operational Excellence Although there can be more than 7 Steps and these are not written in stone, the following form a general roadmap that our industry can follow toward the goal of operational excellence.

Step 1: Discover & Solicit Ideas Discovery can be undertaken in a number of ways using varying techniques. For example, if information is buried in our systems (software/tracking information), you will need to mine these systems to gather information. In other situations, the information may only exist in someone’s head, in which case tools to quickly capture and document the process can be used.

In collecting this knowledge, you should also be listening to and soliciting ideas for change; it can be amazing how many great ideas already exist within your company. When I am working with a component manufacturer, a lumber dealer, or others, I may have a good idea of how to change a process, but mine is not the only voice out there, and it is disadvantageous to force a concept or change on a team, particularly if you are a consultant.

The goals, objectives, and customer perspectives on improvement or transformation serve as great inputs to shape discovery and ideation.

What Success at this Step Looks Like: You’re gaining a real understanding how things currently are working, getting insight into what the people using the process or system think is not working well and why, and listening to how they might improve it. A good Next Practice here is to have a Smart Lean Communication Board where ideas are placed on the board, discussed, prioritized, etc.

Step 2: Benchmark & Validate Given that you’re seeking to improve the way you work, it’s crucial to test and validate that what you’re seeing is in fact what’s really happening. How many times have we thought we were achieving a given productivity measure only to find we have fallen short? Benchmarking can be addressed in several ways. In the first instance, where the process or activity is similar to others in the industry, you can benchmark around similar companies in your industry. But don’t forget what I wrote in my June 2018 article, Moving From Best to Next Practices, what is considered as “Best Practices” can sometimes be misleading—the reality may be that we are only as bad as everybody else! Another way you might benchmark is by comparing the way top performers in assembly, sawyers, framers, order pickers, etc. work versus those who perform at a lower level, ensuring that you don’t just standardize on the easiest or expert versions of the process, but leverage what your best people do, even if and when it seems illogical. The third way you should consider benchmarking is with those outside your industry who are known to be excellent at a similar process. For example, benchmarking lumber dealers on how fast a truck is loaded and returned to the road would be a comparable measure to other distribution-type companies.

What Success at this Step Looks Like: As you identify and generate opportunities, and issues, you can validate your findings and suggestions with the appropriate stakeholders in your business, generating advance buy-in for change and ensuring that what you are about to undertake is going to be appreciated and valued. This validation phase is often neglected in many change programs, but to miss it is a costly mistake. As an example, I have worked with many companies who tried to implement a new industrial engineered process that was presented as the only way you should do something only to find they wasted their money and the change was never fully implemented. You are enacting change on a moving target, so this step of validating, generating buy-in, and incorporating other ideas will help ensure that priorities have not changed, and that the work you are about to undertake will still be relevant. This is also a great point to set the baseline measures and understand and validate the metrics by which success will be gauged.

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Step 3: Evaluate & Quantify Benchmarking and reviewing is necessary and valuable; however, this can also generate lots of interesting ideas and opportunities that may not be right to focus on at this time. If you have these ideas on a board as discussed in Step 1, at least they are identified so your team recognizes they are a vital part of the continuous improvement success of the business. Fixing issues with monthly financial reporting may look like low hanging fruit and get people excited, but, if the overall driver of your project or program was productivity improvement or new revenue generation, then these are the areas you need to work on. Therefore, you need to take time to evaluate potential ideas and prioritize them. In reality you will rarely have enough time to act upon as many ideas as you’d like to, so making sure the best ones receive the most effort is vitally important.

Of course, prioritization also means that you need to quantify the time, cost, and effort to implement the revised practices or processes. I have seen businesses go off on a quest to improve, only to have spent tens of thousands of dollars and not have much to show for it. Quantification, combined with an understanding of the metrics from Step 2, enables us to understand how compelling our business case is. It is amazing the number of times management agrees with the importance as per Step 2, but, after being presented with a business case, start walking backwards from their original thoughts. In these situations, it is often useful to quantify not just the costs and benefits but also the cost of doing nothing.

What Success at this Step Looks Like: Now you have identified opportunities that have been validated, evaluated, and quantified with the appropriate leaders in your business to confirm buy-in and ensure that what you are about to undertake is going to meet business needs.

These are the first 3 of 7 steps for us to take on this journey to operational excellence, and we’ll cover the next 4 steps in October. As you consider what has been discussed so far, remember that these steps are meant to serve as a practical guide for any operational excellence initiative. Although they’re broad, they’re applicable to every industry and sector because you can adapt the principles to fit the needs specific to your current situation. And the journey is well worth the effort!

Don’t forget to register for BCMC and plan on stopping by the 4Ward Consulting Group booth #623 to talk about how we have helped hundreds of companies in their journey to Operational Excellence!

Ben Hershey is CEO of 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC. When the industry needs an actual expert, they turn to 4Ward Consulting Group. 4Ward Consulting Group is the leading provider of Management and Manufacturing Consulting to the Structural Component and Lumber Industry. A Past President of SBCA, Ben has owned and managed several manufacturing and distribution companies and is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified. Ben has provided consulting to hundreds of Component Manufacturers, Lumber Dealers, and Millwork Operations in the past seven years. You can reach Ben at ben@4WardConsult.com or 623-512-6770. © 2018 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC

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Safe, accurate cutting of any component with the ProCut™ UC Linear Saw Series The ProCut™ UC-Series Linear Saw cuts Roof, Floor Truss and Wall Panel Components accurately, safely, and easily – up to 4-boards high!

ProCut™ features 6-position clamping, 16´ 6˝ powered Infeed conveyor, 20´ Exit conveyor, and Servo controlled measuring system for accurate lengths.

Multi-pass cutting for longer scarf cuts. Dual pushbutton controls and clear poly-guard for safety. And an enclosed saw chamber with (4) 4˝ dust collection outlets assures effective dust collection and a cleaner workspace.

The Procut’s easy to use software is compatible with all leading truss design software; data input via Network, or USB and Touchscreen at the saw.

ProCut™ UC Linear Saws – for all Roof, Floor, and Wall Panel Components; webs, chords, sliders and wedges ‒ up to 4-boards high!

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MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE.

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

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

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

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2006 L-M Portable Yard Saw Model 200MP-7-SS-Pro. 48” x 52” Package Capacity. 20 HP LP Gas Engine. Centrifugal Clutch (to stop the chain at idle). 3” Side Shift Travel (for easy precise placement).

Quick Tension Chain Take Up Assembly.

12” Tires. $8,500 FOB IN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1998 Alpine Speed Cut Saw •Model SSA-17 (centerline or fencline cutting) •5 HP / 3 Phase Motor with 16” Blade •Saw Barrier Guard •Speed Angle Turntable with Stops •Turntable Air Brake $5,500 FOB IN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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AIBD Welcomes New President, Fellows, and Recognizes Excellence

By Steve Mickley Executive Director

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he American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) inducted Anchorage businesswoman, Karen Kassik-Michelsohn, FAIBD, of Michelsohn & Daughter, into the office of President at its Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA. Karen is a certified member of the organization and for over 30 years has served at various local, state, and national positions. With a strong focus on membership and education, Karen’s third aim is to be a career source. “We have a responsibility to our community to provide a qualified workforce for the future,” she stated during her installation ceremony.

Newly elected AIBD President, Karen Kassik-Michelsohn (left) with AIBD’s Chief Staff Officer, Steve Mickley. Photo by JPG Photo & Video

Mrs. Michelsohn is the only female builder in Anchorage. Relocated from Florida to Alaska, Karen is an award-winning designer with over 30 years’ experience. She specializes in custom home and remodeling design. Her eye for detail has earned her rave reviews from clients and numerous awards across the country. Karen’s career in the building industry began in 1987 in Florida with Lucia, Kassik & Monday, Inc., where she spent 23 years with the company, working her way up to president and partner.

Karen is currently serving as president of the Anchorage Home Builders Association, receiving the “Builder of the Year” award in 2016.

The same evening, the AIBD welcomed its new inductees into the College of Fellows. The AIBD College of Fellows selects its members for having contributed notably to the advancement of the profession of building design by general excellence, by composition and literature, or by design, and public service. The four professionals installed in 2018 are John Fought of Baker Street Designs in Clearwater, Florida, Leonard Vogel of Vogel Residential Designs in Durham, North Carolina, Richard Emigh of LUD2 in Capitola, California, and Steven Mickley, from Jupiter, Florida.

John Fought was chairman of the AIBD’s Concept Awards competition, a portion of the Southeast Builders Conference Aurora Awards program, for ten years. In 2013 John was the Chairman of the SEBC Aurora Awards. John is on the National Council of Building Designer Certification (NCBDC) and served as its president for four years.

AIBD Welcomes new Fellows (from left) John Fought, Steve Mickley, Leonard Vogel and Richard Emigh. Photo by JPG Photo & Video

Richard Emigh has served as AIBD Treasurer for eight years and is the Past President of the AIBD, California Society. He has been a member of AIBD for 24 years and has served on the State Board for the past twelve years.

He has a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Oregon.

Leonard Vogel has served the organization at the local and national levels for almost four decades. Len was an officer in the AIBD, North Carolina Society for many years and while that time represented the society as a member of the House of Delegates. He is a former member the NCBDC and served as its president for four years.

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Steve Mickley joined AIBD as a member in 1995 and became involved quickly. Steve was named Designer of Year in 2000 for establishing the Institute’s CE Provider program. A few years later he was the first recipient of the President’s Award for his industry outreach by way of live design competitions hosted at various building shows throughout the country. He has served as the AIBD Executive Director since 2004.

Each year, the AIBD recognizes a member that has contributed greatly to the advancement of the organization with that past twelve months. The year’s prestigious Designer of the Year title goes to Colorado Springs building designer, Bernd A. Kern. Bernie, as he’s most commonly known, received this recognition for his work within the organization as well as the industry outreach his work has produced for the organization.

In 2012, Bernie assembled a group of building designers and formed the High-Performance Homes Team (HPHT) with a mission to provide resources and education on building energy efficient, comfortable, and environmentally safe homes. This purpose led Bernie to a stage at the International Builder Show (IBS) in both 2017 and 2018 where he and Colorado Springs designer, Bernie Kern (left) receives the HPHT designed a Tiny House Lab for the show’s High-Performance the Designer of the Year award from AIBD Executive Director, Steve Mickley. Photo by JPG Photo & Video Building Zone. “The building had to be a Tiny House with various wall and roof framing configurations considered to be high-performing and energy efficient,” Bernie said of the specifications given to him by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), owners of the IBS. Recently, the NAHB approached the team again to design a Radon Test Model.

At the evening’s conclusion, AIBD presented Alaskan builder Paul Michelsohn with its Honor Award of Excellence for his contributions to the advancement of residential design, home construction, and building codes through example, volunteerism, and advocacy. He currently serves as Chairman of the National Association of Home Builder’s Construction Codes and Standards Subcommittee and in July was named a Senior Lifetime Member of the NAHB’s Board of Directors. The AIBD presents its Honor Award of Excellence to pay tribute to industry professionals outside the organization. The first recipient was President Donald J. Trump, in 2001, for his restoration of Mar-a-Lago, the former Marjorie Merriweather-Post estate in Palm Beach, FL. In 2003, The Institute of Classical Architecture and Art received the honor for their commitment to education. The third person to be recognized was Sarah Suzanka in Anchorage Builder, Paul Michelsohn (left) receives 2005 for her work in residential architecture and literature. Then in the Honor Award of Excellence from AIBD Executive 2007, AIBD honored author and speaker Marianne Cusato for having Director, Steve Mickley. Photo by JPG Photo & Video created the Katrina Cottage in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.

All of this pomp and circumstance took place during the AIBD’s annual American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) gala dinner. ARDA is a progression of the AIBD Annual Design Competition, which has been in existence for more than 66 years. This year’s program attracted 144 entries from 41 design firms in 18 states. ARDA was led by committee chairperson, Robert Klob of Chandler, Arizona, and judged by Allen Beaumont of B&A Design Studio in Sanford, Florida, Lynne Pratt of Pratt Building Company in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Sean J. Tobin of Tobin Studio PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina. The ARDA is sponsored

by PortfolioHomePlans.com. To view all of the winning ARDA projects, visit ResidentialDesignAwards.com.

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Tony Miller (left) of Miller Architecture receives the evening’s Best in Show award from ARDA sponsor, Chip Hudson of PortfolioHomePlans.com. Photo by JPG Photo & Video

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Known for speed and precision, WizardPDS® is used in more new and existing truss table brands than all other systems combined. WizardPDS® continues to lead with innovative automation solutions for Roof and Floor truss production. Stop by our booths and see Wizard in action! Our offerings expand with Wizard® ready AutoPress 10RT Specialty Press for smaller Roofs, Floors, and Jacks. New Universal tables – expanding any existing or discontinued line with new WizardPDS® ready tables. New AutoPress 14RT & 16RT press systems – All NEW equipment to expand your existing line.

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2006 WEINMANN WBZ-100 AUTOMATED LINEAR SAW 1995 TimberMill 6-20 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. Chain Drag Waste & Short Incline Conveyor. 240 Volt / 3 Phase. Video available upon request. $14,900 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Tops, Bottoms, Webs, Sliders, Wedges and Scissor Bottoms. 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5 HP Motor with 24” Blade. Ink Jet Printer. Scrap Conveyor. $36,900 NOW $23,000 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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Solutions for Safer and More Efficient Truss and Frame Stacking

By Ed Serrano, Managing Director, Vekta Automation

Vekta Stakpro – Eliminating the risk of manual handling injuries, reducing staff fatigue and increasing speed and efficiency! he increased acceleration of city infill and the popularity of apartments is creating the opportunity for frame and truss manufacturing to expand into mid-rise construction, an important growth area for the industry. However, with expansion comes a greater emphasis on quality manufacturing, high productivity, safety, and repeatability. To enter this area of growth, truss and frame plants will have to pay more attention to quality, precision, and profitability. The best way to achieve this – the use of state-of-the-art innovation and technology – in other words, investing in automated manufacturing systems.

