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Katie Kormann – MiTek: John Calvin “Cal” Jureit’s Original Gang-Nail Connector Plate & Patent Come “Home” to MiTek

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Tony McCoy – Spida USA: How I Got to Spida – And What We’ve Got for You

In Memoriam: Remembering Lecil Alexander, P.E.

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Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Record-Breaking EBITA Exceeded MidTwenties for Many CMs for 2021

Thomas McAnally – Publisher: From The Road: Hiring Options & Questions Answered

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Matt Layman – Layman's Lumber Guide: The Answers are in Housing “Completions”

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Yoonhwak Kim, PE – Alpine: Important Check Points for a Truss Design Drawing

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The Journey of a New Year

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Joe Kannapell: Sixty Years of Machines Part XXVI: Competing in Columbus

Glenn Traylor:

Can You Store Trusses at the Truss Plant or the Jobsite?

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Tracy Roe – Eagle Metal: Providing Job Management Solutions with TrueBuild

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Simpson Strong-Tie Staff: Field-Adjustable Sloped and Skewed Hangers — Introducing New LSSR Sizes

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Edmond Lim, P.Eng.– LimTek Solutions: Optimize Your Saw with a Lumber Pick Line

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Joe Kannapell – The Last Word On What's Ahead

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

Truss Equipment .............................................................................42

Panel Equipment .............................................................................56

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

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

Modular Manufacturing ..................................................................87

Door | Stair | Window Equipment .................................................88 ........................................................................................92 Lumber Monthly GIGGLES ................................................................................91 Safety First ...............................................................................................101 Calendar of Events ..................................................................................104 Industry News .........................................................................................109 Directory .................................................................................................122 Hiring Zone ............................................................................................124

Acceptance Leasing & Financing .........................................................43,81 Acer, Inc ...............................................................................................28,38 Alpine ...........................................................................................16,82,102 Clark Industries, Inc. ............................................................................22,66 Eagle Metal Products .......................................................................8,48,128 Eide Integrated Systems, LLC | ProCut, LLC .................................33,61,74 EstiFrame Technologies ........................................................................13,40 Fitzgerald Group ..................................................................................25,43 HOLTEC USA ......................................................................................2,57 Layman's Lumber Guide ...........................................................................92 LimTek Solutions ........................................................................1,32,52,78 MiTek ............................................................................................12,58,125 Panels Plus ............................................................................................39,62 Runnion Equipment Company ............................................................25,81 Simpson Strong-Tie .................................................................14,86,106,109 Spida USA .............................................................................18,19,30,64,72 The Hain Company .......................................................................9,24,37,75 The JobLine ...............................................................................17,77,89,91,94 Timber Products Inspection ................................................................44,85 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ..................................................34,35,76 Triad | RUVO | Merrick Machine ......................................................4,88,90 Vekta Automation .................................................................................15,42 Wasserman & Associates ............................... 7,39,41,43,56,61,69,70,87,89 Wood Tech Systems .........9,17,23,26,27,29,31,33,39,41,43,47,50,51,63,65, 68,69,71,73,77,79,80,89,91,121

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The Journey of a New Year Anna L. Stamm

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itting down to write this column, I was thinking about opportunities the New Year might bring, and wondering how receptive we would be to any possibilities we might encounter. Booting up and glancing at my folder for these drafts, however, I saw an old column with “Did_Not_Use” in the file name.

Not remembering it, my curiosity said to open it first. Written in September 2019, the following seems even more appropriate today.

Director of Communications and Marketing Component Manufacturing Advertiser.

How Many Steps?

We all know that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, but how many steps do we feel that we’ve taken so far? Shortly before writing this column, I read Joe Kannapell’s The Last Word [for our October 2019 issue], The Right Job, and his conclusion resonated with me: “If you, like me, have toured the country looking for the right job, recall the words of St. Augustine: ‘Life is like a book, if you don’t travel, you’ve seen only one page.’ And from each of your experiences, even the toughest, you’ve gained a world of marketable knowledge.”

Throughout my life, I’ve known many people who have lived their entire lives within a limited radius of where they grew up. Sometimes it’s the same town, occasionally it’s a short distance from their childhood home. And now, as I’m getting older, I wonder how different life would be without opportunities to gain a new perspective. Change is tough, journeys are difficult, joy is fleeting—but who we are will always be a composite of both the good and the bad of what we have experienced.

Having a Different Perspective Having lived in four states and one foreign country, I often make comparisons about how things are “here” versus “there,” general attitudes of people in this place versus that, and many of the little reflex actions and phrases that are normal in one place versus odd in another. Whether or not someone has had the privilege to live in multiple places though, I’d like to believe that we can all (learn to) look past ourselves and remember to view situations from more than one perspective.

A New Year marks another opportunity to assess where we are in our journeys, what we have learned so far, and where we would like to head next.

Here’s to a New Year where we can welcome the changes, seize the opportunities, and not let the road blocks and potholes distract us from the possibilities on the journey ahead.

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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 $2,900 for Extra Set of Blades Optional Live Deck, Label Printer, Ink Jet Printer, Catcher Display & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor.

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NEW! New L-M Equipment Verticut 2000 PET / Bunk Saw Station The L-M Verticut 2000 is a true Precision End Trim (PET) saw that is capable of holding a 1/16th accuracy all day long. Made in the USA, the V2k comes equipped with a 15 HP 460/230 volt High-E three phase TEFC motor driving a Double ended Premium “Stellite” inlaid saw bar with a spring loaded chain tensioner and an automatic oiler to lubricate the .404 pitch custom profile semi chisel saw chain.

Rather than a single pivot-point, the saw assembly is mounted on a mandrel box that is guided by cam followers on a steel frame that is raised and lowered by a hydraulic cylinder. A console with the saw controls moves with the saw assembly along a track positioned using a manual “V” wheel geared drive or optional Hydraulic drive The V2k is unlike other imported systems that are basically a Portable Yard Saw on a cutting rack with a best cutting accuracy of +/- 1/8″ (meaning up to ¼” accuracy variance between units of lumber). The V2k from L-M provides +/- 40 thousands, assuring consistent PET precision from unit to unit.

Another advantage L-M has over the competition is their commitment to personal service with unlimited phone assistance and technical help.

Their team has traveled the country working on crosscut saws for many years and they know their equipment inside and out. L-M is a familyowned business that prides themselves in doing the job right and building long term relationship that is vital to their business: “Built to last as long as our customers since 1946”.

