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Articles 6 Anna Stamm – Advertiser Forum: What Does “Expert” Mean?

10 Joe Kannapell: Sixty Years of Machines Part XIX: Automation Battles 17 Wendy Boyd – Spida USA: Machinery Choices are a Big Decision 29 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: True Leadership 41 Glenn Traylor: Can Designs Be Modified During Truss Manufacture?

52 Tracy Roe – Eagle Metal: Management Software YOUR Way 58 Ed Serrano – Vekta USA: Automating Production with a Direct Delivery System 65 Chris Scott – Stiles Machinery: Industry Software: What you need to know 70 Steve Shrader – Hundegger USA: CNC = CLT: Growing Mass Timber in Arkansas

76 Thomas McAnally – Publisher: From The Road: The Impact of Interstate Infrastructure 80 Linda Brown and Frank Woeste: Machine Graded Lumber: Technologies, Quality, and Benefits 100 Gary Fleisher – the Modcoach: Has the American Worker Lost the Desire to Hustle?

108 Matt Layman – Layman's Lumber Guide: Disruption, Distortion, and Decision Points 110 Craig Webb - Webb Analytics: 5 Things to Know About Ward Lumber’s Move to Co-Op Ownership That You Can Use 124 Randy Shackelford – Simpson Strong-Tie: Building Stronger Stick-Frame Roofs: Code Requirements and Connection Solutions 142 Joe Kannapell – The Last Word On Great Plant Engineers

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

Truss Equipment ...................................................................44

Panel Equipment ...................................................................75

Trucks & Trailers ...................................................................91

Misc. Equipment .....................................................................93

Door, Stair, Beam Equipment ................................................107 Lumber ...................................................................................108

Modular Manufacturing .........................................................113 Monthly GIGGLES ........................................................................107 Safety First ......................................................................................121 Calendar of Events ...........................................................................122 Industry News ..................................................................................127 Hiring Zone ......................................................................................138 Directory ..........................................................................................140 4Ward Consulting ..................................................35,48,68,91,123,131 Acceptance Leasing & Financing ..................................................44,93 Acer, Inc .........................................................................................8,38 Alpine .........................................................................................14,102 Clark Industries, Inc. ......................................................................34,94 Eagle Metal Products ..............................................................4,52,106 Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC ..........................13,45,89 ......................................................................................55,92 Enventek EstiFrame Technologies ...............................................................20,112 ........................................................................19,97 Fitzgerald Group Hundegger USA ....................................................................1,35,70,103 Layman's Lumber Guide ..................................................................108 MiTek ........................................................................................32,36 Panels Plus ......................................................................................2,27 Runnion Equipment Company .......................................................19,93 ............................................................12,96,124 Simpson Strong-Tie Spida USA .......................................................................16,17,22,74,78 Stiles Machinery ................................................................64,65,141 Sum+It ...............................................................................................72 The Hain Company ...............................................................33,73,88,95 The JobLine ................................................................................25,45,114 Timber Products Inspection ...........................................................40,98 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ............................28,29,50,51,67,104 Transport Products & Service Enterprises, Inc. .............................44,91 Triad | Merrick Machine .............................................................85,144 Vekta Automation .....................................................................26,58,61 Wasserman & Associates ...............7,23,27,37,39,44,47,49,62,63,86,87, 88,90,95,97,107,113 Wood Tech Systems ............9,15,19,21,24,25,27,37,39,44,46,56,57,63, 69,73,75,79,87,88,89,105

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Advertiser Forum What Does “Expert” Mean?

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

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freely admit that I have watched more than my share of house-hunting shows. My favorites fall into two categories – seeing homes (and prices) in US cities where I would consider moving next and seeing homes in international locations where I know I’ll never go (e.g., Southeast Asia) but would love to visit (e.g., South America). Although it may seem like a logical transition to pivot from house shopping to remodeling shows, I avoid the latter. More often than not, they’re just too scary.

Behind the Scenes (and the Walls) When design experts glamorize their remodeling ideas, focusing on appearance not structure while acting as though they are in complete control of the situation, I’m always worried about what happens next. What happens when the unsuspecting homeowner lives in the house for a while and things begin to go wrong?

Actually, I wonder if the magic of TV lasts longer in these homes, so that somehow they are immune from needing building codes and proper construction.

As proof that my fears are genuine, I was relieved to see an article in the May 2021 issue of The Journal of Light Construction. In “Troubleshooting—A Troubled Tiny House,” Jim Bradley and Chris West expose a number of problems (and the cost to fix them) that have occurred because what looks good on television doesn’t always work in real life. Tasked with fixing this home on wheels, they add: “… the realities of marrying a small wooden structure to a steel trailer without considering basic physics is fraught with danger. Building science principles must be respected whether you’re building a mobile home or a traditional structure—or a tiny house…”

What Kind of Expert is Giving You Advice?

We’ve all heard it before – looks can be deceiving.

When someone speaks to you with the air of authority, sounding as though they know all of the answers, are they speaking from a position of knowledge and experience regarding the elements that really matter?

Or, does their advice actually focus on superficial and cosmetic details? Pretty wrappers mean much less after the cameras stop rolling and you are left with the product – good or bad – of following someone’s “expert” advice.

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NEW! Monet DeSauw DeRobo Linear Saw

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

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

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

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Monet DeSauw DeSawyer 2000 Automated Saw • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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

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

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Serial Control System Includes all Plug & Play Wiring MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software Add $4,500 Two Day Onsite Installation & Training Add $850 for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support Add $275 for Spare Blade Add $558 for Saw Laser Guide Add $1,050 for Dust Collector Excludes Freight & Customs Charges

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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw !

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

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

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Sixty Years of Machines Part XIX: Automation Battles

n automation battle was brewing in the late 1980s, but the first skirmish wasn’t over machinery. It was over software. Software that would minimize more than just the manual labor, but also the “thinking” done by machine operators.

The time finally arrived when, after decades of development, truss cutting lists had become “dead on” accurate, even for the most complex pieces. In tandem, after decades of mechanical engineering, computer-like machine controllers (PLCs) were able to accurately run motors and move mechanisms.

The union of truss software and PLCs would lead to a whole different generation of linear saws, but not until component saws paved the way.

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In the 1990s, most CMs had to retain skilled saw operators to run their fully powered component saws. Though sawyers no longer had to hand-crank carriages and man-handle lumber, they still had to read a printed cutting list and “know” which one of the five blades to adjust. For scissors heels setups, they had to enter 9 different angle and centerline (PAE) settings. This took several minutes to complete.

To lessen the process, boards with the same cuts could be batched together. But this created additional sorting labor. As a result, saws were often the bottleneck in production until Koskovich came along.

Jerry Koskovich’s innovation was two-fold. He eliminated not just the sawyer’s manual entry of cutting parameters, but also the sawyer’s painstaking thought process. To accomplish this, he “borrowed” from the machine tool industry the Programmable Logic Control (PLC) technology. Since a PLC is a controller of motors and mechanisms, and not a computer, Jerry had to rely on the truss design software to compute the blade assignments and send all the required cutting data to the Omni in a specific format (referred to as the “OMN” after its file extension). In the process he created a breakthrough machine, but in the process, he also showed software vendors how to compete with him.

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Going into the 1990s, more CMs (and MiTek) learned of the success of the Auto Omni and realized that ONLY a fully automated saw could replace a skilled sawyer. Thus, the semi-automatic saw became much less attractive. But since Koskovich’s capacity was still constrained, these lessthan-fully automated saws, like the Easy Set 2000, remained in high demand. And, if not for a wellrespected customer, MiTek may have been lulled into complacency on further development.

When Henry Chambers found out what the Omni could do, he had to have a fully automated saw.

He figured he could “break in” an upgraded MiTek’s DePauw-like saw, just as he and his brother Dave had done years earlier with Art DePauw’s breakthrough invention. However, getting the first Easy Set 3000 saw working still required all the finagling his 30 years of experience could muster.

Fortunately, by the end of 1992, the 3000 worked well enough so I could sell one to a new entity, Builders Supply & Lumber (BSL)*.

The MiTek Easy Set 3000 looked and cut identically to the 2000 saw.

It contained the same early-generation Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to direct the movements of the 2000’s mechanisms. It was driven by a saw file, like the Omni file, on a disk supplied by the design office.

The sawyer retrieved and initiated cutting via the touch screen, rather than keying in all the cutting lengths and angles. But this process was much more complicated than it seemed, especially for a brand-new truss manufacturer.

The Spring 1993 installation of Easy Set 3000 #2 at BSL set in motion yet another evolution. Since this was BSL’s first foray into component manufacturing, they had presumed that automation would lessen the skill level of plant personnel that they would have to hire. And I didn’t know enough to dissuade them. So, we learned the hard truth together. Fortunately for both of us, a talented engineer, Mike Fuss, arrived on the scene from the aircraft industry. Mike moved into a motel nearby and immersed himself in the 3000’s technical issues. Later, one of the finest plant managers, Fred Schenkel, arrived and moved into the same hotel to focus on operations issues. It took both of their extensive efforts, and support from MiTek, to reach an acceptable level of productivity.

From that trying experience we began to understand the necessity of skilled operators, maintenance people, and computer-savvy technicians to support increasingly automated equipment. Yet, we also realized that the equipment itself should include troubleshooting tools. And we knew that few, if any, truss plants would be able to recruit people of the caliber of Fred Schenkel or Mike Fuss.

We concluded from our automation travails at Chambers, BSL, and at other plants that our existing systems couldn’t keep up with the needs of our customers. To be successful in the coming Millennium would require a totally fresh approach in equipment, support, and training. *BSL became Builders FirstSource (BFS) in 1998.

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

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NEW! 1999 AUTO-OMNI COMPONENT SAW • 5 Blade Automated Component Saw • 1-30", 1-12" and 3-20" Blades cut 2x3 thru 2x12 and 4x2 from 11" to 20'-0" • Computer, Enclosure & Stand • Shaker Waste Pan • Excludes Outfeed Skatewheel Conveyor Section • Video available upon request $19,900 Now $17,900 FOB CO Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1996 Timbermill 620 Pro SSD Component Saw Six blades, SSD (single-sided-digital angle readouts), cuts lumber from 2×4 through 2×12, 4×2 lengths from 13” at 90/90 degrees to 20’, including four-angle floor truss webs from 18″, “Pro” model features faster angulation movements and faster carriage speeds with soft-start technology, all powered movements with single side setup, drag chain waste conveyor with drag chain incline. Length readout is analog.

220V, 3 phase electrical. $23,997, FOB TX Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

SAFETY SPEED MANUFACTURING GYPSUM CUTTER Model DFC-H5 cartridge cutting system for processing DensGlass ®, foam board, plastic or similar substrate materials in widths up to 64″. Dust and noise free for cutting or scoring gypsum material. $6,149 FOB MN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

LAUDERDALE HAMILTON 18" UPCUT SAW WITH 16' TIGERSTOP 240 Volt / 3 Phase Up-Cut Saw with 18" Blade. 2"x14" - 3"x12" - 4"x10" Capacity.

Front Blade Guard. Foot Pedal Air Cylinder Operation. Dust Outlet (excludes dust collector). 16' TigerStop Programmable Stop Automatic Positioning of Stop via Simple and Intuitive Controls. Infeed & Outfeed Roller Conveyor. IBS Computer Enclosure (orange) with Stand (no computer or monitor). Buyer to dismantle/load equipment, Seller will provide forklift. $9,000 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

Options available include lower frame extensions, digital readouts, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208-230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical (208-230 single phase, 2 HP power optional +$100.00). $9,332 Base, FOB MN.

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1986 TIMBERMILL 6-20 COMPONENT SAW Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12" up to 20'-0" Powered Angulation & Carriage Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor 240 Volt / 3 Phase. $9,500 FOB GA. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2020 Randek SPL 728 Automated Upcut Saw 2020 Randek model SPL 728 automated upcut saw with 26 foot length stop and only approximately 30 hours of run time on the saw. Cuts up to 26 foot long x 5 inch thick lumber, with depths up to 16 inches. Features bevel and compound cutting, 0 to 360 degree cuts, 10 HP motor with 28 inch diameter blade and large capacity for timber or truss/wall panel cutting. Fully automated or manual set up. Printer available through OEM at an additional cost. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical power required. 102 PSI at 18 CFM air required.

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Machinery Choices are a Big Decision Wendy Boyd Sales, Service & Marketing Manager Spida Machinery

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pida Machinery is a Global business, drawing on all our production centers for the best of ideas, production diversity, research, development, and supply. While Frame, Truss, Wall builders, and Component Suppliers in different countries are navigating their own patch of turf for future machinery requirements and hopefully getting best bang for buck with their choices, the advantages we need to consider are often diverse and interesting.

Manufacturing in the housing and building sector is at a tremendous high in so many business regions currently, production requirements are so many and varied, so many component producers are at different stages of their production life, but one thing is consistent – the requirements from Spida from our perspective: • Provide a high-quality product – that is fit for purpose.

• Partner with the customer to understand their wants and needs, thereby developing the machinery that best suits our customers’ requests.

• Adapt, innovate, and supply.

Working and partnering with our customers is our forte. From an initial enquiry, ensuring all questions are answered, we want to provide a machine or machines that will meet your requirements; if necessary, we’ll talk through the alternatives and start a little design work for you too. Regularly we adapt or tweak a piece of machinery to develop and provide the best product for the job at hand. It is no secret that our machinery is often adapted to suit a customers’ factory or plant – we can do this because of the expertise of our sales, technical, and engineering teams. Spida strongly believes that this is our “point of difference” and our undeniable “offer to market.”

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Our commitment to Partner with you applies to individual pieces of equipment as well as entire cutting, framing, and pressing systems. And we are certainly riding the waves in each sector as we speak. Whilst most travel is at a stand-still from an International perspective, domestic travel is now top of mind in each country. Spida’s service and installation teams are incredibly busy, and the utmost care is taken when traveling and visiting. Maintenance and service programs are highly valued, and our team of engineers reviews each piece of machinery, on site, to thoroughly plan a maintenance schedule according to the customer’s requirements and availability. A quick phone call to the Spida office can arrange a technician to site or put in place a “PMP” (preventative maintenance program) to suit.

We at Spida are also very aware of the state of flux some of the building sectors in our world markets are experiencing with timber supply slowing to a trickle. A shining light is that some savvy customers are taking the opportunity to explore and talk to us about the possibilities or options with Linear Saws or other saws in the Spida arsenal that have “optimization software” for all of your production cutting. Spida has devoted a tremendous amount of development time to this area so that your waste is kept to a minimum and your optimization can be done at the desk of the detailer or at the saw – per job, for a set of jobs, or for all jobs cut in a shift! There is never a wrong time to make the right choices for your company’s new machinery, production, planning, and purchasing.

Finally, our diverse and interesting world is one to contemplate and then take action. If saving on labor is your requirement, Spida has you covered with automation and efficiency. Is it time to update or upgrade? Simply make a call or visit the website to see what fits your requirements. Spida has so many pieces of machinery on offer for the frame and truss or components manufacturing plant, a review of the website or a phone call is the first step for securing your own piece of innovation and technology. www.spida.com.

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National Crane 680-HTM Tractor Mount, Freightliner 114SD • 20 ton capacity • 80’ boom – 90’ tip height • Out and down outriggers • Single front outrigger for 360 degree stability • Continuous rotation • Adjustable swing speed control

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NEW! New Monet DeRobo Linear Saw New, DeRobo linear saw by Monet organizes "fill" boards to increase optimization of each board, can produce unlimited scarf cuts, cuts 1 or 2 boards at a time and cuts webs, chords, wedges, rafters and open-stair stringers. Works with all major connector plate manufacturer's software. Features include 22 inch blade, left-to-right feed direction standard, lumber push and pull grippers for more accuracy, ink marking on the 1 1/2" face of the incoming boards and small piece capture and delivery to the front of the saw for easy access. Infeed deck and bunk feed are shown as options only. 480 volt, 3phase. Call for pricing, FOB MO.

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2006 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw 2006 Hundegger model SC-1 linear saw, roof truss cutting functions including angle drive unit, bevel drive unit (needs repair) with auto-loading stacking conveyor system, auto-discharge18’ timber capable in-feed and out-feed, electronic controls and operator console hydraulic unit, automated clamping system, 16 nozzle ink (not functional) on one 1 1/2" edge, and small-part discharge scrap conveyor. Windows 7 operating system upgraded in 2015.

A one owner saw. OEM disassembly and installation available at additional cost. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 150 PSI at 27 CFM air required.

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1995 Koskovich Auto Omni Component Saw 1995 Koskovich Auto Omni saw, S/N AO950056 4-blade automated saw includes [1] 29 inch blade and [3] 19 inch blades.

Includes scrap incline. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single sided setup from operator console, 2×3 through 2×12, 12 degree minimum angle to -71.6 maximum angle.

20’ to 2′-4” @ 90°/90°, includes owner’s manual and any available spare parts including [6] spare blades. 208/240/480 volt, 3 phase, 100 Amp, and 120 volt, 1 phase electrical, 100 Amp electrical required, 90 psi air. $14,990 FOB SD Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2002 (REFURBISHED IN 2014) MAX CUSTOM CUTTER Model WA420 (4 High - 20' Capacity).

Refurbished in 2014 by Eide Machinery.

Automated Length & Angle Function as directed by Truss Design Software. Operator Station with Computer & Touch Screen Control. 20' Left Hand Measuring System & 16' Infeed Roller Conveyor. 6.17 HP Motor with 25.6" Blade. 220 Volt / 3 Phase.