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to manufacturing innovative products specifically designed to automate various processes in truss and frame plants – maximizing safety, improving production, and helping the business grow.

The first core value of Vekta is safety – and that is exactly what the Vekta Stakpro system delivers – eliminating the risk of manual handling injuries, reducing staff fatigue, all the while increasing the speed and efficiency of your production. With the Stakpro system, a single operator can safely lift any size truss or frame from the jig or conveyor line and transfer it to a stack, leaving other operators free to continue working. The Stakpro Frame can be fitted to the end of production lines and set up to handle various frame sizes.

Vekta’s Stakpro product line provides a safer and more efficient way of truss and frame stacking. We’ve recently expanded this line which now includes the Smart Conveyor Roller Line and the Truss Transfer System. By working together – all three components have the ability to track and handle a finished product in a variety of modes, ensuring minimal human effort on the stacking line.

If you are interested in eliminating the risk of manual handling injuries, reducing staff fatigue, and increasing speed and efficiency in your plant, it is important that you email Vekta to find out more – info@vektausa.com.

Automation is the key to business growth and Vekta is your supplier!

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“One size fits all” is for tube socks.

Not truss software.

When it comes to truss plates and software, you have a choice. At Simpson Strong-Tie, we have built our Component Solutions™ software with your business in mind. Our scalable, versatile software and high-quality truss plates are backed by people that are ready to provide training and ongoing support to ensure you’re successful.

Call your Simpson Strong-Tie Truss Specialist at (800) 999-5099 and let us share our latest solutions with you.

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Pacific Automation Auto-8 Truss Press & Table 50 Ton Pressing Capacity. 15 HP / 3 Phase Motor. 24” x 96” x 1 1/4” Thick Platen. 8’ x 40’ Table with Drilled & Tapped Steel Top. Floor Truss Jig. Joystick Control & Safety Bars. $39,500 NOW $34,500 FOB ND. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Reconditioned Klaisler GR14-24 78’ Press System, Steel/Plastic Top with WizardPDS® Automation Gantry with 14’ X 24” Roll, Soft Start Drive with Brake, Operator Platform, Inverted Track System. WizardPDS® ChannelS® spaced 24” o/c, length customized to your specification. Warranty, Installation & Operator Training Included.

Options Available (call for pricing): Convert to all steel top work surface; Side Ejection via Side Off Roller Conveyor; EMSI 80’ Indoor Powered Truss Conveyor; Finish Press; Outdoor Truss Conveyor / stacking systems.

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CMF Peak-Up Stacker 2 Each - 4 Pedestal Stackers. Disconnect, Control Panel & On/Off Toggle Switch for Each Stacker. 30 Each - Truss Rollers with Stands. One Motor Drive for Every 5 Rollers. Dismantled & Ready to Ship. Video Available Upon Request.

(FOB AB) $49,500 NOW $36,900 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Virtek Model LPS-2DI Laser Projection System (IA) Twenty Four (24) Model LPS-2DI Red Laser Heads Computer with Environmental Enclosure Excludes: Virtek Software License & Service Agreement $36,000 for Complete System or $1,750 per Laser Head Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Tee-Lok Roof Truss Production Tables (Qty 14) Professionally reconditioned TeeLok roof truss gantry tables that feature Slotted jigging fixtures with intermediate HDPE plastic over all steel construction.

(7) 14'x72" and (7) 14'x56" tables with 12 skate-wheel lift-outs. Includes aprox. 200' of TL 85 lb. crane-rail with mounting base.

Sufficient table and rail to create a 100' foot line or extension. $68,600 FOB NC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

Other voltages available. $15,750, FOB IN

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LASER ACCURACY. INCREDIBLE VALUE. NO SERVICE AGREEMENTS.

SL Laser never makes customers sign a costly service agreement. All service and installation is taken care of from SL’s North American headquarters in Charlotte, NC. No-excuse customer service from SL earns praise from their customers without signing an annual agreement. Isn’t that the way it should be?

GREEN LASERS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY EASIER TO SEE THAN RED LASERS. SL LASER’S ADVANCED COOLING OF THE DIODE INCREASES THE LIFESPAN OF THE HEADS.

Today’s laser technology saves time and improves quality in producing roof truss, wall panel, and floor panel elements. SL Laser combines technical ingenuity and years of wood component industry experience to deliver a package that provides easily measurable savings. Setup times are dramatically reduced, production processes are simplified and quality improved. Easy to control and virtually maintenance-free devices ensure the safe flow of your production and have a fast return on investment. SL Lasers work seamlessly with any structural component design software.

SL LASER HEADS ARE SIMPLE TO MOUNT AND CAN WORK WITH NEARLY ANY CEILING HEIGHT OR CONFIGURATION.

For over 15 years Wood Truss Systems has been a driving force in implementing laser projection in component plants throughout North America and beyond. Let us develop a custom configuration and complete price quote for your facility, and see how worldclass laser technology can work for you to increase margin and quality while reducing set-up times on your most complicated components by as much as 70%.

LASERS IMPROVE ACCURACY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF ANY WORK FORCE. IT IS THE EASIEST AND MOST COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO GET GREAT RESULTS, REGARDLESS OF EXPERIENCE OR LANGUAGE.

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Alpine Mighty Mite Beam Press Pre-1996 Alpine Mighty Mite, 5 ft x 28 ft long, steel-slot with plastic building surface. Truss assembly system great for jacks, valley sets and other small truss parts.

Table was reworked to use “Wedge-It” style pucks. Dial controls on operator side of beam press. Plastic banded for shipment.

5 HP electric/hydraulic drive under table with integral reservoir. 9,000 lb. shipping weight. 230/460V, 3 phase electrical. $9,800 As-is, Where-is. FOB OH. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Klaisler 14' x 80' Side Eject Roller Gantry System • •Klaisler 14’ x 24” Diameter Gantry Roller (Track Mounted) • •12 Each 6’ x 14’ Steel Framed Plastic Top Tables with Ejectors • •460 Volt / 3 Phase $49,500 NOW $31,900 FOB MD. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1995 Alpine Speed Roll Single-Bay Floor Machine 1995 Alpine, single-bay floor truss machine with overhead plate rack. Model 47TW with 18 inch diameter gantry roll, kick leg table 50 foot overall length, 38 foot maximum truss length, 40 inch table width, maximum truss depth 32 inches and minimum truss depth 12 inches. Motordriven on-table clamps, push button controls and floor-mounted rail. 240 volt, 3 phase, 14 Amp electrical required. $27,490 FOB GA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2005 KLAISLER 14' GANTRY ROLLER ONLY 2005 Klaisler Model GR14-24 Gantry Roller (Recessed Track Mounted). 14’ x 24” Diameter Roller (1” Wall Thickness). (2) 7 1/2 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors. Soft Start Inverter. Flashing Beacon Light (Motion Indicator). Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar. Ride Platform. Excludes Tables, Exiting Conveyor & Finish Roller. 230/460 Volt - 3 Phase. Out of service since the late 2000’s $26,500 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2004 Robbins Jack Table Hydraulic Press with Dual Joystick Controls.

6’ x 20’ Steel Table with Plastic Top. 7 1/2 HP 3 Phase Motor. $17,900 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

NEW! New Component Table with Skatewheel Conveyors • Lift & Extend Skatewheel Conveyors • 10’ x 10’ Work Area with Squaring Lip • Gun Holster & Nail Tray

$8,750 FOB NE 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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NEW! Jager 1235 Travelmatic Press & Tables • Jager Hydraulic Press with Ride Platform (Track Mounted) • 11 Each - 12’ Tables with Unistrut Jigging • Tables can be lifted & relocated with the press • Pop-Up Rollers (end eject) • Outside Conveyor with Peak-Up Stacker $22,500 FOB PA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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New Square 1 - 40’ Trackless Floor Truss Gantry New, table guided (NO rail) floor truss machine by Square 1 Design & Manufacture.

This well designed machine builds floor trusses up to a standard 26 inch depth (32 inch optional). Working length of 40 feet. Other features include side eject, flip jig for build side, pop-ups for back plate side. Clamping by under-table cylinders controlling above-table steel fence. Floor truss gantry features twin 7.5 HP gearmotors for a total of 15 HP, 24 inch diameter roll, safety bars, 3 7/16” diameter, full-roll-length shaft with baffles. 440 volt, 3 phase. Price includes installation supervision from the manufacturer.

Also take advantage of the Square 1 factory promotion offering a $5,000 savings on a Rolsplicer or Floor Truss Finish Roller (FTFR) with the purchase of a new SQ-Series floor system through April 15th, 2016. $99,412, FOB IN

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Square 1 Trackless Roller Gantry System • •

Trackless Roller Gantry System 24” Diameter x 3/4” Wall x 14’ Long Gantry Roller

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WizardPDS® Automated Perimeter Definition System

Square 1 RolSpicer Chord Splicing System Call for Pricing FOB IN

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

Powered by WizardPDS® Gold Software with Optional Laser Integration. FOB SD.

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3 to 4 Second Cycle Time

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Optional Wizard Ready Tables, Transfer Rollers, Exiting Conveyor, Finish Roller & Outside Conveyor. FOB IN | Inquire for Prices

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24” Diameter x 3/4” Wall x 6’-6” Long Gantry Roller •

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3 7/16” Diameter Continuous Shaft Supported by 3 • Baffles • 1” Laser Cut End Plates with Internal Structural Tube • Frame • Spherical Roller Bearings

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Supported by 6” x 4” Steel Tube Frame 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

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Increase Your Post Frame Sales

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early every U.S. and Canadian metal plate connected wood truss manufacturer has one or more clients who either construct pole barns or sell kit packages. Not much excitement though in dealing with typical orders of usually anywhere from 4 to 10 trusses per building.

Money can certainly be made in post frame industry sales. My 1990s truss plant, based in Spokane, Washington, almost exclusively built pole barn trusses. It was not unusual for us to have backlogs of weeks, and, when it came to post frame trusses, we dominated Northwest U.S.

How We Did It We tailored our inventory to best build to our client’s needs. By having 2x6 2850 MSR and 2400 MSR in wider widths, we could provide smaller dimension chords than our competitors, with lighter trusses. Considering jobsite manhandling involved, lighter weight trusses are an advantage! And let’s face it – those high grades have very few visual defects, resulting in some very pretty trusses!

Also in our inventory, for web stock, was 2x3 MSR. Many truss webs can be higher grade 2x3, rather than 2x4.

Again, most 2x3 MSR was much prettier wood than 2x4 visually graded material others were using, not to mention saving truss weight.

Webs requiring lateral bracing were checked to see if a larger dimension or higher grade would eliminate bracing. Installing jobsite bracing takes both material and labor, reducing bracing for a minimal investment makes for happy clients.

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Be a Consultant Being able to be different in the post frame industry gives one a leg up, where virtually everyone does things alike. When a truss client can say, “I do things just like everyone else and also provide….” to their potential customer, it gives them an advantage.

Most post frame roof trusses will be 40 foot spans or less. Point out very small price differences to add 5 or 10 pounds per square foot (psf) of load to top chords. Many post frame trusses are designed with a bottom chord dead load of 1 or 2 psf. One of my most asked questions of my Ask The Pole Barn Guru™ advice column - how to add a ceiling to post frame buildings. A 5 psf bottom chord dead load would solve this dilemma. Both of these are points your client can use to sell why he has a better building than Brand X.

Offer More Stuff Your delivery truck starts spinning dollar signs the instant a key gets close to an ignition switch. Since you are going to make a jobsite trip, why not add more product?

True glu-laminated post frame building columns are a wonderful thing – strong, lightweight, and straight.

In most instances a product of 1650f three-ply 2x6 glulam will replace 6x6, 6x8, and in some cases 6x10.

Downside of glu-lams – current lack of distribution, as manufacturers are primarily in South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Work with a manufacturer to bring in a ¼ or ½ of a truckload of 14 to 24 foot lengths, they might even help to floor some inventory. Once builders

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start using them, they will never go back to solid sawn columns. This provides another differentiation for your client and it helps to tie them to you as their supplier.

Sell Them MSR Lumber With 2x6 1650 MSR being over 40% stronger than best commonly used visually graded #2, you can do your client some favors in helping to point out strength and quality benefits. Side benefit for you – quicker inventory turns. Buying more lumber gets better negotiating power with wholesalers and mills.

Glu-lam column and selling lumber margins are not going to be as high as your truss margins, expect maybe 20%, however, consider this a bonus profit you would never have otherwise had.

I always felt 20% of something beat 100% of nothing every day.

Expand your post frame building industry view and increase your bottom line!

Mike Momb is Technical Director for Hansen Pole Buildings, LLC of Browns Valley, MN. His post-frame blog and “Ask the Pole Barn Guru” column can be followed at www.hansenpolebuildings.com/blog/.

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FLEXIBLE EFFICIENT ACCURATE Truebuild® Layout is an entirely new truss design platform by Eagle Metal, developed in the powerful & proven parametric modeling environment. Design modifications are automatically populated throughout the model for precision accuracy.

To maximize designer efficiency, multiple input methods can be used, including conventional UDLR, Reference Dimensions and tracing via DXF, DWG or PDF files.

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USED TRUSS ROLLERS WITH STANDS 10 Idle Rollers 9 Powered Rollers 14’ Long x 5” Diameter Roller with 1” Shafts 30 1/2” High 1/4 HP Bison Motors $13,365 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1995 Alpine Speed Roll Single-Bay Floor Machine 1995 Alpine, single-bay floor truss machine with overhead plate rack. Model 47TW with 18 inch diameter gantry roll, kick leg table 50 foot overall length, 38 foot maximum truss length, 40 inch table width, maximum truss depth 32 inches and minimum truss depth 12 inches. Motor-driven on-table clamps, push button controls and floormounted rail. 240 volt, 3 phase, 14 Amp electrical required. $27,490, FOB GA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Reconditioned Production Tables (OH) Professionally reconditioned Tee-Lok roof truss gantry tables that feature Slotted jigging fixtures with intermediate HDPE plastic over all steel construction. Two widths to select from: (3) 14' x 72" and (6) 14'x56" tables (some missing air-cylinders on skate-wheel lift-outs). Perfect for creating work station for speciality wall panels like rake-walls, knee-walls, rough-opening assembly, ​etc. Can also be used to create floor-panel (floor cassette) work area! $4,890 ea. FOB OH. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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REPRESENTATIVES

NEW! MITEK KLINCHER C-CLAMP PRESSES & JIG TABLE Mitek Klincher C-Clamp Press (20 Ton - 1 Phase). Mitek Klincher C-Clamp Press (10 Ton - 1 Phase). (2) Additonal Complete Press Units without C-Clamps.