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Sixty Years of Machines Part XXVI: Competing in Columbus Joe Kannapell

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wo linear saws were set to battle one other at BCMC: Alpine’s, never having operated in a truss plant, vs. TCT’s, running in 10 truss plants. But few expected the competition at the 2002 Show. Alpine’s entry was the result of a crash effort, largely behind the scenes, to one-up the TCT. The TCT had proven itself mainly in Florida but wasn’t well known elsewhere. And although the two saws were within eyesight of each other on the Columbus, Ohio show floor, the TCT wasn’t well positioned, buried in the back of Klaisler’s booth. But as activity accelerated on the Show floor, most attendees were drawn into this unanticipated rivalry, and they quickly got up to speed on the contenders.

A lot had happened since the TCT debuted at the Louisville Show in 2001. Housing starts had risen 15%, CMs were busy, and several would be buying machinery at BCMC; how much was yet to be determined. Some were deterred by the sticker shock of seeing new equipment breach the $100,000 mark. And many were distracted by the allure of the computerized component saws, which only recently had come of age. The sheer bulk of Koskovich’s Auto Omni, MiTek’s Cyber, and Alpine’s AutoMill displays, and their imposing 30-inch blades, dwarfed the closed boxes of the TCT and Alpine linear saws. Those without a linear saw in their booth sought to deflect interest in them by touting output volumes, conveniently omitting productivity per man hour discussions.

Even Alpine may have inadvertently confused some saw prospects by displaying an upgraded component saw, the AutoMill SC, next to their linear saw.

Meanwhile, Jim Urmson’s TCTs were now being shipped across the country, and CMs were doing things they’d never before done with them. Users discovered that they could buy long lengths of #3 2x4s

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at a very advantageous price. These boards used to be rejected on QC concerns, but, when chopped into short lengths, their quality became acceptable. And, if adjacent saw cuts lined up, yields increased significantly. The message that “waste from the TCT would fit into a small scrap box” began resonating across the truss world. Of course, an Alpine linear saw could lay claim to these same benefits, if and when it proved itself. Normally that could only happen when their saw had an exemplary track record at a truss plant. But this Show would challenge that paradigm.

Now as the 2002 BCMC opened for business, the seminal moment for the Alpine challenger arrived. Surprisingly, at that critical juncture, onlookers found none other than Dave McAdoo, Alpine’s Director of Engineering, poised to feed a board into a large boxy enclosure emblazoned with “ALS.” He warmed up the onlookers by bevel cutting a six-inch floor truss web. Then came the piece-de-resistance, the nearly perfect long scarf cut. Dave recalled the scene as follows:

“…crowds gathered around the tiny window of the ALS. Every so often, however, something unheard of would happen. It was usually when the saw successfully made a clean 36” long scarf cut with a perfect 1/4” butt cut. They actually cheered as if their favorite quarterback had just made a Hail Mary touchdown pass to win the game in the final seconds. I will never forget that as long as I live.”

At that moment, Randy Yost, Alpine’s South Florida Sales rep, began hatching a plan to get the ALS field tested so that he could fulfill his commitment to “sell 10 in year one.” As he looked across the aisle, he saw little activity at the TCT exhibit. But Jim Urmson seemed undeterred, believing that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” Unwittingly, Alpine had just validated Urmson’s raison d’être, his reason for inventing the linear saw. And Alpine still had to successfully field test their invention.

In just three days in October 2002, the ALS ignited the demand for linear saws that the TCT had been stimulating for the past two years. That demand quickly elicited competitive responses.

Jerry Koskovich, whose Auto-Omni had been overshadowed for the first time at a BCMC, had to reassess his opinion of the linear saw. He had not been initially impressed with the TCT, but now the ALS got him thinking of extending his Mini-Miser to handle roof trusses. MiTek realized they had to act quickly, not having any idea that such a saw could be developed in 105 days, or even 2–3 years, and they sought an alliance with Jim Urmson, whose agreement with Klaisler was due to run out. Even overseas suppliers Hundegger and Vekta entered the fray. The linear saw was poised and ready to transform not only the saw shop, but even the way trusses were designed in the office and assembled on the table.

Next Month: Optimization Redefined 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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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.

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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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“Alpine has been our partner for the 20 years we’ve been in the truss industry. Their service and product innovation are second to none!”

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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.

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

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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

NEW! 1994 MiTek Easy-Set 4000 Component Saw Five-head component saw cuts both chords and webs, blade sizes 2×16″, 2×20″, 1×32″, with swing-arm central control system, digital display, power hold-down, carriage, waste conveyor incline, dust-hoods touchscreen controls, single sided setup, 480 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $7,990 FOB IN Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.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. 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

1998 Mitek Easy Set 2000 Component Saw Five Blade Component Saw cuts up to 20' (2) 16", (2) 20" and (1) 30" Blade Touch Screen Computer Digital Readouts All Powered Movements Powered Hold Downs Belt Waste Conveyor (under saw) Incline Waste Conveyor $22,500 FOB MI. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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$90,000 NOW $80,000 FOB BC 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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How I Got to Spida – And What We’ve Got for You

By Tony McCoy

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’m excited to seize all of the opportunities in front of me with my new position here at Spida, so I’ve decided to start with a little introduction about how I got involved in this industry and what has led me to this great company.

How So Many of Us Got Our Start in Construction Back in the summer of 1979, I was looking for a job to support myself and pay my way through college. A close friend of mine was working with a framing crew who needed additional help.

I decided that framing would be a great job as I could get paid while working on my tan (eyes rolling). While speaking with the framing crew leader, he asked me about my future plans. I told him my goal was to achieve a bachelor’s degree in business but, to accomplish that, I had to work to pay for college. I thought framing would be a great summer job until I could find something better. He warned me that if I started in the construction business, I would be stuck in it for life. I was thinking to myself I would only be in this for three months! Little did I know where it would lead, and I ended up loving it. I learned quite a bit about framing, cutting roof rafters, and ceiling joists over the next 3 years – finally a reason to use trigonometry! We also worked with I-joists and wood trusses, both floor and roof. It was a great learning experience for me.

In 1983, I married and went to work for a lumber yard/truss plant in south Ft Worth, TX, all while attending the University of Texas at Arlington. Dick Nesbitt (RIP) was the plant manager at the time and became my mentor to all things trusses, including truss design and the manufacturing process. I had no idea about “floor truss” machines and “roof truss gantries” when I started work there.

I was especially intrigued by the component saws.

Dick showed me how the sawyer would set angles and lengths by turning a crank! Automation by elbow grease – now those were the days!

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Soon after I started working there, I was busy completing some truss designs in the office, when this short, eccentric, obnoxious, turquoise-covered, straw hat-wearing, cowboy wannabe came storming into our office. His name was Ronnie Wright. Ronnie was as loud as a freight train, and I think he lived in one too. He manufactured various truss machinery including truss conveyors, roller presses, and steel tables. Ronnie and I later became friends. He was a wealth of knowledge, and he shared a lot of his expertise on truss equipment with me. Undoubtedly, many readers are now thinking about their own mentors and friendships formed throughout their careers too!

