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Photo courtesy of: Mario Espineira, Jr. Deco Truss Company | Miami, FL.

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New & Used Equipment Saws ..................................................................................4

Truss Equipment ................................................................21

Panel Equipment ............................................................... 32

Trucks & Trailers ............................................................... 39

Misc. Equipment ............................................................. 47

Door, Stair, Beam Equipment ............................................52 Lumber Market ............................................................................53 The JobLine Hiring Zone ...............................................................64

Available Jobs ....................................................................65

Available Candidates ..........................................................66

Design Team Suite ............................................................62 Calendar of Events .......................................................................68 News & Announcements ...............................................................74 Design of the Day ...........................................................................77

Articles .........................................................................4 Advertiser Forum Sean Hubbard – SQ-1 .....................................................................8 ................................................13 Joe Kannapell - MiTek Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ................................................24 Glenn Traylor ...............................................................................27 Ben Hershey – 4Ward Consulting ..................................................44 Robert Glowinski – AWC ............................................................56 Matt Layman – LLG ...............................................................58,60 Frank Woeste - All Things Wood .................................................59 Kelly Sias, PE – Simpson Strong-Tie ...........................................70 Safety First Topics in English/Spanish ..........................................73 Design of the Day ..........................................................................77 The Last Word ..............................................................................77

Advertiser Directory Acceptance Leasing & Financing ...........................................31,43 Acer, Inc .................................................................................26,53 Apex Machine Sales ..................................................................46,55 Clark Industries, Inc. ....................................................................20 Don Cernuto ............................................................................15,59 Eagle Metal Products ...............................................................19,28 Eide .................................................................................. 29,69 Fitzgerald Group .......................................................................51,59 MiTek | USP ...........................................................2,13,61,74,77,78 Panels Plus ............................................................................33,34,74 Simpson Strong-Tie ........................................................10,11,70,76 Square 1 ...................................................................... 8,9,14,35,40 The Hain Company ........................................................... 23,43,51 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ...........................................24,25 Triad | Merrick Machine ............................................................38,50 Vaagen Brothers Lumber ..........................................................54,57 Wasserman & Associates .....................5,7,30,31,32,36,37,41,49,52 Wood Truss Systems ........6,7,12,15,16,17,18,21,22,23,31,32,39, 41,42,48,52

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

For most of us, the majority of our time we do things in the way we’ve done them before, for the reasons we’ve had before, and expecting the typical results. For many projects, that’s exactly how to operate! When we follow our habits and procedures, we’re able to capture efficiencies. We increase our speed of completing routine tasks, improve our ability to manage many more tasks simultaneously, and maintain our quality of output. But, every now and then, we’re reminded to reexamine the ordinary and see what else we might be able to conceive and execute.

Re-Imagine a Situation When I initially saw photos from Deco Truss of exposed trusses on a budget, featured on our cover and in this month’s Design of the Day, my first thought was – great project! Then, learning more about the details, my next thought was – great story!

The designers of the Carnival Cruise Straw Market in Turks and Caicos envisioned heavy timber trusses.

Mario Espiñeira, Jr. of Deco Truss in Miami, Florida readily agreed that heavy timber trusses would look good. But, he added, “Nobody goes to the Straw Market to look at the structure.” Instead of quoting only heavy timber trusses, with the steep price tag to match, Deco Truss also quoted “regular” trusses with a few cosmetic upgrades, including painting the truss plates black. By re-imagining what was possible, the result was a job/sale completed by Deco Truss, a very satisfied customer, and an attractive and sound structure that will be enjoyed by tourists for many years to come.

2005 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw 2005 Hundegger model SC-1 linear saw, in operation, includes 90 degree vertical stroke action, stacks boards to four-high, horizontal positioning, stair stringer capabilities, 53-foot infeed and out-feed with second clamping and positioning system, electronic controls and operator console with second/catcher monitor, front computer, hydraulic unit, automated clamping system, ink on one 1 1/2" face, end mill head router option, A/C option for cabinet cooling. Includes 32 foot small parts and 28 foot scrap conveyors. Windows XP operating system. Available in December of 2016.

Limited warrantee available with OEM installation supervision (at additional charge). $119,990 NOW $109,990 FOB TN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Visualize a New Perspective While talking about ingenuity, I also have to mention the Acer ad in this month’s issue which demonstrates the strength of their equipment by suspending a car from it. Way to drive home a point! It reminds me of the classic ads from the early days of trusses, when they were loaded with all kinds of weight, including cars or trucks, to demonstrate their strength. These images do much to reinforce the words that accompany them. Strong visual imagery is eye-catching and educational.

Thinking is Not Wasting Time

So, the next time you feel like you’re in too much of a routine, go ahead and let your mind wander a bit. Get a little creative. Try something new. Ask someone else for their opinion and their input. Look at things from a different perspective.

Whenever you try something new, it may not work out as you’d have expected, but it’s still worth exercising those brain cells. Your next idea may be your most ingenious thought yet!

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2004 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw 2004 Hundegger model SC-1 linear saw, in operation, includes 90 degree vertical stroke action, stacks boards to four-high, horizontal positioning, 24-foot infeed and out-feed with second clamping and positioning system, electronic controls and operator console with two (2) computers, hydraulic unit, automated clamping system, ink on two faces, vertical mill head router option, a/c option for cabinet cooling and upgraded safety light barrier.

Upgraded to Windows 7. No angled conveyor included. Available in December of 2016. Limited warranty available with OEM installation supervision (at additional charge). $119,990, FOB NV. NOW $109,990 Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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NEW! Monet DeSauw DeRobo Linear Saw

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Push Button Powered Blade Angulations Single Push Button Setting for 2 Blades per Side Electronic Digital Readouts Backup Mechanical Indicators Cuts 4 Angle Webs, Cantilever Webs (2 piece webs) & Square Blocks Magazine Lumber Feed for 3x2, 4x2 and 6x2 Lumber 12 1/2” to 48 1/2” Length Capacity (7” Minimum on Square Blocks) 60 Pieces per Minute (4) Internal 16” Blades & (1) External 16” Cut-Off Blade Pneumatic Blade Brake on External Blade Dust Hoods Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw) Add $3,600 for 12’ Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Add $1,700 for Extra Set of Blades Add $6,500 for Single Sided Setup 480 Volt / 3 Phase FOB MO

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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 Add $124,900 for WoodRunner Lumber Retrieval System FOB MO

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

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

Minimizes Flex on the Saw Frame

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

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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw !

W NE $242,000 Base Condition: New Location: MO

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

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

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NEW! 2005 Koskovich Auto Omni Component Saws 2005 Koskovich Auto Omni component saw, 5-blade automated saw includes shaker waste conveyor with factory side pans, [3] 20 inch blades, [1] 30 inch blade and [1] 12 inch blade. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single sided setup from operator console, 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2, 20’ to 9” @ 90°/90°, ink-jet marking system, Exair cabinet coolers, set of spare blades, all available spare electronic boards/wire cables/parts and manual. Recent Windows operating system upgrade. In operation, currently running 208v. 208/240/480 volt, 3 phase, and 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. Also includes 1997 Koskovich Auto Omni saw being sold for parts. $44.990 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

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

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

Speed Cut Metra-Cut Centerline Saw with Speed Measure Speed Cut Metra-Cut Centerline Saw. 20' Roller Conveyor with Speed Measure Device. Cutting Depth of 6" with 16" Blade. Angular Capacity of 164 Degrees.

5 HP / 3 Phase Motor. Saw Barrier Guard.

Turntable Air Brake. Excludes Infeed Roller Conveyor. $6,900 FOB UT. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2000 TimberMill 6-20 Pro Component Saw Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0”. Base Plane Referencing and Pivot Axis Elevation for Faster Setup and Greater Accuracy.

Powered Angulation & Carriage. Single Sided Digital. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Excludes Live Deck. $26,500 FOB CA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw

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

MiTek Combi Set Web Saw Four Blades Cut Lengths from 2' to 16'. Waste & Incline Conveyor. Extra Set of Blades. 220/440 Volt - 3 Phase. $13,000 FOB MO. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 765-751-9990 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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WWW.SQUARE1DESIGN.COM SQUARE 1 DESIGN & MANUFACTURE INC.

GROWING INTEREST – WALL PANELS WWW.SQUARE1DESIGN.COM

Each and every machine, employee, and environment has unique limitations. It’s knowing how to exploit the strengths of each that will contribute to the success of the company and the success of each product line. We recognize the strengths of unconventional wall framing for the North American market. It is unlikely any conventional system can out produce a Spida style Wall Panel Extruder or similar system. Production will certainly vary based on the amount of automation implemented; but stud for stud, conventional framers are considerably slower. Many say the Extruder is great for interior walls because the Spida Extruder lacks squaring Sean Hubbard and sheathing stations. Although this is true, third party sheathing stations are available.