Approximately 40’ of Unistrut Jig Table Extra Parts. $12,500 FOB OH. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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Alpine Mighty Mite Press 6’ x 29’ Table. Hydraulic Press with Ride Platform. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. The motor and several of the hydraulic components have been replaced in the last couple of years.

Video available upon request. $6,900 NOW $4,950 FOB MI. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Gang Nail Modular Swing Press Gang Nail model 59200, 4’ x 15’, modular 50-ton swing press truss assembly system.

Presses dimensional lumber in 2" x 4" or 4" x 2" orientation. Includes 36" wide, stationary platen with hydraulic drive and joy-stick control. Opposite sides of table slide under press platen to set plates in lumber. 208V, 3 phase power. $27,990 NOW 18,990 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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More than history, the TURBO Drive is German engineered to allow for maximum performance in a given application. With this base, precision performance is improved with software optimization rather than hardware changes.

This is apparent when the TURBO Drive was optimized for USA component cutting, the same world model saw runs significantly faster, simply by optimizing movements and stroke.

For a demonstration of how software upgrades accomplish this, see the “before & after” video at: https://youtu.be/3V5gmXbjQPU. It illustrates that software can increase throughput rather than redesigning elements of the equipment, your TURBO Drive does not become yesterday’s news because of a model number change.

FOR A DEMONSTRATION OF HOW SOFTWARE UPGRADES ACCOMPLISH THIS, SEE THE “BEFORE & AFTER” VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/3V5gmXbjQPU

So how much would you pay for software that increases your cutting productivity and keeps your saw current with the latest technology?

How about zero? With the Hundegger TURBO Drive, free software updates for life are included with the saw. As software is optimized and performance is enhanced, you’ll never have to worry about what model you bought. For more information, visit http://www.woodtrusssystems.com/ manufacturers/general/hundegger-usa/

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NEW! 2007 Clark Industries Horizontal Truss Stacker Model HVS, Two Unit, 2-Zone, 14’ Horzontal Stacking System. Two lifting units (one master and one slave) with integral electrics. A truss sensing system consisting of adjustable laser sensors mounted on slide rails. One indoor electric control enclosure & panel w/PLC and manual controls. A stacker-conveyor interface package comprised of (1) mounted 3-push button enclosure and (1) remotely mounted 2-push button enclosure (pause/ emergncy stop). Hand-held Wampfler Remote Control System. 8 stacking rails and 4 stripping posts. Stack 1 5/8” thick x 14’ tall trusses up to 30 high. Stack a truss in approximately 40 seconds (cycle time).

Stack up to 55’ or longer trusses on each side of the conveyor with minor assistance for truss sag, shorter lengths can be stacked unassisted. Excludes 77’ Walk Through Conveyor System. Two systems available at $25,000 Each. FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Klaisler Side Eject 12 ft x 96 ft Roof Truss Gantry System 2006 Klaisler side-eject roof truss gantry system, 12 foot maximum truss height x 96 foot long working length. Includes (12) 8 foot x 12 foot, plastic top with steel bottom chord tables, each with a skatewheel ejector, (1) 24" diameter roller gantry with two, 7 HP drive motors, (1) 24" diameter x 12 foot throat finish press with 7 HP drive, and (2) lengths of 112 feet of crane rail with mounting plates. Includes (11) powered roller conveyors with drive motors and gearboxes, (38) idler roller conveyors, all available jigging hardware and all available lumber bunk storage racks. 460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 125 PSI air required. $78,980 FOB CA 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

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2003 Robbins Side-Eject Roof Truss Gantry

2016 Triad Panel Stapler/Nailer Bridge 12' wall height capacity with 6" O.C. tool spacing and 3" side shift. Joystick control with auto-return, plate fire, laser guide.

Extended height for 2x6 material, tilt-tool feature, plate-fire, with Tyvek® roller arms for 12" rolls. Requires 24 tools @ 6" O.C, plus two tools for space fire (plate fastening) Tools are ​not included, available Paslode tool mounts are​included. 120V AC, 120 psi air required. $46,800 FOB MO. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2004 MiTek Horizontal Stacker 2004 MiTek Horizontal Stacker, model 70300-50, automatic, four-pedestal flat stacker with controls. According to OEM specs, "...35 second cycle time. Stacks all truss configurations both left and right, single trusses up to 80 foot spans or two stacks to 40 foot spans...". Includes (4) 2000 PSI hydraulic drives, hand-held controller, control panel and (18) idler roller conveyors with stands. 460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $73,980 FOB VA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

$64,980 FOB: RI

8’ foot overall length. Includes (12) 5' x 14' steel frame tables, plastic-top / steel strut building surface with skate-wheel ejectors, (1) 24" diameter roll, tracked gantry head with 10 HP drive, pendant controls and soft-start, crane track, electrical supply cord with wire cable, end-masts and supports and all available jigging. Center conveyor and finish press shown in pictures is not included. Available to ship in June of 2018.

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Clary 60’ Kickleg Floor Truss Machine 6’ x 20” Diameter Roller Press with Ride Platform. 60’ Steel Plate with Pneumatic Clamping System. Floor Track, Kicklegs & End Stands. 5 HP Drive Motor (3 phase).

Excludes Roller Conveyor with Stands (adjacent to wall). $13,900 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

Used Panels Plus Handle Bar Router •Porter Cable Model 7538 Plunge Router •3 1/4 HP Motor with Soft Start •120 Volt / 1 Phase / 15 Amp / 21,000 RPM •2 Person Operation •Safety Power Switches at Each End •Includes 1 Router Bit $1,000 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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NEW PORTABLE SHEATHING BRIDGE 10’ Portable Sheathing Bridge ($19,400) 12’ Portable Sheathing Bridge ($19,900) Programmable Fastener Spacing with PLC Touch Pad Entry. Gun Tilt at Sheathing Seams. Laser Pointer for Stud Location.

Sensors to Detect Sheathing. Nail/Staple 8’ Stud in Under 6 Seconds. Quick Tool Changeout. Weight: 175 Lbs. 120 Volt /1 Phase. Excludes Nail or Staple Gun FOB SD. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Triad / Custom Wall Panel Equipment Price: $79,890 Condition: Good Location: CA 2006 Triad wall panel equipment, 16 foot long maximum panel length x 10'-7" maximum panel height. Includes model G2 framer x 16 ft long with (2) 2-tool dollies, squaring / sheathing table x 20 ft long with (11)-tool bridge, squaring / sheathing table x 20 ft long with (20)-tool bridge, model CN4 sub-component nailing station with (4) tool locations and (1) 16 ft long outfeed conveyor, (2) sub-component tables 30 inches wide x 12 ft long each, all available roller and skate conveyors and (32) Bostitch model F21PL nail tools. Nail tools sold for $259 each new. Includes all available floor grates and hardware. 110 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. Also includes custom built interior table x 21 ft long, squaring table x 14 ft long, transfer frame 30 foot long x 12' height and (3) steel storage racks, with separate control panels, drive motors and v-track. $79,890 FOB CA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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Software Driven Sheathing Station $161,687.00 Available-November 2018

Minor Sub Component Curved Conveyor $40,479.00 Available-November 2018

Software Driven Wall Extruder w/ Outfeed Conveyor $138,467.00 Available-November 2018

Software Driven Stud Extruder $93,419.00 Available-November 2018

Major Sub Component Infeed w/ Tables $69,474.00 Available-November 2018

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NEW! Triad AutoCol Sub-Component Nailing Station Triad model "AutoCol" sub-component nailing station with infeed and outfeed conveyors. Builds stud-block-stud, L's, T's, headers and trimmers/jacks. Touch screen controls, laser pointer, runs in manual or batch mode. Conveyor infeed and outfeed tables are each 6' wide x 10' long x 34" height (adjustable height) with 15" long roller conveyors. Twelve (12) tool stations, six per side. Internal transformer for PC included. Tools and mounts not included.

100 PSI air and 208 volt, 3 phase electrical. $15,990, FOB PA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

CLICK HERE for more information New Panels Plus Wall Panel Framing Equipment

Consider Panels Plus wall panel assembly equipment for manufacturers of wood or steel wall panels, floor-panels, and related framing components. Panels Plus is an employee owned, ISO certified, manufacturing company that builds state-of-the-art equipment featuring durable construction, with fit and finish second to none in the structural building component industry. The referenced base framing table allows you to assemble from 7-12 foot wall heights, at industry standard 16 foot lengths, at a working height of 29 to 32 inches.

This framer design includes controls at each end of table, squaring stops and pneumatic clamping for consistent wall panel quality.

Frames 2x4 or 2 x 6 walls, with color-coded, steel stud locators at 16 and 24 inches O.C. spacing. Includes pop-up skate wheels for easy transfer of completed wall frame. Framing table can be configured to receive wall framing light bars, other options include custom buildable wall heights, lengths and auto-indexing of optional 2 or 3 tool carriages.

Additionally from Panels Plus are sheathing tables with features that include foot pedal control at squaring end of table, with squaring stops, roller conveyors at both sides, single pendant controls for bridge, tool spacing at 6 inch centers with 3 inch bridge shift for offset nailing. Tool bridges can accommodate from 2 x 4 to 2 x 8 walls, with seam tilt being standard equipment Panels Plus Tool Bridges are available with single beam or dual beam design for two different tool mounts on one bridge.

Squaring stations, sub-component tables, conveyors and panel lifts are also available to complete the configuration of the wall panel assembly line. Price includes factory installation and training. 50 CFM at 120 psi air. 120 or 230 volt, 1 phase electrical.

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2001 Triad 9 Ft, Wall Panel Equipment 2001 Triad model Diamond Quad (DQ) wall panel equipment, builds walls from 6'-9" to 9'-0" high and up to 16’ in length. Includes Triad DQ framing table with (2) two-tool dollies and all available stud locators, all available transition conveyor, DQ squaring table, DQ sheathing table with bridge featuring side shift, laser and manual-mode feature. Sheathing bridge tool mounts are 8" on-center with 4" side-shift. Includes (12) staple tools and (4) nail tools, handheld router and stand-along panel saw. Still under power. Seller has manuals. 120v, 1 phase electrical and 100 psi air required. $34,980 FOB AL Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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2004 PANELS PLUS SUB-COMPONENT NAILER Maximum Clamp Opening: 17” x 17 1/2” 17 Vertical and 14 Horizontal Clamping Positions Vertical Nailing Capacity to 12” Paslode Nail Guns On/Off Switches for Each Nail Gun Button to Activate Squaring Stop Foot Pedal to Activate Clamping & Nailing 60” Long x 20” Wide Infeed & Outfeed Conveyor Assemble corners, trimmers, partition lead-ins, jack studs, ells, channels, headers & ladders Electrical: 120 Volt / 1 Phase Air: 20 CFM at 90 PSI $9,900 FOB SK Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Carlson 16' x 9' Exterior Wall Panel Line Framing Table with Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor & Stud Locators. 30’ Roller Conveyor Section. Squaring Table. 30’ Roller Conveyor Section. Sheathing Table with Multi-Tool Panel Bridge (Tool Mounts at 6” Centers). 20’ Roller Conveyor Section. $25,000 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 ALPINE PF90 AUTOMARK SYSTEM Wall Panel Plate Cutting & Marking Saw. Automated Length Stop & Ink Jet Printer as directed by Design Software Output.

Cuts & Marks Both Top & Bottom Plates .

Simultaneously up to 20' in Length. 10 HP Motor with 20" Blade. 240 Volt / 3 Phase / 30 Amps. $39,500 FOB BC. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2002 PCS Twin Axis Sheathing Station Sheathing Saw, optimizes sheathing material as it cuts X and Y axis simultaneously in one pass through the saw. Fully enclosed to reduce noise, dust, and improve operator safety; fully automated via downloaded sheathing cutting from wall design software.

480v, 3phase electrical saw, 120v, 1 phase electrical pc. $28,990 FOB IL. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

TRIAD 10' DOUBLE TOOL BAR PANEL BRIDGE 1 1/2” Paslode Staplers on One Side. 7/16” Senco Staplers on the Other Side. Staple Guns Mounted 6” O.C. with 3” Bridge Shift Space Fire & Perimeter Fire Options.

Laser Pointers (2). Excludes Triad GEN II Sheathing Table. $16,750 FOB VA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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It’s a brand new day in wall-panel production, with a whole new way of doing things better.

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

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

Terminailer is an event-driven, sub-component assembler that will quickly and accurately drive 30% to 70% of the framing nails in any wall panel job. In your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. The Terminailer functions independent of design software, requires zero set-up time when switching between any configuration, and requires no special operator training. With nearly ten years of development from people that know machinery it is assembled to exacting standards, well supported, and it is easily maintained with shelf-item parts. Terminailer: vetted, tested, and ready to drive maximum productivity for you. Be sure to check out our videos below for a quick review of this revolutionary machine!

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SAW TRAX VERTICAL PANEL SAW 64” Cross Cut Model# FS64B. Universal Saw Insert Plate. Porter-Cable Circular Saw Powder Coated Frame. Guide Tubes. AccuGlide Sealed Bearing System. Accu-Square Alignment System. Retraction Mechanism Saw Cord Holder. Saw Stand & Wheels.

Mid Fence. $$1,500 FOB MO. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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In 2007, I once again sat with a friend at BCMC and lamented the demise of Automated Builder© as the primary publication for our industry. JobLine, The Advertiser’s parent company, needed a reasonable way to advertise and options were limited. With the crash at full effect as far as recruiting went, advertising dollars were scarce but time wasn’t. The simple answer was to start our own publication. Simple answer, not so simple task.