From Then to Now at Spida So began my life journey in the world of trusses. Now some 43 years, two plate suppliers, and four truss manufacturers later, I find myself still enjoying this business as much as I ever have and working for a great machinery company, Spida Machinery USA. Spida Machinery hails from New Zealand. I met Bevan Lines, Spida Machinery COO, several years ago, when Spida first came to the US to push the CSS saw (today’s Automated Apollo Saw). I worked for Truswal Systems at the time, which partnered with Spida Machinery that first year. An Alpine sales rep, Don McVogue, once told me that the key to success in any business was innovation. Well, Bevan and Spida brought some jaw-dropping innovation to the US that year with the introduction of the CSS. Once we sold one and took videos of the saw in action, it was smooth selling from then on. We sold 15 CSS saws in that first year. Some truss manufacturers loved the CSS so much they bought two! Almost all are still running 20 years later.

Mechanically, they are the best saws on the market – you won’t find many used Apollo Saws for sale. They complement any truss manufacturing operation regardless of size and can easily cut floor truss webs too! They are workhorses to be sure. Many of our customers love the CSS/Vector/ Apollo Saws so much, they don’t replace the saws, they upgrade them. The computers that drive these saws eventually become obsolete and must be replaced, but Spida offers great upgrade pricing on Apollo Saws. The typical upgrades take only a day to install and can include new computer systems, servo motors, belts, benchtops, and all new wiring outside the saw motor.

The Automated Apollo can easily produce up to 3,000 board feet per day. Average days are around 2,400–2,500 board feet. The key is feeding the beast, and by that I mean, keeping full bunks of lumber close to the saw. If a sawyer is searching for or leaving the saw to find material, the saw is not producing. You can say that’s true for any saw.

As important as board footage production is, so too is waste utilization. I’ve seen Apollo sawyers keep a cart full of component drop-offs close by. They pull from the drop-off cart quite often and incorporate the once-wasted material into the cutting process. The Apollo Saw can use XML and comma-delimited files from all major plate supplier design software. The sawyer can pull batch jobs directly from the company network and start cutting immediately and can also enter the board metrics directly into the easy-to-use Apollo UI for recuts or special pieces.

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The Apollo is very easy to train on, with sawyers learning quickly and finding the saw very easy to use. There are several modes to the cutting process that include flipping the board, so the saw stays in the same quadrant. Every sawyer has a different preference on how to flip boards and the Apollo handles all of them. The automated stop correctly sets the required board length every time, whether the cut has a centerline cut or an asymmetrical PAE, i.e., sliders and scissor bottom chords.

I have yet to see a sawyer who wasn’t like a kid in a candy shop watching as we install new Automated Apollo saws or install Apollo upgrades. Every one of them loves the saw and understands its potential and diverse cutting abilities. They become invested in the Apollo and take ownership of the saw like it’s their own. Chances are that if you don’t own an Automated Apollo Saw, one of your competitors does.

So yes, it’s true, I’m excited by the great products we have to offer at Spida, and I’m glad I’ve joined this top-notch company. When you’re ready to talk more about the Apollo, and anything else we’ve got, just give us a call for more details and availability!

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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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Used SpeedCut Rafter Cutter SpeedCut model SRC, Speed Rafter Cutter – One person rafter cutter can make single or double compound cuts and simple cuts on either end of the rafter. Features twin H.D. Milwaukee worm-drive circular saw (one missing), turntable system allows for precise angle cuts and easy set-up, 120 volt, 1 phase. $1750.00 FOB WI carl@mpbbuilders.com 920-748-2601

2002 Koskovich Auto Omni 5-Blade Component Saw 2002 Koskovich Auto Omni component saw, 5-blade automated saw includes [3] 20 inch blades, [1] 30 inch blade, [1] 12 inch blade and shaker waste conveyor with factory side pans. Fully automated setup with full power length and all axis angulation, single-sided setup from operator console, 2×3 through 2×12 and 4×2, 20’ to 9” @ 90°/90°, Exair cabinet coolers, remote monitor, no spares.

In operation until Aug. ’21. 208/240/480 volt, 3 phase, 100 Amp saw electrical required. 120 volt, 1 phase PC electrical required. $13,970 FOB OH Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

2000 MiTek SmartSet Pro 5-Blade Component Saw MiTek SmartSet Pro – 5-blade component saw with 2×16”, 2×20”, 1×32” blades, with swing-arm central control system with rugged industrial touch-screen for simple input of cutting data including cutting angles, centerline, length, etc. Includes belt waste conveyor and dust-hoods, cuts from 11″@ 90/90, 45º four angle webs from 16″, 2×3 through 2×12 up to 20′. Includes all available manuals, spare blades and parts.

230v, 3ph electrical required. $21,781 FOB GA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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

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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Spida CXM Pull Arm Saw with Automation Circa 2008 Spida CXM saw, model CXM 456055, pull arm saw with computer controls, powered angulation, powered length carriage to 20 feet, and self-retracting arm for cutting truss component parts, with easily movable center-point fence line for angles. From the OEM literature: “5.5 h.p. motor, 17.75″ blade, cuts in 180 deg quadrant from 10 deg to 170 deg, max thickness 6″ max crosscut at 90 deg. 27.5″, 45 degree max bevel cut”. Includes software upgrade to 2018 Spida standards and digital manual.

220 volt, 3 phase, 16 Amp saw electrical required, 110 volt,1 phase, 10 Amp PC electrical required. 65-85 PSI air required. $19,790 FOB BC Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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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

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). $13,149 Base, FOB MN. Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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NEW! LAUDERDALE HAMILTON 24" SUPER CHOP SAW • 10 HP Up-Cut Saw with 24" Blade • 6" x 13 1/2" Capacity • Double Palm Valve Operation • Includes Short Roller Conveyor (No Stand) • Converted from 3 Phase to 240 Volt / 1 Phase $3,750 FOB SD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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

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NEW! 1998 Alpine WebPro 4×2 Floor Web Saw FW442, Six-blade floor truss web saw with (2) x 16″ cutoff blades & (4) x 14″fixedquadrant blades. Cuts minimum length 9.5″/maximum 46″ angled floor truss webs, square cuts from 6″ to 42″, up to 40 boards per minute. The WebPro was especially designed by Alpine Equipment for floor truss web cutting. Saw blades are arranged so that blades 1 and 2 are mounted at 90 degree complements, as are blades 3 and 4. Rapid loading of conveyor is both convenient and easy, allowing a production rate of more than 40 pieces per minute. All operation controls are highly visible and grouped by function. Includes under-saw waste conveyor. 480v, 3ph, 24.3 Amp electrical power. $39,970 NOW $24,971 FOB GA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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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

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2003 Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw

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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$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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New Monet FWA-500 AC Automated Floor Web Saw Call For Pricing FOB MO Additional Information Here 765-751-9990

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New Paths to Production

A new Universal stacking infeed deck in testing at the Acer plant.