The problem is, they can’t keep up with the production. With that being the case, the problem is not that of the Spida Extruder, but rather that of the sheathing and squaring stations. In the following cases, the Extruders will support multiple sheathing stations.

Last week, we visited with three corporations. All three have, could, and will benefit from additional volume through their wall panel operations. That is exactly why they contacted Square 1 Design & Manufacture Inc. As with many operations, each believe they suffer from inadequate space. Physical constraints are only a small part of the entire process.

As equipment manufacturers, we are often required to provide production capabilities for each piece of machinery. During the equipment design phase, we typically have production goals for each design, based on ideal circumstances. Usually, that number is confirmed by production numbers from component manufacturers. In most cases, defining the ideal circumstances is not available to us, but rather fitting into the current production environment for each customer. Let me give you an example: the Spida Extruder operator can easily nail a stud every 10 seconds. Let’s assume each stud is 16” on centers. Using a 7.5 hour shift: 7.5*60*60=2700 seconds per shift. Therefore, 2700 seconds divided by 10 seconds per stud multiplied by 16” spacing divided by 12”/ft=2700/10*16/12=3600 lineal feet of walls. Now, we can all agree this is so unrealistic and unattainable, it is not even a marketable number. However, that is the true capability of the machine, IF YOU WERE CAPABLE OF SUPPLING MATERIAL TO IT! One of the three organizations has rearranged his facility numerous times over the last two and half years to increase production because flow was less than optimal. In that case, we were provided a material flow diagram and were limited to that area to accomplish the goal. We did just that; however, reality set in and the manufacturer was not capable of utilizing the efficiencies of the equipment. They realized their equipment was capable of much more. The other two corporations have requested plant layouts utilizing both new and existing equipment. Both have given us the leeway to scrap their entire layout and start from scratch. We can then exploit existing equipment or source new, whichever increases production to the desired capacity.

One particular company was producing around 400 lineal feet per shift, so far below the threshold of the Spida Extruder that it was incomprehensible to sell them high performance equipment. Even though we are solely equipment manufacturers/distributors, we realize budgets exist. Let’s face it, most brands of equipment produce product, some better than others. In all honesty, we want to sell equipment, but Cullen and I both left and said: “there is no way we can sell them a Spida Extruder without fixing the entire plant.” In an effort to double or triple their production, we need to sheath at multiple stations rather than the bottlenecked single sheathing station currently in use. As equipment manufacturers our goals cannot be to simply sell equipment, but rather to make a plant efficient and more profitable. Square 1 Design & Manufacture Inc. is pleased to spend time with each and every potential customer discussing their needs, goals, and production layouts. If you see Square 1 Design as a resource, regardless if you purchase from us, we have accomplished our goal.

SeanPHONE: Hubbard, Square 1 Design & Manufacture Inc. 800-289-5627 Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com February 1, 2017

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2005 Koskovich Omni Miser RT

2001 Monet DeSauw B200SP Two Blade Saw 20’ Length Capacity 2 Blade Trim Saw. Great for Common Length Wall Panel Components. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Excludes Shaker Waste Pan (below saw) and Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw). $8,900 FOB VA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Servo controlled angulation axis of movement for roof truss (square & angle cut) components. With optional extended incline deck, 7 lumber magazines (4-2x4, 3-2x6), bulk feeder (handles full units of lumber to 16’), “A” Print option (one face), optional CLS (crooked lumber sensor). Includes automated lumber advance (LASM), vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, Win XP computer/monitor, Koskovich software version 1.14.194, OEM console, 208/220/440v 3 Ph, spare blade. Saw includes a custom powered Hytrol auto exit roller with accumulation deck. Installed for production starting in Jan ’06. Original saw purchase price $303k; assortment of OEM spare parts available separately.​Currently in use and available for inspection.

$74,890 FOB ME 765-751-9990

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

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

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

NEW! 2004 Alpine PF 90 Cutting System with AutoMark

Vista Angle Boss Cutoff Saw Model M-20 semi-automatic air actuated, Cuts and marks plates up to 20' with panel layout information using data from the angulating under table cutoff saw. design software. The PF-90 accurately marks stud, cripple and jack locations, job and Manufacturer states the M-20 Angle Boss panel number, sub-component and window/door locations, and even sheeting locations cuts up to 75 degrees from 0 (90 degree on both top and bottom plates simultaneously with ink-jet printing. The PF 90 control cut), with a maximum cut length of 12". system automatically pushes the lumber from the load position to each cut position and Includes 20" carbide tipped saw blade and signals the saw to make the cut. Feed rate can be operator controlled. This saw has been spare blade, 10 HP, tefc, arbor drive motor, consistently maintained including new Matthews 8000 series ink-jet printing system, and a two-hand cycle control. Wired for along with many other refurbished and new OEM p​ arts. Currently under power and 460 volt, 3 phase electrical service. $9,990 available for inspection. Model 902B, 240V, 3Ph, 60Hz​, 30A. FOB VA. $44,900 NOW $37,980 FOB MN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627 Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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

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German invaders have landed

on our shores intent on leapfrogging our component industry. Their huge investment and their unconventional processes are now being tested on a jobsite not far from their high-tech, 200,000 sq. ft.

Baltimore plant.

Their name, Blueprint Robotics, invokes a CM’s fantasy; “feed plans into computer and out pops component designs.” But their business plan advances this dream considerably: “download CAD files to Revit – componentize floors, roofs and walls – install plumbing, electrical and mechanicals – and apply exterior and interior finishes,” with all work done in their factory shown above.

Their method, closed-wall panelization, is not new to U.S. housing construction. It began gaining momentum over fifty years ago, as builders struggled to meet growing post-WWII housing demands. I first encountered it at the Industrialized Building Expositions (INBEX) in 1971 and 1972. There I was awed by the glitzy marketing and glamorous displays of panelized and modular housing; particularly by the stock market sensation, Stirling Homex. Though our tiny booth was dwarfed by their display, I left the Show exuberant about the highly innovative housing industry.

Factory-built housing hype ramped up in concert with housing starts, which increased from 1.4 to 2.4 Million units in just two years. The euphoria of the peak housing year of 1972 was exemplified by the 330,000 sq. ft. closed wall factory begun by Wausau Homes in Wisconsin. Late that year, the INBEX Show expanded dramatically, moving from the humble Louisville Fair Grounds to the mammoth McCormick Place in Chicago. Industry experts proclaimed that “…factories must eventually supply most of our housing needs,” and established builders worried that they would be displaced by huge manufacturers.

However, this revolution had to clear many hurdles. Building inspections and codes had to be overhauled. Tenacious trade unions would have to be placated. And manufacturers had to address consumer doubts about prefabricated, look-alike housing.

Then, in 1975, the bottom fell out – housing dropped in half, Stirling Homex was bankrupt, and investors shunned what had become a highly cyclical industry. But closed-wall would get a second chance...

Next, Established Builders try Closed Wall…

Joe Kannapell - Senior VP MiTek Industries, Inc. www.mii.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Production Worker Training Classes This week-long class with 8 hours of training per day will teach:

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

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

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

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

Cuts 4x2, four-angle floor webs from 19".

Includes under-saw waste conveyor (no incline), two extra 16" blades, manual and all available parts. Saw in use until end of January, 2016. 480 volt, 3 phase. $15,990 NOW $13,890 NOW $8,990 FOB MI Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

• Understanding shop paperwork • Proper plate placement • Grades of and picking lumber • Setting up trusses • Saw training • And all things SAFETY After working in the Truss and Component Industry for 4½ decades, I know how to train employees properly, especially new hires.

To schedule a class at your truss shop or wall panel plant, call 931/981-5781 and ask for Don. Don Cernuto Former Operations Manager Apex, NC

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

Tops, Bottoms, Webs, Sliders, Wedges and Scissor Bottoms. 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5 HP Motor with 24” Blade. Ink Jet Printer.

Scrap Conveyor. $36,900 NOW $30,000 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Used Hain Quick Rafter Cutter 2 Available 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. 2 Available $5,000 Each Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

1999 Holtec Transcut II Bunk Saw Holtec Transcut II bunk cutter station features 20' fixed frame assembly, 3/8" Stellite armored guide bar, 3/8" chain saw chain, automatic chain tensioner, rack & pinion movement, and automatic shutoff.

460V, 3 phase power. $19,900 FOB OH Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

$48,680 - FOB NZE/IN

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

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

208/230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical. $8,149 Base, FOB MN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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DePauw Floor Web Saw Rebuilt by Monet DeSauw, Inc. in 2014 including: five Baldor blade motors, five blade hubs were resurfaced, new angle crank handles and rods, guards and sheet steel covers, hold down assemblies, including bars, chain, springs and bolts.