The Advertiser started as a weekly, 8 pages (1/2 pages actually), and ran weekly from 2008 until the end of 2013. Materials by Thursday, publication out on Friday. At the 2013 BCMC, I told my advertisers that I wasn’t able to continue as the effort to put out a weekly newsletter was too consuming and December was going to be my last edition. What happened next made me realize The Advertiser was more important to them than I ever thought. They asked me to reconsider, then suggested that I consider making it a monthly publication.

From that outpouring of support, I found new energy and the monthly eMagazine version of The Advertiser debuted in January 2014.

That is what The Advertiser has been about from the beginning, what we can do for each other as suppliers to this great industry. The support our family of advertisers showed that day was eye opening and humbling.

It helped me rededicate my efforts and find energy to make the monthly Advertiser the best forum for them, and to that end, we found Anna Stamm.

Anna has taken The Advertiser to the next level. Her experience and dedication to our readers, advertisers, and contributors has fueled our growth to become the largest, and only monthly, publication in our industry.

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2001 Sterling L9500 with Rand Rolloff Bed 2001 Sterling model L9500 straight body truck with Rand 26 foot long, 96 inch wide roller bed, 310 HP Cummings engine, Eaton Fuller 10-speed transmission, 33,000 GVWR, single rear axle, 200,000 miles.

Roller bed tilts with controls (gravity offload) located in truck cab and includes pop-up rollers, headache rack and ships up to 36' long trusses. Two front tires are new.

Half tread on the balance of tires. Half tread on brakes. DOT expired in March of 2015. $38,990 FOB CT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2005 Lakeside JDH Trussmaster 44'-60' Roll Off Trailer Lakeside 44-60' stretch trailer features nearflat profile, sliding tandem axle, locking rollers, Hydraulic lift neck, current 2018 DOT inspection, and anti-lock brakes. $17,990 FOB MT Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1993 ASI/Wabash 36'-50' Stretch RollOff Trailer Model T-22 Stretch trailer features sliding tandem axles, hydraulic lift on neck, locking rollers, load tie-down straps, current 2018 DOT inspection, tires 50% service life, 68,000# GVWR. $8,990 FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1993 Wabash National 22' Gooseneck Roll-Off Trailer Tandem Axles with Dual Wheels. Hydraulic Tilt. Winches and Straps. Needs New Brakes. $7,500 FOB IN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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20’ of Steel Framed Table with Roller Conveyor or MDF Bench Top. Spida Automated 20’ Length Stop/Plate Positioner & 10’ Infeed Roller Conveyor. Workstation, Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17” Touch Screen Integration. Spida or MangoTech Plate Cutting & Marking Software. Cuts to 20’, Marks to 18’. Cut & Mark 3,000 LF of Plates per 8 Hour Shift. Length of Delay to Mark Board: 1/2 Second (can be adjusted). Compatible File Formats: .trs, .mdf, .mwf, .xml, .hay/hfs, .gwf & .tx. Includes 2 Day Onsite Training & Installation. Add $750 Annually for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support. Add $700 for DeWalt Model DWS780 12” Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Add $13,300 for Spida 20” Up-Cut SnipSaw. Add $8,250 for Lauderdale Hamilton 24” Super Chop Saw. Deduct $3,930 for Aluminum Framed Table with MDF Bench Top. Excludes: Dust Collector, Saw Stand, Freight & Customs Charges. $30,350 FOB NZ 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

Modular Home Transport Trailers THREE (3) 1990 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION MODULAR TRAILERS - $9,000 EACH. 44’-7” to 57’7” Expandable Trailer (5’ Rear Extension, 8’ Front Extension). Top is 7’8”. 5 Sets of Pullout (Adjustable to 14’ Wide). 40,000 Lb GVWR (12,150 Lb Trailer Weight) FIVE (5 Now Only 4 Left) 1977 THRU 1979 MINUTE MAN MODULAR TRAILERS - $7,500 EACH. 44’-7” to 57’7” Expandable Trailer (5’ Rear Extension, 8’ Front Extension). Top is 7’8”. 5 Sets of Pullout (Adjustable to 14’ Wide) 4 Each - 36,000 Lb GVWR (12,150 Lb Trailer Weight). 1 Each - 50,000 Lb GVWR Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2000 HAULIN 42'-60' STRETCH ROLL-OFF TRAILER Model T-24 (68,000 GVWR). Hydraulic Neck. Sliding Tandem Axles. 6” Air Unlocking Rollers. Load Lift. Current DOT. $18,500 FOB PA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

1989 Ford Truck with JLG Crane •1989 Ford F800 Truck •185 HP Turbocharged, 6.6 L, 6 Cylinder Diesel •5 Speed Transmission with 2 Speed Rear •Power Steering & Power Brakes •20’ Flatbed (Wood Top) •65,110 Miles •JLG Crane Model 1250BT •12.5 Ton Capacity •3 Section Boom with 77’ Hook Height •4 Outriggers $17,900 FOB PA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 Sterling Truck with Hiab Crane •2006 Sterling LT9500 Boom Truck •24’-6” Flatbed •450 HP Mercedes Diesel Engine •Eaton Fuller 10 Speed Transmission •18,000 Lb Front Axle, 40,000 Lb Rear Axle •196,000 Miles •Hiab Model 255K Truck Mounted Crane Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2007 Hyster 90 Fortis Forklift 2007 Hyster 90 Fortis forklift with 8091 hours. 9000 lb capacity @ 24" load center with 173" lift height. Forks are 48" long.

LP gas powered engine with Powershift transmission with monotrol control.

Features side shift, hydraulic steering, full suspension, vinyl operator seat, work lights, single solid pneumatic drive tires, and heavy duty air pre-cleaner. Includes 12' fork extensions. $20,990 FOB MT Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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2004 A-Nu-Prospect 48 Foot Rolloff Trailer (46) 2004 A-Nu-Prospect rolloff trailer, 48 foot long, 81,400 GVWR, sliding tandem axles, fifth wheel connection, hydraulic lift, locking rollers, ABS brakes, good tread depth, brakes and lights. DOT inspection current in July of 2018. $9,890 FOB MN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com MISC.

Gorbel Crane with Panels Plus Panel Lift Gorbel crane system includes Panels Plus panel lift. Crane system and hoist rated for 1,000 lb lift capacity. Hoist is at 11' 6" ; top of crane structure is 14' 3". $11,990 FOB MT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2004 Weima - Lenze Wood Processing System Weima model WL4S shredder, 30 HP drive with gearbox and limit switch, 10" diameter single-shaft with 1/2" grid screen, 23" x 41" hopper opening, PLC controls and 0.74 cubic yard hopper volume. A two-step wood processing process. Wood waste goes from the incline into the Weima grinder, to the short auger piece, then the 20' long auger at an incline, leading to the Lenze grinder.

Includes $1,000 worth of replacement knives and other available spare parts.

25,000 operating hours logged. Picture of output shown with listing. 230 volt, 3 phase, 100 Amp electrical. $37,990 FOB WI Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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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.wasserman-associates.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

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.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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New Handle Bar Router Porter Cable Model 7519 Production Router Motor with Soft Start. Steel Handle Bar Frame with Makita Switches. 120 Volt / 1 Phase / 15 Amp / 21,000 RPM. Includes 2 Router Bits. $2,250 FOB NE. 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

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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Virtek 5 Head Laser Projection System Two(2) Model 6R Red Laser Heads (04063912 & 03033058). Three(3) Model 2DI Red Laser Heads (00081637, 97100548 & 950601198). Computer with Environmental Enclosure. Excludes: Virtek Software License & Service Agreement. $10,000 FOB SD. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

36" x 72" Wood Framed Material Carts Swivel Casters. 8” Diameter Phenolic Wheels. Over 60 Carts Available at $100 NOW $60 Each. FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

Alup 80 HP Compressor 80 HP Alup (Allegro series), model SCD80, rotary screw compressor with 11,418 hours.

From the manufacturer's website, "Produces a minimum of 60.4 CFM, up to 303 CFM, at 75-190 PSI. Features a high efficiency drive motor with loss-free, direct drive transmission for optimal efficiency". 460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $22,990 NOW $14,990.

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2007 Laharco Sense-A-Plate Connector Detects missing or misaligned plates. 16' Throat. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. Excludes CMF Finish Roller. Reference literature for additional details. $12,500 FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.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

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

2006 Alpine PF90 AutoMark System • Wall Panel Plate Cutting & Marking Saw • Automated Length Stop & Ink Jet Printer as directed by Design Software Output 2003 Challenger Wood Grinder • Cuts & Marks Both Top & Bottom Plates Simultaneously up to 20’ Model CH200-3037-S. Vibrating Infeed Conveyor. Oufeed Material Blower. Motor: in Length 27 KW Brook Hansen (480 Volt / 3 Phase).

• 10 HP Motor with 20” Blade Cutters: Small FIXCUT @ 58. Screen: 1/2” • 240 Volt / 3 Phase / 30 Amps @ 2 Sections. NOW $10,000 FOB IL. $39,900 FOB BC Wasserman & Associates Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

Alup 80 HP Compressor 80 HP Alup (​ A ​ llegro​series)​, model SCD80, rotary screw compressor with 11,418 hours.

From the manufacturer's website, "Produces a minimum of 60.4 CFM, up to 303 CFM, at 75-190 PSI. Features a high efficiency drive motor with loss-free, direct drive transmission for optimal efficiency". 460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $22,990 NOW $19,900 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

FARR TENKAY 8D DUST COLLECTOR 15 HP Motor (480 Volt / 3 Phase).

5,100 CFM. 8 Vertical Filter Cartridges.

Automatic Filter Cleaning (Reverse Pulse Cleaning System). Pulse Control Sequential Timer & Pressure Gage. New Airex Sequential Controller. Magnetic Starter. Excludes Barrels or Hoppers (for dust collection). Includes 30 Day Major Parts Warranty. S$11,650 FOB AZ. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

STAKPRO BUILDS A FASTER, SAFER, AND MORE COST-EFFECTIVE WORKFORCE. With the Vekta Stakpro the benefits are clear: eliminate the risk of manual handling injuries, reduce staff fatigue and increase speed and efficiency.

At Vekta, we know that health and safety is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. The Stakpro line is a cost-effective way to both reduce the risk of injury and to improve the efficiency and productivity of your plant.

The Stakpro is an ejection and stacking system and allows a single operator to safely lift any size truss or frame from the jig or conveyor line and transfer it to a stack. The Stakpro Truss is designed for pedestal jigs or roller conveyors and can be made for internal or external use, while the Stakpro Frame can be fitted to the end of your production line and can be set up to handle various frame sizes.

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NEW! New/Used 2017 EMSI Custom Teeter Carts Designed to deliver up to full units of lumber, cut lumber, or small trusses.

Featuring a tire/caster combination for greater control, maneuverability in rough conditions indoors and outdoors, and shortened pivot-radius for tighter areas.

Provides maximum utility in truss plants, panel plants and lumber yards. Dimensions: platform 50” x 72”; tire width 68”.

Available immediately: (14) Standard Capacity – 2850 lbs and (8) Heavy-Duty Capacity – 5500 lbs.

Priced at $950 – $1300 Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

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

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

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

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NEW! 2014 Ingersoll-Rand 15 HP Rotary Screw Compressor with Tank and Dryer 2014 Ingersoll-Rand 15 HP Rotary Screw Compressor includes 120 gallon tank and Ingersoll-Rand dryer. Operating pressure of 125 PSI, and a flow rate of 55 CFM. Includes substantial black-pipe for in-plant air distribution. 230/460V 3 ph power. $7,990 FOB MT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Spida Simple Stop 20’ Length Stop with MDF Bench Top. Available in Lengths up to 60’. 7” Color Touch Screen Entry of Cut Lengths. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. Excludes Saw, Outfeed Conveyor, Freight & Customs Charges.

10’ Spida Simple Stop - $8,920 20’ Spida Simple Stop - $11,340 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

SL Laser Overhead Projectors – 2003/2004 (7) SL Laser overhead projectors – WITH GREEN LASER LIGHT. 2003 & 2004 models. Comes with some cabling. No computer, monitor or stand. $8500 – FOB Minneapolis MN Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

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

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NEW! Dotul Door Stop Stitcher Click Here for details $4,900 NOW $4,000 FOB GA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Triad OSS Stair Saw Triad model OSS Open Stringer Saw that cuts open stair stringers. Includes stringer hold downs, P.C. controlled auto-indexing, air clamping and cutting features, (2) softstart controlled, 30” carbide tipped blades, motorized soft-feed and waste conveyor.

Cuts up to (4) 2x10”, 2x12” stringers at once, with no over-cutting at inside corners.

System accommodates from 25 to 45 degree stringer angles, up to (16) risers, max width 50”. 240 volt, 3 phase, 35 Amp electrical required. 100 PSI air required. $19,890 FOB FL. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

Projects roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building 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

Full House & RUVO Door Machinery •Full House Diamond 3001 Door Machine ($7,250) •Full House Strike Jamb Router ($1,250) •RUVO 1300 Double End Door Trim Saw ($2,950) •RUVO 808 SPLA Casing Miter and Kerf Duplex Saw ($2,100) •Package price for all 4 machines ($11,900) FOB NY Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Norfield Magnum Door & Jamb Machine Door Sizing/Beveling. Lock & Latch Drilling. Hinge Butt Routing in the Door & Jamb. Faceplate Routing up to 1 1/8” x 2 3/4”. Air Predrill & Air Screwdriver. Width: Doors to 4-0, Jambs to 10 1/2”. Height: Doors to 8-0, Jambs to 8-0. Thickness: Doors to 1 3/4”, Jambs to 1 1/8”. Butt Sizes to 5” x 5”. Butt Spacing: Infinitely Variable.