Installation & Operator Training available at additional cost. $39,500 NOW $14,900 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2004 PCS/Mitek Twin Axis Sheathing Saw Automated cutting of sheathing (x & y axis) as directed by design software output Saw blade is enclosed for operator safety, reduced noise & dust extraction Computer with Computer Enclosure 460 Volt / 3 Phase $7,000 in repairs in 2015 Excludes Dust Collector Price in US Dollars. $17,900 NOW $11,900 FOB AB. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2016 MiTek MatchPoint BLADE™ with Ranger RT

Mid-80's TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12" up to 20'-0" Powered Angulation & Carriage Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor $9,900 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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2016 MiTek MatchPoint BLADE™ with Ranger RT. Model: 89060-501, with a four (4) bay, + one magazine section Ranger RT lumber retrieval system for processing up to 16′ material with a Left to Right in-feed in “L” configuration. The Blade includes two 32-valve face printers (front and rear), with edge-ready printing (no print head included) and wall panel software. This Blade features an optional skewed out-feed conveyor and standard horizontal waste conveyor . Includes any available spare parts and operators manual, 230v/3Ph power, working air pressure as specified by the OEM.

$369,000 FOB KY

New Spida Rolsplicer New Square 1 Rolsplicer, splices 2"x3", 2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3 to 4 second cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Embeds plate lengths up to 19 inches. Features two, recessed, simultaneous-activation buttons, guarded motor and sprockets, external lubrication points, 3 HP motor and a footprint of 59" long x 42" wide. Optional 20' infeed and 10' outfeed conveyor available. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Other voltages available. $25,608.70 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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$36,900 FOB WI

2020 PACIFIC TRAIL EXACTA-CUT CROSSCUT UNIT SAW • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Model 116-24T(D)HV Maximum Effective Cut: 20'-10" Maximum Bunk Size: 48" x 48" +-1/16" Cutting Tolerance Pneumatic Brake Holds Saw Head in Position Limit Switch to Stop Saw at Top & Bottom of Cut Stroke Digital Length Measuring with Touch Screen Display Hydraulic Power Assist to the Cutting Stroke Electric Variable Frequency Lateral Drive to the Saw Head Extra (New) Saw Bar & Chains 460 Volt/3 Phase - 15 HP Motor Add $3,900 for Steel Guard Industrial Curtain (Approximately 70' x 17') Excludes Scrap Hoppers

2003 MONET DESAUW B500 COMPONENT SAW • Push Button Controlled Movements with Digital Readouts • Backup Mechanical Counters & Scales • (1) 30" Blade & (4) 16" Blades cut from 18" to 20' • Pneumatic Blade Brakes • Lumber Hold Downs • Vibrating Waste Conveyor (under saw) • Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw)

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WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THE IMPROVEMENTS WE’RE PROJECTING FOR YOUR BUSINESS. Newly enhanced projection speed improves optics, while advanced cooling of the diode ensures greater reliability of the heads.

SL Laser heads are simple to mount and easily installed over your existing assembly equipment with minimal disruption to operation.

Lasers improve the accuracy and productivity of any labor force, regardless of experience or primary language.

To see immediate labor savings, improved quality and overall production gains, look to the outstanding service and technology of SL Laser. It’s a proven fact that SL Lasers immediately enhance the accuracy and productivity of any work force, regardless of experience or primary language. Setup times can be reduced by up to 70%, all without complicated training or any costly service agreements. And SL lasers integrate seamlessly with any component design software, and are quickly installed over your existing equipment.

We’ve been leading the way in wood component laser projection since its inception, and are driving better, more rapid returns on investment for roof truss, wall and floor panel producers every day. We’d like you to see firsthand how SL Laser can deliver for you. Contact our team at Wood Tech Systems today.

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2003 Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw 2015 Monet B-200 90/90 Chord Saw 2014 Alpine ALS 4.0 linear-feed saw. Cuts wall and truss parts from lumber depths 2×4″ through 14″ deep, thicknesses from 1.38″ to 1.77″ and board lengths from 36″ to 24 feet, cuts bevels from 90 to 25 degrees, 60”+ scarf cuts and optimizes material. Includes 24 foot long infeed conveyor and 15 foot outfeed conveyor, touchscreen monitor, Matthews Inkjet printer (one 3 ½” face), dust port and under-saw scrap conveyor.

All servo controlled functions, 7.5 hp motor with 20” carbide tipped blade. Includes spare blade, operator’s manual and available standard spare parts kit from OEM. 230v, 3 phase,100 Amp electrical required. 100 PSI at 25 CFM air required. Weight of saw cabinet is 3,500 lbs. OEM installation available at an additional charge. $24,970 FOB TX. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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

$47,990 NOW $41,960 FOB OR 2003 Monet DeSawyer 2000 automated 5 blade component saw cuts maximum 20' 2x10 (2x12 maximum if hold downs are moved and re-bolted) lumber with minimum 5° and maximum 144° angles. Shortest 90/90 cut is 16" and shortest four-angle cut is 2'. Includes digital single side setup on touch screen display, scrap incline conveyor, air brakes, user manual with calibration instructions, and all available spare parts and blades (pictured).

Incline conveyor needs repair. Infeed hold downs need to be replaced. PLC and touch screen may need to be replaced. 440 Volt, 3 phase electrical required. Phone and on-site support available direct from Monet DeSauw Inc. at additional cost.

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Safety Speed Manufacturing Model 7400 XL Panel Saw Safety Speed Manufacturing, model 7400 XL*, vertical panel saw, 3 HP induction motor, 64 inch crosscut, 2 1/8" maximum thickness, accuracy within 0.005 inches, 13 foot long welded steel frame with integrated stand and linear V-guides, enclosed counterweight system, adjustable vertical and horizontal rules. Quick changes from vertical to horizontal cutting. Includes machined aluminum material rollers, hold down bar, wheels, quick stop gauges and material hold downs. Dust collection ready. Options available include digital readouts for vertical cuts, automated length measuring, laser guide, stop bar, vacuum and midway fence. 208-230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical (208-230 single phase, 2 HP power optional +$100.00). $13,059 Base, FOB MN. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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DELIVERING PRECISION

Vekta‘s Interior and Exterior StakPros are designed to increase your production and improve safety. Why have many hands lifting trusses when one operator can do the job by using only a remote control!

Vekta‘s Interior StakPro is designed to suit your truss jig system. With heavy duty caster wheels and a guided rail mount you can put the StakPro where you need it! The Exterior StakPro has adjustable feet allowing the machine to adapt to your site and manufacturing processes.

With the PRESS of a button the StakPro will LIFT the finished truss out of the jig and STACK it on a trolley. Clever!

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NEW! 2006 WEINMANN WBZ-100 AUTOMATED LINEAR SAW

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

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

Monet FWA 500 Floor Web Saw New, Monet five-head, floor truss web saw, cuts 4-angle, 4x2 floor truss webs from 16 inches and 90-90 blocks from 12 inches to four foot long maximum length. Features 10-board magazine feed, powered, fixed-quadrant angulation, manual carriage standard, shaker-pan scrap conveyor with short incline conveyor and cut-off blade. Option for longer carriage length, single-sided setup (shown in pictures, but not standard), dust hood and horizontal scrap conveyor.

480 volt, 3 phase. Call for pricing, FOB MO.

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SWING GATES Swing gates bolt onto either end of the Panels Plus stations and allow subcomponents and wall panels to roll freely from station to station without having to be lifted.

The swing gates allow walk-through passage between stations and can be swung back into place to prevent product from dropping between the stations. This allows the operator to move from one side of the line to the other without having to walk around the entire system line.

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Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering by Todd – All areas, not just the manufacturing (includes sales, design, and admin). Proven lean manufacturing and industrial engineering trained expert with 100+ paid consultations. Approximately 1/4th of clients providing written testimonials.

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Lumber Purchasing Guidance – Save hundreds of thousands of dollars by creating a proper lumber purchasing strategy from a leading seasoned expert.

Expert Recruiting Services for Mid to Executive-Level Personnel – Driven and focused on connecting people and positions aligned with company values, both clients and candidates benefit and grow.

Leadership Development – Where managers come to get help to become better leaders. We surround our clients with tools, resources, coaching/training to engage their employees and profitably grow their business fully. We provide a variety of online courses, live workshops, seminars, coaching and webinars to educate, engage, and empower all levels of leaders. Ask me how I can help you and your Team achieve individual and organizational growth by developing and refining leadership skills with customized training and coaching.

M&A, Capital, and Strategic Advisory Services – A premier middle-market investment banking group providing merger and acquisition, capital raising, and strategic advisory services that focus on the building products industry.

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

Wood Truss Quoting Browser Application – 10x faster than Truss Software so you can Eliminate Your Quote Log!

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True Leadership

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here are so many challenges leaders face within our industry today that are ever-changing and, quite frankly, unprecedented. Whether your position Todd Drummond of leadership is overall, departmental, or team level, the challenges are neverending. Too often in our industry, people are in a position of authority without formal training and preparedness. Just because a person may have been within a group the longest or appears the most skilled at a given task does not mean that person has fundamental leadership skills to handle all the genuinely daunting management needs required of them.

True leadership skills are, without question, the most demanding skill set to master in any given area of any company. Anyone believing otherwise has never truly felt the burden of managing groups of people while balancing the organization’s needs and goals.

The gentleman standing in front of the M1 Abrams tank at the front gate of Fort Knox, Kentucky is yours truly. The last time I was at this military base was in 1984 for basic training as a new recruit to be a crew member of the M1 Abram tank. I served in the US Army for four years as a tanker. Anyone who has served in our armed forces can attest to the never-ending formal training of all the military personnel, not only of the skills needed to perform our given occupation but that of leadership. Once I was honorably discharged, I attended college in Maine to earn a four-year business degree with extensive management training. Any good leader will attest that leadership training is a never-ending lifelong endeavor. To lead others to accomplish the mission is by far the most critical element in all organizations, no matter the size or resources of the company.

For the military, this never-ending training is true of both the enlisted ranks and of the officers.

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During these unprecedented profit-making times, some may be surprised to learn that more than a few companies’ profits are struggling in the building industry. One should ask yourself, what type of formal and informal management training is the company doing to help managers meet the never-ending challenges they are expected to overcome every day?

What is leadership?

Undoubtedly, General Patton is one of the most admired generals in our nation’s history. Fact: military leaders command people to risk, and for many give, their very lives for their nation to accomplish the mission assigned. That is one of the reasons why we can learn so much from military leadership examples.

“I have it, but damn if I can define it.”

General George S. Patton Patton had one overriding rule about his leadership style. That one rule is that he led by example and led from the front to be visible to the troops. Patton wanted his troops to know firsthand that he took the same type of risks and endured the same kind of hardship he asked of the people he led. When traveling across Northern Africa, Sicily, and Europe during World War II, he slept in a truck and ate in the field with his troops, not in nice warm and comfortable houses in the rear echelon where other generals were. His commitment emboldened dedicated and loyal soldiers willing to accomplish the impossible as other armies were astounded by their achievements.

All leaders need to be visible, approachable, and set the standard they expect others to uphold. The higher your position of authority, the more effort it takes to leave the office and avail yourself to all the people your responsibilities encompass without undermining the chain of command you have in place. So many general managers fail to take daily walks through all the different departments in their company. When given a chance, most employees want to discuss the problems and possible solutions with someone who has actual authority to improve their area of responsibility, resulting in better communication to achieve company goals. How can they discuss these issues if those who Continued next page

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truly have the power to make changes never avail themselves to listen to them? Too many leaders present themselves as unapproachable, through their actions and/or their meaningless words. How many times have we heard, “My door is always open,” but we know that is just hot air. That sounds like a warm, inviting statement – but how many employees are still intimidated and unwilling to venture up to the corner office when they have so rare personal contact with their “leader.” People are more open to talking about what is going on when you meet with them in the area where they work every day, not your office of power.

For companies struggling to find good qualified new employees, one should ask a straightforward question of themselves. Might leadership have something to do with how much people are willing to work for a company? Once the word is out that a company is willing to pay at least the prevailing market wages, why is there not a waiting list of people wanting to work for the company? The excuse of “there are not enough good people willing to work” does not get the mission done. Automation and technology have their limits and the simple fact is that good highly skilled people are needed to accomplish a company’s goals. Excellent management practices and policies have everything to do with the culture and atmosphere of people wanting to be employed at any given company.

Realistic and achievable goals is one small example of how leadership can positively affect employees’ morale, which affects the company’s culture. Everyone wants valid measurements to demonstrate they are doing a good job. Having realistic and achievable goals will show the employees are being treated fairly and with respect.

Being in the military means low pay, extremely rigid lifestyle, terrible working conditions, and high risk during times of conflict, yet millions serve our country every day. One of the military’s excellent management practices to overcome these challenges is recognizing outstanding achievements with public awards and medals. General Patton was widely known for giving praise and rewarding soldiers with medals for outstanding achievements.

Everyone wants to be recognized for the hard work, especially when they go beyond what is asked of them. What kind of praise and reward system does your company have in place that will enhance your company’s culture?

One side note about finding good employees is that most will state that veterans are usually some of the most loyal and dedicated employees.

Every company should always make a concerted effort to seek veterans to become part of their team.

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MITEK POSI-STRUT FLOOR TRUSS SYSTEM® ®

YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO IGNORE T H E A D V A N TA G E S A N Y L O N G E R .

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Quicker manufacturing – increased floor truss production

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Do you need help developing or expanding your leadership program? If so, contact TDC! TDC is now a team of well-established veteran experts with decades of experience specializing in the wood truss and wall panel component, LBM, and homebuilder industries. Our training includes Leadership Development – where managers come to get help to become better leaders. We surround our clients with tools, resources, and coaching/training to engage their employees and profitably grow their business fully. We provide a variety of online courses, live workshops, seminars, coaching, and webinars to educate, engage, and empower all levels of leaders. Ask me how I can help you and your Team achieve individual and organizational growth by developing and refining leadership skills with customized training and coaching.

Cost savings and net profit gains that usually take months or years can be accomplished in weeks or months with TDC. The team of TDC is your best source for learning about proven and practical lean manufacturing best practices combined with industrial engineering principles to keep your company at the leading edge of competitiveness. All areas are addressed, not just the manufacturing. Please do not take my word about TDC’s services, though. Read the public testimonials many current and past clients with decades of expertise and experience have been willing to give: https://todd-drummond.com/testimonials/.

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

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

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

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CONSIDERING EQUIPMENT? CONSIDER CLARK. EZ-SET AUTO JIGGING EXCLUSIVE & PATENTED DESIGN Automatic Truss Jigging System to drastically reduce setup times.

Allows for 100% embedment on the table, with top & bottom chord pucks in the same slot. TopSider or standard configurations available for conventional kick-leg, walk-thru, or our new trackless 8' and 10' continuous table systems. Systems for other roller & hydraulic gantries are coming soon. Available in new machine installations or for retro-fitting your existing table. The TopSider is exclusively applicable for “kick or flip leg” style truss presses such as the Tri-Axis & Lumbermater® Lumbermater® is a registered trademark of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., or ITW.

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Capacity for 100% Nail Plate Embedment

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Top & bottom chord stops in the same slot

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24" or 30" O.C. Spacing

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Compatible with all current major design software

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Standard or TopSider Configurations

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Conventional kick-leg or walk-thru tables and our new trackless 8' and 10' continuous table systems

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Available in new machine installations or retro-fit applications on your existing table baseplate.

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Systems for other roller & hydraulic gantries are coming soon.

Existing Alpine Lumbermater® 5000 upgraded with CII’s EZ-Set Auto Jigging Lumbermater® is a registered trademark of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., or ITW.

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NEW 2021 RELEASE

• New Printed Rule Book Featuring Larger Print • 40+ Color Illustrations of Southern Pine • National Grading Rules Interpretation • New Wood Characteristics Section & More!

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It’s not a new BLADE it is an enhanced BLADE with upgrades that will increase your current capacity up to 25%. All BLADES from the first frame to the newest can take advantage of upgrades to the BLADE operating system.

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2003 Alpine AutoMill SC Component Saw 2003 Alpine AutoMill SC, model 348A component saw. Servo controlled computerized saw.

From the OEM's literature, "... sets up in 2 to 19 seconds and downloads from a network or by using a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated component saw works in both automated (downloading files) and semi-automated control via touch-screen input. It has 23 axes of automated movement, enhanced diagnostics, auto management reporting. The SC cuts from 2'-6" to 20'-0" long material in size range from 2x3" through 2x12", and 4-angle floor webs from 3'-4".

Includes [3] 18", [1] 20" and [1] 32" blades with air brakes, shaker under-saw conveyor, spare set of blades and all available spare parts.

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2006 Servo-Omni Automated Component Saw (GA) $57,500 NOW $47,500 • • • • • • • • • • •

5 Blade Servo Controlled Component Saw Average Setup is 6-8 Seconds Cuts 2x3 through 2x14 from 11" to 20'-0" Computer, Enclosure & Stand Remote Monitor Ink Jet Printer (unused for the last 18 months) Spare Blades, Parts & Computer Cards (reference pdf file below) Belt Waste Conveyor (under saw) Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) 480 Volt / 3 Phase Video available upon request

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

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

Saw is available in 240 volt, 20A or 460 volt, 15A 3 phase electrical. Computer requires 110 volt, 1 phase, 20A.

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ACER INC Automated Feeding— Designed for Efficiency

Automation still requires people—and you put your best people in control of the system. The Ranger Retrieval System keeps linear saw operators informed, with an easy-to-use touchscreen control. *  System status is visible at a glance.  Live animation screen shows the location of every board in the Ranger system.  Alarm notifications and an alarm log help your people find problems fast and keep production flowing. *Operator interface varies depending on saw brand.

Acer Inc. 301 Industrial Drive Rushford, MN 55971 507-864-2220 www.acerinc.com RANGER RS is a trademark of ACER INC. The RANGER RS system is protected under U.S. Patent #8,960,244 and other patents pending.

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2020 RANDEK SPL 728 CROSSCUT SAW Large Cutting Capacity for Timbers or Truss Work. Production flow: Left to right.

Cutting Dimensions: Height 10" x width 16"; 2" tp 312" (26'). Angular cuts 0-360°; Incline cuts 90° to 28° with centerline 0-10-1/4". Saw: SPL 728 -- 28" blade with 10 HP saw motor - 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Infeed: SPL 270 -- 26' table, non driven infeed rollers.

Retractable presser to secure part to inside fence and additional plungers for holding capacity. Outfeed table: SPL 270-- 26' table., with Randex LX stop programmed from console for dimensional cutting. CNC: Computer controlled industrial PC either set up for manual calculations or download cut lists. Note: Machine has not been used.