The saw was partially rewired with a new lumber counter. New legends and buttons were replaced where needed, new safety switches on bump bar and cut off guard, new scales and mounts, new drive line chains, shafts and bearings. Shaker waste conveyor had new paddles, sheaves and pulleys, repainted with new safety decals.

480v, 3 phase electrical.

Performance capabilities: Angle range is from 12 degrees • to 45 degrees, which means when one angle is 12, the other is 78 and when one is 45, the other is 45. So any angle combination equaling 90 degrees can be achieved in between that range.

The max material length is 4 feet, 2x4 • material only.

• All angles and length adjustments are hand crank.

• 90-90 blocks are NOT possible.

• estimated minimum 4-angle floor truss web: 14".

• The blades are 12" diameter, one set available with saw. Additional set must be custom ordered from blade supplier to match bolt pattern. $28,750 FOB MO Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

New Monet DeRobo Linear Saw New, DeRobo linear saw by Monet organizes "fill" boards to increase optimization of each board, can produce unlimited scarf cuts, cuts 1 or 2 boards at a time and cuts webs, chords, wedges, rafters and open-stair stringers. Works with all major connector plate manufacturer's software. Features include 22 inch blade, left-to-right feed direction standard, lumber push and pull grippers for more accuracy, ink marking on the 1 1/2" face of the incoming boards and small piece capture and delivery to the front of the saw for easy access. Infeed deck and bunk feed are shown as options only. Works with the optional WoodRunner TM lumber retrieval system. 440 volt, 3phase. $169,000 Base Price, FOB MO.

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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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Considering Equipment? Consider Clark.

For over 40 years, Clark Industries, Inc. has been supplying the building components industry with manufacturing equipment, parts, and exemplary customer service.

Roof Truss Gantry Systems Multi-Head Truss Presses Jack Table Presses Floor Truss Machines Wall Panel Subcomponent Presses Column Laminators Post Nailing Machines Truss Handling, Conveying and Stacking Systems Custom Equipment

With a complete full-time machining, stamping, welding, and fabrication facility, our equipment is built in-house, proudly in the USA. We take great pride in our work, so contact us at 800/743-9727 or general@clark-ind.com today for OEM equipment and service!

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NEW! 1994 Koskovich Auto Omni 5 Blade Component Saw 5-blade automated component saw includes shaker waste conveyor, [3] 20 inch blades, [1] 30 inch blade and [1] 12 inch blade.

Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single sided setup from operator console cuts 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2, 20’ to 9” @ 90°/90°. Includes ink-jet marking system, remote monitor, and any available spares and manuals.

208/240/480 volt, 3 phase, and 110//220v single phase electrical required. $26,990 FOB OH. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

12' Finish Roller Press Press was purchased used in 2006, painted and wired for service but never utilized.

An excellent press for smaller wood components including jacks and valley sets. 120V, 1 phase power. $6,490 FOB NY Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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1996 Alpine Mighty Mite 1996 Alpine Mighty Mite beam press, model 745, 27 foot long, 5 foot wide, 5 HP drive, 12 inch wide platen, plastic table top and twin lever-arm controls. 208 / 230 / 460 volt, 3 phase. $13,990 FOB PA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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Used Klaisler 14' x 24" Diameter Finish Roller • Front & Rear Safety Bars • (2) 5 HP Gear Motors • 208 Volt / 3 Phase FOB CO. Call for Pricing Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

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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ACHIEVING YOUR PLAN TO MOVE AHEAD TAKES A PARTNER WHO’LL REALLY GET BEHIND IT.

We’ve been helping production facilities all over the world make their plans a reality for three decades now. And it’s a tradition we build on every day, with proven experience, vast industry contacts, and a penchant for creative, effective problem solving. If greater efficiency, productivity and profitability are part of your plan, we hope you’ll plan on talking with us.

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NEW! 2004 Triad 60 Ft Wall-Floor Combo Table Triad combination framing and sheathing table includes sheathing bridge and router bridge. Used to frame, sheath and rout wall or floor panels from 6’-9” to 8’-6” tall, using from 2 x 4” to 2 x 12” lumber to 60 feet long. Continuous track for bridge travel. Operated less than six times. Wall height adjustment is powered with push button controls, sheathing bridge is powered with manual fine adjustment handle, 102” wide with laser pointer and has fourteen (14) tool stations plus (2) edge-stitching tool stations. Router bridge is manual. Includes air regulator, framing spacers and mounting pins. Table under power and available for inspection. 110 volt, 1 phase electrical. Floor grates and tool carriages not included.

$14,990 FOB PA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

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

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Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC.

Off–site Designing and Sales: The Three Biggest Obstacles

Website: www.todd-drummond.com Phone (USA): 603-763-8857 E–mail: todd@todd-drummond.com Copyright © 2017

What once was frowned upon has now become very common. Off–site designing and off–site sales individuals or teams can be a very good way to expand your company’s capabilities. The biggest driver of its emerging acceptability is the fact that the pool of talent is larger when looking nationwide. However, the actual application of the practice may expose some troubling obstacles within your company. Here are the three areas your company should look to improve to prevent costly mistakes and improve the design and the sales capacity.

The lack of formal written standards for the groups can be a huge time productivity killer. What a company believes to be its design and sales standards normally have been discussed through verbal communication, but most companies do not have true standards. Formal written standards can be used for bringing new designers and salespeople up to speed on your company’s practices much quicker and for defining uniform design and order processing practices. The simple act of creating written standards within a design group can create a better means by which to judge the group’s successes. Also, without formal written standards, communication is hindered because the group has often never taken the time to describe the standards in a clear and concise manner. Of course, all salespeople believe they are somehow exempt from formal standards and try to circumvent the what, how and who for processing their projects. Save your people a lot of arguing and headaches by creating formal, written design and sales standards.

Managing the design group is often performed by the design manager handing out the projects and waiting for the group to return them as they are completed. There is little actual monitoring of task completion, and the scheduling is often lax, to put it mildly. Ponder this simple question when it comes to properly managing the design group: why is it that every company believes it is an absolute necessity to schedule every order being processed in the manufacturing to manage the limited resources, yet the limited resources of the design group are somehow totally different? Why is it okay to state to the sales team that their project will be processed “sometime next week,” yet any order scheduled for delivery through the manufacturing process which uses far more company resources can be scheduled to an exact date? When it comes to off–site designing, both the in–house and off–site design personnel should be provided with an expected schedule with allowances for the unknowns for all the work being processed to keep your sales team better informed. A good thing for the manufacturing management practices is also good for the design groups’ management practices (see the previous article, “Critical Part Missing from Six Sigma and Lean Practices for Most Companies,” at http://www.icontact-archive.com/MBChPo-Y13iKY9TzI6OLE0LMoSMUJ7IE?w=3).

The most overlooked and little-understood aspect of the off–site designer or sales team members is communication. Communication is often a hodgepodge of e-mails, phone calls, Dropbox file sharing and the plate vendor management software used for scheduling at most of the component companies. This type of communication system is a system which forces people to synchronize scattered bits of information constantly, so they are often wasting valuable time making sure something is not forgotten or overlooked. Most believe they are wasting a minimum of an hour every day just trying to find answers for multiple projects being processed. Just stop and think about how many times you have to make or receive a phone call for project status updates. This type of communication system exposes and exacerbates your poor communication processes when you have off–site personnel needing critical information immediately. Too often the phrases “I was not told” or “it was never sent to me” are being used by design or sales teams because of their communication system. When you consider the cost of expanding either the design or sales team members, which do you think is more expensive? A better form of a communication system where everything is consolidated into a shared web-based system or the cost of a single new employee? (The number one component manufacturing solution: http://todddrummond.com/appwright/) The three main aspects of making off-site personnel work efficiently within your company that should be properly addressed are formal written standards, scheduling with allowances for unknown issues and the actual communication processes. If you want to manage and create more capacity for the design and sales teams with fewer mistakes, then improve these critical areas. Your company will improve the bottom line just as effectively as if you were improving the manufacturing processes.

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Ed DeBiasio, President United Lumber “...If you want something that can actually enhance the productivity of all your staff, including the sales team, I highly recommend AppWright.

Compared to the cost of new equipment, this has been a true bargain.”

Eric Harrison, President Accu-Span Truss Co “We have been using AppWright for 5 years and find it to be a valuable tool to schedule our jobs. It simplifies working out of multiple locations. The ability to customize the program to suit our needs has made it an important part of our business software.”