Fewer moving parts, compact size, and higher productivity.

The Ranger Retrieval System by Acer is compatible with several brands of linear-feed saw. Explore your options now and get the lumber moving.

Acer Inc. 301 Industrial Drive Rushford, MN 55971 USA 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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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw !

W NE Call for Pricing Condition: New Location: MO

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

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

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2006 Koskovich Omni Miser WFA with WoodRunner Lumber Retrieval Servo controlled angulation axis of movement for cutting and making wall frame (square & angle cut) components. , “D” Print option (both faces, one edge). Includes 5 HP, 3450 RPM, arbor motor, computer monitor, console, 220/440v 3 Ph, spare blade. The WoodRunner Air Pick automated lumber retrieval system includes a single picking head with 10 bunks and 2 magazines. Includes manuals, all available spare parts and spare servo cards, and WoodRunner software source code. Available March 2022.

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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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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 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Record-Breaking EBITA Exceeded Mid-Twenties for Many CMs for 2021 ast year should have been a record profit year for wood truss and wall panel component manufacturers (CM).

Many of my clients have mid to upper-twenties Todd Drummond EBITA. A few made it to the mid-thirties of their total sales.

Yet, so many find this hard to believe. Too many believe mid to high teens for EBITA is something to be proud of, but nothing more than that can be considered. Despite the reluctance of nonbelievers to admit it, the numbers are real.

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Those who have above-average profits do conduct their business differently than others. The Drummond Method is based on these high performers’ best-in-class practices. To achieve higher performance, they quietly operate using methods that are not so widely known or embraced. Of course, manufacturing is one key element, but so much money can be lost or unrealized in other areas of their operation. The Drummond Method helps every department work in concert to focus everyone’s attention on improving the bottom line.

TDC has witnessed the highest performers have very low employee turnover and vacancies. They all know that no matter which department has high employee turnover, which creates unskilled labor, quality and capacity would suffer severely. Capacity would, of course, suffer severely with too many unfilled positions. Compounding with today’s employment issues, many poor-performing operators consistently have a terrible rate for both the turnover and vacancies, and they think nothing can be done. TDC finds high employee turnover operations are at about 60% or less efficiency. An example of a terrible turnover rate would be having only 1/3rd of the manufacturing employees possessing three years or more experience. Many things can and should be done, but the reluctant companies will not embrace the necessary corrective measures. In contrast, the highest performers have resolved the employment issue, using tools and strategies that many have discussed with TDC during consultations. If your company suffers from high employee turnover and vacancies, then you need to recognize that doing the same as you have always done is not working, and you have to be willing to try new practices.

Pricing methods for the highest performers are closely held secrets that do not rely solely on the margin percentages of sale orders. Believe it or not, the standard method of margin percentage of the sales price, embraced by so many companies, is an unreliable measurement tool for understanding order contribution to profits. (Example: 30% vs 35% margins) This bears repeating in that the expected percentage of gross margin can be deceiving for knowing the true profit potential of any particular order. There is a far better method that is very easy and consistently shows the true profit potential.

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Those who exceed best-in-class profits do not rely on Board-Foot (BF) units for their CM operation. There is a far more significant reason they do not rely on BF beyond manufacturing. I know, I know, some of you are saying, “my God, Todd, really? BF again?” Yes, I am. First, let me repeat a section of last month’s article, “How to Lose Millions of Profits with Linear Saws and Two-Person Crews.”

Figures 1 & 2 – Figure 2 clearly shows the vast discrepancy of using BF/Hour for labor efficiencies. If we used a high BF with low setup order (AG trusses) compared to a low BF with high setup order (Complex hip roof), the numbers would be far worse. I have written numerous articles on this very flawed labor measurement method; see, for example, “The Drummond Short Schedule TimeStandard System” and “Estimating Truss Labor Using Board Footage Versus Proper Man-Minute Time Standards."

Best-in-class performers know that pricing is the most significant factor for not depending on BF. Think about it for a moment. BF is unreliable for scheduling capacity, labor efficiencies, and incentive programs for roof truss manufacturing; why would you use it for pricing? They do not, and neither should your company.

Following almost twenty years of labor time standards development and refinement, the Drummond Method demonstrates there is only one reliable method for proper pricing and scheduling, accurate measurement of manufacturing efficiencies, and implementation of production incentive programs. Only properly developed motion and time standards that estimate man-minutes (MM, RE, or SU time units) will be effective for roof truss manufacturing.

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So, knowing that these three critical areas for bestin-class employment practices, pricing, and truss labor estimation lead to better profits, what will your CM operation do for 2022?

No one is better at providing your team with proven results for employee, pricing, truss labor estimation, and so many other best-in-class practices. Our tailored solutions are for the client’s specific needs. Go beyond the typical software and equipment vendor recommendations for your operations and do what many have dared to do.

Embrace the Drummond Method, and your company can experience cost savings, and net profit gains that usually take months or years can be accomplished in weeks or months, resulting in an average of 3 to 6 point net profit gains for CMs. 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://todddrummond.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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How big do you want it?

The Ranger Retrieval System is built to order in lengths from 30-130 ft (9-40m), and can feed 1 or 2 linear saws.

The saw is the start of your production line .

So why not give it the best automated lumber retrieval system on the market?

Acer Inc. 301 Industrial Drive Rushford, MN 55971 USA 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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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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WOOD WALL

COMBO STATION The Wood Wall Combo Station is an all-in-one system that frames, squares, and sheathes wall panels for quality panels every time. The Combo Station is designed for low-volume, entry-level operations and is compatible with lumber from 2×3 through 2×10.

Designed with the rigors of a panel shop in mind, our equipment is developed with longevity and quality.

The Combo Station can be stand-alone or integrated into a full production line. Various sizes and configurations are available.

BENEFITS • Ergonomic working height • Improved squareness vs. traditional methods • Superior wall panel consistency • Flexibility with fastener spacing • Fastens consistently and accurately PHONE: 800-289-5627

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cServo 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

$39,500 FOB NC 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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.

$41,000 FOB IN

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.

2005 OMNI MISER RTWF SAW Model RTWF (Automated Roof Truss & Wall Panel Cutting & Marking Saw). 5 HP Motor with 16" Blade (Cuts 2x3 through 2x12 up to 16' in length) Ink Jet Printer (Both Faces). Crooked Lumber Sensor.