Seller had purchased for a specific job and business plan changed. Price in US Dollars.

$90,000 FOB Manitoba

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

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

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

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The truss industry relies on 3rd party quality assurance services to provide random visits to review the plants Quality Assurance program along with their operations. If your plant needs to comply with the IRC, IBC and to those who depend on solid, experienced QA expertise, we ask you to consider selecting Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TP) as your choice for 3rd party inspections.

Proudly serving the forest products industry for over 50 years, TP brings the expertise you need to ensure your business is successful. As a responsible partner, TP delivers to clients, employees, and the industries we serve the confidence to drive value through the effective use of our diverse professional team.

TP would like to welcome the following authorized agents to our inspection team, each of whom have many years of experience in the truss industry!

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Glenn Traylor

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

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Can Designs Be Modified During Truss Manufacture?

By Glenn Traylor

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he simple answer to the title question, can designs be changed during manufacturing, is yes. But, the situation is rarely straightforward and simple in reality. The better question is: What considerations are necessary when making modifications to the design while manufacturing a truss?

To answer the broader question, the answers stack up as follows. First, designs can be modified if there is engineering to back up the change and it is documented. Second, as we build product there are adjustments that we can make to accommodate for the defects of the materials we are using.

Third, the lumber should be to grade and all the rules in ANSI/TPI 1 should be followed. Wane and other defects that impact tooth holding can force adjustments to the design. If these defects are within acceptable parameters during fabrication, they can be made and still meet the code requirements. A simple example might be upsizing a connector for excessive wane in the plated area. Larger plates also may be used due to limits of inventory, upsizing for handling, or simplification of plate picking.

To understand the big picture though, it can be helpful to consider specific situations.

The first picture brings into focus the question of what can we do when we have a broken web or chord? Why can’t we simply put a plate over the damage like this photo illustrates? If we had a specific sealed engineering design, we could make this repair. The problem is that such a repair typically is not worth the time, cost, and effort required to document the damage, initiate the repair, deliver the repair directions to the shop, and then track the documentation connecting it with the project. For this reason, repairs of broken webs and chords are not allowed and should never be done unless there is that specific design.

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The next photo illustrates a similar repair that was made incorrectly but could have had a significant impact if the truss had made it out of the shop and onto a project. The repair was made using a (random) connector and, because of the location of the break, the plate was positioned in a location that was incapable of transferring the load. This could have resulted in a catastrophic situation.

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The same rules apply for mill cuts and other cuts that are random and undesirable because they create stress concentrations in the component that could lead to a failure in the member. The third photo is an example of an incorrectly “repaired” mill cut. The design originally required a 3 x 6 plate centered on the joint. It was replaced with a 6 x 12 connector. In this situation, the chord should have been culled.

The last photo is of a truss that broke in the final press. Workers were preparing to add a connector to the break and feed it back through the finish roller. This would have resulted in a seriously defective truss hidden by the connector until the joint failed. Repairs like this create a ticking time bomb. Not a great prospect for the end user, builder, or fabricator.

In every situation, the truth is that modifications can be made – but the better question is should they be made.

An ANSI/TPI 1 3rd Party Quality Assurance Authorized Agent covering the Southeastern United States, Glenn Traylor is an independent consultant with almost four decades of experience in the structural building components industry.

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

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

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Auwaerter Series of X-SW Trailers & Swap Body Platforms A New Way to Move Your Panels and Building Material!

• Move pre-loaded platforms • Fewer CDL drivers needed to move your material • Move Panels, Trusses, or Both!

• Trailer and Swap Body have flatbed or low-bed option • Optional remote and ETS steering system • A variety of lengths and weight capacities

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• Stack Vertically, Horizontally, or Both!!

• Option of flat surface or low-bed center channel • Configure support stakes to fit your need • Trailer has telescoping option to fit your cargo size

Spida Vertical Truss Stacker Call for Price and Availability!

Transport Products & Service Enterprises Your Only North American Source for Auwaerter Trailers & Platforms PH: (321) 631-3802 Email: info@tpseinc.com

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

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Tee-Lok Trussmaker 80RS Peak-Up Vertical Truss Stacker Tee-Lok Trussmaker 80RS peak-pp, vertical truss stacker features with heavy-duty drive system, auto-indexing, six (6) receiver arms, stacks trusses from 16 foot to 80 foot in length (Seller has stacked up to 100′ trusses on an occasional basis), up to 14′ foot height, with 45 sec. average cycle time. Adjustable end-stop with striker-plate starts the cycling process, bundle indexes back 1 1/2″ as each truss is stacked. Stacker system includes 90′ of conveyor rollers, 18 (10 idle/8 powered). 460 volt, 3 phase electrical, includes OEM Control panel. INCLUDES: New gear-drive assembly ready for installation (Valued at over $4,000).

$39,990 NOW $34,990 FOB IN

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Tee-Lok Roof Truss Production Tables Professionally reconditioned Tee-Lok roof truss gantry tables that feature Slotted jigging fixtures with intermediate HDPE plastic over all steel construction. Two widths to select from: (1) 14' x 72" (missing one leg) and (7) 13'-6" x 56" tables (only two tables have ejectors). Tables are 27 1/2" from top of building surface to bottom of support leg. Tables designed for use with Wedge-It style pucks (not included).

The 72" table has slots at 26 1/2" o/c and the 56" tables have slots at 17 1/2" o/c spacing. Perfect for creating work station for speciality wall panels like rake-walls, knee-walls, rough-opening assembly, etc.

Can also be used to create floor-panel (floor cassette) work area! $4,400 NOW $3,900 each FOB OH. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

KLAISLER FLOOR TRUSS STACKER Model SED-13 PU Double Stacks 14' to 44' Floor Trusses 2 Stationary Pedestals with 2 Lift Arms (2) 20' Powered Conveyor Sections (45' overall length) Crash Bar 35 Second Cycle Time 460 Volt / 3 Phase Buyer to dismantle/load the equipment, Seller will provide forklift. $14,900 NOW $13,500 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

Call for pricing.

Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

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We’re here when you need help! visit: www.thejobline.com email: twm@thejobline.com STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL!

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

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

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

CMF "STEALTH" 14' X 30' ROLLER GANTRY SYSTEM The ProCut’s easy to use software is compatible Commercial Machinery Fabricators 14' with all leading truss design software; data input Gantry Roller Floor Mounted Steel Rail via Network, or USB and Touchscreen at the saw.

30' Continuous Steel Slotted Top Table with Pop-Up Ejectors Jig Hardware Cable Festoon System Excludes Exiting Conveyor & Finish Roller Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 1-800-344-3433 Ph. (612) 521-9193 480 Volt / 3 Phase www.eidemachinery.com/emsi-procut/ $39,900 NOW $37,900 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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

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

765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com Wood Tech Systems is a registered trade name of Wood Truss Systems, Inc.

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1994 CMF "STEALTH" 14' X 104' ROLLER GANTRY SYSTEM • Commercial Machinery Fabricators 14' x 24" Diameter Gantry Roller (track mounted) • Floor Mounted Steel Rail • (16) Drilled & Tapped Steel Tables with PopUp Ejectors • Many Holes need to be Re-Drilled & Tapped • Steel Bridge Plates & Jig Hardware • Cable Festoon System • Excludes Exiting Conveyor & Finish Roller • 480 Volt / 3 Phase - 10 HP Motor • Available End of December 2020

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2006 KOSKOVICH SERVO-OMNI COMPONENT SAW 4 Blade Servo Controlled Component Saw Average Setup is 6-8 Seconds Cuts 2x3 through 2x14 from 11" to 20'-0" Computer, Enclosure & Stand Remote Monitor Ink Jet Printer Shaker Pan Waste Conveyor (under saw) Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Windows 7 Operating System 460 Volt / 3 Phase Buyer to dismantle/load the saw, Seller will provide forklift Add $9,900 for 6 Chain Live Deck (16' wide x 24' long)

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2004 HUNDEGGER SC-1 LINEAR SAW Servo Driven Single Blade Linear Saw Automated Cutting with Software Download to Operator Console 24' Capacity Loading Conveyor System Automated Infeed Wheel Automated Clamping & Positioning System Angle & Bevel Drive for Roof Truss, Floor Truss & Wall Panel Cutting 24' Capacity Outfeed Table with Ink Jet Printer (ink jet printer needs repair) 6 Arm Storage Deck (adjacent to saw outfeed table) Waste Conveyor (under saw, parts to the rear) Excludes Incline Waste Conveyor A/C System for Control Cabinet Video available upon request

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Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering by Todd – All areas, not just the manufacturing (includes sales, design, and admin).

Proven lean manufacturing and industrial engineering trained expert with 100+ paid consultations. Approximately 1/4th of clients providing written testimonials. Almost 20 years of refined and structured service with 30+ years in the industry.

Lumber Purchasing Guidance – Save hundreds of thousands of dollars by creating a proper lumber purchasing strategy from a leading seasoned expert.

Expert Recruiting Services for Mid to Executive-Level Personnel – Driven and focused on connecting people and positions aligned with company values, both clients and candidates benefit and grow.

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M&A, Capital, and Strategic Advisory Services – A premier middle-market investment banking group providing merger and acquisition, capital raising, and strategic advisory services that focus on the building products industry.

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

Wood Truss Quoting Browser Application – 10x faster than Truss Software so you can Eliminate Your Quote Log! ProSales Magazine Author

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No matter how good you think you are, I would challenge anyone if you didn’t find ways to improve your bottom line with his services. He is honest and direct in his assessment. You may

“From A to Z, Todd is a wealth of information about component manufacturing .

not like all that you hear, but his training and commonsense approach will have you convinced in short order.

An action plan of continuous improvement is a necessity in a highly competitive market, and he will help your group create a process improvement plan that will make a real definite improvement for all departments for an immediate implementation instead of taking months or years. We are excited to implement many of Todd’s training and recommendations.

Todd is well worth the investment many times over.”

John Hinshaw, Director of Truss Manufacturing, - Boise, Idaho “Here at Huskey’s, we have been a part of the LBM market for over 70 years. The component division is a big part of our services, and like all areas, we are always looking for improvement. So, we enlisted Todd’s services, which have been widely recognized in the industry as an expert for improvement in all areas of the truss and wall panel manufacturing process.

Some of the areas that we saw an immediate improvement with Todd’s help were the time standards for proper truss fabrication labor estimation that is far superior to board footage units. Also, we gained the knowledge of true costing, which is priceless information to have in these ever-competitive markets, which we serve. Improvement in plant efficiency and production flow seemed to be Todd’s easiest areas to offer advisement that gave us immediate results that we are very pleased.

Todd and our production manager went a long way in changing our production flow on our panel production side.

The way Todd performs his services and communicates allowed us to enjoy bouncing information and ideas off each other, and it helped strengthen and create teamwork with everyone. If you are looking for someone to offer sound advisement for improving the efficiencies, capacity, and profitability, I cannot recommend Todd’s Services enough.”

Vernon Bennett, Chief Operating Officer - Franklin, TN

“We hired Todd Drummond to consult with us this past week (Jan 2019) to evaluate our components business. We knew of him in the past but were warned by a few that he might be arrogant, and a sort of a know it all kind of personality. This negative view of his character couldn’t be further from the truth.

We found him

to be very knowledgeable, concise, approachable and very easy to converse with on all topics. He listened to our concerns and addressed all of our questions. Given some of the more complex subjects, he took the time to go over the details until we understood. At the end of the week, we found we had literally been given hundreds of ideas and suggestions to take

our facilities to the next level. We also discussed our equipment needs, wants, and he helped us sort through each of these.

I highly recommend Todd and his services…..especially if you are outside of my market area!!”

Russ Woodworth, Gastonia Truss GM - Gastonia, NC

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Management Software YOUR Way

By Tracy Roe

I

n this series of articles focused on job management, the main theme has been adaptability. Component fabricators shouldn’t be required to adapt their operation to a piece of software. Instead, the value is in a software solution that adapts to their needs. No two component manufacturing operations are the same, we have said that already. What makes TrueBuild® Job Management stand out is flexibility. If your process is very simple with only a couple of steps, we can handle that. If your process is extremely complex with multiple plants and a large list of tasks, we can handle that also. TrueBuild® Job Management was built from the ground up around the idea that no two users will be the same. Our team wanted a product that was just as valuable to a small customer as it was to a large customer.

We wanted flexible software that is easy to use and gives you time to build more.

If there is one thing that all component manufacturers agree on, it is that their way of calculating labor “works for them.” Over the years, I have seen countless methods used to calculate labor, from the very simplistic to the most extremely complex. The reality is that a component manufacturer

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is only selling the value they are adding to raw materials. They are selling their shop time. The labor calculation, and possibly more importantly the verification of that calculation, is the variable that most likely determines the level of profitability after a job is complete. Our team spent hours discussing the possible ways a user could calculate labor and built an interface that is not only flexible, but very easy to understand.

Now that we have our labor scheme developed, how do we prove it? We have built powerful analytical tools that allow a fabricator to import captured labor data or simply enter labor data manually. Easy to read and completely customizable dashboards and reporting allow for the analysis of estimated versus actual at a job level, a project level, or even across a period of time.

These tools allow a fabricator to dial in those settings and prove that their method for calculating labor is accurate for their operation. Imagine if you could enter your actual timeclock data into your management software and instantly see if you accurately priced the work you built that week.

Management software should help you MANAGE your business. We feel like TrueBuild® Job Management does just that. User-customizable dashboards allow you to choose which metrics are most important to you.

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Now that we know exactly what our labor is, where is that job in our process? When it rains and your customer wants to push a scheduled delivery out a week, what do you do? Is the job cut, is it at the table, is it already built and ready to ship? With the flexibility of our status and tasks, you never have to stop and run to the plant floor to find out. User-controlled process flow allows for as many tasks as a user wishes to track. Assign status to certain tasks and choose which ones to display on a calendar. Flexibility at your fingertips with an easy-to-follow interface makes scheduling jobs and tracking status effortless. Manually change tasks or capture data from the plant floor. Your process drives TrueBuild® so you can manage your business.

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

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One month after installing a double Linear PickLine to feed two linear saws: "We are getting 3,000 to 5,000 bdft more from each saw than we were getting before the install.

We have shut down one Cybersaw and one TCT chord saw. This equals about 3 less people 10 hours, and 2 less forklifts 10 hours.

Overall, it is a major improvement to our operation.

We hope to have the chance to run it two shifts soon which should double the payback."

Tom Hollinshed, Owner Comtech Inc, Fayetteville, NC

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CLARY 14' FINISH ROLLER 14' Long x 20" Diameter Rollers 7.5 HP Motor (230 Volt / 3 Phase) Front & Rear Safety Bars Adjustable Roller (1 1/2" & 3 1/2" Throats) $14,000 FOB Manitoba Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

C-CLAMP PRESS WITH 41' JIG TABLE • C-Clamp Press • Power Team Electric Hydraulic Pump • Overhead Track & Trolley • Custom Bulit 41' Jig Table & Stands $7,500 FOB AR Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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New Spida Floor Cassette Table

ROBBINS 10' X 40' END EJECT ROLLER GANTRY SYSTEM Robbins 10' x 24" Diameter Gantry Roller.

Floor Mounted Steel Rail. (6) Robbins Tables with Pop-Up End Eject Rollers (one of the rollers is powered). Electric over Air Valve to Raise Pop-Up Rollers. Tables have Plastic Tops, Unistrut Jig Rails & Steel Bottom Chord. Bridge Plates & Roof Truss Jig Hardware. Hydraulic Gantry Lifter (No Hydraulic Power Unit). 240 Volt / 3 Phase $45,000 NOW $35,000 FOB PA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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New Spida floor cassette table, standard size 12′-8″ x 40′ long, structural steel tubing frame with building surface featuring slotted steel at 6″ on-center intervals. Table includes preset spacing marks at 16″, 19.2″ and 24″ for faster layout of trusses, joists, rim board and beams. Table height of 14″ that includes leveling feet for fine adjustment. Foot pedal operated, end-eject idler rollers are 4″ diameter and spaced at 4′ on-center. Ejectors powered by 15.5″ diameter air bellows. Table includes 3-way solenoid valves, 1/2″ diameter air connect and 70 gallon compressed-air storage tanks with filter & regulator. Approximate weight 13,000 lbs. 110 volt, 1 phase, 15 Amp electrical required. 100 PSI @ 18 CFM air required. $129,840 FOB IN

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KLAISLER PEAKUP ROOF TRUSS STACKER

$34,900 NOW 31,500 FOB IL

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• (2 Each) Peak-Up (Inline) Roof Truss Stackers.

• 110' Powered Conveyor • Stack 2 Trusses up to 50' Length or 1 Truss up to 90' Length • 8 Stationary Pedestals with 8 Lift Arms • 35 Second Cycle Time • 460 Volt / 3 Phase Buyer to dismantle/load equipment, Seller will provide forklift

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

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Automating Production with a Direct Delivery System f you Google images of “automated production lines,” the results are filled with pictures of robot arms and conveyor lines. What you won’t see – people.

Why? Because in automated production lines, humans tend to touch the work in progress as little as possible. Why? Because it is accepted that the cost of manufacture increases every time someone touches the goods.

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Ed Serrano Managing Director VektaUSA

Whether or not you’re ready for robots on your line though, you’ve probably considered ways to improve your automation. You’re likely interested in increasing efficiency. Maybe you’re thinking about expansion. Your thoughts probably also include your concerns about it being difficult, confusing, and possibly even scary. But don’t let your hesitation keep you from moving forward.

For the past 15 years, Vekta has been involved in implementing Direct Delivery Systems – automatically moving cut components directly from the saws to where they will be used. During this time, we have learned what works and what doesn’t. We know and understand the hesitations many plant owners have with the direct delivery approach and we’ve found solutions to those problems.

The Vekta Direct Delivery System (DDS) is highly configurable and is customized to suit each and every factory precisely. Unlike other systems on the market, the equipment itself is basic, easily maintained, and easily repaired. You do not need to hire engineers to maintain the equipment!