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BUILT STRONG BUILT TO LAST At ACER, we don’t cut corners. Every component is carefully designed, built, and tested to deliver the productivity and return on investment you expect. To prove the strength of the truss that forms the backbone of the Ranger RS, we suspended a 3400-pound car from it.

Looking to feed your linear saw reliably? The Ranger RS won’t let you down.

Yes, it’s real--check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IiXd3AAzjY

www.acerinc.com RANGER RS was formerly sold under the Wood Runner name. RANGER RS is a trademark of ACER INC. The RANGER RS system is protected under U.S. Patent #8,960,244. Other patents are pending.

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Upsizing Plates and Plate Placement Method Failures Using a 6 x 6 plate instead of a 3 x 6 plate can make the Plate Placement Method fail the polygon rule. So what is happening? And how can this be resolved?

What’s Happening: In the image, the yellow area represents the connector optimal placement for the designed size of a 3 x 6 connector. The yellow and green area represents the builders’ substitution of a 6 x 6 plate. When completing a critical plate analysis because of this substitution, the plate center is no longer within the polygon area shaded in purple as indicated by the orange dot. Per the plate placement method, this plate would fail.

Because the plate size is increased, the center of the plate also shifts.

How It’s Resolved: Once it’s determined that the center fails the polygon requirement, what else can the inspector do to determine if the plate fails or is acceptable? The most logical next step would be to use the tooth count method. The tooth count method does not require the plate center in a specific area. In this case, because the plate is oversized, there are plenty of teeth per member. Another option to avoid counting teeth is that the truss can be rerun with the new size. The plate placement method would generate a new polygon, as illustrated in the image with the light blue.

With this redesigned plate, selection of the polygon area will change, indicating the location of the plate can be shifted.

The Bottom Line: The rule is: If the Plate Placement Method fails, then count teeth.

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If the tooth count fails, the plate placement method will fail.

And what if you’re unwilling to count teeth? If the plate used is different than the size indicated on the output paperwork, then regeneration of the paperwork will be necessary to confirm that the upsized plate is acceptable.

Glenn Traylor Structural Building Components Industry Consultant http://www.linkedin.com/in/glenntraylor PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Call us today for a free demo and how to put Eagle Metal’s solution suite to work for your business, your way.

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Two C-Clamp Presses with Unistrut Jig Table •2006 Mitek TK8 Klincher C-Clamp Press •Used Panel Clip Klincher C-Clamp Press •10 Ton C-Clamp with Trolley •Press Roof (2x4) or Floor (4x2) Trusses •115/230 Volt - 1 Phase - 2 HP Motor •Unistrut Jigging and Stands (build two 40’ trusses at the same time) •Add Third Panel Clip Klincher C-Clamp Press for $5,000 $19,500 FOB SD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1996 Alpine 79 Foot Roof Truss Gantry System Alpine tracked roof truss gantry, 14' x 79' working length system includes (1) 14' x 24" diameter, model 720 gantry head with 7.5 HP motor, (11) 70" wide tables with steel bottom chord, drilled & tapped, plastic and strut above, (7) truss ejectors, (9) receiving arms, 12' conveyor rollers consisting of (8) powered roller conveyors, (26) idler roller conveyors, (1) 15'-6" x 20" diameter, model 705 finish roller press with 10 HP motor, all available aisle pads, jigging hardware, track, electrical S/O cord supply. 440V, 3 phase electrical. $62,990 FOB PA. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

1997 Klaisler Floor Truss Machine 1997 Model G6-24SS gantry with riding platform and 24" dia. roller. Builds trusses from 8" to 17.75" depth and up to 40' in length. Side-eject, push-button controls with riding operator's platform. Twin 5 h.p. gear-drive systems, 85lb.crane rail, 230v, 3 phase, with dual-safety bars. $26,990 FOB OH. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

New, state-of-the-art component manufacturing & material handling systems by the industry leading manufacturers.

Installation & Operator Training included or available with any equipment purchase.

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

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

Table Retrofit and upgrades for WizardPDS®.

Parts & Supplies. Our parts department stocks thousands of parts and supplies for most brands of cutting and pressing systems. Custom and obsolete parts fabrication is our specialty.

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NEW TRUSS EQUIPMENT

NEW! 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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4” Diameter Stub Shafts Supported by 4 Baffles

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Dual 7.5 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors

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(4) Drive Wheels Run on Top of Table with (8) 3” Osborn Cam Followers Under Table”

Square 1 RolSpicer Chord Splicing System $17,409 FOB IN Equipment Details: • Splices 2x3, 2x4 & 2x6 Lumber •

3 to 4 Second Cycle Time

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Soft Start” Inverter with Square 1 Easy ID Software

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Guarded Motor & Sprockets

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Flashing Motion Indicator Beacon Light

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Greaseless, Maintenance Free Shaft Bearings

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Front & Rear Emergency Shut Off Bar

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Compact Design (59” Long x 42” Wide x 44” High)

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Positive Press Tight Abutment

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Hand Wheel Lumber Adjustment

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3 HP Sumitomo Gear Motor

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Add $1,425 for 20’ Infeed & 10’ Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands

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Elevated Operator Platform

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230 or 460 Volt / 3 Phase

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Continuous Table (Steel, Plastic or Combination Top)

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Liftouts for Side or End Eject

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Table Mounted Electrical Track

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Air Piping Manifold

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Weg-It Jigging Hardware for Steel Top Table

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

Square 1 SQ-Series Floor Truss Machine (Table Guided)

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Wescana Roof & Floor Truss Press Equipment Details: • 50 Ton Hydraulic Press with 1 1/2” Thick x 24” Wide Pressing Platen •

Joystick Operation

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8’ or 10’ Wide x 40’ or 45’ Long Table

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1” Plastic Top over 1/2” Steel Plate

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Unistrut Jig Rails at 12” Centers

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208/230/460/575 Volt - 3 Phase - 15 HP Pump Motor

Buy Factory Direct From Wasserman & Associates for the same price as the Manufacturer PLUS get the added support and care you need to be up and running FAST! We’ll even help sell your used equipment too!

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

6’-6” Wide x 40’ Long Steel Table (2-20’ Sections)

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CNC Plasma Cut 3/4” Steel Table Top

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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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Floor Truss Depths from 9” to 26” with Option for Additional Depth

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Optional Pop-ups, Flip Jig (shown in photos) & End Eject (shown in photos)

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FOB IN | $86,162

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Square 1 Vertical Truss Stacker

1995 Klaisler Side Eject Gantry System

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

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

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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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Wall Panel Equipment

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

Triad "Diamond Quad" Wall Panel Line (Enlarge Picture for Details) Triad “Diamond Quad” Framing Table with Tool Dollies. 20’ Roller Conveyor with Stands. Triad “Diamond Quad” Squaring Table with Multi-Tool Bridge.

Excludes Nail/Staple Guns. The equipment is currently stored in a trailer. The trailer can be purchased for an additional $2,000. $17,500 FOB WI. pdf link for photos Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2013 Panels Plus Wall Panel Tilt Table Wall panel tilt table handles wall heights from 7 to 12 feet, with a table length of 16 foot. Table tilts the wall frame angle to 75 degrees and locks the frame to allow safe access on both sides of the panel for installing interior or exterior elements such as windows, siding, etc. Smooth pneumatic operation via pedestal control with push buttons and built-in roller conveyors for easy in/out panel transfer. Unit was never used in production and is disassembled ready to ship. 120v/80 PSI at 40 CFM minimum air required. $23,990 FOB VT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

Basic Automation 16' x 12' Framing Table Wall Lengths to 16’, Wall Heights to 12’-3”.

Powered Height Adjustment. Stud Locators at 16” and 24” Centers. Squaring Stop.

Excludes Tool Dollies. $6,500 FOB KS Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Panels Plus 16' x 12' Squaring Table with Dual Beam Panel Bridge SQUARING TABLE Lengths to 16’ Powered Height Adjustment (7’ to 12’ wall heights) Foot Pedal Control Roller Conveyor & Squaring Stops DUAL BEAM PANEL BRIDGE Tool Spacing at 6” Centers with 3” Bridge Shift Power Drive with Auto Return Bridge Tilt on One Beam (for nail guns) Laser Pointer Panel Bridge Pendant Control OPTIONS Add $4,800 for 17 Paslode Nail Guns & 15 Paslode Staple Guns (currently mounted to the panel bridge) Add $2,500 for Installation Support Labor (plus travel expenses) Add $1,500 for Wall Panel Lift (excluding hoist & beam) Add $1,750 for 1 Pair of 15’ Skatewheel Conveyor with Stands EQUIPMENT FINANCING available from SLS Financial Services Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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The New PaNels Plus RouTeR sTaTioN is heRe

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

Price: $34,990 Location: IL Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

DeWalt Panel Saw Vertical panel saw, 10 foot long, utilizes 13 amp 120v industrial saw motor, DeWalt circular saw with 8" blade, crosscuts material up to 64" wide and 1 1/2” thick.