Lock Backsets from 2 3/8” to 5”. 230 Volt / 3 Phase $8,000 NOW $5,900 FOB WA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Builders Automation Stair Stringer Router Watch video here: http://goo.gl/gSRwjd More information here: http://goo.gl/mSsxyY 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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B.A.M. CNC Stair Stringer Router Remanufactured, Builders Automation Machinery [BAM] model CNC/MFSR stair router. Does contemporary, box and open stairs, and is the only machine available that also cuts the top and bottom landings. Programmable with a large library stored in the machine for almost all box and open stringers. Remanufactured to include new wiring, rebuilt spindle motors, new drives and is equipped with two variable frequency drive, 5 horsepower, 3 phase motors. Comes with a six-month warranty. A portable 4-bag, 3 phase vacuum which is switched on at the machine controls is available for an additional $1,568. Installation by the OEM is available at an additional charge. 230 volt, 3 phase, 60 amp electrical requirements. 120 p.s.i. at 35 CFM air requirements. $52,000

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Tee-Lok Lumber Stacker $6,500 FOB MB Canada.

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2002 Triad Smart Stair Router Triad Smart Stair Router features two heavy duty 2HP, 3PH belt driven routers with ½" capacity collets, two stepper linear actuators for cutting stair profiles, one Servo/Stepper drive wheel for material indexing, and coordinated, 4 Axis Motion Controller.

Microsoft computer interface utilizes 3.5" floppy drive and 10 ½" diagonal color touch screen. Heavy duty structural steel construction with built in leveling feet.

480v, 3 phase power. 100 PSI air required. $25,890 FOB IN. INQUIRE ABOUT THIS ITEM Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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 Reconditioned Builders Automation NEW. MFSR Template Stair Router Wood Truss Systems To b e R e c o n d i t i o n e d b y B u i l d e r s 765-751-9990 Automation in Spring 2018. Cut Box and www.woodtrusssystems.com Open Stringers. Manual Setup with Auto Feed and Cut. One or Two Stringers per The omponent anufacturing Cycle. 10' Infeed and 10' Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands. 120 Volt / 1 Phase. $34,500 NOW $31,500 FOB FL. Serving the Structural Building Components Industry Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Ask most people about the lumber industry and you’ll get a fairly predictable list of descriptions. What you’re not likely to hear are terms like: ● technologically advanced, ● sustainable logging, ● small log harvesting, ● green lumber products, ● commitment to healthy communities, and ● ecologically-minded forest management When people talk about Vaagen Brothers, that’s exactly what you’ll hear.

Working in the forests of Washington for more than 50 years, we’ve learned to take the best of traditional logging and lumber milling practices and combine them with advanced production technologies and forward-thinking sustainable forest management practices to create a company that’s as vibrant and growing as the healthy forests and ecosystems necessary to its success.

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Updated Report Helps Engineers, Designers Calculate Fire Resistance of Wood Members and Assemblies Robert Glowinski is the President & CEO of the American Wood Council (AWC).

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ncreasing use of mass timber as a competitive building product in the construction marketplace requires sound design guidelines to ensure safe, efficient, and economic use of wood products. AWC fire research on mass timber conducted over the last year, with support from the Softwood Lumber Board and U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, has highlighted the importance of the insulating effect provided by the outer char layer when wood burns, especially in larger wood elements such as used in mass timber.

As a result, AWC has released an updated “Technical Report 10 (TR10), Calculating the Fire Resistance of Wood Members and Assemblies.” TR10 shows how to design for the fire resistance contribution provided by this layer.

The updated TR10 provides designers with both new and revised procedures for designing unprotected and protected wood members and assemblies utilizing either mass timber elements or smaller light-frame members, and includes background information and verification on the design procedures and simplified pre-engineered design tables for different wood products and loading conditions. Expanded design examples in the Report demonstrate how to design both mass timber and lightweight wood members, assemblies, and connections for the required duration of code-required fire exposures.

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• Addition of new Chapter 3, “Protection of Structural Members and Connections,” which summarizes the evaluation of test data and determination of the added fire resistance provided by wood, gypsum board, and insulation used to protect wood members and connections.

• Addition of design provisions for calculating the contribution of protection to the existing chapter on Design Procedures for Exposed Wood Members. Revised Chapter 4, titled “Design Procedures for Exposed and Protected Wood Members,” offers provisions for calculating both the increased structural fire resistance provided by various types of protection and the thermal separation provided by protective membranes. Connection design and details were modified to provide more guidance on how to address char contraction in connections at ends of members.

• Design examples were moved to a new Chapter 5.

Calculation of thermal separation times were added to Example 5 (Exposed Cross-Laminated Timber floor design) and Example 6 (Exposed Cross-Laminated Timber wall design); a new Example 7 (Protected 2x10 joist floor) was added to provide example calculations of structural fire resistance and thermal separation times of gypsum-wallboard-protected floor assemblies; and new protected connection designs were added in Example 8 (Protection of Steel Ledger Connection) and Example 9 (Protection of Beam-Column Connection).

Next time a customer or building official asks you to provide documentation on the fire performance of a lightweight wood or mass timber assembly, just refer them to this new publication.

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By Matt Layman Publisher, Layman’s Lumber Guide

The BEST Sales Pitch....Ever ales-folk are plagued with an addiction to “get the order.” Deep down inside, we want ALL the orders. Unfortunately, for every sales person, there is an opponent who has the same desire...Get ‘em all.

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Egotistical human drive opened the door for masters of the art of selling centuries ago with ancient documents such as The Art of War. As commerce grew, these battle tactics were molded into sales strategies.

Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People and Jeffrey Gitomer’s Little Red Book of Selling instilled the value of making friends of prospective customers. Automobile sales have long let the customer experience the feel of ownership before launching into the full court sales pitch.

The 21st century sales pitch is better than ever at driving home benefits. The primary sales touch point is “feeling better about yourself and confident about the purchase.”

Buyers want to “be right” in their decisions.

Throughout centuries, the sales pitch has been refined to hit just the right nerve of the target buyer. One person has the goods. Another wants them. One solution, still an option in our civilized world, is the barbaric method...over power and take it. We see it in governments and businesses and call it a “hostile take-over.”

The more civilized method is to peacefully barter with coercion. The most effective sales method of all times is “risk transference.” Examples are trial periods, money back guarantees, and conditional return policies.

The idea is to get the product in the hands of the consumer and 80% of them will keep it even if they don’t like it or never use it.

The best sales pitch ever hits all the buyer buttons... personal relationship, feel better about self, risk transference, confident decision...the whole checklist.

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--------------------------------------------------ID: C11856 Designer/Design Manager - Truss/ Panel/I-Joist/Stairs/EWP Relocation: Ohio 18 years Design experience with 3 as a Senior Designer. Primary duties: design, layout, and optimization. Secondary duties: checking others work and repairs. Software used: MiTek Sapphire, Robbins, Keymark, and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, wall panels, I-Joists, and hardware. Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multi-family, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C11370 Production/Plant Manager - Truss/ Panel/Framing Package Relocation: Texas 19 years experience. Started in production, advanced to Saw Supervisor, Production Manager then Plant Manager. As Plant Manager (4 years), manage all the operation of the manufacturing plant, such as Productivity, logistics, efficiencies, costs.

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4 years experience. Responsible for designing roof and floor trusses using MiTek, and OptiFrame. Duties included: Blueprint interpretation and understanding, drawing layouts in eFrame to OptiFrame, engineering trusses, LVL, PSL, and Open Joist, quoting prices and call in orders.

Worked with a variety of customers, architects and engineers Compensation: $26-28 hr.

Thom's Notes: WTCA I certified --------------------------------------------------ID: C18313 Remote Truss Designer | Remote Wall Panel Designer | Remote Estimator Relocation: Iowa Daily duties include the layout, design, and optimization of assigned projects, from simple single family homes to complex commercial projects. I contact customers to resolve any problem areas and work with sales to make sure they are aware of their projects progression. I will design a combined 3 million dollars this year of roof trusses, floor trusses, EWP and I-joists. I love the challenge of working with a variety of different types of projects and solving customers requests and wishes. My goal is to make sure our final customer, the owner, is completely satisfied with the service and product they receive from me and my company. Software: Alpine InelliVIEW, CAD, Microsoft Office.

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

--------------------------------------------------ID: C10666 Senior Remote Truss Designer - Single Family Custom to Mega-Multifamily Relocation: Alabama, USA - South,

Hiring Zone - Available Candidates Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, USA - ALL States, Alaska, Alberta JobLine Certified Senior Designer (top 5% Nationwide) As Sales Rep: Developed new accounts and servicied existing accounts, did material takeoffs from blueprints for lumber, windows, doors, trim, siding, sheetrock, and trusses. Designed, estimated, sold, and coordinate delivery of trusses. As Designer: 20 years' experience, used MiTek to design roof and floor systems. Trained other designers. Wrote and managed access database. Maintained computer network. Checked other designers work.

Software includes MiTek and Alpine.

Heavy Multifamily/Mega-Multifamily, Single Family Custom. Products include Roof and Floor Trusses & Lumber.

Compensation: $25 hr+ --------------------------------------------------ID: C10565 Senior Truss Designer / Design Manager / Operations Management - Truss/Wall Panel/Package Relocation: California JobLine Certified Senior Truss Designer with 18 years industry experience and 18 years experience as Senior Truss Designer.

12 years in Wall Panel design. Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, cutting/production documents, and takeoff.

Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, repairs, customer service, inside sales, field measurements, software maintenance, training, and filling in for the design manager as needed. Software used: MiTek and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses and roof trusses. Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multifamily, and light commercial. My volume was as high as $12M. (New info available - Highly Confidential) --------------------------------------------------ID: C10789 Production Manager/Supervisor Truss/Panel Relocation: Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, USA - Northwest, Wisconsin 20 years experience. Responsible for all aspects of truss and panel production, inventory, performance reviews. 65 workers, $9M year. WTCA quality control certified.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C11636 General Manager - Truss Relocation: USA - ALL States 20+ Years truss industry experience from Design Manager to Owner/GM of a $7M truss manufacturing company. Turned a plant hemorrhaging money into an extremely profitable facility, earning an 51% ownership stake in the company. I

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Organized manufacturing systems and procedures to control costs and quality, oversaw buying to keep costs at a minimum and inventory lean but available. Developed LEAN procedures that minimized labor steps, eliminated duplication between stations, and made sure that safety procedures and reporting requirement were maintained. Overall, I had a hands on role in all areas of the company to make sure it operated efficiently and very profitably.

Market conditions and competition from larger competitors ultimately required us to close the company.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C18278 General Manager | Operations Manager - Truss/Panel Relocation: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, USA - Eastern, Virginia General Manager over floor and roof truss manufacturing facility producing $15-20M, 110-135 employees. Supply clients in the NC, SC, Eastern TN, and VA markets. Turned around volume, safety, and profitability of a failing plant. 6 Sigma, Lean, BA. --------------------------------------------------ID: C10199 Senior Designer - Truss/Panel/EWP/IJoist/Framing Package Relocation: Tennessee, Washington, Kentucky 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.

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ID: C18277 ID: C11760 and business management experience. In Professional Engineer | Engineering Management/Operations/Sales - Build- 2006 at the height of residential construction Manager - Engineered Wood Products, ing Components, LBM Manufacturing distributed $ 24.0 in Lumber, Architectural Components Structural Hardware | Relocation: USA - ALL States, Arizona, Millwork and Windows and $ 8.5 M in Codes & Compliance California, Colorado, Alabama, Florida, manufactured wood components. In this Relocation: Maryland, Minnesota, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Nevada, New position optimized design and production North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Mexico, North Carolina, New Hampprocess, which increased output and reduced Carolina, USA - Eastern, Virginia, shire, South Carolina labor and material costs. Hired trained and Washington DC I am an Accomplished Manufacturing mentored middle management; negotiated and Operations Leader with a history of union labor contracts. Implemented Experienced and successful professional increasing responsibility. My proven “Lean and JIT” fabrication procedures; engineering manager with over 25 years experience covers contractor building consolidated raw material inventory, experience in improving productivity materials and manufacturing to the implemented batch fabrication process and resolving structural problems for construction and turnkey fields. I have over and continuous production flow. Enhanced engineered wood product and truss 16 years of management and leadership scheduling system to accurately track manufacturers and developing innovative experience, and am seeking a management production and achieve on-time delivery, design software programs. Also skilled position with a progressive company that established QC metrics, quality assurance in building outstanding teams and offers advancement commensurate to job and OSHA-approved safety programs.

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Washington DC, New Hampshire, build up, worked in coordination with I have been doing this for over 23 years.

This is one of the best candidates I have seen Vermont multiple plants and design teams, worked Because of my reputation for Strict this year. Definitely "A" list... I'm not saying closely with material suppliers on take offs Confidentiality, I am the go-to Recruiter for our industry. more about him for confidentiality reasons. An energetic, out-of-the-box, problem- and estimating.

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Proven Engineered Wood Components manufacturing principles, setting metrics, software packages, I have extensive manual industry leader with 20 years of experience. improving key performance indicators, trig/math skills. I use these to back check Expert level knowledge of wood trusses, reducing costs, expanding production questionable loads as well to design from Talk to me today! wall panels, I-joist and related products. capacity and sales – all improving the scratch in the field when needed. I have also 800-289-5627 x1 Seeking a long-term leadership position with bottom line. Skilled in business analysis, written tutorials for the training of others twm@thejobline.com a progressive company. Built and developed strategic planning, market and sales and checked other designer's work as a new start up locations from 0 to upwards of development; ability to drive multi-million Design Manager at a Panel Plant. All things 45 million dollars in annual revenue. dollar growth, institute “Best Practices” for being equal, I love working in components See What I can do for You! --------------------------------------------------- small to medium emerging and expanding whether designing, cutting, building or companies, managing budgets to $ 30M setting components at the site. with full P&L accountability and oversight. ---------------------------------------------------

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Considering relocation as shown. Will also work remote.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C17230 Remote Wall Panel Designer - Sapphire Relocation: Newfoundland My objective is to be part of a team/company and prove I am reliable, show my ability and my willingness to learn! In addition to being a newer wall panel designer, I have learned software such as Mitek Sapphire, Revit 2017, Bluebeam Revu 2016. I have recently done jobs such as designing garages and adding on additions to homes. Jobs I have worked in wall paneling include a massive wall panel job for the US (500,000+ SFT) and designed units for a senior complex.