So how does it work? Much of the logic takes place within the saws themselves – for optimization, orientation, order, and kickoff locations, for example. The cut components are then handed over to the Direct Delivery System with the appropriate information. Then the DDS handles conveying the cut components, tracking them along the way, and kicking them off at the correct final location.

The aim is to deliver the components as close as possible to the jigs/assembly areas – in the correct orientation and order.

Key Features The Vekta DDS is highly configurable to suit new and existing factory layouts. Our system abilities include: • Accepts cut components from one or more saws • High speed rotation options for moving components to a conveyor line that is 90 degrees to the first conveyor • Able to split the conveyor into multiple lines feeding in different directions

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• Dual and single direction kickoff mechanisms that can be positioned anywhere along the conveyor lines • All cut components can be justified at the kickoff locations to best suit the factory layout – leading edge, trailing edge, or center justified – with printing locations on each member based on how the member will be justified at the kickoff location • Kickoff components based on configurable rules, e.g., type of member, location in truss/frame, dimensions, etc.

Are you still hesitating? Consider these benefits that you can attain with a Vekta DDS: • Streamline your factory by sending a job to your saw and knowing that moments later assembly can begin with the first components being available at the jigs almost instantly – no need to cut all or most of a job before assembly can begin • Maximum safety with minimal labor • Simple, reliable solutions that are easy to maintain and repair • Operation and safety solutions that are customized for each and every installation – not a one-size-fits-all • Scalable so you can add more conveyors and/or kickoffs in the future as needed.

Decrease the number of human touch points in your facility with the Vekta Direct Delivery System. We can provide automated solutions customized for your space, processes, and budget.

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DELIVERING INNOVATION TO THE TRUSS AND FRAME INDUSTRY With the right partnership anything is possible The team at Vekta was instrumental in the design of this system and were able to open our eyes to possibilities we didn’t know even existed.

The finished product has not only met, but exceeded our expectations.

With the minimal footprint of the PackFeeder, the accuracy, speed and reliability of the Razer V5, the speed and efficiency of the Material Conveyor system, and the overall support by this team we are extremely pleased with the outcome.

Josh Wright V.P. of Manufacturing The Truss Company, USA With 15+ years experience, Vekta specializes in creating automated factory solutions based on your objectives, space requirements and budget. The Truss Company’s customized solution focused on flexibility including two Razer V5’s and two PackFeeders sharing a common nine KickOff Conveyor System. If the key to business success is selecting the right partner- the key to automation is choosing Vekta.

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Spida Trackless Roller Gantry System • •

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

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Dual 7.5 HP Sumitomo Gear Motors

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

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Continuous Table (Steel, Plastic or Combination Top)

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Weg-It Jigging Hardware for Steel Top Table

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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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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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Spida SQ-Series Floor Truss Machine (Table Guided)

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

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

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

Stack up to 55’ or longer trusses on each side of the conveyor with minor assistance for truss sag, shorter lengths can be stacked unassisted. Excludes 77’ Walk Through Conveyor System. Two systems available at $25,000 NOW $19,900 Each. FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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$65,977 FOB TX Clary Hydraulic Splicer Press Clary hydraulic splicer press, 10 HP motor and 16 gallon reservoir. Platen is 10″ x 18″.

460 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $2,100 FOB UT As-Is Where-Is Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2005 Klaisler End-Eject 66 Foot Roof Gantry & Tables Klaisler end-eject roof truss gantry with recessed rails, 66 foot working length x 14 foot maximum truss height. Includes (9) steel top tables, 72" wide, with drilled and tapped bottom chord areas plus (3) struts with steel in-between and (1) slotted steel top table 43" wide. Drilled & tapped tables with strut include pop-up idler rollers. Single gantry head has 24" diameter roll, 7.5 HP drive motor and pendant controls. Rail has raised ramp on one end of line to raise the head. (13) 5" diameter x 14 foot wide, standalone idler conveyors, (1) electrical mast with s/o cord & wire pulleys and all available jigging hardware are included. FRP's shown in photos are not included, but one can be added at an additional cost. 230 volt, 3 phase electrical required. 100 PSI air required.

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COMMERCIAL MACHINERY FABRICATORS 14' X 32' ROLLER GANTRY SYSTEM Commercial Machinery Fabricators 14' Gantry Roller. Floor Mounted Steel Rail.

(4) Klaisler Tables with Pop-Up Skatewheel Ejectors. Tables have Plastic Tops, Unistrut Jig Rails & Steel Bottom Chord. Bridge Plates. Excludes Exiting Conveyor & Finish Roller. 460 Volt / 3 Phase. Buyer to dismantle/load equipment, Seller will provide forklift. $34,900 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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$35,000 ROBBINS 10' X 40' END EJECT ROLLER GANTRY SYSTEM • Robbins 10' x 24" Diameter Gantry Roller • Floor Mounted Steel Rail • (6) Robbins Tables with Pop-Up End Eject Rollers (one of the rollers is powered) • Electric over Air Valve to Raise Pop-Up Rollers • Tables have Plastic Tops, Unistrut Jig Rails & Steel Bottom Chord • Bridge Plates & Roof Truss Jig Hardware • Hydraulic Gantry Lifter (No Hydraulic Power Unit) • 240 Volt / 3 Phase

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Industry Software: What you need to know

By Chris Scott

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oftware used to be an afterthought, using whatever software your truss plate provider had. In the past, most companies thought software was given to them for free with their machine purchase, when in actuality it was rolled into their pricing.

Whether you used Comsoft’s Wall Builder (my first software), MiTek’s package (my second software), or Alpine’s package – they did everything they could to include add-ons onto the software to accommodate their customers as best they could. Those of us on the CM side of things constantly suffered through glitches and work-arounds. With the industry experiencing a revolution of good reliable labor decreasing and pushing the need for more automated equipment, software has now become a vital part of the manufacturing process.

Software packages have come a long way in a short time. Most have either turned into or are turning into BIM suites. Building Information Modeling is a problem-solving tool that communicates a plan to construct buildings more effectively. A BIM tool allows users to generate and manage digital representations of characteristics and functions of building structures. In addition, BIM software provides information such as spatial relationships, light analysis, and geographic information. This process can also break down the actual building parts to piece together how they fit into one structure. These elements can include walls, columns, windows, door, stairs, and more.

This data can be extracted, networked, or exchanged to facilitate decision-making regarding the specific building or structure the user is designing.

What does that mean when considering a BIM suite for your design software? It means that the whole design project now becomes linked. Changes automatically get updated accurately through the whole project. No more making a change to a window causing a reset to every subcomponent in the wall. The project’s information becomes accessible and exportable in several forms. BIM design suites also integrate with other software programs such as your CRM, production management system, or architectural suite. A complete and accurate inventory list of everything, including the hardware, can be easily generated. BIM design suites also integrate with automated production machinery.

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To help take advantage of your BIM suite, Stiles & Weinmann offer software to make the integration as effective as possible. This includes the following options. wupWorks 3 – The wupWorks 3 automatically converts WUP files created in a CAD program into CNC programs. The corresponding data is displayed graphically as a 3D model. Fully automatic optimization cycles ensure the best results. The software also selects the correct tools automatically. wupWorks work preparation – The wupWorks preparation allows you to optimize your production orders while you are still in the office. With the time simulation feature, you can determine the processing time and thus optimize your quotation, as well as data control and optimization. The software can generate unprocessed timber lists and automatically match tooling between the machine and the office. This means less machine downtime thanks to elimination of data record optimization and shortening of machine throughput times. wupEditor Basic – In wupEditor, you can read a WUP or BTL file generated in a CAD program, convert it into a drawing, and then edit the drawing. In addition, you can use macros to quickly and easily create or complete components and transfer them straight into wupWorks, without using a CAD system. wupClient – The wupClient production line control unit enables communication between individual machines and a production system. The entire flow of data, from CAD up to execution, is displayed. The production line control unit (wupServer or external control systems), used in combination with the wupClient installed on the machine, provides central control of the production flow. The machines receive the right information at the right time, the elements are produced in the desired order, and the outlay for logistics is reduced.

Tool Database – This software is used to maintain all tool data including dimensions, collision dimensions, and permitted speeds. A graphical user interface supports the user during data entry, allowing the machine software to select the right tools for the task at hand. woodScout – The woodScout diagnostic system displays warnings and errors for diagnostic purposes. The program enables systematic troubleshooting, which increases machine availability. You can also add your own comments to the expert information displayed. The integrated machine documentation automatically opens at the correct location for the fault description in question. The program provides information in a simple and user-friendly way, enabling you to resolve faults quickly and independently.

MMR Basic – The MMR software module (Machine Monitoring & Reporting) records all production and machine data. The software logs a wide range of important data, including the number of workpieces reduced and the run time of the machine. The usage-dependent maintenance instructions ensure that the right maintenance is carried out at the right time.

Software can be scary. But it doesn’t have to be. Stiles is here to help every step of the way – from discovery through implementation and beyond. At Stiles, we understand the importance of choosing the right solution for you and your production. We are dedicated to creating a partnership that will help your operation become more efficient.

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New Spida Trackless Floor Gantry

New table-guided (NO rail) floor truss machine by Spida.

This well-designed machine builds floor trusses up to a standard 26 inch depth (32 inch optional). Working length of 40 feet. Optional features include plate storage areas along each long side of the table, end-eject, flip jig for build-side, center clamping for over-depth trusses and pop-ups for back-plate side. Clamping by under-table cylinders controlling above-table steel fence. Floor truss gantry features twin 7.5 HP gearmotors for a total of 15 HP, 24 inch diameter roll, safety bars, 3 7/16″ diameter, full-roll-length shaft with baffles. 440 volt, 3 phase. Other voltages available.

$147,500 FOB IN

New Spida Roof Truss Finish Press

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

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CNC = CLT: Growing Mass Timber in Arkansas

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n December 2019, Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation, the leading mass timber manufacturer in North America, announced the expansion of its operations into the United States, with a plant in Conway, Arkansas, set to open in mid-2021. The Canadian-based company, in which Walmart has made an investment, planned to spend $90 million to purchase, retrofit, and equip a former steel plant, thereby creating 130 new jobs and sourcing softwood lumber from Arkansas-grown Southern Pine trees.

By Steve Shrader Business Development / Operations Hundegger USA

Last month (May 2021), I was pleased to visit the new plant and see our Hundegger machines in the final installation stages! Hundegger is proud to be the CNC partner in the new Structurlam CLT factory in Conway, and we are proud to be a part of the Structurlam and Walmart mass timber products.

The photos include the Hundegger UFA machine, 1 of 3 CNC machines specifically built for Structurlam. The UFA was designed to square and profile CLT floor and roof panel elements and finish processing them on the underside.

And why Walmart? Because Walmart, the first customer of Structurlam’s Conway facility, plans to use more than 1.1 million cubic feet of Arkansas-grown and Arkansas-produced mass timber in its new Home Office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas, making it the largest campus project in the U.S. using mass timber.

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When I first started selling Hundegger CNC Wood Construction saws, I never dreamed that the industry would grow into what it is today. Building with wood has been recognized as a sustainable and value-adding product, and now the next generation of Mass Timber construction is amplifying those benefits even more. Not only is the raw material locally sourced from North American forests, but combining that resource with the proper equipment takes it to the next level. Building with wood is efficient and components can be assembled off-site then installed on-site safer and faster than other

systems. Our Hundegger customers love wood too, almost as much as they love Hundegger’s accuracy and the “nesting” ability that optimizes material use for even better utilization of wood. When you’re ready to grow your business with CNC machines, contact Hundegger.

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New Spida Short Roof Truss Finish Press New Spida “short” finish roller press (FRP), six-foot wide (other widths available) x 1 1/2” tall throat. The unique “uni-body” construction creates a ridged machine that houses 20” diameter rolls, 10 HP motor with integrated brake, emergency photoelectric shut-off and 80# chain drive. This FRP features 119 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.

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

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NEW! New Component Table with Skatewheel Conveyors Lift & Extend Skatewheel Conveyors. 10' x 10' Work Area with Squaring Lip. Gun Holster & Nail Tray. $9,950 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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New Spida fully-automated CNC controlled sheathing station, fastens sheathing to wood frame wall panels from 2×3″ to 2×8″ nominal, in wall heights from 7′ to 12′. Straightens studs from the underside of the panel prior to firing fasteners. Fixed bridge fires fasteners into sheathing as wall panel passes under bridge. Works with tools firing up to 3 1/2″ nails.

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The Impact of Interstate Infrastructure Infrastructure: the basic systems and services, such as transportation and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively

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ovely weather for a road trip! “OMG,” as my kids would say, or “Oh My God,” as I hear Beth say to the bone-jarring ride through Kentucky on I-24 through the winding pot hole and uneven road with chuck holes as big as bathtubs. Both truck and RV get air, a lot, or at least we do in our seats. Miserable, but it sends a clear message: FIX INFRASTRUCTURE! I’m not talking about dumping mix in a pothole or grinding concrete bridge ramps to even-out the approach at angles Tony Hawk would love. Take a page from South Dakota, rip ‘er up and build it back new.

Seriously, I have been pulling trailers coast to coast since the 1970s, and currently I pull a 42’ 5th wheel, 18,000# with a 9,000# truck, a 6’x12’ cargo, or an 8’x28’ cargo. After wearing out a handful of F-350s and a couple of GMC 3500s towing, I have more experience than most, other than a pro. Along with that comes experience on what the interstate system has been like over the years. Sometimes good, sometimes not, but not this bad. It’s been 65 years since Eisenhower commissioned the Interstate System, and it’s time to retire and replace much of our interstate roads, not just give them another face lift.

Sure, on a trip like this, you expect a tire to blow or something to get knocked loose occasionally, but we’ve lost an awning to the impacts and have nearly given up even trying to keep everything off the floor. If the halls of Congress were as bad as I-24, this would have been fixed fast, no bickering on the definition of Infrastructure if a Senator tripped on a worn-out rug.

After pulling trailers for the past 40+ years, this is the worst I have seen our interstate system.

Not very inspiring is the majority of road construction I see is patching, not rebuilding. Our country runs on the Interstate system. Trucks especially must navigate this mess and getting goods to market is more important than my adventure. As more trucks beat bad roads into worse roads, their time is lost slowing down to be safe on unsafe highways. Trucks and trailers are getting beat to the ground and the costs to repair trucks and trailers and replace tires must be exponential. How can trucking companies continue to deliver the goods at a reasonable price if equipment doesn’t last and time is lost? As I am sure many professional drivers who make their living “On the Road” feel, let’s pray that our government includes some of the Infrastructure that is the Backbone of America.

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or more than 70 years, people have been using machines to assist in the grading of lumber. This article summarizes the machine grading methodologies for producing Machine Stress Rated Lumber (MSR) and Machine Evaluated Lumber (MEL) and highlights the similarities and differences between MSR and MEL. In addition, some structural design benefits from selecting MSR and MEL are presented.

Grading Technologies When mechanical devices were introduced to North America in the 1960s, they evaluated the stiffness of lumber by observing the load required to cause the deflection of each piece of lumber by a preset amount (see Figure 1). By the 1990s, x-ray technology was developed, whereby variations in lumber density were correlated with strength properties. More recently, acoustic technology has been adapted for use in machine grading of lumber; a sound wave is induced by striking each piece with a hammer and detecting the transmission speed with a microphone, so that the speed of sound transmission can be related to the stiffness of the lumber.1 Importantly though, none of these technologies can be used to grade lumber independent from a visual override to ensure overall appearance.

Figure 1. Mechanical stress-rating process. Diagram courtesy of the Western Wood Products Association (WWPA), Technical Guide 4: Machine Stress Rated Lumber.

Additional information on the evolution of machine-graded lumber is available in the USDA Forest Products Laboratory’s GTR 238 Nondestructive Evaluation of Wood, Second Edition.

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These technologies — deflection, density, and acoustic — have been implemented in various machines, and currently there are 34 devices approved by the American Lumber Standard Committee to produce mechanically graded lumber in the United States. Any approved machine may be used to produce either MSR or MEL lumber.

MSR and MEL Production MSR and MEL are very similar but have a few important distinctions. Both methods use an approved machine to evaluate and sort lumber. Both methods require the application of visual grading rules in addition to evaluation by the machine. Both methods require the producer to “qualify” the grade by testing pieces of lumber to demonstrate that they meet the bending strength (Fb) and stiffness requirements for the grade. For structural design purposes, “stiffness” is represented by the Modulus of Elasticity of the lumber, known as “E”.

One distinction between MSR and MEL is that MEL requires qualification testing and daily quality control for strength in tension as well as bending strength and stiffness. Although tension is not one of the daily quality control requirements for MSR, most grading agencies conduct periodic tension testing on MSR lumber to ensure the assigned tension design values are appropriate.

Indeed, both MSR and MEL require daily quality control tests at the producing mill to provide ongoing assurance of the bending strength and E properties. Applying quality technologies and methods for manufacturing MSR and MEL makes a sustainable and environmental resource even more valuable to users.

Design Benefits of MSR and MEL Both MSR and MEL lumber have lower E-variation than visually graded (VG) lumber. In other words, there is much greater certainty that the E-values for a grade of mechanically graded lumber will vary less than for a grade of VG lumber. For example, Figure 2 depicts the E-variation given an average (grade) E of 1.9 million psi for MSR, MEL, and visually graded lumber (VG). The range of E within a VG (yellow) is substantially greater than the variation for MEL (blue) or MSR (green).

Figure 2. The E-variation resulting from different grading methods. Each grade has an average value of 1.9 E, but the MSR and MEL lumber have substantially less variation from that average.

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Statistically speaking, the variation in E for lumber is usually expressed by the “coefficient of variation” or COV. The COV is calculated by dividing the standard deviation by the average E for the grade. Based on the 2018 National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction, Appendix F, the COV for VG lumber (without E-sorting during the manufacturing process) is assumed to be 25%. Using the 5th percentile as a benchmark for comparison, the 25% COV yields an expected 5th percentile value equal to 59% of the average E, or 1.12 million psi. The “5th percentile” means 95% of the 1.9E lumber grade would have an E greater than 1.12 million psi.