Included PDF service manual. $2,100 FOB QC Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Used PortaFramer Mobile Framing Table •Wall Heights from 7’-9” to 10’-6” •Stud Locators at 16” Centers •12” White Spoke Wheels $8,500 FOB MO Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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IBS 16' and 20' Tilt Tables •For Shiner Inspection, Blocking Installation and Window/Door Installation •Hydraulically Powered (3 Phase) •2x4 thru 2x8 Wall Panels from 5’ to 12’-3” in height •16’ Length Capacity: $15,000 •20’ Length Capacity: $17,000 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Triad 3-Station Wall Panel Line Used Triad equipment includes (1) model DQ Framer with stud locators at 16" and 24", tool dollies and skate wheel lift-outs, (1) DQ Squaring table and router bridge with auto-return, 10'-3" wall height x 16' panel length, (1) Gen II model SQ squaring table with single-beam, multi-tool bridge with auto return and laser pointer, stitch function, manual travel control, (19) mounts and (19) Bostitch staple tools. Squaring and sheathing tables are installed in-line to allow for longer panels. System includes Triad panel lift, electric hoist and (1) Gen II SH sheathing table (shown outdoors, in poor condition).

120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air. $52,990 NOW $39,990 FOB: TN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

NEW PortaFramer 16' x 7'-9" to 10'-6" Trailer Mounted Wall Framer 2" Ball Coupler. Safety Chains with Hooks. 2,000 Lb Jack with Wheel. Wheel Fenders. 12" White Spoke Wheels. Primed & Painted White. Galvanized Platform Stands. Galvanized Rollers & Cross Members. Stainless Steel Guide Pins on 16" Centers. Stainless Steel Air Cylinders.

Stainless Steel Push-In Air Line Fittings.

Water Separator & Regulator with Gauge. $15,000 FOB MO. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 FAX: 800-524-4982

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

Options include 5th wheel coupler, 4" x 35' load straps, air ride suspension, and electric over hydraulic drum or disk brakes.

Precision gooseneck trailers also come in 32' length and 101" width.

$29,500 Nicely Equipped, FOB ND PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2002 PCS Wall Panel Line System includes Power Framer nail-onthe-fly framing table builds 8’ to 12’ wall heights, workers remain stationary as the wall continuously and automatically moves through 6 high-capicity nail guns. Framer transitions to Powered Squaring Conveyor for finishing openings and subcomponents.

Exterior walls are squared and sheather through a 24 tool, single-beam bridge with plate stitchers. Finished walls transition to stacking queue conveyor with Smart-Crane wall panel stacker which stacks walls.

Includes all available system hardware/ spare parts. Three phase power, 120vac for PC, and air at 100 psi required. $39,900 FOB MD Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2011 Ford F450 Truck with 2002 Pratt 40' Gooseneck Roll-Off Trailer 2011 Ford F450 Truck • 196,000 Miles • 6.7 L V-8 Diesel • 6 Speed Auto Transmission 2002 Pratt 40’ Gooseneck Roll-Off Trailer Tandem Axle • GVWR 26,000 Lbs / Weight 8,800 Lbs • Hydraulic Hoist • Electric Brakes $38,900 FOB OH Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

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

2000 Prentice Telestik-33 Material Handler 32’-10” Boom. 4,000 Lb Payload. Excludes Truck. $10,000 FOB GA. NOW $5,000 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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NEW! 1990 Ford F800 Truck with 1982 Barns Truss Trailer

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

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

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

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

Precision Stretch Roll-Off Trailers

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

Price based on configuration, FOB ND.

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1997 Road Boss 48’ Gooseneck Trailer Triple Axle Trailer. $7,250 FOB NV Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

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

40', 48' and 53' Fixed Lengths. 36' to 51', 42' to 60', 46' to 64', 50' to 70' and 53' to 80' Expandable Lengths. 102" Wide. Air Lift ICC Bumper. Self Contained Hydraulic Power Unit. Spring Loaded Composite Fenders. Dual Rear Rollers. New Low Pro Tires. Air Operated Roller Pin Lock System. Air Operated Load Control System. Sliding Air Ride Suspension. Strobe Lighting. Mesh Between All Rollers. Patented Load Lifts. LED Lighting System. Extend-a-Rail. 4" x 35' Load Straps. Patented Strap Locks. Strap Winches. Dove Tail on Rear of Trailer. Hydraulic King Pin Plate. Removable Headache Rack. 7 Way Receptacle on Rear of Trailer. Split Rollers. Sliding Winch System.

Aluminum Tool Box. Trailer is Sandblasted & Primed with PPG Polyurethane Paint

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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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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

2000 Raglan 53' Roll-Off Trailer •Sliding Tandems •Hydraulic Neck •Roller Locks & Roller Control •Spring Suspension •DOT is current $19,900 FOB UT Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wassermanassociates.com

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things could be adding value to the process in assembly or another area. Waste of transportation can involve raw components, subassemblies, empty boxes or just about anything that is required for production. It will not only be found in the production area, but also the material delivery areas, throughout the supply chain, and even in offices.

Transportation waste is generated whenever you move objects around unnecessarily. (This is related to the waste of motion which is generated whenever you move people, paper, objects, inventory, and finished goods around unnecessarily.)

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

Transportation Waste is More Evident Than You Think Part 2 in our TIMWOODS Series

When we last left off in our series, I introduced you to my friend, TIM WOODS. TIM WOODS is actually an acronym for the eight deadly wastes (Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Over-Processing, OverProduction, Defects, and Skills). While the acronym DOWNTIME has also been used in some circles to describe the same processes of waste (Defects, Over-Production, Waiting, Non-utilized Resources/Talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Excess Processing), TIM WOODS keeps the focus on eliminating the time waste, thereby adding value in the process, eliminating process time, and reducing lead time.

This month I thought we would start with the waste (muda) of Transportation. Transportation is any excess or unnecessary movement of materials or information within an operation including component plants and LBM dealers. Examples include: chasing parts; walking to the saw room; moving carts in and out of bays; moving plates from one end of the building to the other. We can never fully eliminate transportation, but that person who’s transporting

Obviously, in our component operations when we manufacture components, millwork items, etc., SOME movement of objects is going to be necessary to get it produced. So how do you know when that movement of objects is necessary versus unnecessary? The acid test for whether something is useful movement versus transportation waste is the same question you can use to identify all other kinds of waste in your process. Does the process of movement increase the value of our produced item (or outcome)?

If the answer is “No,” you are talking about transportation waste rather than necessary movement of parts and supplies.

If we look at Toyota, where the tools and techniques behind Lean Manufacturing have been refined as part of the Toyota Production System (TPS), you will see that many of their suppliers are located close to their plants.

Products are not shipped huge distances at great cost with the potential for delay and damage, and it eliminates the interval between where a part arrives to where it is delivered. As part of TPS/Lean/Six Sigma, we are always looking at ways to eliminate muda in the form of transportation. Moving objects or assemblies around unnecessarily obviously consumes time, energy, labor, and money that could be used for something else.

However, there are also some less obvious consequences of needlessly moving these same objects or assemblies around. For example:  Increasing inventories. When an item gets moved around a lot for little reason, it inevitably piles up in various places, robbing space from more useful activities.  Increasing expenses. The waste of transport is a disease that causes the company to hemorrhage money at an alarming rate; you may be paying extra for material handling equipment, staff to operate it, training, safety precautions, extra space for the movement of material, and so forth.  Increasing defects. Every time you move something around, you risk damaging it, or losing track of it.  Increasing wait. Moving things around unnecessarily means they’ll often not be where they are needed, prompting a lot of waiting around for it to get to where it’s supposed to be. It is the countless times have we seen our associates standing waiting for a forklift at a gantry table, a saw, a trailer, etc. for parts or assemblies that should have been there at that moment.

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Let’s look at a couple of main areas of our operations.

How to eliminate or reduce Transportation

Production Area

In the Lean production system, we look at several different processes or solutions to eliminate waste. Consider these options:

Within the production area, waste of transportation will be found when product is not stored close to the point of use. Parts, plates, and raw material/lumber should be staged when needed at the station where it is required to be used. When using these materials, they should be as close to the associate whenever possible. When you do get them closer to the associate, continue looking for improvements by eliminating unnecessary motions (such as parts stored in the proper position on the correct side of the associate).