Incline Live Deck. 7 Magazine Feeders (4-2x4 and 3-2x6). Bunk(Bulk) Feeder. Computer with Enclosure & Stand. 208 Volt / 3 Phase Video available upon request.

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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! 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.

$37,500 FOB IN 765-751-9990

a blending of excellent services and products, with answers that work...!© Not producing the results you need or want – getting conflicting info about what to do and the equipment and the systems you may need?

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Please be assured that your investment with any of our selected partners will not cost one penny more with the Fitzgerald Group as your purchasing contact. In addition, you will receive the full advantage of our Partner Relationships and Services NOT offered elsewhere.

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

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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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Al Coffman

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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 You Store Trusses at the Truss Plant or the Jobsite?

By Glenn Traylor

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ace the facts. Trusses are large and bulky. They take up a lot of space and often cannot be stored inside. They have a shelf life. What are the factors that need to be considered?

Are there ways to extend the shelf life of trusses? Are any of the methods currently used counterproductive?

In the photo, the owner of these trusses is attempting to protect his investment. Based on site observations, it looks like site preparation might have taken longer than estimated. The trusses are covered with tarps to protect them. Unfortunately, the method utilized has created an acceleration of damage. While the tarp sheds the rain, the trusses are sitting directly on the ground. From the tarp leaks and the moisture collected by the tarp, the environment under the tarp is ripe with moisture.

This cycle of moisture is causing the connectors to back out. Mold is everywhere. The wood is decaying. In this situation, the owner would have been better off not covering the trusses at all. At least the trusses could dry.

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What should contractors and fabricators do? These are some considerations.

1. The cycle of wetting then drying causes the most damage. An excellent book on the subject is R. Bruce Hoadley’s Understanding Wood.

2. Trusses should be built just in time if possible.

3. If you attempt to mitigate weather damage by providing cover, make sure it is ventilated.

4. Trusses should be stored off the ground and asphalt to prevent migration of moisture permeating from the ground.

5. Dunnage should be spaced frequently, at least at panel points, to provide an even surface as to not distort the trusses.

6. Store trusses standing up vertically as they would be installed, supporting them at their designed bearings (rather than flat). This prevents moisture from ponding on the face of the lumber around the connector joint.

7. As a more expensive option but excellent long-term storage, top marine boat wrap conforms precisely to truss packages. It’s installed using propane-fueled heat guns and entirely covers and seals the trusses inside a dry package.

In summary, the best method is to build just in time. When this cannot be accomplished and longterm storage is necessary, provide ventilated cover with dunnage. For long-term storage, consider using boat wrap. It can be expensive, but it greatly extends the shelf life of trusses. Unless you take these protective and preventative steps, you’ll be facing trusses that may require mold remediation or even replacement. Be sure to protect your investment by properly protecting your trusses!

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.

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

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TRUSS EQUIPMENT

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

NEW! 2014 Clark Jack Table 7 ft throat x 24 ft long table. Presses 2x. 3x and 4x dimensional lumber. Features plastic building surface over wood underlayment, 7.5 HP drive motor, electric driving hydraulic, fluid reservoir, pressure gauge and joystick travel control with toggle vertical cycle controls. Platen 7 ft x 14 inches wide x 1 1/4″ thick steel with 8 inches of clearance from the table building surface.

240 volt, 3 phase electrical required. $38,971 FOB UT Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

New Spida Floor Cassette Table

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. $130,997 FOB IN

765-751-9990 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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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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Providing Job Management Solutions with TrueBuild oftware flexibility in managing your plant isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity that every truss operation should expect for their business. You need to manage everything from customers to invoices, and you need to do

By Tracy Roe it efficiently. And, you should be able to determine exactly how you want things done in a software program that lets you make the decisions. Fortunately, we have built TrueBuild® Job Management from the ground up and made flexibility a cornerstone, so that it will enable you to build more.

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Every fabricator is faced with demanding tasks for managing all of their customers in a timely and effective manner. Importantly, TrueBuild® Job Management will make these tasks efficient too.

Our software provides full control over a wide array of details for each customer. It’s now simple to track payment terms, pricing details, discounts, and even multiple contacts for the same customer.

All of this flexibility is wrapped in an easy-to-use interface that makes you more efficient.

With TrueBuild®, you have complete control over everything that you want to do. It’s easy to select and adjust items for a quote, an order, a delivery, and even an invoice. With our intuitive interface, adding items or changing quantities is simple. Even multiple deliveries, which historically have been a challenge, are quickly and efficiently managed because you can break a unit of work into multiple deliveries and very easily track what has shipped and what has not.

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What’s more, TrueBuild® Job Management has raised the bar for reports by eliminating the need to generate “custom” reports or manipulate existing reports to get what you want. With our software, you have the freedom to choose exactly what is displayed in each your report, in the sequence you want, and with the overall layout you want right. Control is at your fingertips for everything from color to content. When you establish the settings you want for YOUR operation, simply save your template and share it across your operation. Once again, all of this flexibility comes with the user-friendly interface that is the hallmark of TrueBuild® software.

When taking a hard look at your expectations for 2022, be sure to take a hard look at the TrueBuild® software suite.

Like everything at Eagle Metal, it has been developed in-house to enable great component manufacturers to build more. 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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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.

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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.

$176,500 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.

$58,500 FOB IN

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Optimize Your Saw with a Lumber Pick Line Edmond Lim, P.Eng. LimTek Solutions Inc.

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eed the Beast! That’s what I call it — and that’s what I suggest to every component manufacturer striving to optimize their plant. A Lumber PickLine will ensure that your saw never goes hungry for lumber.

Using inefficient, expensive, and labor-intensive “forklift lumber picking” can and should become a thing of the past. Instead, our Lumber PickLine lets you reclaim idle time from your automated saws, and put your employees’ time to better use. The increased output and redistributed labor costs translate to increased production for your plant.

In 2021, I had the pleasure of installing four of our latest systems in Minnesota (two), Vancouver Island, and Edmonton. The photos here show the installation of a 154 ft exterior Lumber PickLine to a hybrid interior 18 ft Live Deck.

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In this plant, the set-up includes an 8 ft horizontal measure sloping incline to two 7 ft-6 in Smart Conveyors dispensing one board at a time to a MiTek Blade deck with a 3 ft buffer.

Boards are squared up and then dispensed, one board at a time, to the MiTek Blade deck.

In fact with our system, we overlap the Blade deck so that we can dispense one perfectly square to the Blade board with 4” space between boards onto a 40” Blade deck buffer, so the Blade always has one board in the cutting chamber, one board ready to flip, and at least one board “on deck.” No flipper cross ups and the Blade (“The Beast”) just keeps eating.