By using grade thresholds to accept lumber into an MSR grade and performing daily quality control, the COV of E is controlled such that the 5th percentile E value would be 82% of the average, or 1.56 million psi for a 1.9E MSR grade. The COV for MEL is controlled such that the 5th percentile E value is 75% of the average, or 1.43 million psi for a 1.9E MEL grade. The 5th percentile for MEL is somewhat lower than for MSR, but still considerably higher than for a visual grade.

Lower variation in the E values of lumber afforded by MEL and MSR is beneficial in the structural design process as credit is officially given to the products in design equations for beam stability (such as unbraced sections of beams), beam columns (such as a truss top chords), and columns (such as a wood truss webs). While not officially recognized, solid-sawn joists and floor trusses built with MEL or MSR chords should have a lower differential deflection behavior in-service, a desirable feature for installing hard surface flooring such as ceramic tile and natural stone. Also, the lower deflection variability of MEL and MSR floor framing may improve floor performance with respect to customer satisfaction and generate fewer “soft spots” or similar complaints.

Additional MSR and MEL Design Benefits In some wood truss applications (such as longer spans) and girders, compression perpendicular-to-grain (FC-perp) stress at bearing locations requires a greater allowable compression perpendicular-to-grain (FC-perp) design value than is available with VG lumber grades. For example, the largest FC-perp for DSS Southern Pine is 660 psi, which may not be adequate in some cases without the use of “bearing blocks” or special metal bearing connectors. Referring to the 2018 NDS Supplement, Table 4C Footnotes, 1.8E (with 0.57 specific gravity, G) and all 1.9E and higher grades have an allowable FC-perp of 805 psi, a 22% increase over DSS Southern Pine.

Assuming the 22% increase in FC-perp is adequate, MSR/MEL can eliminate substantial elevated work of the framing contractor.

Availability of MSR Lumber While MSR is available in several species across North America, MEL is only produced in Southern Pine. Western agencies have not incorporated MEL procedures into their machine graded lumber policies.

The design values for the published grades of MEL have been optimized to represent property combinations present in the Southern Pine resource. However, other grades could easily be added at any time.

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Reading MSR and MEL Grade Marks MSR can easily be distinguished from MEL by looking at the grade mark. Both grade marks must contain the following information: • grading agency • species (which may be represented by the agency name, such as SPIB) • grade name • moisture content designation (e.g., KD19 HT) • number of the mill producing the lumber (located in an oval).

For MSR products, the phrase “MSR” or “machine rated” must appear and the grade name consists of two numbers that designate the fiber stress in bending, Fb and the E (e.g., 2400f-2.0E). MSR producers may opt to apply a No.1 grade wane limitation on their MSR, which is designated by the “1W” on the grade mark.

Figure 3. Typical machine stress rated lumber grade mark.

A grade name for MEL is the letter M followed by a number code, e.g., M-9. The grade mark must also show the design values for which quality control is performed, namely bending strength, E, and tension strength.

Figure 4. Typical machine evaluated lumber grade mark.

The full range of design values for both MSR and MEL grades can be found in the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau’s Standard Grading Rules and the American Wood Council’s 2018 NDS Supplement.

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Concluding Remarks By cleverly machine sorting the dimension lumber to yield different Fb-E combinations, the end result is more choices for the designer and better utilization of the natural resource. For example, for longer floor truss spans that may be limited by allowable deflection limits, a higher E-grade (for example, 2700f-2.2E) may be ideal. Whereas for pitched roof truss applications where higher strength grades are needed to meet strength requirements, another grade option with higher design strength values (for example, an M-30 grade with 2050f-1.7E) may be the best choice. MSR or MEL lumber can be selected to optimize the use of the wood resource and better match building code requirements for different engineered components and applications, thus enhancing the value of lumber as an environmentally friendly and sustainable material.

Linda Brown has served as the engineer for the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau for over twenty years. Her primary responsibilities include SPIB’s continuing Resource Monitoring Program and the Mechanically Graded Lumber Program. She is active in ASTM as the Section Chair for D07.02.01 Solid Sawn Lumber and serves as an advisory member on the American Wood Council’s various standards committees.

Comments are welcome and can be sent to lsbrown@spib.org.

Frank Woeste, P.E., is Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech and a wood construction consultant. Frank, along with his colleagues, has developed and presented continuing education programs for more than 30 years. He is a member of the ANSI/TPI 1 Project Committee for revision of the truss design standard and the AWC Wood Design Standards Committee, and serves as the Consumer Representative (Alternate) of the ALSC. Comments are welcome and can be sent to fwoeste@vt.edu.

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An option is available to add an intermediate tool mount, for fastening blocking between studs, a notoriously slow process in wall panelization that usually reduces production. The Extruder design makes this connection much easier for the operator, keeping your wall production high.

Triad Gen-II 10 Ft Height Wall Panel Line Triad interior/exterior wall framing system includes: Triad layout table with air and power outlets, Gen-II 10′ x 16′ framing table model G2-F, with stud locators, and tool dollies including Senco SN-70 stick nailer guns, Gen-II 10′ x 16′ squaring table model G2-SQ, with powered router bridge model RB, with Porter-Cable HD router, and Gen -II 10′ x 16′ sheathing table model G2-SH, with stapler bridge model PS with Senco staple guns. Stapler bridge is powered and includes space fire, laser guide, stitcher guns, and tool shift. System also includes Triad CN4 sub-component nailer model CN4. 120v electrical and 100 psi air required. $39,970 FOB MB Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

The support stations are adjacent to the Extruder and operators at those stations build the sub-component openings, sub-assemblies (like ladders) which are conveyed to the central operator’s station, where they are dropped and nailed into the panel in sequence.

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Once the wall panel is framed, it proceeds by conveyor to a squaring station and a sheathing station for completion. Here too, the sheathing is fastened as the panel passes by the sheathing bridge with its’ (4) four, high-speed tools. There are options for router bridges and automated ply loading. The Spida Sheather is a fully automated, CNC machine that features touch screen controls and tilt nailing at seams.

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

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2006 PRECISION EQUIPMENT 36'51' STRETCH ROLL-OFF TRAILER • Sliding Tandems • Hydraulic Neck • Roller Pin Locks • Roller Load Control • The Minnesota winters have been rough on this trailer, will require many repairs to be DOT ready. $8,950 NOW $5,000 FOB MN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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

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

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

Call Dan at 800-824-6704 www.runnionequipment.com

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

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Quincy 15 HP Reciprocating Compressor with Tank Q u i n c y Q T- 1 5 s p l a s h l u b r i c a t e d , reciprocating compressor with 120 gallon tank.15HP motor supplies a manufacturer stated 52.5 CFM at 175 PSI. 230v, 3 phase electrical. $2,990 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

New EMSI Custom Teeter Carts Designed to deliver up to full units of lumber, cut lumber, or small trusses.

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

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

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

Priced at $950 – $1,300 Eide Machinery Sales, Inc. 800-344-3433 www.eidemachinery.com

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$59,500 NOW $55,000 FOB ND 2007 SEMMLER BIG RED COLUMN FABRICATOR Automated Pressing & Nailing of Columns. Fabricates 3 or 4 Ply Columns of 2x6 or 2x8 Material in lengths from 12' to 32'. Four Mounted Bostitch N100 Nail Guns. Five Extra Bostitch N100 Nail Guns (the nail guns are no longer manufactured, the nails are still available). Hydraulic Gusset Press. Custom Modified DeWalt Saw (to trim columns). Outfeed/ Kickoff Table. The machine is not setup for IBC 2018 Nailing (requires additional hand nailiing to meet code). Excludes Cart.

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Scaling up quickly seemed impossible.

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hen Hometown Lumber, a small local lumberyard, unexpectedly became the lone truss producer in their region, they needed to scale up — fast. By partnering with Simpson Strong-Tie, they were able to implement custom-tailored software that dramatically improved their workflows.

But software was just the beginning. Simpson Strong-Tie also provided smart business advice to help find skilled talent, improve designs, eliminate bottlenecks, utilize the right equipment and strategically scale to meet demand. Now, Hometown can better support the needs of their customers — while continuing to confidently and profitably grow their business.

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NEW! Refurbished 2017 Hain Sub-Component Nailing Station Refurbished 2017 Hain model SCN subcomponent nailing station. Builds subcomponents using 2x4 and 2x6 dimensional lumber. Has optional 2-nail feature for just fastening the top & bottom nails on a 2x6 instead of 3 nails. Includes pushbutton controls, instant machine setup using multiple position switch to choose type of sub-component: corners, channels, double studs or trimmers, (2) Paslode sticknailers with extended magazines, 10 foot long heavy-duty infeed and outfeed roller conveyors with legs, skate-wheel outfeed transfer arms and mounted on a heavy duty steel skid. Weight approx. 1000 lbs. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 125 PSI air required. Plug-and-play installation. $28,970 NOW $25,990 FOB CA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2019 Tiger Stop 20 ft SawGear Measuring Device 2019 Tiger Stop 20 foot long, SawGear measuring device with four "Shop Fox" (4) 5'-5" long x 19" wide idler roller conveyor sections. Includes keypad entry with digital display, 20 foot long pusher sub-assembly with flip-away stop. Overall length is 22 feet. Idler roller sections include adjustable legs. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. $5,897 FOB TX Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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

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$42,900 FOB SD • 20' of Steel Framed Table with Plastic Bench Top • Spida Automated 20' Length Stop/ Plate Positioner • 10' Infeed Table with Plastic Top • Wo r k s t a t i o n , C o n t r o l C a b i n e t Enclosure & 17" Touch Screen Integration • Chop Saw Table • Spida or MangoTech Plate Cutting & Marking Software • Spida Optimization Software (allows multiple pieces to be cut & marked from one board) • Ink Jet Printer marks Wall Member Locations, Wall ID & Job Name (prints on edge)

• Four Print Heads mark "on the fly" • 20' Cutting Capacity & 18' Marking Capacity • The switch needs to be replaced on the control panel.

• The system is currently being used as an auto stop with up-cut saw. The original installation was with the DeWalt DWS 780 Sliding Component Compound Miter Saw. • Excludes Saw & Dust Collector • Add $5,200 for 2 Day Onsite Training & Installation • Add $850 Annually for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support Add • $800 for DeWalt Model DWS780 12" Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

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The truss industry relies on 3rd party quality assurance services to provide random visits to review the plants Quality Assurance program along with their operations. If your plant needs to comply with the IRC, IBC and to those who depend on solid, experienced QA expertise, we ask you to consider selecting Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TP) as your choice for 3rd party inspections.

Proudly serving the forest products industry for over 50 years, TP brings the expertise you need to ensure your business is successful. As a responsible partner, TP delivers to clients, employees, and the industries we serve the confidence to drive value through the effective use of our diverse professional team.

TP would like to welcome the following authorized agents to our inspection team, each of whom have many years of experience in the truss industry!

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

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

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2005 Koorsen Connector Detector (For Repair or Parts) 6 detection zones to locate missing plates.

Horn & zone lights indicate missing plates.

12" to 60" adjustable height from floor. 110 Volt / 1 Phase. New control panel switches & lights in 2014. Needs circuit board repair or replacement and new tower light.

Includes 4 extra detection zone boxes and control box. $3,900 NOW $2,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

•Pressure Pump & Vessel. •Lightly Used.

•Excludes Associated Machinery Material Cart. $6,500 NOW $5,900 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com INGERSOLL RAND ROTARY SCREW AIR COMPRESSOR Model UP6-15c-210. 15 HP. 38 CFM at 210 PSIG. 120 Gallon Tank $7,900 NOW $6,500 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

IBS SUB-COMPONENT NAILER • 2x4 thru 2x12 Capacity • Remote Fire & 3-Way Clamping • Squaring Stop • Foot Pedal Control • Infeed & Outfeed Roller Conveyor • Computer Enclosure with Stand (No Computer) • Excludes Nail Guns $7,000 NOW $6,250 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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2014 Kaeser 15 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor • Model Aircenter SK 15 • 15 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor (208/230/460 Volt - 3 Phase) • Under 5,000 Hours (Serviced at 3,200 Hours) • 71 CFM at 125 PSI • C o m p l e t e l y A s s e m b l e d w i t h Refrigerated Dryer & Receiver Tank $7,000 NOW $5,600 FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2004 SL Laser Heads Three (3) 2004 model PD-4 SL laser heads.

All three heads are functional but need some repairs before being installed. The heads are also valuable as parts heads for the motherboards and other components.

Repair quotes are available upon request. $11,900 FOB WI Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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

2006 Alpine PF90 AutoMark System • Wall Panel Plate Cutting & Marking Saw • Automated Length Stop & Ink Jet Printer as directed by Design Software Output • Cuts & Marks Both Top & Bottom Plates Simultaneously up to 20’ in Length • 10 HP Motor with 20” Blade • 240 Volt / 3 Phase / 30 Amps $39,900 NOW $29,900 FOB BC Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Ace Equipment Vertical Bailer Ace Equipment model Vertical Bailer, infeed opening 24″ high x 66″ wide, 59 second cycle time, 10 HP pump, 10 GPM at 2,200 psi, 6″ diameter cylinder x 48″ stroke, 37 PSI at pressing platen with 62,000 lbs. pressing pressure. Overall nominal dimensions 6′ wide x 4′ deep x 12′ tall.

Controls 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. Bailer 230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical required.

Weight 4,200 lbs. #4,490 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

NEW SPIDA 20' PLATE MARKER WITH INK JET PRINTER 20' of Steel Framed Table with Plastic Bench Top. Spida Automated 20' Length Stop/Plate Positioner & 10' Infeed Table with MDF Top (Add $704 for Plastic). Workstation, Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17" Touch Screen Integration. Spida or MangoTech Plate Cutting & Marking Software. Spida Optimization Software (allows multiple pieces to be cut & marked from one board) Ink Jet Printer marks Wall Member Locations, Wall ID & Job Name. Four Print Heads mark "on the fly" (or stop & print for greater accuracy). Prints on Edge. Cuts to 20', Marks to 18'. DeWalt Model DWS780 12" Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Support Table for Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Cut & Mark 3,000 LF of Plates per 8 Hour Shift. Length of Delay to Mark Board: 1/2 Second (can be adjusted).

Supported File Formats: .xml, .ssf, .trs, .gwf, .mwf & .mdf. Includes 2 Day Onsite Training & Installation. Excludes Dust Collector, Freight & Customs Brokerage Fees. Add $850 Annually for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support. Add $25,995 for Spida Apollo Saw (Manual Angulation) $77,500 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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Has the American Worker Lost the Desire to Hustle?

By Gary Fleisher

Today, thoughts of working on a modular home factory production line isn’t the job many younger Americans want to grow old in. They also do not want to work in many other jobs where “hustle” is a requirement, like restaurants or construction.

About 6% of the population or 9.7 million Americans are unemployed and actively looking for work. But many businesses say they are finding hiring extraordinarily hard.

Of the small businesses surveyed, 42% said they “had jobs they couldn’t fill,” compared with an average of 22% since 1974.

Fear of contracting COVID is clearly part of the problem. But there is also concern that workers have lost the desire to hustle. Instead of returning to their pre-COVID jobs, some workers are telling employers they are “better off unemployed.”

I’ve seen that firsthand at one of the restaurants I visit. A couple of their younger (under 40 years old) waitstaff will take time off when a new stimulus check arrives or they see their unemployment checks increase, although their excuse is that they fear catching COVID-19.

At the beginning of the pandemic, enhanced unemployment payments made some sense. Now, though, those payments — many months of extensions and a $300 weekly supplement — are keeping workers from taking jobs.

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Everyone is hiring simultaneously and the factory job that used to pay $14 an hour jumps to $19 an hour during this supply crunch.

Modular housing factories and off-site construction, two industries overwhelmed with new contracts for housing, are hard hit. The younger worker, especially those under 30, have little desire to make sawdust, learn a skill that doesn’t involve the Internet in some way, or start at the bottom and work up.

Some modular factories across the country have had fewer problems filling production line vacancies and would be willing to share with other factories how they do it, but there is no forum where “problems from the trenches” of modular home factories can be discussed and shared.

In fact, problems from the trenches of modular and off-site construction are often ignored while a dozen new ways to design a wall system, which adds higher costs for the new home buyer, are promoted ad nauseam.

Too bad, as our industry desperately needs to find the magic bullet to help us grow. I recently received a comment saying what the modular factory should do to increase production is to put a second and possibly a third shift to work.

We can’t find enough young people to staff even one shift per day, so where does this person think we will ever find enough workers for three shifts?

This brings me back to my original question: Has the American worker lost the desire to hustle?

Gary Fleisher is the Managing Director and contributor of the Modcoach Network and its affiliated blogs. Email at modcoach@gmail.com.

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Ask someone on the front line of Component Manufacturing.

They’ll tell you what they need to be successful.

And Alpine has it all. The right equipment, user-friendly software, dependable hardware, and the service, support, and training to make your team as efficient as they can be.

Alpine delivers the complete package for success— including the extra effort in comprehensive support that sets us apart within our industry.

Ask those who know. They’ll tell you about the people at Alpine who make a difference.

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

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

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

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

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2000 KAESER AIR COMPRESSOR SYSTEM • (2) Kaeser SK-19 Rotary Screw Air Compressors • Kaeser TC-31 Air Dryer • CMS-150 Oil/Water Separator • 200 Gallon Receiver Tank • 208 Volt / 3 Phase $8,900 NOW $8,000 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Biggest Adverti$ $erInsider’s Secret for the Buying/Selling of Component, Modular, and LBM Companies

What is the biggest secret of all that many company owners are totally unaware of? Picking up that phone call and thinking you can handle buyers directly and the sale process on your own is the most common mistake

Buyers know they will typically save millions for the purchase price when dealing directly with sellers. This is very hard for some to made.

hear, but it is true. Why? Because there is no way for you to know all of the ins and outs and what is “fair.” Let’s be honest - you’re busy with your daily business needs, not focusing on what the market is for your business. Folks who buy and sell businesses for a living will sometimes laugh about how a buyer can save millions when they do not have to go into the competitive bidding process that a good broker will make them go through.