Material Delivery Areas Moving product further than necessary, storing product in a temporary location only to move it shortly thereafter, and moving with empty delivery carts are all considered a very big waste. As part of the route, the delivery person will travel only with a full cart (cart with a batch); component delivery one way, empty totes the other way (assuming returnable containers are used). The basic concept is as follows: for every full box of components delivered (using a Kanban system), an empty box should be available to be returned to the supplier. With every box of finished goods picked up, an empty box will be required by production.

Supply Chain Optimizing your transportation is another viable option through use of methods such as “milk runs.” This involves picking up product from multiple suppliers on a route. How many of our component/LBM operations coordinate a truck and trailer going out from an operation and then on the way back pick up raw material? This is a fantastic opportunity to eliminate waste of transportation in the supply chain of our operations.

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Changing the material flow layout of the operation can increase just-in-time delivery of parts to each step in the value stream of your operation and eliminate unneeded steps.

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Reducing the size of a batch or reviewing how a batch is delivered on a cart eliminates transportation needs. When transporting a batch, are you picking up the plates on the way to the table and delivering together?

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Streamlining inventory storage in the yard improves transport. Is your forklift driver having to go to numerous locations for the same inventory items; or are they moving in a zig-zag fashion? Change the batch picking and also review storage of material so forklift operators are moving in one direction or in a more orderly flow.

These are just a few of the ways I have helped companies eliminate the Waste of Transportation in their operation and where you can start in yours.

As you try to reduce the waste in your everyday processes, think about the ways you might be moving things around unnecessarily.

Yes, you will always need to move some things around to get your work done, so the key is to focus on the truly unneeded movement of things. Eliminating or reducing this type of waste within your facility (or within your supply chain) will reduce overall lead time or cycle time. And don’t forget to look at the office processes too.

How do you know what movement isn’t needed? Ask the everyday question I mentioned earlier: “Does the process of movement increase the value of our produced item (or outcome)?” Here is what TIM WOODS has to say – “If not, it’s transportation waste, and it’s time to ditch it and find another way of doing things.”

Ben Hershey is the CEO of 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC, the leading provider of Lean Management and Manufacturing Consulting to the Structural Component and Lumber Industry. A Past President of SBCA, he has owned and managed several manufacturing and distribution companies and is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified. Ben has provided consulting to hundreds of Component Manufacturers, and is highly recommended throughout the industry. You can reach Ben at ben@4WardConsult.com or 623-512-6770. © 2017 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC

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February 19 – 25 is National Engineers Week. The week celebrates the impact engineers make on our daily lives and encourages young people to consider engineering as a career. For a trade association, AWC employs a lot of engineers and we see the week as an opportunity to openly share the kind of work our staff undertakes every day to ensure that the buildings in which we live and work are safe.

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Girl Day Additionally, and importantly, “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” is Thursday, February 23. If you’ve had a chance to see the movie “Hidden Figures,” you’ve witnessed the extraordinary yet mostly unsung engineering contributions women made to the early space program. The movie shows the significant talent women brought to the profession. Yet, still fewer women than men choose engineering as a profession.

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The Save Money Series Part Four: The Real Cost of “Not Discounting” Invoices

Back in the good old days, when I was a rookie lumber broker, central That’s not all. If you do not discount, you cannot buy directly from zone SYP producers offered wholesalers a 5% discount which gave us the mills. You have no option but to buy from office wholesalers who incentive to work their wood outside Mississippi and Alabama. I offer make a minimum of 2.5% per order. Add another $25,000 to the total… that just to be aggravating. per month...$300,000 per year. OUCH! That’s why they call you five Also, back in the day, mills offered a 2% discount to all customers for times a day. Not discounting a $1 million inventory that turns every 30 paying invoices within the agreed upon payment terms. For truckloads and days actually costs you $366,400 per year. carloads, 2% 10 days after arrival (ADA) or after date of invoice (ADI) $1 million buys you a 100 truckload inventory. What’s that? You was normal. “Good” customers could negotiate 2% 30 days. Producers don’t buy that much? No problem. How many truckloads do you buy not only supplied the wood, they served as an intermediate financier. every month?

Paying on time was worth more than 24% annual return on a credit line.

Of course, everyone at least attempted to discount.

Any customer who didn’t discount was considered a high credit risk, and ultimately would hurt you. They paid a premium for lumber and still do.

Multiply the number of monthly truckloads by $3,644 That is how much not discounting costs you.

Nowadays, discounting a carload saves you 1% if the invoice is paid I won’t even scare you with the costs for your lumber out of 5 days after arrival of the car (when it’s spotted, not unloaded). Truckloads warehouse from wholesale distributors. Try four times the office fetch the same 1% if paid within 10 days after date of invoice (the day wholesale number…$14,000 per monthly truckload annually. it ships, not the day it arrives). Not only have the discounts been cut in And you wonder why your margins are thin? That’s how the half and the days to discount been reduced, producers have squeezed an competitor who keeps under bidding you not only stays in business but extra day or two off the reduced discountable days. makes better margins.

If this is you, your survival depends on discounting invoices. Do what it takes. While you are working that out, let me help you reduce that waste by 30% starting immediately. It will be the best investment you make during your entire lumber career…$13.44 per week could save you an average of $125 on every truck truckload you buy. Or, just ABSOLUTELY! Instead of reasoning what the savings are, consider keep doing what you are doing. The under-cutting competitor across town won’t mind at all. what not discounting actually costs.

One might wonder, “Why bother to pay the bill on time? Is it even worth it?”

If you have $1 million of inventory that turns every 30 days, use your credit line to discount invoices, and pay an annualized credit line interest rate of 4%, after allowing for discount days, you will need to use the credit line 304 days or 83% of the time. The annual interest cost of $1 million for 365 days is $40,000 (x .83)…$33,200. That’s what you pay in interest using the bank’s money to discount invoices.

If you do not discount, and pay in 30 days, you are paying 12% annually for those extra 25 days, or three times as much…that is 300% A veteran lumberman, Matt Layman publishes Layman’s more…$99,600.

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In this example, just the difference in using bank money to discount that help component manufacturers save money on lumber invoices versus not discounting costs you an additional $66,400 every purchases every day. You can reach Matt at 336-516-6684 or matt@laymansguide.org. year.

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Softwood Framing Lumber Market Forecast & Trading Strategy Matt Layman, Publisher Week #04

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The Housing Hurdle

Lumber Price Expectations

Housing is getting very interesting. Inventories remain historically low...4 months or less. Prices are up 40% over the past five years. That makes sense...lower supply translates to higher prices...but 8% per year is tough to choke down and sustain.

The perplexing issue is declining sales. One would expect the formula that creates lower inventories and rising prices would include increased sales. Ironically, the lower inventory of homes for sale at higher prices appears to be adequate enough to meet current sales demand. Or, we should consider the possibility that despite dwindling supply, home buyers are rejecting price. Low interest rates are certainly helpful, but a $200,000 home in 2012 now selling for $280,000 knocks a lot of willing buyers out of the game.

Ride around Anytown, USA and you will see another apartment complex under construction. The desire to own is still low.

These low inventory numbers can be attributed to winter. Fewer people move in the winter than in the summer. As we mover forward, inventories will rise.

More existing homes will get listed and more new homes will be completed.

Bottom line...daylight savings time is two months away. We can expect more new and existing home inventory once spring arrives and even more during the summer. That increase in supply should put a lid on additional price increases.

I read this week that lumber prices rose 8.7% in 2017.

That is an interesting tid bit, however it is of little use other than knowing we start the year higher than last year. Of greater use is, to get that 8.7% increase, we started with an 8% down move in January, then we had a 22% up move, followed by a 10% down move, then another 6% up move, then a 5% down move, and finally a year-ending 7% up move.

Lumber prices finished the year 8.7% higher, however the market moved 58% throughout the year seven different times.

Hey, Lumber Buyer- anticipating when those swings will most likely occur is like finding money on the ground. It is laying there...waiting for you to pick it up.

This year I have added price forecasting to the timing forecasts. The former Forecasted Decision Points (FDP) is now Forecasted Time & Price (FTP).

The graph below illustrates the past six month's comparison between the Forecasted Time and Price (red) and the actual lumber market (blue). Twice each week Layman's Lumber Guide updates this forecast so you can see when prices are expected to change direction and how much they are expected to rise or fall. The forecast lets us see the past six months and the coming six months.

Ladies and gents, our lumber market is evolving. Times are changing. The new FTP is the tool we need, not just to keep up, but to get ahead and stay ahead.

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(FTP) Forecasted Time & Price vs. Composite (2x4's #2 SYP-E, SPF-W, Dry Hem Fir, Green Doug Fir.) 2016-Current Vertical arrows project time-major turning weeks. Red squares forecast price.