In addition to wall panels...I also add in blocking, windows, doors, etc. I also do bundling and paperwork as well.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C12220 Design/Design Manager - Truss/EWP/ Remote or at Plant Relocation: Pennsylvania Remote / Satellite Truss Designer Roof / Floor truss design utilizing Mitek Sapphire design software. Project estimating, including roof system, floor system, and wall panels. Responsible for 100% of quoting and preparations for production for our #2 and #4 clients. Maintained a database for a major tract builder, producing 5-8 house a week.

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Truss & Engineered Wood Products Design Manager / Sales. Oversaw all aspects of Truss & Engineered Wood Products operations and sales. Maintained personal sales accounts, as well as developed new clients. Customer service from the quote stage to production, including verifying sight conditions and field measuring. Produced production drawings and reviewed / corrected design staff, MiTek / Truss Joist software.

Responsible for maintaining lumber / plate inventory.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C16126 Truss Design Manager | Location Manager | MIT Relocation: Texas, USA - South, USA Southwest, Utah, USA - Western I'm dedicated to being the best in what I do. Aside from being one of the top performing designers, I have taken other responsibilities that include training and database management. I have worked on extra projects from quality control to inventory management. Though I may train a beginning designer, I always find something that they can teach me. My continued goal is not only to advance my career, but to share my knowledge and skills with others. WTCA QC/QA, MiTek Sapphire, CAD, BSME. --------------------------------------------------ID: C15958 Operations/Plant Manager - Millwork | Doors | Ply | Flooring Relocation: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming 30 years' experience starting in production and advancing to multi-plant operations manager. Door experience includes managing three Production Managers and five Production Supervisors, consisting of 300 hourly employees producing 11,000 doors and 10,000 face frames per day.

Responsible for the manufacturing functions of all mill operations, five frame component machining cells, three frame assembly operations, four door component machining cells, three door assembly clamps, three door profiling lines, two wide belt sanding lines and specialty machining and assembly cells.

Flooring experience: Responsible for all plant functions including budgeting and P&L. Managed six Department Managers: two Production Departments, Quality Assurance, Materials, Human Resources including SHE, and Plant Engineer/Maintenance Manager including the CI program. Their staffs consist of eleven Supervisors and 330 hourly employees.

The door plant operation dries lumber, cuts dimension stock, assembles and sands the doors. The panel plant produces the

Hiring Zone - Available Candidates veneered flat and raised center panels, by cutting engineered wood and veneer from flitch and pressing the veneer to the substrate. Both plants are equipped with finishing lines.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C17213 Remote Truss Designer Relocation: California My professional objective is to obtain a position with a Building Components Manufacturer that will allow me to work forty-plus hours per week from anywhere in the United States. I am a production specialist and work best given the freedom to work on my own with multiple projects setting in my queue. With me, pressure produces results.

I enjoy working on Custom, high-end residential projects where the design is challenging. I also enjoy working on tract developments and multi-family projects but bigger, more complex projects are more rewarding and offer a since of accomplishment.

One of the key factors to my success is my ability to visualize structure. I know how to put buildings together in the most practical and efficient way.

Thom's Notes: Candidate has been out of truss design a few years but has been in total envelope design for Architects including structure and architecture. Scored at the national average for designers with 12 + years' experience, but in almost half their time. This candidate should be at a Senior Designer level, with exceptional speed in a short period of time. This is a great candidate who is willing to take less to invest in himself if given an opportunity.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C16169 Remote Truss Designer | Remote Wall Panel Designer Relocation: USA - ALL States My objective to find a company that I can use my skills to work as a remote designer.

I have a successful design business now but would like to be part of a growing company with benefits. Has MiTek and ITW software experience. Excellent test scores. 5 Star candidate.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C11827 Remote Estimator - Truss/EWP/Lumber/Construction Relocation: Alabama, Florida, Georgia Read and interpret blueprints and drawings, generate quantity take-offs on building materials, design I-joist floor systems, design 2x floor systems, design stick built roof/ceiling joist systems, create layouts for the above roof/floor systems, as a Remote Estimator. Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction. Tested 73 on the JLTDSE. ---------------------------------------------------

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September 2018 #10230 Page #96 ID: C13445 Truss Designer | Wall Panel Designer | Truss Cutting Technician Relocation: Texas, Arizona 2 years' experience. Perfect entry level candidate. Design light gauge steel walls and trusses for residential homes and small commercial buildings. AutoCAD certificate with Architectural focus. From the candidate: I have a strong architectural background and come from a construction family. I've seen or worked in most facets of the construction field. From masonry work to framing to roofing since I was a teenager.

I'm very passionate about what I do , self motivated and always strive to be the best.

Very picky with my work and I don't like to do anything wrong and failure is not an option for me. I always try to do whatever is needed to achieve company goals.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C16034 Truss Designer, Truss Designer - SmallMedium Multifamily, Wall Panel Designer, Wall Panel Designer - Remote, Senior Wall Panel Designer, Wall Panel Design Manager Relocation: Massachusetts As Senior Architectural Panel Designer Coordinating architectural and structural plans to develop manufactured walls sections for install in field such tasks as: • Coordinating between Architect, Structural Engineer and General contractor to find conflicts to prevent the delay in schedule during the construction phase.

• • Full Design of wall panels and the layout of the panels and bundles to speed the framing of floors and trusses.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C11781 Truss Design Manager Relocation: New York Worked on the most complicated custom projects, commercial buildings, and apartment complexes. Quickly became a team leader and was considered company wide as an expert in truss framing and computer applications. Provided training for a group of 30 experienced component designers in topics including load tracking, truss and layout optimization, and hardware specification. Optimization training helped to reduced material costs by 5%. Developed departmental procedures to increase consistency and accuracy of all designs and estimates. Reduced errors on repetitive projects by 25% by creating the master project file database, which organized and provided fast and easy access to project information. Streamlined estimating process for commercial construction projects.

Analyzed the final cost of completed projects and applied results to new estimates.

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ID: C15999 production work and building trusses, and all the truss department and warehouse Outside Sales - Truss | Wall Panel | working with a strong team in an established employees. When needed I would get on EWP | Installed Sales company. Continue to learn new procedures, the production line to help out, give breaks Relocation: Alabama, Georgia, Kensystems, skills, and earn more about the truss or to just have a little fun at doing my old tucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, building industry. I enjoy working with my job. Between the two departments I was Tennessee, Virginia hands, building things, and having a sense of responsible for approximately 40 people.

16 years' experience in outside sales of pride in the high quality of the end product. Built roof and floor trusses, loose lumber trusses, wall panels, engineered wood --------------------------------------------------- packages. components, stairs and other building ID: C15857 --------------------------------------------------materials. Projects range from tract to Senior Truss Designer | Remote Truss ID: C15763 high volume multifamily apartments. Has Designer | Design Manager Remote Truss Designer - MiTek, Muldeveloped new territory, improved sales Relocation: California tifamily in lagging markets, and met or exceeded Relocation: Kentucky sales goals in most years. Has turn key Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, installed sales experience, and has limited layout, optimization, cutting/production Truss Designer with 3 years experience, design skills from the past. Please inquire documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: Sapphire, AutoCAD, MBA, and some ITW for additional information. Easy relocate. checking others work, scheduling, repairs, software experience. "Looking to work --------------------------------------------------- customer service, inside sales, and field for a well established truss company as a We’re here when you need help!

ID: C15995 measurements. Software used: MiTek and remote designer in both wall panels and visit: www.thejobline.com Truss Designer - MiTek AutoCAD. Component experience includes truss design. I want to continue to grow my email: mail@thejobline.com Relocation: Florida floor trusses, roof trusses, I-Joists, EWP, and design skills so that I can be the best designer hardware. Market experience includes tract, than I can be. I enjoy the design aspect of or call Thomas McAnally Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, single family, single family custom, multi- the job and look forward to working through for Personalized Service layout, optimization, and cutting/production family, and light commercial. My volume projects one day at a time." Experience with STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! documents. Secondary duties: checking was varied depending on projects. Has used residential, commercial, and multifamily others work. Software used: MiTek and MiTek, Alpine, AutoCAD, and Microsoft design, with emphasis on multifamily.

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--------------------------------------------------ID: C11239 floor trusses and roof trusses. Market ID: C10810 VP Operations/Multi Plant - Truss/ experience includes single family, multi- The candidate has been out of the industry, Designer/Inside Sales - Truss Panel/EWP/Lumber family, light commercial, and agriculture. working in parallel jobs, and wants to return Relocation: Virginia Relocation: Texas My volume was varied depending on to a design position. Scored Senior Designer projects. 2 years experience, MiTek using an HP calculator, 8 years after his 6 years design experience, 1 inside sales.

Multi-plant operations manager with software. last truss design job. Speed was faster than Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, extensive P&L, executive, and operations --------------------------------------------------- average too. It may take a little time for cutting/production documents, and takeoff. experience. Responsible for 10+ locations, ID: C11596 him to get up to speed on the latest software. Secondary duties: scheduling, repairs, single family, multifamily, commercial.

Design Manager/Senior Designer Ranked 5 out of 5 in our system. customer service, inside sales, and field More information available in resume and Truss/I-Joist/EWP --------------------------------------------------- measurements. Software used: MiTek, profile.

Relocation: Quebec, Ontario, Alberta ID: C11251 AutoCAD, and CAD - Other. Component Management - Truss/Panel/EWP experience includes floor trusses and roof Compensation: TBD Schedule design work (Roof and Floor) to Relocation: USA - ALL States trusses. Market experience includes tract, my design team, re-check all design prior to single family, single family custom, multiThom's Notes: I have recruited for this production, and training of my team. I also Oversaw all areas of operations and family, light commercial, and agriculture. candidate when he was VP of Operadesign roof and floor system for the custom production as well as managers of those My volume was varied depending on tions over multiple plants. He rates 5/5 home we get. I also get involve in sales as a areas, a total of 35 employees. Led company projects. Past carpenter and framer. Has on our scale. technical representative. Software: MiTek, from operating in red to the black in first an engineering related associates degree/ --------------------------------------------------AutoCAD, Keymark, Alpine. year. Responsible for P & L. Brought drafting ID: C11348 labor percentage from 26% to 14-15%.

Sales/Management - Truss/Panel/EWP/ Distribue le travaille (Ferme de toit & Increased gross margin by 10%. Led process Compensation: $45k+ Software Poutrelle de plancher) pour mon equipe, of branching into new areas of structural --------------------------------------------------Relocation: USA - Eastern, Florida, Agis comme personne ressource,fais la building components in a strategic alliance ID: C14506 USA - South verification final avant la production et with Keymark Enterprise.

EWP Designer | Estimator | Inside Sales dessine les plans de montage du toit et du Relocation: Virginia I have worked in the wood component plancher pour les maisons plus complex Compensation: $60k+ business since 1980. Over the years I have assignee a mon equipe. J'ai aussi un role de --------------------------------------------------- Experienced with AutoCAD, iLevel, TJ worked for plate & Software Vendors, representant technique. Programme: Mitek, ID: C15796 Beam, and TJ xPert software to produce Truss Manufacturers, started my own AutoCAD, Keymark, Alpine Production Manager - Truss framing layouts for TrusJoist engineered truss business and have run other peoples --------------------------------------------------Relocation: Florida wood products. Responsible for working businesses. I have pretty much done every ID: C15891 with builders and retailers to create the job you can find in a truss plant at least to Truss Production Manager | Supeprvi- 20 years experience. Oversaw all the Truss most cost effective solution for their project. fill in when needed. My objective is to find sor production and also the warehouse. In the Creating quotes from layouts. Calculate a company where I can use my experience Relocation: Colorado Truss department, I made sure the line had gravity loads and sizing wood products to to help promote a profitable and safe work what materials they needed to build, usually support the load. Understanding the IRC environment.

Oversaw day-to-day operations of plant, for the next days orders. I tried to keep building code for wood-framed structures.

--------------------------------------------------trained new employees on all plant them at least one day ahead, unless there Explaining structural framing details to ID: C12315 machinery, ensured plant met production were special orders. I made sure production builders and salespeople. Training other COO/CFO/GM/SM - Truss/Panel/EWP/ deadlines, shipping and receiving of quotas were meet. I helped to set budgets for designers in load development and design LBM materials, loading of finished product the Truss and warehouse, then maintained software.

Relocation: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, onto trucks for delivery, documentation of that budget. In the warehouse, I made sure --------------------------------------------------Michigan, Ohio managerial related records, forklift certified. workers were pulling the orders correctly 7 years' experience, began as a sawyer. then also loading them correctly on the Drove growth in Sales that necessitated truck. I instilled a clean work area ethic in recruitment of mid-level managers (Sales My objective is to utilize my experience in my employees. I hired, fired and trained

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--------------------------------------------------ID: C11264 Senior Management: Building Components/Systems Relocation: USA - ALL States, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona Director of Field Operations/Field Engineering Mgr./Senior Manufacturing E n g i n e e r, S y s t e m s D e v e l o p e r a n d Implementer of residential construction component processes ranging from cost controls, engineering design, manufacturing equipment, procedures, quality assurance and complete installation of the building components.

Plant Manager for a manufacturer of engineered cold roll form steel structural components for the residential and light commercial building industry. 2 foreman and 15 personnel, managed sub-contractors for field erection and resolved field engineering problems.

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Member of a multi company design build teams to provide more economical construction projects.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C10234 Outside Truss Sales/Technical | Estimator Relocation: Colorado, Wyoming 35 years construction experience, 25 in truss sales. Sells Trusses wholesale. Sells Trusses to Builders and Owner Builders and service the account through Design, Pricing, Production, Delivery, Installation, and problem solving. Also service National accounts which involves solving all the in-field problems. Dealing directly with the project Supervisor on missing trusses, damaged, missing plates, trusses don't plane, don't work, design errors, bad deliveries, dealing also with the building inspectors, and project engineers.

Will also consider a remote estimator position.

Compensation: Mid $30's base plus commission.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C15679 LGS Truss & Panel PE Relocation: USA - Eastern, USA - South As Engineering Manager I was responsible for oversight of all technical and engineering engagements. Design of light gauge metal trusses, wall panels, shear walls, for hotels, retirement homes and other commercial and residential structures. Making jobs viable by replacing red-iron with light gauge metal was key to solidifying more projects. I was actively engaged in computer software development of truss design and coordinating overseas programming efforts into truss layout.