Worried about how much a good broker will cost you? Know that in the end, what you will find is that the fees charged by an expert broker are peanuts compared to what the added selling price will garner. I’ve witnessed it firsthand.

Many of you are literally selling “your baby,” the livelihood that has been your whole world for many decades. It can be a very personal and emotional experience. The broker industry’s stereotype is similar to that of lawyers. Many refer to them as being worthless sharks who are only concerned about making the deal, but there are also the few who have an excellent reputation and are worth their weight in gold. Not only do good brokers find the best selling price you are going to get for your company, but they also make the whole process as painless as possible. It takes a lot of work to make a sale happen; the excellent broker knows how to prepare and execute everything to make it happen properly.

Those who are thinking about selling, heed this advice, use a reputable broker who knows our industry and can give you references from their clients with whom you can speak. If they don’t understand and are missing a real expert experience within our industry, why would you think they are worthy of handling the sale of your most valued, prized possession?

One Simple Call may Make you Millions More

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New Handle Bar Router Porter Cable Model 7519 Production Router Motor with Soft Start. Steel Handle Bar Frame with Makita Switches. 120 Volt / 1 Phase / 15 Amp / 21,000 RPM. Includes 2 Router Bits. $2,750 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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

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

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2748 27" x 48" Series "B" & "C" 2500 3248 32" x 48" Series "B" & "C" 2500 3260 32" x 60" Series "B" & "C" 2800 3660 36" x 60" Series "B" & "C" 2800 3672 36" x 72" Series "B" 4000 4072 40" x 72" Series "B" 4000 3696 36" x 96" Series "B" 4000 4896 48" x 96" Series "B" 4000 *Other models and sizes are available on request. FOB NC. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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Price: $190,043 Base price FOB: MN Don’t just do it, nail it. It’s a brand new day in wall-panel production, with a whole new way of doing things better.

Refurbished 2017 Hain Sub-Component Nailing Station Refurbished 2017 Hain model SCN subcomponent nailing station. Builds subcomponents using 2x4 and 2x6 dimensional lumber. Includes push-button controls, instant machine setup using multiple position switch to choose type of subcomponent: corners, channels, double studs or trimmers, (2) Paslode stick-nailers with extended magazines, 10 foot long heavyduty infeed and outfeed roller conveyors with legs, skate-wheel outfeed transfer arms and mounted on a heavy duty steel skid.

Weight approx. 1000 lbs. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 125 PSI air required.

Plug-and-play installation. $29,970 NOW $25,990 FOB CA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com Doors - Stairs - Beams

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

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

Terminailer is an event-driven, sub-component assembler that will quickly and accurately drive 30% to 70% of the framing nails in any wall panel job. In your shop or in the field, one operator sets the pace for production and quality. The Terminailer functions independent of design software, requires zero set-up time when switching between any configuration, and requires no special operator training.

The Terminailer is easy to move around the shop so it’s location can evolve as your shop evolves. With all of the nailing occurring in the closed main chamber, nail injuries and nail location miss-fires are eliminated, making your plant that much safer.

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

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

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THE NEWEST PANEL DESIGN PLATFORM AVAILABLE

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By Matt Layman Publisher, Layman’s Lumber Guide

Disruption, Distortion, and Decision Points Minor & Major FDPs

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orecasted Decision Points, FDPs, will be my legacy. These markers of when the price of lumber will rise and fall are misunderstood by at least 90% of our lumber industry. The reason is the same as why I do not understand what holds the universe together. I am fascinated by the stars, planets, and solar systems to the point of knowing a few constellations, but I have no clue how the big ol’ universe stays together and works.

I acknowledge my lack of understanding and am not so foolish as to make assumptions that astronomers are guessing. My ignorance or lack of understanding does not create a space for other experts work to be minimized.

The sun rises and sets every day, never at exactly the same time and position, but still close enough for me to plan my life by it.

I won’t try to compare LLG’s FDPs to reliability of the universe, but I will insist that our lumber market is merely the expression of repeating human behavior that is governed by life and seasonal cycles. These repeating cycles are influenced by occasional disruptions, and, even then, our reactions to the events are equally as predictable. Where we err is in the miscalculation of human response. After the fact we always see clearly. The best example of this is the 2020 lumber market.

Our initial response was completely the opposite of what the reality was. We thought decreased lumber demand, totally overlooking the obvious scramble to flee to the suburbs and spend vacation money on lockdown DIY projects.

It’s all about timing. Eventually, we humans will revert to our root behaviors, which means the FDPs may get jolted out of alignment by unforeseen disruptions, but, over time, they are the only logical forecaster of price movement, because they forecast how we will behave based upon how we usually behave.

We have a minor FDP this week, projecting a short composite reversal and a longer SYP reversal.

Each FDP is a new one, a stand-alone event not a carry-over from a previous one.

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“Disruption”: Noun. Disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process.

We have come to expect disruptions. In fact, disruptions are perceived as the newest innovation in business that displaces or replaces an existing icon...like electric vehicles. These disruptors have become perceived as financial opportunities. Disruptions create unforeseen impacts and, if anticipated correctly, can be very fruitful.

At some point in every disruption there is a “Distortion”: Noun. The action of giving a misleading account or impression. Example, electric vehicles. Imagine a driverless flatbed loaded with 40,000 pounds of lumber being transported by a 40,000 vehicle, traveling down the road at 70 miles per hour with no one behind the wheel. It’s frightening.

Imagine a lumber market that escalates in price by 400% in 12 months, supply is unable to increase, and demand relentlessly begs for more. Supply disruption eventually transforms into distortion, seemingly with no disruption relief, no demand relief, no supply relief, and a relentless request for more of the same. The result is the inability or refusal to recognize distortion. That is where our lumber market is headed. We are not there yet. FDPs project distortion recognition in September 2020.

To get there we must endure a counter-cyclical summer rally. What can make that happen? Home buyers making decisions based upon monthly payment affordability, not long-term financial analysis.

Looking Forward...ML Are you fed up with being caught on the wrong side of the market...losing orders because your lumber prices make you uncompetitive? I can assure you the orders you lose are not because the other guy is selling at a loss.

It’s not you or your buying style. It’s just timing. I forecast when the Lumber Market will rise and fall. No one else tells you months in advance when prices will reverse…no one! Call me @ 336.516.5584… www.laymansguide.info… matt@laymansguide.info

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5 Things to Know About Ward Lumber’s Move to Co-Op Ownership That You Can Use Craig Webb President, Webb Analytics

“I’ve long said that our employees have owned Ward Lumber in their hearts for a long time,” CEO Jay Ward said of the company’s move to a co-op. “Now there’s ownership in the pocketbook.”

Most news stories in May were about how Ward’s co-op works and why Jay Ward did it. The backstory has several lessons you can use even if you never take the same route.

It’s the Culmination of a 30-Year Teaching Effort “Back in 1988-89, I took a P&L out and had a meeting with my managers and asked them the net profit,” Jay Ward told me. “The answers weren’t realistic. I then went through the financial statement and show really small numbers go to the bottom line. … If I hadn’t, the perception would have been that we’re taking home half of every dollar.”

Ever since, Jay Ward has continued to practice his philosophy of open-book management a couple of times per year. “I’ll write it all out and everybody’s got a copy,” he said. “Reality is usually a lot slimmer than what folks think. It was just part of my culture.”

That work has paid dividends now. “When we were being assisted, we were told this was an easier transition because it wasn’t totally out of the realm of knowledge,” Jay Ward said.

Why Not Do an ESOP? Other LBM operations have decided to create Employee Stock Ownership Plans, but Jay Ward believes a Ward Lumber-style co-op is easier, simpler, and less expensive.

“An ESOP requires a valuation of the business every year,” he said. “Valuations can be expensive, and this is typically not a high-margin industry. ESOPs also are highly regulated. Coops aren’t gruesome. The big thing is that, with an ESOP, there’s a trustee who makes the big decision. In an employee co-op, the owners make the decision—they vote directly. I really wanted to vest control in this business in the team that runs this business every day.” And to help assure the business runs well, he plans to add even more financial training beyond what he has done for decades.

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The Previous Ownership Structure Was Simple Ward Lumber, a fourth-generation company based in the towns of Jay and Malone in New York’s North Country, has always been a Chapter C corporation. Jay Ward has been the sole owner of that operation since 2017. That’s the same year Jay and brother Jeff Ward spun off the company’s manufacturing division, Ward Pine Mill.

As a result, only one person needed to be involved in deciding whether to hand over ownership to a co-op.

All Employee Owners Are Equal, But ...

The co-op structure permits Ward Lumber’s 40 workers to buy one share each; they cost $1,000 apiece for full-time and salaried employees, and you can buy that share on the installment plan. A part-timer working up to 1,000 hours per year can buy a half share.

The workers make up the entire shareholder community eligible to vote on major issues. Up to seven employees and two outsiders (neither of whom will have shares) will sit on a board of directors, and Jay Ward will remain as CEO and as the person who makes day-to-day decisions.

Salaries will continue to vary by employee, and pay raises will still be decided by managers.

The shareholders’ money is held in what is referred to as a “capital account.” Profits will be distributed into this account and shared equally. At retirement, the employee owner presumably will have a capital account that has grown in wealth. The employee can request a payout from that account, and the board will decide on a payout schedule that typically will last several years.

Outside Funding and Advice Made a Big Difference As you would imagine, Ward Lumber is worth far more than the $40,000 represented by those shares. In fact, aside from a grant from New York State, most of the money paid to Jay Ward came from the Co-Op Fund of New England, and so the company’s books now include a debt to the Fund that it will pay just as if it had gotten a bank loan. Notably, the co-op owners are not required to make personal guarantees for repaying the Co-Op Fund’s money.

Jay Ward said he has been thinking about an employee ownership structure for 25 years, but was told it was too complicated and expensive. “I found information about co-ops through the North Country Association,” he said. “Ultimately, I found the Cooperative Development Institute. CDI and the Co-Operative Fund of New England were really core to this. CDI’s Rob Brown handles the business ownership solution part of this. They know the process. When I met Rob, this idea that sounded exciting, but I don’t know how to do this became more tangible. The expertise exists and the lender exists.”

Webb Analytics is the consulting firm created by Craig Webb, the longtime editor of ProSales and Remodeling magazines, that’s dedicated to helping construction supply insiders and investors make better strategic and tactical decisions.

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In 2006 at the height of residential construction distributed $ 24.0 in Lumber, Architectural Millwork and Windows and $ 8.5 M in manufactured wood components.

In this position optimized design and production process, which increased output and reduced labor and material costs. Hired trained and mentored middle management; negotiated union labor contracts. Implemented “Lean and JIT” fabrication procedures; consolidated raw material inventory, implemented batch fabrication process and continuous production flow.

Enhanced scheduling system to accurately track production and achieve on-time delivery, established QC metrics, quality assurance and OSHA-approved safety programs. After 2006, helped company downsize and then worked as a consultant for turn around opportunities.

Computer literate, Alpine and MiTek experience, Microsoft Office.

ID: C11465 Sales/Operations/Management Truss/Panel/Building Materials Relocation: USA - ALL States, USA - South 10 years industry experience.

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Relocation: USA - ALL States, Secondary duties: checking others Arizona, California, Colorado, work. Software used: MiTek Alabama, Florida, Hawaii, and AutoCAD. Component Massachusetts, Nevada, New experience includes floor Mexico, North Carolina, New trusses and roof trusses. Market Hampshire, South Carolina experience includes single family, I am an Accomplished multi-family, light commercial, Manufacturing and Operations and agriculture. My volume was Leader with a history of varied depending on projects. 2 increasing responsibility.

My years experience, MiTek software. proven experience covers contractor building materials and ID: C13437 manufacturing to the construction Remote Truss Designer | In and turnkey fields. I have over Office Truss Designer | Design 16 years of management and Manager leadership experience, and am Relocation: Ohio seeking a management position If it is big, bad, ugly, or worse, with a progressive company that I can handle it. I've done layout offers advancement commensurate and profile work in autocad w/ to job performance. some home brewed scripting, and ArchiCAD. Custom residential, a ID: C11370 few track builders that had 3 base Production/Plant/General models and many options to track, Manager - Truss/Panel/Framing some multi-family, and large Package commercial projects. Software: Relocation: Texas MiTek, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, 20 years' experience.

Started Truswal, Simpson, Eagle and in production, advanced to Saw others. Quick to pick up new Supervisor, Production Manager, software.

Plant Manager, now General Manager. As General Manager ID: C11856 (2 years) operated a $125M truss Designer/Design Manager plant. Tripled output and reduced Truss/Panel/I-Joist/Stairs/EWP errors and labor cost. As Plant Relocation: Ohio Manager (4 years), manage all the 18 years Design experience operation of the manufacturing with 3 as a Senior Designer. plant, such as Productivity, Primary duties: design, layout, logistics, efficiencies, costs. and optimization. Secondary As Production Manager (12 duties: checking others work and years), manage all the areas of repairs. Software used: MiTek the manufacturing across the Sapphire, Robbins, Keymark, plant. Safety, quality control, and AutoCAD. Component efficiencies, HR, etc... Software: experience includes floor trusses, MiTek, Word, Excel, OptiFrame. roof trusses, wall panels, I-Joists, Products: R & F Truss, Panel, and hardware. Market experience Framing package. Markets: Single includes tract, single family, single Family, Multifamily, Custom family custom, multi-family, Homes. Bilingual English/Spanish and agriculture. My volume was spoken and written. Degree in varied depending on projects.

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

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ID: C15678 Remote Truss Designer Relocation: Alberta I have 25+ years of roof and floor truss design experience, with the last 3 years working as a remote designer using MiTek software.

I also have experience designing engineered wood beams using various software versions. I have acted as a local Mitek software network administrator, trained junior designers and checked their work. I have extensive design experience in mid to larger size custom homes, Multi-Family, Independent Living and small to large Commercial projects and enjoy the challenges these projects bring.

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ID: C18277 Professional Engineer | Engineering Manager Engineered Wood Products, Components Structural Hardware | Codes & Compliance Relocation: Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, USA - Eastern, Virginia, Washington DC Experienced and successful professional engineering manager with over 25 years experience in improving productivity and resolving structural problems for engineered wood product and truss manufacturers and developing innovative design software programs. Also skilled in building outstanding teams and relationships among sales, manufacturing, and engineering stakeholders. Highly educated with exceptional employment history & experience.

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ID: C12220 Design/Design Manager - Truss/ EWP/Remote or at Plant Relocation: Pennsylvania Remote / Satellite Truss Designer Roof / Floor truss design utilizing Mitek Sapphire design software.

Project estimating, including roof system, floor system, and wall panels. Responsible for 100% of quoting and preparations for production for our #2 and #4 clients. Maintained a database for a major tract builder, producing 5-8 house a week.

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STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! & Engineered Wood Products Available Candidates operations and sales. Maintained personal sales accounts, as ID: C18250 well as developed new clients.

Remote Senior Light Gage Steel Customer service from the quote Truss/Panel Designer. stage to production, including Relocation: Texas verifying sight conditions and Top level Light Gage Steel Senior field measuring.

Produced Remote Designer with Truss and production drawings and reviewed Panel and well as metal frame commercial project experience. / corrected design staff, MiTek / Alpine, Truswal and Keymark Truss Joist software. Responsible for maintaining lumber / plate experience. inventory.

ID: C17230 ID: C17191 Remote Wall Panel Designer Remote Truss Designer/Part Sapphire Time Relocation: Newfoundland My objective is to be part of a Relocation: USA - Northwest team/company and prove I am My objective is to be a part reliable, show my ability and my of a Design Team where I can willingness to learn! In addition contribute to the success of the to being a newer wall panel company, and establish a career as designer, I have learned software a remote truss designer. I love the such as Mitek Sapphire, Revit challenge of tough projects, and 2017, Bluebeam Revu 2016. I consider it my job to complete my have recently done jobs such as assigned work ahead of time, and designing garages and adding on to the best of my ability. I won't additions to homes. Jobs I have quit before the job is done fully worked in wall paneling include and accurately. a massive wall panel job for the US (500,000+ SFT) and designed In addition to 4 years experience units for a senior complex. In with MiTek truss design software, addition to wall panels...I also add I have worked in the shop as both in blocking, windows, doors, etc. a sawyer, and a truss builder, so I I also do bundling and paperwork have first hand knowledge of how a truss should be designed to save as well. time on the shop end. I also worked in framing and using wall panels.

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So I have first hand knowledge of how a house actually goes together in the real world, and how trusses layout on framing.

My long term goal is establish myself as a reliable truss designer, and to that end, grow and advance at the same company, based on proving my ability and reliability.

ID: C13445 Truss Designer | Wall Panel Designer | Truss Cutting Technician Relocation: Texas, Arizona 2 years' experience. Perfect entry level candidate.

Design light gauge steel walls and trusses for residential homes and small commercial buildings. AutoCAD certificate with Architectural focus. From the candidate: I have a strong architectural background and come from a construction family. I've seen or worked in most facets of the construction field.

From masonry work to framing to roofing since I was a teenager. I'm very passionate about what I do , self motivated and always strive to be the best. Very picky with my work and I don't like to do anything wrong and failure is not an option for me. I always try to do whatever is needed to achieve company goals.

ID: C11781 Truss Design Manager Relocation: New York Worked on the most complicated custom projects, commercial buildings, and apartment complexes. Quickly became a team leader and was considered company wide as an expert in truss framing and computer applications. Provided training for a group of 30 experienced component designers in topics including load tracking, truss and layout optimization, and hardware specification.

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Reduced errors on repetitive projects by 25% by creating the master project file database, which organized and provided fast and easy access to project information.

Streamlined estimating process for commercial construction projects. Analyzed the final cost of completed projects and applied results to new estimates. Reduced estimating time by 75% Managed up to 10 designers/sales reps.

Software: MiTek, AutoCAD. ID: C15999 Outside Sales - Truss | Wall Panel | EWP | Installed Sales Relocation: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia 16 years' experience in outside sales of trusses, wall panels, engineered wood components, stairs and other building materials.