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Snow Loading for Trusses: Why Specifying a Roof Snow Load Isn’t Enough

By Kelly Sias, PE, Simpson Strong-Tie®

You might wonder what a quote about winning basketball games could possibly have to do with snow loading on trusses. As with basketball, the importance of close teamwork also applies to a project involving metal-plate-connected wood trusses – for the best outcome, the whole team needs to be on the same page. For purposes of this article, the team includes the Building Designer, the Truss Designer and the Building Official, and the desired outcome is not a win per se, but rather properly loaded trusses. Snow loading on trusses is one area where things may not always go according to the game plan when everyone isn’t in accord. This article will explain how to avoid some common miscommunications about truss loading.

Which snow load are you specifying?

Like all other design loads that apply to trusses, snow loads are determined by the Building Designer and must be specified in the construction documents for use in the design of the building and the roof trusses. But sometimes the loads that are specified don’t provide enough information to ensure that the design will be correct for the specific circumstances. In the case of designs for snow loads, there needs to be a common understanding among all parties regarding the following: 

Which snow load value is to be used as the uniform design load for the snow – a ground snow or a factored ground snow?

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If it is a factored snow load, then how is the ground snow to be factored?

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What other conditions need to be considered besides uniform load?

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Sample Snow Load Specification

For example, say the Building Designer specifies that the trusses are to be designed for a 25 psf roof snow load. At first glance, this may appear to make things easier, since there is no need to convert the ground snow to a roof snow load. So what does the Truss Designer do with this load? There are a few different possibilities: If unbalanced snow loading isn’t required or specified, the Truss Designer may enter the 25 psf snow load as a top chord live load (TCLL), set the load duration factor to 1.15 for snow, and turn snow loading off completely. Or the 25 psf snow load could be entered as a roof snow load with the unbalanced snow loading option turned off. Provided that no slope reduction factor gets applied to the specified roof snow load, both of these methods result in the same design. However, whenever a snow load is run as a roof live load rather than a snow load, it may not be clear to all parties involved what exactly the truss has been designed for, since there will be no notes indicating the snow design criteria on the truss design drawing.

If unbalanced snow loading is required, things get a bit trickier. There are still two scenarios as to how the truss could be designed, but this time, the design results are different: o

The truss could be designed based on the assumption that ground snow is being used as the roof design snow load (pg = 25 psf); or

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The truss could be designed based on the assumption that the 25 psf roof snow load is a factored ground snow load, in which case a ground snow load is back-calculated using ASCE 7 based on the specified roof snow load (pg > 25 psf)

Therein lies the problem with specifying only a roof snow load. The determination of the drift load that is required for unbalanced snow load cases requires the use of the ground snow load, pg, not the roof snow load. If the ground snow load isn’t specified, then a ground snow load needs to be assumed – and the Truss Designer and the Building Designer may not be on the same page as it relates to this design assumption.

ASCE 7 Drift Height Calculation

Even when the specification is clear regarding ground snow vs. roof snow load and the applicable snow load reduction factors, there is still the question whether any other conditions need to be considered besides uniform load. This includes not only unbalanced snow loads on standard gable roofs, but also drifting on lower roofs or in valleys, sliding snow, and any other snow-loading and/or snow accumulation considerations. Since trusses are designed as individual planar components,

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snow-loading conditions that go beyond the simple unbalanced load case on either side of the ridge on gable roof trusses must be detailed by the Building Designer.

Snow accumulation requirements must be detailed by the Building Designer

The truss industry’s Load Guide entitled Guide to Good Practice for Specifying & Applying Loads to Structural Building Components provides a tool to help Building Designers, Building Officials, Truss Designers and others more easily understand, define and specify loads for trusses. The Load Guide has an entire section on snow loading, how specific snowloading provisions apply to trusses and how trusses are typically designed for snow loading within the truss design software.

Snow Load Worksheet from the Load Guide

With printable worksheets that can be used to define the snow loads and examples of multiple snow-loading conditions on different roof and truss profiles, the Load Guide is an invaluable tool for getting everyone on the same page. That’s what I would call a win!

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Safety First!

Meeting Topics From State Fund, CA.

Investigación de accidentes Accident Investigation Accidents are unplanned and unexpected events that cause injury, property damage, and/or financial loss in the workplace. Incidents or “near misses” don’t result in loss, but have the potential to do so.

Ideally, safety programs focus on preventing accidents and incidents, but if one occurs, have an accident investigation procedure ready and train your employees how to use it. Investigate ALL accidents and injuries; the severity determines the extent of the investigation. Handled properly, accident investigation helps you look at problems, solve them, improve your safety programs, and prevent future accidents.

Accident investigation should prevent recurrence.

Adhering strictly to fact finding in a neutral, nonconfrontational manner identifies the true attitudes, behaviors, and other factors that led to the problem.

Analyzing facts and asking a neutral “why” question helps find the root cause of the accident. For example, if employee error caused the accident, dig further to determine why the employee made the error.

Accident investigation should not be used to blame, punish or exonerate workers and managers; true facts will not emerge in this environment. If you investigate an accident just to complete paperwork and satisfy insurance requirements, you will erode confidence in the system and you won’t achieve your goal of prevention and loss reduction.

A supervisor in the affected area is the best person to conduct an investigation because they are most familiar with the tools, equipment, and people involved. Experts in equipment, outside agencies, and other technical resources may also be needed.

Start your investigation by securing the scene, placing equipment out of service if necessary, and taking photos. Interview victims and witnesses. Collect evidence and records and document your observations.

Find the contributing factors to determine the accident’s root cause.

Document the recommended corrective actions, the people assigned to complete them, and a due date for completion.

Los accidentes son eventos no planificados e inesperados que causan lesiones, daños a la propiedad y/o pérdidas económicas en el lugar de trabajo. Los incidentes o “casi accidentes” no causan pérdidas, pero tienen el potencial de hacerlo.

Idealmente, los programas de seguridad están dirigidos a prevenir accidentes e incidentes, pero si uno ocurre, tenga listo un procedimiento de investigación de accidentes y capacite a sus empleados en su implementación. Investigue TODOS los accidentes y lesiones; la gravedad determina el alcance de la investigación. Si se conduce correctamente, la investigación del accidente le ayuda a identificar problemas, solucionarlos, mejorar sus programas de seguridad y prevenir futuros accidentes.

La investigación del accidente debe prevenir que éste se repita. La adherencia estricta al hallazgo de los hechos de una manera neutra y sin enfrentamiento identifica las actitudes, los comportamientos y otros factores reales que condujeron al problema. El análisis de los hechos y hacer las preguntas en un “por qué” neutro ayuda a encontrar la raíz del accidente. Por ejemplo, si el accidente fue causado por error de un empleado, averigüe más a fondo para determinar por qué el empleado cometió el error.

La investigación del accidente no debe usarse para culpar, castigar o exonerar a trabajadores y gerentes; en ese ambiente no saldrá a la luz la verdad. Si investiga un accidente simplemente para completar el papeleo y cumplir con los requerimientos del seguro, erosionará la confianza en el sistema y no alcanzará su objetivo de prevención y reducción de pérdidas.

La mejor persona para conducir la investigación es un supervisor en el área afectada, porque es el más familiarizado con las herramientas, los equipos y las personas afectadas. También puede que se necesiten expertos en equipos, agencias externas y otros recursos técnicos.

Comience su investigación resguardando la escena, retirando de servicio equipos y, si fuera necesario, tomando fotos. Entreviste a las víctimas y a los testigos. Reúna pruebas y registros y documente sus observaciones. Encuentre los factores contribuyentes para determinar la causa que dio origen al accidente. Documente las acciones correctivas, las personas asignadas para completar las mismas y la fecha límite para terminarlas.

The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and relate only to those conditions specifically discussed. We do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards.

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MiTek® Adds New CEO to its Corporate Leadership Team

Panels Plus New Router Station Now Available

The New PaNels Plus RouTeR The New PaNels sTaTioN is heRe

Albert Lea, MN — Panels Plus is pleased to announce that our new Router Station is now available to ship to all customers. This Router Station features a manual router bridge with auto return to home station.

Mark Thom Named as New CEO. Tom Manenti to Assume Executive Chairman Role.

CHESTERFIELD, MO – January 9, 2017 – MiTek Industries, Inc. (“MiTek”), a diversified, global business supplying a wide range of engineered products; proprietary business management and design software; and automated equipment to the construction and industrial markets announced today that it has added Mark Thom to its leadership as the new CEO. The current CEO, Tom Manenti, will assume the role of Executive Chairman for 2017. Mr. Manenti will continue to report to Warren Buffett.