As Senior Technical Services Engineer, I held the nation-wide responsibility for all light gauge cold-formed steel truss engineering including field applied repair design. I provided technical advice and counsel to our staff and functioned as a subject matter expert (SME) for all three product divisions. As a result, I augmented my professional registrations to include 38 States, 1 District, and 1 Canadian Province.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C15673 Outside Sales - Truss/EWP/I-Joist Relocation: North Carolina

Hiring Zone - Available Candidates also available do make job site visits if there were any situations that needed resolved. I went to my new employer as an Account Manager we used Mitek along with management software. I was able to take 95% of my existing customers that knew how good a job I always did for them. I was able to grow the market from $0.00 to $2,500,000.

I worked with track builders, custom home builders and light commercial.

With my education and passion for the building industry it was easy for me to do my job. I enjoy dealing with people, reading blue prints and being able to provide my customers with valued engineering, a quality product and outstanding customer service.

--------------------------------------------------ID: C15658 Senior Truss Designer Relocation: Saskatchewan As Design Manager: Primary duties: in house design staff supervision with a remote team (of designers) based in India, shop quality control, monitoring of work flow from sales to production and designer's training. Secondary duties: design, layout, optimization, and cutting/production documents checking others work, customer service, field measurements. Software used: MiTek and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, I Joists, EWP, hardware, and lumber.

Market experience includes single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture.

My volume was varied depending on projects.

As Senior Truss Designer: Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, and cutting/production documents.

Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, field measurements, and training. Software used: MiTek. Component experience includes roof trusses, hardware, and lumber. Market experience includes single family, single family custom, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

Canadian citizen, eligible for NAFTA visa. BSCE --------------------------------------------------ID: C10042 Designer/Estimator/Inside Sales - Truss Relocation: Utah

I have 8 years industry experience and 7.5 years experience in this position.

Markets include tract, single family, I was responsible for calling on builders custom, high end, multi-family, light and retail lumberyards selling floor and commercial, and agriculture. Prodroof trusses, LVL, EWP and hardware. ucts include floor trusses, roof trusses, I would talk to the builder or lumI-Joists, lumber, and complete framing beryard salesperson to see what there packages. My primary duties include exact needs were and would then do a design, layout, optimization, cutting/ hand takeoff to generate pricing. I was production documents, and takeoff. I Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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Compensation:$50k+ --------------------------------------------------ID: C14608 Truss Designer Relocation: Florida My objective is to be a part of a Design Team where I can contribute to the success of the company. I like challenging projects, and consider it my job to complete my assigned work on time, not just punch a time clock and leave problems at the door. With that being said if needed I will put in extra hours to complete the task at hand. I got laid off as a truss designer back in 2007 and have done many things to keep food on the table. I have two years of Alpine experience as a designer and 4 years as a Truss Engineer II, plus 20 years of AutoCAD experience. Prior to that I was a layout designer for commercial floor plans and equipment. Please consider giving me a chance. I will work hard and get back up to speed fast. I have a certificate in Architectural Technology, plus training from Alpine, AutoCAD and Microstation.

Compensation: Very Reasonable --------------------------------------------------ID: C10410 Outside Sales/Sales Manager/Product Manager - Modular/Building Components.

Relocation: Illinois, Wisconsin, California, Colorado, USA - Southwest, USA ALL States, British Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Quebec, South Carolina, Alberta, Canada Western/Central Specializing in Sales Management, and Builder/Developer sales of Modular Homes and Engineered Building Components. Market penetration, product management and project management specialist with over 15 years of experience. Works with Architects, Engineers, Building Inspectors, Manufacturers, and end users to develop, sell and produce projects including Tract Homes, Modular Homes (Single and Multi Story), and Component Packages. This is not a blue sky guy. He has hands on experience in Lumber Sales, Modular Home Sales, Builder/Developer Sales, and managing new products from concept, design, engineering, approvals, manufacturing, marketing, to successful sales programs. MBA: Marketing & Finance.

Compensation: Open based on job and location.

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Safety Is In Your Hands Construction work is hard on the hands. Along with the wear and tear of using tools and handling heavy, sharp-edged or coarse equipment, hands are exposed to weather, chemicals, dirt, solvents, fuels, grease, cutters, etc. While your hands are one of the most used part of the body, they are also the most mistreated. Many injuries to the hands can be prevented if you first think about what you’re asking your hands to do then make sure they’re protected.

Wear proper hand protection Leather gloves can protect your hands in many jobs. They can provide protection when handling rough or abrasive materials and give you better gripping power. They can also protect hands from sharp objects, thorns, and cutting tools. Some gloves are especially designed to protect the hands from solvents, petroleum products, and many agricultural chemicals. To work best, gloves should fit correctly. Overly large gloves can interfere with work or get caught in moving parts, putting your hands in danger.

Hand protection can also include specific creams applied before work to guard against dermatitis causing grease, paint, chemicals, etc. A good hand lotion can soothe and moisten dry or cracked hands after a job.

Keep hands out of harm’s way Recognize the hazards of the job whether working with sharp objects, cutting tools, chemicals, pinch points or rotating equipment.

Follow safety procedures, even if you’ve gotten away with short cuts before. Even though a job may have its own hazards, basic safety principles should always be remembered.

• Think through each job before you do it, then work carefully and deliberately.

• Keep your hands away from rotating equipment and never use your hands to stop rotating parts.

• When lifting a load, check for protrusions, nails, splinters, screws, metal banding, broken glass, etc.

• Watch your fingers and hands when lowering heavy loads; they could get pinched.

• Keep your hands away from loads being moved mechanicaly.

• Never use you fingers to test the temperature of gases, liquids or machinery.

• If you do injure your hand, get prompt treatment and report it to your supervisor.

Your hands are like finely crafted tools of amazing strength and dexterity. They are your most valuable tools. Protect them and keep them safe.

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El trabajo construction causa un impacto tremendo en las manos. Además del desgaste y deterioro por el uso de herramientas y la manipulación de equipo pesado, filoso o áspero, las manos están expuestas a la intemperie, a productos químicos, suciedad, solventes, combustibles, grasa, cortadoras, etc. No obstante que sus manos quizá sean las partes del cuerpo más frecuentemente utilizadas, también son las más maltratadas. Se pueden prevenir muchas lesiones de las manos si primero se piensa en lo que se requerirá que ellas hagan y entonces asegurarse de proporcionales la protección apropiada.

Use protección manual apropiada Los guantes de piel pueden proteger sus manos en muchos trabajos. Pueden proporcionar protección al manipular materiales ásperos o abrasivos y le brindan mayor poder de sujeción.

También pueden proteger las manos contra objetos puntiagudos, espinas y herramientas de corte.

Algunos guantes tienen diseños especiales para proteger las manos contra los solventes, productos de petróleo y muchos productos agroquímicos. Para mayor eficiencia en el trabajo, los guantes deben ajustarse correctamente. Los guantes demasiado grandes pueden interferir con el trabajo o pueden quedar atrapados en partes en movimiento y poner en peligro las manos.

La protección de las manos también puede incluir cremas específicas que se aplican antes de realizar el trabajo para protegerlas contra grasas, pinturas, productos químicos, etc. que producen dermatitis. Una loción de manos de buena calidad puede suavizar y humectar las manos resecas o agrietadas después del trabajo.

Proteja las manos contra el peligro Reconozca los peligros en el trabajo al manipular objetos puntiagudos, herramientas de corte, productos químicos, puntos de aplastamiento o equipo giratorio. Siga los procedimientos de seguridad, incluso si utilizó procedimientos rápidos sin ningún percance en el pasado. Aunque cada trabajo tiene sus propios peligros, siempre deben recordarse algunos principios básicos de seguridad.

• Estudie detenidamente cada trabajo antes de realizarlo, después trabaje cuidadosamente y deliberadamente.

• Mantenga alejadas las manos de equipos giratorios y nunca use sus manos para detener el movimiento de partes giratorias.

• Al levantar una carga, verifique que no tenga protuberancias, clavos, astillas, tornillos, flejes metálicos, vidrios rotos, etc.

• Cuídese los dedos y las manos al bajar cargas pesadas, ya que podrían quedar atrapados.

• Mantenga las manos alejadas de las cargas que se mueven por medios mecánicos.

• Nunca use los dedos para probar la temperatura de gases, líquidos o maquinaria.

• Si se lesiona una mano, obtenga tratamiento oportuno e infórmelo a su supervisor.

Sus manos son herramientas finamente diseñadas con increíble fortaleza y habilidad. Ellas son sus herramientas más valiosas. Protéjalas y cuídelas.

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Lumber Quality Institute (LQI) Lumber Quality & Process Control Workshop American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) BIM-R® Training 8th China Global Wood Trade Conference and Tour Multifamily Executive Conference Construction Suppliers Assoc. (CSA) Annual Conference & Expo LBM Strategies Conference 2018 Truss Manufacturers Assoc. of Texas (TMAT) Meeting & Golf Tournament Boston Wood Design Symposium Missouri Truss Fabricators Assoc. (MTFA) Meeting and Golf Outing NAHB Building Systems Housing Summit

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Making Wood Connections Work for Two-Hour Fire Walls

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y wife made furniture shopping a family event last weekend, which meant I had to go.

The showroom was in a concrete tilt-up with open-web steel joists and a wood roof.

My oldest son asked me who decides what construction materials are used, and why.

He’s starting college in the fall and thinks he wants to be a mechanical engineer, but his curiosity about construction gives me hope that we can convert him.

Great question, though. We had a nice discussion about some of the advantages of certain building materials for different applications. Very often, the materials decision is driven not by structural properties, but rather by code fire requirements, which are usually determined by the architect on a project. As structural engineers, we must incorporate those fire requirements into our design. Sometimes this is simple — we need the wall on the property line to be concrete or masonry, for example. Other details can be more challenging, such as allowing for two layers of drywall on wood-framed, load-bearing walls.

We first introduced the DG fire wall hanger series in 2017. There are three models of top-flange hangers in this series. They feature enough space for two layers of ⅝” gypsum board to be installed after the framing is complete. The hangers are approved to the 2012, 2015, and 2018 I-Codes® and listed under ICC-ES ESR 2553.

All three fire wall hangers have been tested according to ASTM E814 and received F (flame) and T (temperature) ratings for use on one or both sides of the wall. These ratings verify that the DG/ DGH/DGB hangers do not reduce the two-hour fire wall assembly rating.

You may recall reading about the DG hangers on the SE blog last year. I discussed the use of fire wall hangers in Why Fire-Rated Hangers Are Required in Type III Wood-Frame Buildings, and these hangers specifically in What You Should Know About the New DGH Fire Wall Hanger Options.

If you are an engineer, builder, or code official interested in learning more about how these DG hangers can be used in light-frame wood multi-story residential buildings, I encourage you to watch this free on-demand webinar, “Making Wood Connections Work for Two-Hour Fire Walls.” Project manager Tom Evans and I provide an overview of how these hangers were developed, how they were tested and verified, and what F (flame) and T (temperature) ratings mean.

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Watch the webinar recording and earn CEUs. After viewing this webinar, you should be able to: 99 Understand the testing for fire wall construction

99 Explain methods of connecting floor joists on a two-hour fire wall 99 Identify the code requirements for two-hour fire walls Continuing education credits will be offered for this webinar.

Participants can earn 1 professional development hour (PDH) or — by passing the accompanying test — 0.1 continuing education unit (CEU).

The article, Webinar: Making Wood Connections Work for Two-Hour Fire Walls, appeared first on Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering Blog. To sign-up to receive the Engineering Blog in your inbox, go to seblog.strongtie.com/subscribe.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces Industry-First Cost-Effective Brick Tie Capable of Connecting Veneers to Light-Frame Construction Across Three-Inch Airspaces Pleasanton, Calif. – August 27, 2018 – Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, introduces the new, high-performance BTH brick tie, a first-of-its kind, cost-effective product capable of connecting brick and stone veneers to light-frame construction across spans up to three inches, offering contractors and homebuilders an innovative solution to meet ever-increasing spacing requirements.

Masonry veneer, often consisting of full-dimensional brick and stone, is used widely for exterior cladding, facades, foundation facings and chimneys.

“As homebuilders continue to use stone and brick veneers, they need wider airspaces between the veneer and wood framing to accommodate the thickness in materials and allow for adequate drying of moisture, especially in mixed humid climates,” says Sam Hensen, vice president of connectors and lateral systems for Simpson Strong-Tie. “Contractors have consequently been asking for a structural product that can provide enough strength to cross up to a three-inch airspace between the veneer and light-frame construction, and we’ve responded with the BTH brick tie innovation.”

Fabricated from 22-gauge galvanized steel, the BTH brick tie is field-adjustable in two places and can be installed with either side facing up, providing strength and versatility across varied jobsite conditions and offering labor-stressed contactors a fast and simple solution. Additional BTH brick tie features and benefits include the following: • Embossments for added strength when connecting wood framing and veneer across wider airspaces • Tie ends embed in the mortar a minimum of 1 1/2” and connect to the framing with a single 0.131” x 2 1/2” nail • Dual field-bendable zones allow for easy adjustment to airspaces within the 2”–3” range For more information about the BTH high-performance brick tie, including spacing tables and design schematics, visit strongtie.com/bth.

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Reducing Lumber Waste While Delivering on Time and on Budget Posted August 29, 2018 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission

Buddy Raney will be a featured speaker at the 2018 Building Systems Housing Summit in Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. He will co-lead the education session “Show Me the Money: Capital Fueling Off-Site Construction” along with Margaret Whelan, CEO of Whelan Advisory.

The CEO of Orlando-based Raney Construction, Raney survived the 2008 financial crisis by manufacturing his own building components and creating a “vertically-integrated total solution,” which this year alone will help build 3,500 homes.

According to a recent BUILDER Online feature article, Raney Construction is now on track to factory-produce 1.1 million board feet per month of roof trusses, flooring and wall panels — a 20% increase in business activity over 2017 totals.