Projects range from tract to high volume multifamily apartments.

Has developed new territory, improved sales in lagging markets, and met or exceeded sales goals in most years. Has turn key installed sales experience, and has limited design skills from the past. Please inquire for additional information.

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Las herramientas de aire comprimido se utilizan comunmente en muchos lugares de trabajo. Muchos trabajadores no les prestan suficiente atención y hacen caso omiso de los riesgos que conlleva su uso. El aire comprimido no es "solamente aire". Es una corriente concentrada de aire Compressed air tools are commonly used in many workplaces. Many impulsada a alta velocidad, la cual puede causar serias lesiones o la muerte workers take them for granted, ignoring the hazards involved in their a su operador o a las personas que se encuentran en las inmediaciones. use. Compressed air is not "just air." Its a focused stream of air driven Jugar con el aire comprimido puede resultar mortal. En una ocasión, at a high velocity, which can cause serious injury or death to its operator un chorro de aire dirigido en broma a espaldas de un trabajador, lo or persons in the immediate area. sobresaltó de tal modo que le hizo caer contra una parte en movimiento de una máquina. Un chorro de aire comprimido lanzado en dirección equivocada puede sacar un globo ocular de su órbita, romper los t’mpanos Fooling around with compressed air can be lethal. In one case, a o causar una hemorragia cerebral. Dirigido a la boca, puede desgarrar blast of air playfully directed behind a worker startled him and caused los pulmones y los intestinos. Si se usa para quitar polvo o suciedad de him to fall against a moving piece of machinery. A misdirected blast of la ropa o del cuerpo, puede hacer que penetren en la sangre burbujas de compressed air can "pop" an eyeball from its socket, rupture an eardrum aire, por encima incluso de la ropa, e inflar y desgarrar órganos del cuerpo. or cause a brain hemorrhage. Directed at the mouth, it can rupture the Para prevenir lesiones accidentales cuando trabaje con aire comprimido, lungs and intestines. If used to blow dust or dirt off clothing or body observe las siguientes precauciones: parts, it can cause bubbles of air to enter the blood stream, even through • Los operadores de herramientas de aire comprimido deben llevar puesta protección ocular y otros equipos de seguridad a layer of clothing, and inflate and rupture body organs. personal adecuados.

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Hold the nozzle when turning the air on or off.

Before turning on the air pressure, make sure that dirt from machinery will not be blown onto other workers.

Don’t kink the hose to stop the airflow; always turn off the air and the control valve.

Continuously check the condition of a compressed air tool and the air hose for damage or signs of failure.

Never point a compressed air hose nozzle at any part of your body or another person.

Never use compressed air for a practical joke.

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Antes de usar una manguera de aire, examine todas las conexiones para asegurarse de que estén bien apretadas y que no se aflojaran con la presión. Las mangueras de aire flojas pueden dar latigazos peligrosos.

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Revise la manguera de aire con detenimiento para asegurarse de que esté en buenas condiciones antes de abrir la válvula y dejar entrar aire en la manguera; al terminar el trabajo, cierre las válvulas de la herramienta y del tubo de aire.

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Florida Building Material Assoc. (FBMA) Summer Conference Truss Manufacturers Assoc. of Texas (TMAT) Sporting Clay Event and Chapter Meeting Forest Products Society (FPS) International Convention American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference on Architecture (A’21) Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) Virtual Lean Learning Experience (VLX) Timber Offsite Construction 2021 Conference & Expo Construction Suppliers Assoc. (CSA) Oklahoma Summer Conference ASHRAE Annual Conference WTCA Ohio Chapter Association Meeting and Plant Tour

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Building Stronger Stick-Frame Roofs: Code Requirements and Connection Solutions

By Randy Shackelford

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hile stick-frame roofs are sometimes preferred to premanufactured roof trusses in some areas of the country because they can accommodate larger attics, higher ceilings, and complex roof shapes, the code requirements for these roofs are often more complex. That’s largely because, unlike truss-framed roofs, the code needs to provide a complete prescriptive method of building the roof, including the multitude of connections that must be made in the field. And, to complicate matters further, the code requirements for stick-frame roofing have been rewritten in each of the last two code cycles.

I’d like to give you a high-level overview of some of those changes. In a previous SE Blog post, we discussed the design concepts of stick-framed roofs, and summarized a few of the solutions offered by the Simpson Strong-Tie® connector system for stick-frame roofing. The main concept in that post was the necessity of a continuous tie across the bottom of the rafter system to prevent the heels of the rafters from spreading under load and pushing out on the tops of the walls.

In this article, I’d like to provide more specific information on code changes. The 2018 IRC® code requirements for rafter-ceiling joist systems have been re-written to emphasize the need for that connection.

The 2018 requirements for rafter system design start as follows: R802.2 Design and construction. The roof and ceiling assembly shall provide continuous ties across the structure to prevent roof thrust from being applied to the supporting walls. The assembly shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Figures R606.11(1), R606.11(2) and R606.11(3) or in accordance with AWC NDS.

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Another significant revision was a restructuring so that the requirements were organized by the framing members. Here is a summary of the changes to the structure of the section:

In the 2021 IRC, expect even more revisions to this section. Builders will probably like the revision to Table R802.5.2 that will require approximately 20% fewer nails in the rafter-toceiling joist heel joint connection. The rafter-to-ridge, collar tie, and ridge strap requirements have been clarified. The trigger for a ridge beam and its required bearing are revised slightly.

In addition, the different cases for ceiling joist and rafter connections are better described.

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For more detailed information on how to build a stick-framed roof as well as the code requirements associated with them, you can view a free webinar we held on Thursday, October 22.

In the webinar, we discussed Chapter 8 of the International Residential Code® (IRC) as it applies to conventionally framed roofing, highlighting the progression of code requirements over the last two editions and noting the upcoming changes for 2021. You’ll hear about how to meet the roof tiedown requirements as well. Thom Murphy, senior product manager, will also highlight connector solutions designed to make stick framing more resilient and intuitive.

After attending this webinar, you should be able to: • Describe basics of conventional roof framing such as hip and valley rafters, ridge boards, and ridge beams, as well as the correct applications for rafters, joists, and other members • Identify correct application of the IRC as it pertains to stick-frame roof construction • Recognize the role of various critical connections in building a stable roof • Identify hanger solutions and design resources that address common challenges with stick-frame roof construction Visit our Learning Center to watch it today!

In case you can’t make the webinar, we also want to make you aware of new resources for designing and building stick-frame roofs: • Simpson Strong-Tie provides a Slope and Skew Calculator web app that will calculate the slope and skew angles for hips and valleys to aid in framing them.

• The Journal of Light Construction recently published an article on a new book: “Handy Formulas for Stick Framing Roofs.”

• Simpson Strong-Tie online course: “Code Requirements for Conventionally Framed Roofs” Are there any resources that you would like to share?

The article, Building Stronger Stick-Frame Roofs: Code Requirements and Connection Solutions, appeared first on Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering Blog. To sign-up to receive the Engineering Blog in your inbox, go to seblog.strongtie.com/subscribe.

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International Code Council and Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation join forces to support code officials New agreement facilitates increased collaboration between the two organizations and will lead to additional training and resources for building safety professionals WASHINGTON, D.C., May 11, 2021 – The International Code Council and Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF) signed a memorandum of understanding to share resources and exchange information in support of code official safety. The new agreement will expand career development resources for code officials and increase collaboration between the two building safety organizations.

The Code Council and CEOSF will work together to promote best practices for the safety of code officials, provide resources and up-to-date training that encourages the highest standard of professionalism throughout the building safety community, and recognize code enforcement professionals that have paid the highest price to protect their communities.

“The Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation is humbled and excited to gain the support of the International Code Council,” said CEOSF President Justin Edson. “The Foundation is focused on promoting the safety of code professionals across the United States through training, sharing resources, and collecting data. This is a common passion that the Code Council and CEOSF both share. The Foundation is grateful for the support from the International Code Council and we look forward to working together to promote the safety of code professionals. The Foundation supports the Code Council’s vision and we are honored to be a ‘supporting organization’ of the Code Council.”

“The Code Council has an unwavering commitment to building safety and to those individuals who have dedicated their careers to ensuring our buildings and communities are safe by implementing the latest codes and standards,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “By signing this agreement, we are proud to help further spread awareness of the special nature and immense value of building safety professionals.”

Week 2 of the virtual celebration for Building Safety Month spotlights building safety professionals with a focus on training the next generation. Through the week, the Code Council, its members and its partners, will explore the importance of mentorship and networking in the building safety industry and the value of a well-trained workforce for maintaining safe buildings and communities.

Learn more about the week two theme and activities here.

To learn more about the importance of code officials to our communities, visit www.iccsafe.org/about/value-of-the-code-official/.

Watch the “Value of the Code Official” video here.

About the International Code Council The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

About the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation The Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation exists to promote best practices for the safety of Code Enforcement Officer throughout the United States; to provide a resource for officers; report incidents; provide up-to-date training and to encourage a high standard of professionalism within our chosen profession.

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Construction Cools as Costs Climb

May 18, 2021 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Housing production fell in April due to the increased costs of building materials that have priced out potential home buyers. Overall housing starts decreased 9.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.57 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

The April reading of 1.57 million starts is the number of housing units builders would begin if development kept this pace for the next 12 months. Within this overall number, single-family starts decreased 13.4% to a 1.09 million seasonally adjusted annual rate.

The multifamily sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, increased 0.8% to a 482,000 pace.

“Housing starts and permits posted a monthly decline in April, as escalating prices for lumber and other building materials price out some home buyers from an otherwise hot housing market,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. “Policymakers need to prioritize the U.S. supply chain for items like building materials to ensure builders can add the additional inventory the housing market desperately needs.”

“The decline in single-family permits indicates that builders are slowing construction activity as costs rise,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “While housing starts were strong at the beginning of the year, due to home builders constructing homes that were sold pre-construction, higher costs and limited availability of building materials have now paused some projects.”

Overall permits increased 0.3% to a 1.76 million unit annualized rate in April. Single-family permits decreased 3.8% to a 1.15 million unit rate. Multifamily permits increased 8.9% to a 611,000 pace.

Looking at regional permit data compared to the previous month, permits are 8.4% higher in the Northeast, 9.9% lower in the Midwest, 3.9% higher in the South and 4.1% lower in the West.

The number of single-family homes permitted but not started construction continued to increase in April, rising to 131,000 units.

This is 47% higher than a year ago, as building material cost increases and delays slow some home building.

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Building Materials Top Housing Concerns

May 17, 2021 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Builder confidence held stable in May, despite growing concerns over the price and availability of most building materials, including lumber. The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today shows that builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes is 83 in May, unchanged from April.

“Builder confidence in the market remains strong due to a lack of resale inventory, low mortgage interest rates, and a growing demographic of prospective home buyers,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. “However, first-time and first-generation home buyers are particularly at risk for losing a purchase due to cost hikes associated with increasingly scarce material availability.

Policymakers must take note and find ways to increase production of domestic building materials, including lumber and steel, and suspend tariffs on imports of construction materials.”

“Low interest rates are supporting housing affordability in a market where the cost of most materials is rising,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “In recent months, aggregate residential construction material costs were up 12% year over year, and our surveys suggest those costs are rising further. Some builders are slowing sales to manage their own supply chains, which means growing affordability challenges for a market in critical need of more inventory.”

With labor and lot availability a challenge in many markets, Dietz cautioned that “home buyers should expect rising prices throughout 2021 as the cost of materials, land and labor continue to rise.”

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 35 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores for each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor.

The HMI index gauging current sales conditions held steady at 88, and the gauge charting sales expectations in the next six months rose one point to 81. The component measuring traffic of prospective buyers fell one point to 73.

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the South rose one point to 84, and the West held steady at 90. The Northeast fell four points to 82, and the Midwest posted a three-point drop to 75.

HMI tables can be found at nahb.org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at Housing Economics PLUS (formerly housingeconomics.com).

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Multifamily Construction Sentiment Improves in First Quarter of 2021 Posted May 20, 2021 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing increased in the first quarter of 2021, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by NAHB. The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) increased eight points to 51 compared to the previous quarter. This is the first time the MPI has been over 50 in seven quarters. Meanwhile, the Multifamily Occupancy Index (MOI) increased one point to 59.

The MPI measures builder and developer sentiment about current conditions in the apartment and condo market on a scale of 0 to 100. The index and all of its components are scaled so that a number above 50 indicates that more respondents report conditions are improving than report conditions are getting worse.

The MPI is a weighted average of three key elements of the multifamily housing market: construction of low-rent units-apartments that are supported by low-income tax credits or other government subsidy programs; market-rate rental units-apartments that are built to be rented at the price the market will hold; and for-sale units—condominiums. All three components increased in the first quarter: the component measuring low-rent units rose four points to 46, the component measuring market rate rental units increased six points to 54 and the component measuring for-sale units jumped 13 points to 52.

This quarter, the report introduces a new index: the Multifamily Occupancy Index, or MOI. The MOI replaces the former Multifamily Vacancy Index, or MVI, and is based on the same underlying data. The MOI measures the multifamily housing industry’s perception of occupancies in existing apartments. It is a weighted average of current occupancy indexes for class A, B, and C multifamily units, and can vary from 0 to 100, with a break-even point at 50, where higher numbers indicate increased occupancy. With a reading of 59, the MOI has improved over the last three quarters.

“We continue to see strong demand for rental housing, especially in the suburbs,” said Justin MacDonald, president and CEO of The MacDonald Companies in Kerrville, Texas, and chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. “But an increase in building material prices and difficulties obtaining approvals remain significant headwinds for the industry.”

“The MPI reversed trend and rose strongly in the second quarter of last year, one quarter before a similar turn-around in the multifamily housing starts data,” said NAHB Economist Robert Dietz. “Since then, multifamily starts have mirrored the MPI. The surge that we saw in the MPI for the first quarter of 2021 coincides with a similar surge in multifamily starts to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of more than 450,000 units. Based on these recent numbers, NAHB now expects a gain in multifamily starts this year.”

For data tables on the MPI and MOI, visit nahb.org/mms.

For more information on the NAHB Multifamily program, please visit NAHB Multifamily on nahb.org.

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4Ward Solutions Group buys Moducore Software

May 6, 2021 — 4Ward Solutions Group of Stanwood, WA today announced the acquisition of the Moducore Software platform from MPE Engineering Ltd. of Lethbridge, AB. Moducore is the leading cloud-based technology provider for the Offsite Manufacturing sector of the building industry. The purchase adds to the continuing growth strategy of 4Ward including its Consulting, Offsite, Design, Labor, Automation, Robotics and other companies and services.

“The offsite construction industry is growing rapidly and Moducore has developed software that allows offsite manufacturers to track information from pre-construction through close-out” says Ben Hershey, President & CEO of 4Ward Solutions Group. “Moducore allows companies such as volumetric modular, RTM, millwork manufacturers and many others to better plan the use of their materials and labor workforce over the current system of paper, spreadsheets or other products.”

“We couldn’t be more thrilled about the acquisition of Moducore and to be joining the veteran team at 4Ward Solutions Group” says Jordie Puchinger, Founder of the Moducore software and Director of Technology for Moducore, LLC. “The depth of offsite knowledge and experience that 4Wards team brings to the table will not just be a game-changer for Moducore’s customers. It’s a game-changer for us as we look ahead at some of our larger ambitions to be that vehicle of change, to help make offsite manufacturing the preferred project delivery method.”

“We are pleased to be able to offer customers in the offsite manufacturing market software that will translate into profits that directly impact the bottom line”, Ben Hershey said.

Go to https://moducore.com to find out more about Moducore’s offsite manufacturing software.

About MPE Engineering, Ltd. MPE Engineering Ltd. is an employee-owned, professional engineering consulting firm with offices located in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia. Led by Gerald Veldman, President, the company was established in 1983, and provides world-class expertise, commitment to a high-quality product and a focus on maintaining strong client relationships.

About 4Ward Solutions Group, LLC 4Ward Solutions Group provides solution services and consulting to the building industry including Offsite/Panelized, LBM, Structural Components, Millwork, Modular/Manufactured Home, SIP, and Lumber Mill companies. Service solutions include Consulting, Interim or Fulltime Management, Offsite Manufacturing, Design, Labor, Software Development, Robotic Solutions, and Accounting.

You can reach 4Ward Solutions Group at info@4WardSolutionsGroup.com and through our website at 4WardSolutionsGroup.com.

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AWC Conducts CLT Connection Tests LEESBURG, VA. – May 11, 2021 – The American Wood Council (AWC) completed testing of connections used in recent full-scale tests of cross-laminated timber (CLT) diaphragm. The latest test results indicated that the connections performed better than expected, resulting in higher than expected shear capacities of the CLT diaphragms.

“In order to fully understand the full-scale CLT diaphragm test results done last year, we needed to better understand some of the connections that were used in the full-scale tests. The results of these latest tests could lead to changes allowing more efficient CLT diaphragm designs in the future,” said AWC Vice President of Engineering Bradford Douglas, P.E. The tests were conducted in support of new criteria for design of the CLT diaphragm design approach included in the 2021 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS). The connection testing augments the full-scale diaphragm testing completed in 2020 and focuses on the structural performance of the individual connections of the diaphragm, designed in accordance with the National Design Specification for Wood Construction.

The connection testing was conducted at Weyerhaeuser’s ISO 17025 accredited test facility in Federal Way, Washington and included lateral, withdrawal, and bearing strength per standard methods. The 2021 SDPWS is referenced in the 2021 International Building Code.

AWC is an ANSI-accredited standards developer and the National Design Specification® (NDS) for Wood Construction and Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS) are developed through a consensus process under the AWC Wood Design Standards Committee. The SDPWS-2021 and the NDS-2018 are reference design standards in the 2021 International Building Code.

The American Wood Council (AWC is the voice of North American wood products manufacturing, an industry that provides over 450,000 men and women in the United States with family-wage jobs. AWC represents 86 percent of the structural wood products industry, and 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. www.awc.org | @woodcouncil

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NRLA and CSA Form Federal Legislative Partnership ALBANY, N.Y. – April 20, 2021 – The Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) and Construction Suppliers Association (CSA) have announced a partnership to represent their membership on federal legislative and regulatory matters.