Panels Plus offers a full line of wall panel equipment for faster, more efficient production. We build it with a genuine dedication to ingenuity, innovation, and productivity. And we’re continuously improving our Mr. Thom has a rich background of executive leadership and products. Whether you are just starting out in wall panels or are a seasoned achievement in management and sales. For 16 years, he led teams within producer, we want you to be the best manufacturer in your market. the former Tyco Healthcare, a nearly $12 billion global manufacturer We design all of our equipment with simplicity and integrity. Our of medical and pharmaceutical products, where Mr. Thom received top key question is not “How fancy is the technology?”, but simply, “Does honors as a sales person. He began his career at Tyco Healthcare after graduation from Miami University and rose to the role of president of it make the work easier?” We build our equipment to last with solid steel the Tyco’s Vascular Therapy division in 1998, just eight years after he and robust engineering. We make it easy and fast to install. left college. Soon after Tyco Healthcare acquired Mallinckrodt Medical, Mr. Thom was named president of Mallinckrodt’s Diagnostic Imaging business, and he was later named Group President, Tyco Healthcare in early 2003. In recent years he served as leadership consultant to the MiTek senior leadership team, where he learned the MiTek business and its culture.

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Mr. Thom assumes the CEO role at MiTek at a fortuitous time for the Company. With notable acquisitions, diversification, and organic growth, MiTek has doubled in size since 2011, and has a strategic plan in place to double again over the next five years. His addition now provides leadership continuity as Mr. Manenti retires in January, 2018.

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“The naming of Mark to the CEO position addresses one of my key business imperatives – Leadership Development and Succession Planning – a well-developed and widely used road map for MiTek leadership into the future,” said Tom Manenti, Chairman and CEO of MiTek. “More importantly, Mark is simply a top performer, in the very elite class of executives in multiple categories of corporate operations and effective leadership. I was thrilled when Mark accepted the CEO position. It was a banner day for MiTek worldwide!”

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AWC Industry Progress Report shows improvements Environment, energy and safety data detailed WASHINGTON – The American Wood Council (AWC) has released its second Industry Progress Report, detailing the wood products manufacturing industry’s performance across a number of environment, energy and safety measures.

“The report shows that there have been significant improvements over the last decade in the areas of environment, energy and safety, despite the economic downturn that caused a drop in wood products manufacturing in 2009,” said President and CEO Robert Glowinski. “AWC members are very proud of their record of mill safety, energy management and efficiency, and protection of the environment while producing products that are central to the lives and homes of all Americans.”

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The broad forest products industry is the largest producer and user of bioenergy of any industrial sector. AWC member companies have met over 75 percent of their energy needs, on average, from biomass over the last decade.

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The greenhouse gas reduction benefits of using biomass manufacturing residuals for energy by industry are equivalent to about 24 million tons of carbon dioxide – or the equivalent of removing approximately 4.6 million cars from the road each year.

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Worker safety has improved between 2004 and 2014 for member companies, and the two reported safety metrics are consistently lower than all manufacturing during the same period.

The full Industry Progress Report is available on the AWC website at awc.org/aboutus. # # # The American Wood Council (AWC) is the voice of North American wood products manufacturing, representing over 75 percent of an industry that provides approximately 400,000 men and women in the United States with family-wage jobs. AWC members make products that are essential to everyday life from a renewable resource that absorbs and sequesters carbon. Staff experts develop state-of-the-art engineering data, technology, and standards for wood products to assure their safe and efficient design, as well as provide information on wood design, green building, and environmental regulations. AWC also advocates for balanced government policies that affect wood products.

AIBD's Spring Conference is coming March 3rd through 4th, 2017

For the 17th year, the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) will be holding their Spring Conference in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on March 3rd through the 4th.

Building designers, architects, builders, product manufacturers and software developers from all over North America come to network together.

There will be over 8 hours of educational sessions, as well as social events. Educational sessions include subjects such as Building Information Modeling, how to legally use drones for design and construction, designing residential structures and more.

The event will be held at Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort.

Last year's event sold out. If you're interested in attending this year, you'll want to register immediately. To get registered or read more information about this year's Spring Conference, visit AIBD.org/springconference.

For future updates on the event, sign up for the newsletter at AIBD.org/newsletter.

The AIBD is a nonprofit professional organization which strives to protect and enhance our members' abilities to practice their profession. The AIBD mission is to enhance, develop, educate and promote the value of the residential design professional. One of the defining goals of the AIBD is to provide quality continuing education for members to ensure that they are the best building designers they can possibly be.

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APA Publishes New Guides on Engineered Wood Floor Systems and Sustainable Buildings, Sustainable Solutions FOR RELEASE: NUMBER: DATE: CONTACT:

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Two new publications from APA – The Engineered Wood Association are now available on the Association’s website.

Engineered Wood Floor Systems: Construction Guide for Canada, Form R300, provides specification recommendations for plywood and OSB floor systems under carpet and pad, hardwood flooring, lightweight concrete, vinyl, and ceramic tile. It also includes options for floor systems with thicker sheathing panels and describes the APA Glued Floor System.

Installation recommendations for panel subflooring and underlayment are also covered. All of the specification and installation information is based on the requirements of the National Building Code of Canada and the Canadian Standards CSA O325, CSA O151, CSA O121, and CSA O153. A FrenchCanadian edition of the guide will be available later this year.

Sustainable Buildings, Sustainable Future, Form F305, provides updated facts and figures supporting the environmental benefits of North American wood products.

Topics include the sustainable forest resource, forest certification, life cycle assessment, Environmental Product Declarations, and energy comparisons between wood, steel and concrete in construction. The new publication is available in print and on the APA website, at www.apawood.org #

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Prevent Shearwall Overturning with Anchor Tiedown System Watch Video We've released a new video that provides highlights of the installation of our Anchor Tiedown System (ATS) for mid-rise construction. The video explains how the ATS works, shows key steps in its installation and discusses the component and take-up assembly, compression post framing and termination options.

Learn how the ATS addresses many of the design challenges specifically associated with multi-story buildings, especially in highwind and seismic areas.

New, Redesigned Connector Catalog for 2017 Introducing the 2017-2018 Wood Construction Connectors catalog, our most user-friendly edition yet.

With updated tables and engineering information, along with reorganized product sections, the new Connectors catalog is designed to help you find what you're looking for more quickly. And to make the catalog easier to read, we've adopted a cleaner, less crowded layout.

The catalog also features several new products, including the exciting Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware line.

Learn more about the new catalog and download it here.

New Post Base First-Ever to provide Moment Resistance Our new, patent-pending MPBZ moment post base is the first offthe-shelf post base specifically designed to provide moment resistance for wood columns or posts. Its innovative sleeve design fully encapsulates the post to keep it from rotating around its base, making it possible to design and build outdoor structures with wider openings for less-obstructed views.

The MPBZ has been engineered and tested to save specifiers and contractors the time and expense involved in designing, calculating and ordering custom-fabricated parts.

Learn more about the innovative moment post base here.

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Design of the Day Exposed Timber Trusses on a Budget Designed by: Deco Truss Company, Miami, FL

February 2017 #10211 Page #77

The Last Word...

A Super-Bowl Wake-Up Call…

Cost-effective solution to heavy timber trusses: Exposed prefabricated trusses at 4’ o.c. with truss plates painted in black

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

If you’re hiring or looking for a job, watch the Super Bowl telecast just before half-time. You’ll see the seriousness of the struggle for good people in our industry. After viewing, you may question the Super-sized investment. But, in your business, you know that you have to spend money to make money. Why not spend it to get great people?

Project: The Carnival Cruise Straw Market Grand Turk, TCI

Would you believe that this groundbreaking ad arose from within the ranks of the advertiser? Prompted by a simple question from the owner, “What can I do to help you?”

The one word answer, “People,” eliciting the bold, even Trumpian owner’s response – “We’ll just buy a Super Bowl commercial.”

I’m not saying this ad will be as effective as the ground-breaking 1984 Macintosh c o m m e r c i a l . We may not be Apple, but our underthe-radar industry needs great people just as much. What aspiring entrepreneur wouldn’t enjoy a career designing 3D models, or building structures with computers – ultimately with robotics (see article on page 13). It is high time that our great industry is recognized as a great career choice; by 100 million viewers, no less!

Project: Land Rover South Dade, Miami, FL Photos Courtesy of: Mario R. Espiñeira, Jr, Deco Truss Company

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BUILDERS COUNT ON YOU FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS. GIVE THEM 3,800 MORE. 1 of 3,800+ USP STRUCTURAL CONNECTOR PRODUCTS

OFFER THE COMPLETE PACKAGE Deliver even more value with every truss order by adding the code-approved USP® Structural Connectors they need.

This is the perfect opportunity to build your relationship with the customer and increase your bottom line on every job.

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