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Monday morning after a weekend Lumber PickLine install, this MiTek Blade is fed lumber continuously to take full advantage of its newly advertised 25% enhanced output. Best of all, it begins with just a small “cubby hole in the wall” to feed the lumber from the exterior PickLine to the saw!

In the yard, the PickLine can span any length needed, and it doesn’t care what brand of lumber you use.

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Day and night, you can count on a PickLine to keep your production humming. So when you want to increase production, save time, and save money by eliminating constraints, remember that LimTek and Enventek have researched and developed process organization technology to resolve plant inefficiencies.

Contact us when you are ready to take your organization to the next level: Edmond.Lim@LimTekSolutions.com, 416-888-4457 (cell), and https://limteksolutions.com.

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John Calvin “Cal” Jureit’s Original Gang-Nail Connector Plate & Patent Come “Home” to MiTek

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iTek welcomed Marie Jureit-Beamish, widow of John Calvin “Cal” Jureit, inventor of the GangNail connector plate, on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at its global headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri. Jureit-Beamish transferred ownership of the original GangNail connector plate and patent documents to MiTek to preserve the legacy of Jureit’s invention.

Invented by Jureit in 1955, the Gang-Nail connector plate was the first metal tie that allowed for

Celebrating Jureit’s legacy

the building of wood trusses without the need for nails, screws, or glue. Jureit’s laborsaving invention revolutionized the building industry and served as the foundation of what would later become the company MiTek. The original Gang-Nail connector plate, along with other historical artifacts from Jureit’s career, are now on permanent display at MiTek’s global headquarters.

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“He, as you know, transformed how we built houses with one simple idea,” Jureit-Beamish said. “However, a simple idea doesn’t come from just one moment. It comes from a lifetime of preparedness for that one moment and then what you do with it after that one moment.”

Jureit learned production and “how to get things done” while working in the Jureit Family Bakery in Miami, Florida. Jureit-Beamish said he learned timelines, deadlines, cost-efficiency, and how to manage 20 delivery trucks.

Jureit-Beamish described Jureit’s love of music, particularly the theater organ, which led to him adopting the nickname of “The Keyboard Engineer” in certain circles. He, his brother, and their mother collaborated as the music group called The Jureit Family Trio, comprised of a violin, cello, and piano. This is where Jureit learned the art of performance and capturing the attention of an audience.

“He grew up with this spirit of this tremendous work ethic, the production, the artistic spirit, the musical spirit, the speaking spirit, and then he decided he was going to go to art school after high school,” Jureit-Beamish said.

Jureit would study art and hone skills that would come in handy during World War II. Jureit served in the U.S. Navy as a cartographer during the war, creating 3D relief maps. The Navy sent him to Australia and New Guinea, where he saw a great deal of war-related construction.

After he was demobilized, Jureit graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology, more commonly known as Georgia Tech, in 1949 with a degree in engineering. Jureit was inducted into the Engineering Hall of Fame at Georgia Tech in 1996.

After graduation, he worked for a short time at a company that designed and built roof trusses. It was upon leaving that company that he would have the crucial idea that would change the building industry.

In 1955, Jureit, a man of strong religious faith, was sitting in church when, as Jureit-Beamish described it, a “bright white light hit him.” Jureit had a vision of what would be called the Gang-Nail connector plate, and he used his skills as an artist to sketch out the design. These drawings were captured in the original patent documents.

Jureit-Beamish said the many facets and experiences that Jureit experienced in his lifetime all came together in this pivotal moment.

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“If [the vision] had come to you or if it had come to me, I wouldn’t have known what to do with it,” she said. “Because of all of the life experience that he had leading up to it, he was the one that was the chosen vessel for receiving this inspiration.”

Before the invention of connector plates, roofs were often constructed with individual rafters.

This process required highly skilled carpenters, precise cuts, and a difficult procedure where nails were driven into the lumber at a sharp angle. Jureit’s Gang-Nail connector plate would save 125 manually driven nails per truss built.

Throughout his career, Jureit filed more than 60 construction-industry patents. He founded Gang-Nail Systems, Inc. in 1956, which sold connector plates, assembly machinery, and engineering services. In 1987, Gang-Nail was purchased by Hydro-Air, and, soon after, they merged to form MiTek. “MiTek is a company that has become very intent on innovating, solving big problems in building in new and creative ways, and, as a result, hopefully making an impact on communities around the world,” said Mark Thom, MiTek Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Cal’s story reminded me about the simplicity of taking a great idea and being willing to run with it, but also the work that’s required to follow through.”

Joe Kannapell, who retired from Mark Thom and Marie Jureit-Beamish MiTek as Executive Director of Major Accounts after serving 50 years in the building construction industry, recalled meeting Jureit at an industry event in 1972. He said everyone in the room knew of Jureit, and, more importantly, they knew, in many ways, he was the reason they were in business.

Kannapell is currently writing a book documenting the history of the truss business and says, “Mr. Jureit is chapter one.”

Today, MiTek annually ships millions of pounds of connector plates in hundreds of sizes and configurations globally. Jureit passed away in 2005 at the age of 87, but his legacy lives on in every connector plate sold, and his spirit of innovation inspires MiTek’s vision to transform the building industry with better building solutions.

“Stewardship is a guiding principle in the company MiTek today, for all team members,” Thom said. “What’s happening today is we are being entrusted with the gift of carrying on Cal’s legacy and many of the things that were important to him in his life in building that legacy. We will do our best to be good guardians and good stewards of the memory and the legacy of Cal Jureit.”

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Features touch-screen controls, (4) high-speed nail tools, automated tilting of tools at seams and powered transfer of panels. Approximate size is 18 ft wide x 27 ft long. 230 / 460 volt, 3 phase electrical required.

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2021 Triad Router Bridge & Portion of V-Track 2 0 2 1 Tr i a d R o u t i n g B r i d g e w i t h approximately (20) feet of v-track. Fits over tables that build up to 12′ nominal height wall panels. Includes powered automatic bridge return, powered vertical router movement, manual fine adjustment wheel, manual vertical router travel with chain drive and (1) Milwaukee router, catalog #5625-20 120 volt, 1 phase, 15 Amp electrical required. No table included. $28,970 FOB BC Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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IBS Tool Bridge & Router Bridge IBS multi-tool bridge with (24) tool stations.

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New Panels Plus floor framing machine, supports the structural members creating floor sections from 2" x 6" LVL through 2" x 10" to 2" x 12" dimensional lumber, 20" deep wood floor trusses or engineered wood / I-joists. Standard footprint of floor panels (cassettes) up to 12' wide x 45' long. Table consists of a fixed section and a track-guided, moveable section controlled by either a foot switch or push-buttons.