The CSA represents more than 320 retail locations in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. NRLA represents more than 860 retail locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

According to NRLA Chair Lorraine Miner, it makes sense for the organizations to work together. “We share the same goals, which is providing high quality federal legislative and regulatory services to our retail members. We share the same industry challenges.”

“We know that we are entering a challenging legislative environment for our industry, and the regulatory environment may be even more difficult,” said Jason Terry, Chair of CSA and President of City Lumber, Huntsville, AL. “It’s critical that we have effective representation in Washington and that our representatives truly understand the industry and issues that affect us. This partnership with NRLA gives us something we have needed for quite some time.”

NRLA President Rita Ferris stated, “NRLA and CSA have enjoyed a mutually supportive relationship for many years. It is exciting to formalize the relationship and have an official partnership with CSA to provide outstanding federal legislative and regulatory services to our members.”

“CSA has always been committed to serving its members well, and federal government affairs is an important element of that,” commented CSA President Jim Moody. “We are excited to have an opportunity to work in this area in a way that serves our industry and our members well.”

Kirk Ives, NRLA Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, remarked, “There is power behind a collective voice working towards a common goal. This partnership between CSA and the NRLA will help advance our advocacy efforts as we mutually pursue initiatives, policies, and regulations that will help our industry meet the challenges of a post COVID-19 economy and beyond.”

Together, NRLA and CSA will create an industry specific name for their advocacy efforts that is not NRLA or CSA specific. More news of a rebrand will follow.

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Builders FirstSource Acquires John’s Lumber, Gaining Distribution in Another Top 50 MSA and Scale That Will Benefit Existing Operations Throughout Michigan DALLAS, May 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Builders FirstSource, Inc., the largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components and value-added services in the United States, today announced it has purchased the assets of John’s Lumber. John’s Lumber operates two locations serving the greater Detroit metropolitan statistical area (MSA), the No. 41 ranked single-family housing market in the country and home to nearly half the starts completed in the state of Michigan annually.

decision for my siblings and me to sell the company. Builders FirstSource understood the needs of our family and was very easy to work with throughout this process. We care deeply about our employees and community. I’m convinced Builders FirstSource is the right home for our people, providing them with access to the resources and growth opportunities that will ensure their continued success in supporting our customers.”

About Builders FirstSource:

John’s Lumber was founded by Roy Aggeler in 1947 and has remained family-owned and operated ever since. The John’s Lumber team has built its reputation on a dedication to excellence in service that brings value to each and every customer who walks through the door. The company is a leading supplier of lumber and sheet goods, windows, doors, millwork, siding, decking, kitchen and bath, and installation services to homebuilders, remodel contractors and retail consumers. Revenue for the last twelve months is approximately $49 million.

“I’m happy to welcome Bill Brys and all of his team members to Builders FirstSource. John’s Lumber is known locally for having great people focused on providing high quality products and services to their customers. They will fit in very well with the people-first culture of our company. Additionally, the acquisition provides scale that will benefit our 14 current locations throughout Michigan and allow for expansion in our value-added product offerings. We will continue to reinvest in our business and pursue accretive tuck-in acquisitions that create value for our business and our customers,” said Dave Flitman, President and CEO of Builders FirstSource.

Mike Aggeler, a family owner and board member of John’s Lumber, added, “My dad’s philosophy was simple – treat customers right, and they will return time after time. Having grown up in and around the business, it was a very difficult

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Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Builders FirstSource is the largest U.S. supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the professional market segment for new residential construction and repair and remodeling. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation of a full range of structural and related building products. We operate in 40 states with approximately 550 locations and have a market presence in 47 of the top 50 and 86 of the top 100 MSA’s, providing geographic diversity and balanced end market exposure. We service customers from strategically located distribution and manufacturing facilities (certain of which are co-located) that produce value-added products such as roof and floor trusses, wall panels, stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork and pre-hung doors. Builders FirstSource also distributes dimensional lumber and lumber sheet goods, millwork, windows, interior and exterior doors, and other building products. For more information about Builders FirstSource, visit the Company’s website at www.bldr. com.

Contact: Michael Neese SVP, Investor Relations Builders FirstSource, Inc. (214) 765-3804

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US LBM to Acquire ACS American Construction Source Leading building materials distributor to expand reach in Midwest, Western and Northwestern US

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. and SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May25,2021—US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire American Construction Source (“ACS”), a leading national building materials distribution platform for custom home builders and repair and remodel contractors. Upon completion of the acquisition, US LBM will operate nearly 400 locations nationwide.

American Construction Source’s portfolio consists of multiple locally branded building material distributors and manufacturers, operating more than 70 locations in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Washington and Wisconsin. The company is backed by Angeles Equity Partners, LLC and Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.

Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

The transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2021 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including requisite regulatory approvals. Debt financing for the transaction is being led by Barclays and Credit Suisse. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal counsel to Bain Capital Private Equity.

“With the addition of the ACS portfolio, US LBM will strengthen our position in the Midwest and California, and expand our reach to Colorado and Washington, two quickly growing construction markets,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “We look forward to working with the ACS team and their local operators to continue leveraging their strong relationships, experience and teams to grow in their respective markets.”

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“ACS joining US LBM is a perfect outcome based on the alignment of our shared strategy to preserve longstanding local lumberyard brands and operations while delivering a great customer experience,” said James Drexinger, CEO of ACS. “We are grateful to our customers, suppliers, leadership team, salespeople and associates for their support. Together we have built a significant industry platform while simultaneously honoring the 100-plus year heritage of the local brands and family legacies we have acquired.”

US LBM has completed more than 65 acquisitions since it was founded in 2009, including four since being acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity in late 2020. On May 3, US LBM announced the acquisition of Higginbotham Brothers, a building products dealer with 40 locations in Texas and Oklahoma.

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US LBM is a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States. Offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialty products, including windows, doors, millwork, wallboard, roofing, siding, engineered components and cabinetry, US LBM combines the scale and operational advantages of a national platform with a local go-to-market strategy through its national network of locations across the country. For more information, please visit www.uslbm.com.

ABOUT AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION SOURCE American Construction Source is an LBM distributor with 70+ locations in nine states serving the needs of custom home builders, repair & remodel contractors, and DIY consumers. ACS provides lumber and building materials businesses the resources, leverage, and focus to make their ideas happen. Recognizing the value and heritage of deep, local customer relationships as a strong foundation for growth, ACS’s best practices are designed to leverage shared strengths, drive operational excellence, and motivate performance to create a leading building products distributor with a national footprint and a great customer experience. ACS is backed by Angeles Equity Partners and Clearlake Capital Group. Learn more online at www.acs-lbm. com.

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84 Lumber and NFL Great Jerome Bettis Recognize High School Seniors Committing to Skilled Trades During SkillsUSA National Signing Day 10 Students Surprised with Full Ride Technical School Scholarships from 84 Lumber Bridgeville, PA. (May 5, 2021) – In celebration of the next generation of trade workers, 84 Lumber hosted 10 high school seniors for a SkillsUSA National Signing Day event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania yesterday. In a style similar to National Signing Day events for high-school athletes, the students committed to careers in the skilled trades and signed “letters of intent” for a job offer, apprenticeship or advanced technical training. Following the signing, 84 Lumber President Maggie Hardy surprised all 10 students with scholarships, totaling $50,000, towards the trade school of their choosing.

The 10 students at the 84 Lumber sponsored event, along with their families and teachers, represented thousands of students across the country committing to the skilled trades through SkillsUSA this year. At a time when the residential housing sector is booming, and businesses continue to expand, 84 Lumber shines a much-needed public spotlight on students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.

“As a 65-year-old building materials company, we know firsthand that young people can thrive and have incredible, lifelong success through the skilled trades,” said Hardy. “We are proud to be a sponsor of SkillsUSA, and we are even more proud of the students we’ve been able to get to know through this event.”

Bringing even more excitement to the event, former Pittsburgh Steeler Jerome “The Bus” Bettis emceed and cheered on the students as they signed. As a Pro Football Hall of Famer and one of the best all-time running backs in NFL history, Bettis has attended a few National Signing Day events of his own.

“Today is one of the most important Signing Days I have attended,” said Bettis. “I remember my own National Signing Day, and what it meant to me, my family, coaches and mentors. My own father was chief electrical inspector for the city of Detroit for 35 years, so it’s very special to be here celebrating the talents and career choices of these young people.”

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The 10 scholarships from 84 Lumber were given to recipients selected by SkillsUSA. The scholarship recipients are: • • • • • • • • • •

Julianna Zambrano, Center of Applied Technology North, Md. Trevor Philpot, Center of Applied Technology North, Md. Nyssa Lewis, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute, Mass.

Brian Lopez Mejia, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute, Mass.

Justin Yearwood, Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School, Pa. Nathan DeBellis, Career Institute of Technology, Pa. Blade Witt, Fayette County Career and Technical Institute, Pa. Kayla Gomez, Fayette County Career and Technical Institute, Pa. Gerson Castro-Rivera, Monroe Career and Technical Institute, Pa. Luke Overholt, Upper Bucks County Technical School, Pa.

“84 Lumber went all out in support of SkillsUSA and these students,” said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis. “The students that attended 84 Lumber’s event represented hundreds of thousands of trade workers across the country. Without these trade workers – from builders to welders to plumbers and so many more – America wouldn’t be able to function. That’s why, we are so thankful for our partners and sponsors that bring these important career paths to the limelight.”

84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components, and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. With housing starts at record highs, and interest rates at record lows, the company is busier than ever and is looking to hire as many as 3,000 roles across the country throughout the rest of 2021. Now is the time to explore career opportunities in the building and construction industry.

For information about 84 Lumber, visit www.84Lumber.com, and to apply to join their team, visit www.84Lumber.com/careers.

About SkillsUSA SkillsUSA is a nonprofit partnership of education and industry founded in 1965 to strengthen the nation’s skilled workforce. Driven by employer demand, SkillsUSA helps students develop necessary personal and workplace skills along with technical skills grounded in academics. For more information: www.skillsusa.org.

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If you are a mid to senior level Remote Truss designer, able to design for mostly single family custom and production builder type projects, able to design in savings and create packages that work in the plant and on site, this is a job you should consider.

The company uses MiTek but will consider other truss design software experience. This job requires someone who is used to working with repetitive tasks, but also finding savings and minimizing errors.

Designer 21-0304-1 Posted on Friday, March 05, 2021 Employer: HITEK TRUSS COMPANY Rapidly growing roof and floor truss manufacturing plant is seeking to add 1-2 intermediated to advance level truss designers.

Our company is using the Alpine truss system.

Remote Truss Designer - Alpine to MiTek Transition J14201 Posted on Sunday, February 28, 2021 Employer: Client Confidential If you are an Alpine Truss Design Software user and want to learn MiTek, our client, with multiple plants is looking for Remote Truss Designers. You can start off using Alpine while they train you on MiTek software. They need Advanced level Truss Designers, Senior Truss Designers, and Multifamily Truss Designers, plus Estimators. Fantastic benefits, compensation is very competitive.

I can't say more in this posting, inquire to be considered.

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job opportunities available

Top component manufacturer, needs a remote truss designer.

Products include floor and roof trusses for both production and custom residential builders.

MiTek Sapphire experience is a plus. Outstanding benefits and competitive compensation. This is for a long-term position joining an high performing team.

The Designer designs and completes layouts of residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing.

Major Responsibilities: - Design residential roof and floor systems and produces layouts.

Discuss changes and corrections with engineers, architects and contractors prior to and during construction.

Present, sell and follow-up on new jobs.

Coordinate, sell and does followups of new jobs.

Prepare roof truss and truss joist floor layouts.

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Senior Remote Truss & Wall Estimators. Must be US based Panel Designer J14204 and authorized to work in the US. No offshore candidates will be Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2021 considered.

Employer: Client Confidential Remote or On Site Truss Our client is seeking an in office Designer J14203 Posted on Wednesday, February or remote Senior Truss & Wall Panel Designer for mostly single 03, 2021 Employer: Client Confidential family projects. Located in beautiful Tennessee, the company Our client, a multiplant component offers a rural location that is far manufacturer, needs a truss enough from the city to live a designer for their MD location, rural lifestyle, but close enough to or remote if you are qualified. a big city for shopping, medical, Remote Truss Designer - MiTek Products include floor and roof and other needs. Destined to be J14188 trusses for mostly production the area's largest producer of roof Posted on Wednesday, February builder jobs, some custom, and and floor trusses and wall panels, 17, 2021 some minor multifamily. MiTek this position has advancement Employer: Client Confidential Sapphire experience is a plus. potential. Inquire for additional JobLine Senior Designer rating details on the company. If you are JUST REPOSTED! is required for top end starting in the US, you may be qualified compensation but intermediates for this position. No candidates We are looking for Remote Truss are urged to apply too. from outside of the US will be Designers.

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Wall Panel Designer/Pro J210203-1 Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2021 Employer: Drexel Systems

Manages the work of employees that are using computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.

Communicates with sales, building designers and customers as required to obtain information for timely completion.

Reviews design work completed by designers prior to production.

Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

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Production Manager - Truss/ Panel J13987 Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2021 Employer: Client Confidential Production manager opportunity for a $20 million dollar truss, panel and stair operation. 40+_ employees.

Responsible for production and deliveries. Typical duties, stable operation. Can not say more at this time. Inquire for details.

Wall Panel Designer - MMF J14198 Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Employer: Client Confidential

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Truss Designer - MiTek/ Multifamily J14173 Posted on Thursday, December 31, 2020 Employer: Client Confidential JobLine Senior Designer ranking and MiTek software experience (Sapphire preferred) is highly desirable for this position. Prefer someone with commercial and multifamily experience but strong Single Family Custom will be considered. Bring your friends!

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Truss Production Manager J14199 Posted on Thursday, December 31, 2020 Employer: Client Confidential

Truss Production Manager responsible for growing to 12M bft year. If you have experience Create wall panel designs for in all areas of truss manufacturing mega-multifamily, assisted living, and are willing to put in the time and light commercial projects needed to grow this plant and using MiTek Sapphire software. make it "Yours", inquire and we can discuss the details. I will Truss & Wall Panel Design consider a qualified foreman who Manager J14183 has the ability to move up. Almost Posted on Thursday, December all Mega-Multifamily roof and 31, 2020 floor trusses.

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Truss Repair Technician | Truss Designer J14167 Posted on Thursday, December 31, 2020 Employer: Client Confidential

Remote Mega-Multifamily Design Checker J14187 Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Employer: Client Confidential

Unique opportunity for a seasoned truss designer to work under a PE. The location processes repairs and unique designs that require review and seal.

Opportunity for a MegaMultifamily Design Checker with 10+ years experience in MegaMultifamily (Design or Checking, or a combination of design and checking). Even if you are not Professional Engineer - Truss strong on a computer but have J14168 top notch math and loading skills, Posted on Wednesday, this may be a great fit. They will December 30, 2020 accept a seasoned designer that Employer: Client Confidential is good at training and reviewing others works but does not like to If you are a PE, with metal plate draw anymore. connected wood truss experience, our client has an opening in Florida for you to consider. Part of an engineering firm that supports multiple truss manufacturing facilities, job duties include working with the in house truss designer to develop and seal truss repair documents as well as analize special truss configurations, loadings, and applications.

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ho will step forward to direct the increasing automation of our truss plants? Only the best qualified need apply. For example, people with the discipline of Dick Rotto, the in-plant experience of John Houlihan, and the analytical skills of Keith Fell. Each of whom possessed unique abilities gained through both formal education and experience. And each of whom set examples worth emulating.

Houlihan’s and Rotto’s legacy persists, even decades after their industry departure. Keith Fell’s accomplishments are less well-known, but they’re just beginning to gain broader recognition.

John Houlihan came to us after decades of time-and-motion study experience in unrelated manufacturing plants. From those industries he brought us concepts of “Reasonable Expectancies (REs)” and “Scheduling Units.” He first worked to develop labor standards in Don Hershey’s Chicago truss plant, propelling it to market leadership. Soon thereafter he aided Dick Rotto’s Trussway Houston plant to achieve comparable success. And still later he helped the plant where I worked, Truss & Component Co. in San Antonio, to implement metrics for truss scheduling. Subsequently, as business dried up, he returned and developed “man-minutes per piece” and “man-minutes per joint,” factors to expedite our truss pricing. Later these became default parameters in most truss design programs.

Though Dick Rotto had no prior industry experience, he created the most dominant and enduring truss company in history. After teaming up with Charlie Barns, inventor of the Barns Trailer, he launched his Houston startup chiefly on his own in an empty warehouse 250 miles away. Armed with his Industrial Engineering Degree from Southern Methodist University, and later supplemented with Houlihan methodology, he rapidly expanded across Texas. Dick was highly analytical and a tough taskmaster, but he achieved remarkable results. When Texas housing collapsed, he shipped trusses literally across the country, and subsequently established multiple additional locations that continue to burnish his legacy.

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Keith Fell brought to our business an Industrial Engineering Degree and a plethora of plant management experiences, in industries as diverse as footwear in Pennsylvania and metal tubing in Germany. He established two highly successful NVR/Ryan Homes’ component plants: the first near Pittsburgh and the second 350 miles across Pennsylvania in Delanco, NJ. With this firm foundation he took on the formidable task of managing premier homebuilder Toll Brothers’ multiple manufacturing plants. Keith infused this business with his oft-repeated mantra, “give me the data and I’ll figure out how best to apply it.” This he demonstrated by retooling Toll’s plants, installing just-in-time scheduling, and liberating millions of dollars in working capital.

These expert engineers transformed much of component manufacturing: Dick Rotto on multi-family projects and Keith Fell on single-family housing. And John Houlihan built the foundation for labor management upon which Dick, Keith, and hundreds of CMs have built successful businesses. Now, who will be next to step forward and bring comparable credentials and ingenuity to our component plants?

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