“To a degree, home builders aren’t home builders,” said Raney. “They’re home closers — great at land speculating, positioning strategy, and investment, marketing and sales. What we do is to provide them the whole shell, including the slab, which has to be perfect to make all the other precisely engineered and cut assemblies work on the home site.”

Raney has watched his business grow drastically as the pool of skilled tradespeople continues to dwindle, and more builders come to realize the benefits of offsite construction.

Adds Whelan, “We’re at a tipping point where it’s finally just gotten too expensive to build the old-fashioned way.”

The Summit is the only national conference dedicated to the entire off-site construction community. Conference registration is open to:  Systems-built manufacturers and builders  Single-family, multifamily and commercial builders and remodelers who are interested in learning about off-site construction  Suppliers of systems-built housing, including product manufacturers and service providers, who can attend by sponsoring the event Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to connect with your peers and leaders of the systems-built housing industry. Register now!

For questions about the 2018 Building Systems Housing Summit, contact Devin Perry at 800-368-5424 x8577.

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APA and International Code Council Publish IRC Lateral Bracing Guide Updated Edition of the Book Aims to Improve Understanding and Application of the 2018 IRC Lateral Bracing Requirements

A new illustrated book, co-published by the International Code Council (ICC) and APA – The Engineered Wood Association, provides an explanation of the lateral bracing provisions of the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC).

A Guide to the 2018 IRC® Wood Wall Bracing Provisions, the fifth edition in the series, details the correct application of the code-bracing requirements, explores the history and theory behind wall bracing and provides real-world bracing examples. The book is now available in printed and digital formats.

“Residential wall bracing under the IRC is one of the most critical, yet most misunderstood, building safety elements,” said Code Council Executive Vice President and Director of Business Development Mark A. Johnson. “The 2018 guide is updated with new practical examples to serve as an important and helpful resource for inspectors, plan checkers, builders, designers and others involved in residential construction. The ongoing collaboration between APA and the Code Council benefits public safety and the industry. We are pleased to build on a longstanding relationship with APA.” The IRC contains numerous prescriptive lateral bracing provisions intended to help residential structures resist lateral loads that can result from wind and seismic events.

The type and amount of bracing required for a given structure depends on many factors, including location and size of the structure, and the location of bracing segments within the structure. Bracing must be applied correctly and consistently to sufficiently protect the building from lateral loads, according to the Code Council and APA. “Most of the residential buildings in the U.S. are built to the IRC. Wall bracing is what makes those buildings perform well against lateral wind and seismic loads,” said Dr. Borjen Yeh, P.E., Director of APA’s Technical Services.

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related variables. This guide makes these provisions easy to understand.”

A Guide to the 2018 IRC® Wood Wall Bracing Provisions addresses bracing options available to builders and designers, the amount of bracing required with adjustments and variations, rules for the use of bracing, the new simplified wall bracing provisions, whole house bracing considerations and many other related topics. The full-color book features numerous specific examples and more than 200 figures, tables and photos.

The International Code Council is a member-focused association dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. Most U.S. communities and many global markets choose the International Codes.

A Guide to the 2018 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions is available for purchase in printed soft cover for $44.00 ($35.25 for ICC members) or digital PDF form for $41.95 ($33.50 for ICC members) directly from the International Code Council.

Visit www.iccsafe.org for more information.

About APA – The Engineered Wood Association Founded in 1933 and based in Tacoma, Washington, APA represents approximately 172 plywood, oriented strand board, glulam timber, wood I-joist, Rim Board and structural composite lumber mills throughout North America. Its primary functions are quality auditing and testing, applied research, and market support and development. www.apawood.org

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BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. Names David E. Flitman President and Chief Executive Officer New CEO Brings Over 30 Years of Experience and Strong Record of Execution Leading Distribution Businesses RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BMCH) (“BMC” or the “Company”), one of the leading providers of diversified building products, services and innovative building solutions in the U.S. residential construction market, today announced that David E. Flitman, 54, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company. The Company expects that Mr. Flitman’s service will commence no later than October 1, 2018. He will also join the Company’s Board of Directors at that time. Mr. Flitman succeeds Dave Keltner who has served as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since January 2018 and who will continue to serve as a Director.

Mr. Flitman is a proven executive with over three decades of experience and a strong track record of execution in leading distribution businesses across multiple industries, including Performance Food Group, Univar and Ecolab.

Mr. Flitman most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Performance Foodservice, the largest segment of Performance Food Group, a leader in the foodservice distribution industry known for delivering world-class innovative products and value-added services.

Under his leadership, Performance Foodservice, which sells and delivers more than 125,000 food and food-related products to over 85,000 customer locations, generated net sales of $10.4 billion in fiscal 2018. Mr. Flitman has overseen Performance Foodservice’s strong growth trajectory which has included acquiring and successfully integrating several companies since Performance Food Group went public nearly 3 years ago. Earlier in his career, Mr. Flitman spent 3 years at Allegheny Power and nearly 20 years at DuPont.

“We are pleased to welcome a leader of Dave Flitman’s caliber to the BMC team,” said David Bullock, Chairman of the Board of Directors of BMC. “Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and experience critical to BMC’s growth, operational excellence and customer service goals. His extensive manufacturing and distribution expertise, track PHONE: 800-289-5627

record of execution in growing businesses and keen understanding of the importance of providing value-added products and services to customers make him the ideal person for this role. We are confident that Dave will apply his skill set and expertise to drive compelling growth and value creation at BMC.” Bullock continued, “I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Dave Keltner for stepping in as Interim President and CEO this year. Under his direction, BMC has reported significantly improved financial results versus the prior year and continued to strengthen its position in the marketplace.”

“I am honored to be named President and CEO of BMC at such an exciting time,” said Mr. Flitman. “BMC is on the leading edge of development and innovation in this industry, providing builders and remodeling contractors with the tools and solutions needed to address a very challenging labor environment, reduce cycle times, save money and reduce waste. Given the Company’s strengths, I believe that we have a tremendous opportunity to build upon that foundation to continue to grow and succeed as we focus on delivering superior service to our customers. I look forward to working with the BMC Board, management team and associates to drive enhanced value for our stakeholders.”

Corporate Headquarters BMC will relocate its headquarters and the office of the Chief Executive Officer to the Company’s existing offices in Raleigh, NC effective September 30, 2018.

About BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. With $3.4 billion in 2017 net sales, BMC is one of the leading providers of diversified building products and services to builders, contractors and professional remodelers in the U.S. residential housing market. The Company’s comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions spans building materials, including millwork and structural component manufacturing capabilities, consultative showrooms and design centers, value-added installation management services and an innovative eBusiness platform. BMC serves 45 metropolitan areas across 19 states, principally in the fast-growing South and West regions.

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The Latest Version of MiTek® Deck Designer™ Adds Customization of Deck Levels and the Direction, Size, and Color of Planks, Among Other New Features CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – August 22, 2018 – (BUSINESS WIRE) – MiTek® announced that it has released a new version of the highly popular MiTek® Deck Designer™ (formerly USP® Deck Designer) that offers a series of improvements.

MiTek® Deck Designer™ is a free online interactive software program that helps building material retailers and their customers design their dream decks. The newest version of the software allows advanced customization of deck levels, as well as the direction, color and size of deck planks, among other features.

Users of MiTek® Deck Designer™ can easily design and shape multi-level decks in a 3D environment and create platform stairs, while visualizing their projects using a variety of decking and construction materials, ranging from wood to composite decking and metal. MiTek® Deck Designer™ even allows the design of glass infill railing and the creation of a complete material list once the design phase is complete.

Users of the MiTek Deck Designer software work through a simple, menu-driven system that can be used by anyone from beginner homeowners to the professional deck builders. The MiTek Deck Designer’s output also provides a materials cut list, along with permit submittals that can be saved, printed, emailed, and exported, so users can collaborate on designs and quickly share ideas.

“For building material dealers and retailers that deploy MiTek® Deck Designer™, this software tool has proved to be an extremely cost-efficient lead generator, with great ‘stickiness’ once a prospect is engaged in the design process,” said Michael Heisler, President of DIY Technologies, a MiTek company. “Now that we can use the tool to specify a wider range of building products, we expect our already expansive user base to grow even more.”

About MiTek Deck Designer MiTek® Deck Designer™ (developed by DIY Technologies, which was acquired by MiTek in 2017) is a cloud-based software tool focused on designing decks, fencing and other outdoor living projects. MiTek® Deck Designer™ software provides its users with innovative software that offers a wide range of capabilities, from generating project layout sheets, to creating cut sheets and material lists, to identifying and locating specific manufacturer’s products at local retail and building material stores. Learn more: www.DIYTechnologies.com.

About MiTek MiTek is a diversified global supplier of software, engineered products, services, and equipment to the residential, commercial, and industrial construction sectors. MiTek Industries’ passion for its associates’ well-being, and its customers’ success, is the company’s hallmark. A Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) since 2001, MiTek has operations in more than 40 countries on six continents. Learn more: www.MiTek-us.com and www.mii.com.

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News & Announcements Internships Give Students Practical Exposure to Home Building Posted August 21, 2018 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission

Over the course of the summer, 62 high schoolers and recent graduates in Northern California each spent a month on the jobsite as a part of an internship program designed to give students hands-on experience in several home building disciplines.

The internship program is managed by the North State Building Industry Foundation, the charitable extension of the North State BIA. Participating Builders and Associates – totaling 24 in 2018 – receive partial reimbursement for the wages of interns for their first 160 hours, or four weeks, of work. Most internships in the program last one month and give students the opportunity to work in trades including plumbing, framing, painting and HVAC. The student interns earn $11 per hour and gain valuable experience: not just resume fodder but a foot in the door: The North State BIA noted that 90% of 2017 interns were hired in the home building industry.

Student internships provide a valuable opportunity for home builders and their trade partners to find skilled labor in a difficult hiring environment and to strengthen relationships with good sources of talent: namely, high schools and technical and community colleges.

While summer is nearly over, members are urged to join or create an internship program through their state or local HBA for the fall or beyond. NAHB offers valuable resources to help builders understand how internships work and how to get the most out of the programs. Look under Internship Resources on the Skilled Workforce Development Resources page on nahb.org.

In addition to helping fill a labor need, most high school and college students are far more tech savvy than your average home builder. They may be able to help with digital marketing or resolve software issues.

Interns are a valuable resource to help companies in the home building industry find quality workers in a tight labor market. Taking on interns also inspires the next generation of home builders to seek employment in this rewarding profession.

For more information on interns in construction or NAHB’s Student Chapters program, contact Greg Zick at 202-2668493.

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MiTek CNX Cinch Nut Accepted by Building Departments Nation-Wide The MiTek Z4 Tie-Down System is used in multi-story buildings to transfer overturning and uplift tension forces that result from seismic and wind loading, to the foundation. The CNX Cinch Nut allows for easy, fast, and dependable one-step installation. MiTek Z4 Tie-Down Runs are engineered for maximum material and labor efficiency to provide the most economical system in the industry.

The CNX Cinch Nut is a shrinkage take-up device that is evaluated under the IBC and the City of Los Angeles building codes and is accepted by building departments nation-wide. The CNX ability to perpetually “travel” down the length of the threaded rod allows it to compensate for natural shrinkage and settlement which occurs in wood buildings, therefore keeping connections of Tie-Down Runs tight to the floor framing members for the life of the building.

The MiTek Z4 Tie-Down System with the CNX Cinch Nut is designed to limit story drifts of multi-story buildings and eliminate additional structural damage caused by loose connections in the floor framing. The system was designed following the Northridge Earthquake when the effects of wood shrinkage, building settlement, and other building deformation were shown to be factors contributing to structural damage.

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This design was the first in the industry to provide a continuous load path for uplift that perpetually adjusts its connections to the floor system as the building deforms. The MiTek Z4 Tie-Down System is engineered, tested, and code evaluated to perform. It continues to be an innovative leader in the multi-story building industry.

The MiTek Z4 CNX-Series Cinch Nut is a shrinkage compensating take-up device that keeps connections of Tie-Down runs tight to the floor framing members when shrinkage and compression of wood fibers occur. The Cinch Nut uses an internal self-ratcheting action that permits movement, or “travel” perpetually in one direction along the length of a threaded rod.

When connected to the floor framing, the Cinch Nut travels down the Z-Rod with the building as it shrinks and compresses. The CNX Series Cinch Nut is available in 1/8 inch increments for installation with threaded rods that are 3/8 inch through 1-1/2 inch diameter.

CNX-Series Advantages • Features perpetual ratcheting along the length of a threaded rod that is not limited like the energy stored in a spring loaded device.

• Simple, one-time installation that does not require pin or screw activation after the building is loaded.

• CNX models are matched to the rod diameter specified for optimal tolerances.

Code Reports • ESR-2190 • LA City RR 25623 • Florida Building Code - FL 17546

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

truggling mightily to hand-design enough trusses, we suppliers aggressively pursued computer solutions. When mainframe hardware was introduced in the 1960s, our then-competitor, Gang Nail Systems, installed a Control Data “Cyber 70” in a customized, climate controlled computer room, while we opted for an affordable closet-sized IBM system.

Truswal Systems selected an early Univac System. When the next generation of “mini” mainframes was launched in the 1970s, we purchased a Digital Equipment VAX 11/780, Truswal West bought a Data General machine, and Alpine installed a Prime 350 Computer System. Finally, when the Personal Computer was introduced in the 1980s, the landscape began a radical transformation; such that, by the late 1990s, no mainframe computer was cranking out truss designs. That’s when the industry focus shifted from hardware to software.

Computer hardware quickly became commoditized, and the operating system software became the focus. IBM’s OS/2, Sun’s Unix-based Systems, and (brand new) Microsoft’s Windows were the main contenders. We first “forced” our monolithic legacy programs onto the Unix or OS/2 PCs in emulation mode. But little design productivity was gained by running old software on new hardware. Then our new computer guru, David McQuinn, seized on the opportunity presented by the Graphical User Interface of Microsoft’s Windows’ architecture. Though that decision required a nearly total rewrite of our truss software, the product of that effort proved to be a game changer.

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