Includes a series of color-coded locator pins at 16", 19.2 and 24" on-center spacing and clamping with squaring feature including foot pedal control.

The locators individually flip down if a joist comes out on top of them. After the floor is complete and unclamped, the floor section can be raised up on skate-wheel conveyors and rolled out or lifted off the table using an overhead crane. Table height is 24.5", OAL 45.5 ft, OAW 14.5 ft. 120 volt, 1 phase, 15 Amp electrical required. 90 to 120 PSIG at 15 CFM air required.

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Memoriam

Remembering Lecil Alexander, P.E.

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Journeyman Engineer of some 50 years, Lecil Alexander left us suddenly on December 6, 2021, after a tragic bout with pancreatic cancer. Lecil came to our industry as an Engineering Manager at Clary Corporation in Texas, having already earned his professional standing. After that formative experience serving many truss plants for a plate supplier, he devoted the bulk of his career to structural engineering for component manufacturers. In the mid-1980s, he moved to North Carolina to manage the design department for Northwest Structural Components in Kernersville. There he reviewed thousands of truss designs and countless truss repairs. When Northwest was acquired by Shoffner Industries several years later, Lecil relocated to Shoffner’s central design office in Burlington, NC, where he spent the remainder of his distinguished career. During his tenure for Shoffner, he supported fourteen truss plants covering seven Eastern states.

In 1998, when Universal Forest Products (UFP) acquired Shoffner Industries, Lecil became part of the largest residential truss manufacturer in the U.S. By then, he had begun specializing in truss repairs for the former Shoffner plants which now became UFP’s Mid-Atlantic division.

Lecil found his calling in tackling the most difficult structural issues with the greatest sense of urgency, becoming UFP’s most capable problem solver.

Lecil was an old school professional in the most laudatory sense. He labored long and hard with his head down at his trademark drafting board, eschewing a modern workstation. He applied his considerable expertise to the great advantage of UFP and was a devoted teacher and mentor to others, as attested by Dr. Frank Woeste, Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech: “I knew Lecil for decades and reached out to him numerous times for input on truss design issues and education needs for building designers, component manufacturers, and installation contractors. Regardless of the issue, his feedback and opinions embellished the conduct of a professional engineer: Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.

Over the years, he gave lectures at our Virginia Tech short courses and was the instructor for a couple of two-day courses on wood truss repair. Lecil was generous by helping me and others that he had met at the VT short courses. I especially appreciated the fact that he was open, freely shared his engineering knowledge, and was trustworthy.”

Outside of work, Lecil was a devoted family man and outstanding neighbor who somehow found time for prodigious pastimes. He described his custombuilt residence as a “home built on top of his shop.” Following his retirement in 2018, he was able to spend more time there tinkering with his classic Model A Ford and exercising his carpentry skills.

Lecil lived a full, exemplary personal and professional life; a life truly worth living. He will be incredibly missed by his family, friends, and the component industry.

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2017 Panels Plus Single-Tool Wall Panel Sheathing Station

2017 Panels Plus single-tool sheathing station includes servo-controlled bridge travel, edge stitcher tool mounts (single beam model), a single-tool, center tool mount, laser pointer, pre-programmed nailing patterns and joy-stick controls, foot pedal control at squaring end of table for squaring panels, pop-up skatewheel and roller conveyors for transport of panels. Accommodates wall panels ranging from 2″ x 4″ to 2″ x 10″, up to 16′ panel length. Includes one Max brand model CN80 nail tool. 120 PSI at 60 CFM air required. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. See example video below.

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New! $37,900 FOB Ontario 2014 TRIAD RAKE WALL TABLE • Wall Lengths to 12' • Wall Heights to 40' • Powered Height Adjustment • Manually Adjustable Rake Side (0 to 12/12 pitch) • Adjustable Squaring Stop

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New Spida Wall Extruder Panel Assembly System The concept of the Spida Extruder is to bring materials to a central location as the product is extended or “extruded” to create the framed wall panel. A single operator in one central location, feeds the studs and sub-components in-between the plates, while the Extruder does the nailing. The Extruder features (4) servo-controlled, indexing, bracket-mounted tools that can be coil or stick fed, hands-free clamping of plates and is adjustable for wall heights starting from 5’-11”, with options to build walls to 12‘3”, from 2×4″ to 2×8″ lumber.

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.

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.

Conveyors and transfer tables of various configurations are used to bring the parts to the Extruder. Each design takes advantage of curved or raised conveyors to efficiently bring materials to the Extruder and fit within your plant’s material flow in the most efficient way possible.

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.

$68,990 FOB MA 2019 Triad Gen 3 Framing Station with Trident Tool Dollies 2019 Triad Gen 3 framing station with Trident tool dollies builds up to 16 ft long walls from 4 ft to 12 ft in height with 2×3″ through 2×8″ material. The framer clamps and squares components with push button activation before nailing. The trident tool dollies use a single tool per dolly and can be set up to accommodate the nail spacing and quantity of nails. Pop-up skate wheel conveyors assist with moving the wall or components. 110 volt, 1 phase electrical required.

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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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New PROSTACK WALL PANEL STACKER

$185,970 FOB NV 2016 Triad Wall Assembly Equipment Developed in a commercial wall panel production facility this is the remarkable ProStack, fully automated wall panel stacker. The ProStack relieves your build team from creating a stack of wall panels and keeps them building walls instead.

Stacks 2×4 through 2×8 walls up to 20′ in length and up to 12 feet in height. The ProStack automatically centers each layer including multiple wall segments on the same layer, and the ability to “create” fork lift pockets for ease of loading in your yard or on the build site. (Please see video for more.) 208 volt, 3 phase, 45.3 full Amp load electrical required. No air required. Footprint is 26′-5″L x 19′-3″W. Here are some of the features of the ProStack Wall Panel Stacker: • Wall Length Max – 20’ • Wall Height Range – 8’ to 12’ • Material 2×4″ through 2×8″ • Total Weight capacity – 6,000 lbs.

• Total stack Height Max – 6’ • This unit stacks on-center • System is able to stack on center layers that have multiple wall segments • Siemens controls • Full manual override controls via HMI • Speed – 45-60 seconds per wall layer

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2016 Triad exterior and interior wall panel lines with conveyors and terminal stations. Builds 2×4 and 2×6 walls up to 16’ in length with wall heights from 6’-9” to 10’-2” and includes Component Nailer model FTN and panel lift model XPL1000: Exterior line includes (2) sets of Rough Opening Assembly tables model RO-CAT, framing table model Gen II with manual nail-gun tool dollies each side & stud locators at 16” and 24” o.c., squaring and sheathing table model Gen II with staple & routing combo bridge & side shift for seams @ 3” & 6” o.c. fasteners, top & bottom plate gun mounts for 6” o.c. fasteners, auto stop & tilt features, (3) 10 ft skatewheel conveyors, (4) 20 ft x 36″ roller conveyors and (4) powered infeed conveyors with chain track.

Interior line includes Rough Opening Assembly table model RO-CAT, framing table model Diamond Quad with manual nail-gun tool dollies each side, pop-up rollers & stud locators at 16” and 24” o.c., (2) 10 ft skatewheel conveyors, (4) 20 ft x 36″ roller conveyors.

System sold for over $223,000 new. Sold as one system only. 110 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 100 PSI air required.

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2007 Panels Plus Steel Wall Panel Sheathing Station $74,970 FOB MN 765-751-9990 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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Triad Generation II nail tool bridge with 60 ft of v-track, refurbished by Triad in 2021. Maximum panel height clearance 12′-3″. Includes locations for (3) tool mounts along the middle beam, top & bottom plate tool mounts, tilt-tool option, joy-stick controls, power bridge return, e-stop button, all available Paslode tool mounts, manual and all available spare parts. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 100 PSI air required.

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Add as much, or as little, WizardPDS® automation as you need; the entire table line or a 40’ section to capture the bulk of your schedule. In fact, with the time-intensive setups dedicated to your WizardPDS® automation, your manual table is now free to maximize its potential with longer runs and basic truss geometry.

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Work Smarter

2 Seconds That's all the time it takes

to drill studs for running Romex or other electrical wire in the wall panels

Motor: Heavy Duty 5 HP - 3 phase - 220v or 440 v (Please specify when ordering) Motor carriage bearing and spindle assembly mounted on Blanchard ground steel plate Lineal motion is hardened and ground V bearings and rails Block Sizes: 2 x 4 through 2 x 12 infinite height setting to center Air Supply: 100 psi 10 CFM Drills: 2 wing 3/4'” Carbide Tipped can accommodate smaller or larger Spindles: Alloy Steel polished and ground precision shafting Frame: 2" Steel With Powder Coat Finish Covers: 10 Gauge (1/8" Thick) Aluminum removable Dimensions: Height - 60 inches, Width - 33 inches, Depth - 33 inches Shipping weight: 750 lbs. - (Including crate) MADE IN AMERICA BY AMERICANS

See the Stud Driller in action!

Go to https://youtu.be/AnODX5vPesE for a demonstration

916-508-3558 • www.thehaincompany.com TRUCKS & TRAILERS

2006 A-NU-PROSPECT Step Deck Roller Trailer 40'-0" Lower Deck, 12'-6" Upper Deck Hydraulic Tilt on Lower Deck Lower Deck has 3 Split Load Lifts Roller Locks (upper & lower decks) GVWR: 37,000 KG (81,400 LB) Air Ride Suspension Tires & Brakes are Good Winches & Straps Price in US Dollars $30,000 FOB PA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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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

2000 Wilson 48' Drop Deck Trailer • Tandem Spread Axle • Air Ride Suspension • Tires & Brakes are Good $14,500 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2003 JDH TRUSSMASTER SIDEOFFLOADING TRUSS TRAILER 10,000 Lb Tandem Axles (Dual Wheels).

26,000 GVWR. Deliver Trusses Vertically.

Stretch from 18' to 38'. Raise Loads Hydraulically. Air Brakes. $6,900 FOB CA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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1987 CITY 48' FLATBED TRAILER • Tandem Spread Axle • Air Ride Suspension • Tires & Brakes are Good • Headache Rack $9,500 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1995 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 TRUCK • 243,013 Miles • Caterpillar Diesel Engine • 10 Speed Manual Transmission • Air Ride Suspension • Tires & Brakes are Good • Sleeper Cab $16,900 FOB IN Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering by Todd – Covering all areas, not just the manufacturing (includes sales, design, and admin). Proven lean manufacturing and industrial engineering trained expert with 100s of paid consultations. Dozens of clients providing written testimonials. Almost 20 years of refined and structured unbiased service with 30+ years in the industry resulting in an average of 3 to 6 point net profit gains for CMs.

Offsite Design and Engineering Services – Expand your design team’s capabilities with a well established proven group. Known for accuracy and attention to details with almost 20 years of industry experience in wood and light gauge steel structure design. All truss and wall panel designing software services supported.

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, and coaching/training to engage their employees and profitably grow their business fully.

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 mid to large size companies in the building products industry.

TDC offers discounted brokerage services for smaller companies by Todd (contact for details).

Modular Manufacturing – Premier expert advisement throughout the entire process for existing and new modular manufacturers. We work with you to manage your modular product design and handle production logistics through fabrication, construction, and engineering.

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!

www.todd-drummond.com

todd@todd-drummond.com

(603) 748-1051

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Used 6-Head SLLasers System 2006 International Truck with A-NU-PROSPECT Roll-Off Trailer 2006 International DT 460 Diesel Turbo Engine Tires: Recently Replaced 541,000 Kilometers A-NU-PROSPPECT 32' Roll-Off Trailer Single Dexter 10,000 Lb Axle Roller Locks Electric Brakes Tires: Good Price in Canadian Dollars $29,000 FOB ON Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

EMSI Teeter Cart Width - 46" / Length - 72" / Load Capacity - 3000 pounds / Pneumatic tires - 14.5 inch / Maximum utility in truss plants, panel plants and lumber yards / Quick assembly by bolting parts together / All hardware is supplied / Upright 2 x 4's not supplied.

Medium duty tires rated at 1500 lbs each are included.

Call for Price Eide Integrated Systems, LLC 612-521-9193 www.eideintegratedsystems.com

Used (mix of 2013 & 2014) SL-Lasers, model PD-6, green laser system.

Six head system with PC in stand-alone enclosure & two spare heads that need diodes and galvos.

(Parts are available for this model by OEM at an additional cost.) Lasers project roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building surface, for faster setup and fabrication times.

(For further details, please see listing on WTS website.)

$98,970 FOB AL

765-751-9990

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JobLine.com

The

Remote Multifamily Truss Estimator Job

Used 3-Head SLLasers System

MiTek - J15227 Hiring Now! Must score in the Upper Intermediate or Advanced range on the JobLine Truss Design Skills Evaluation. MiTek Sapphire proficiency is required. Employer will consider 3+ years single family design experience. Training and position is remote.

Expert level Remote MMF Estimators are afforded top consideration but the employer is very willing to train experienced single family designers wishing to become MMF Designers. This position is a stepping stone to a MMF Design job if you are interested.

Hourly plus OT based on experience, job history, and testing. 45 hr week average +- with no OT cap. This is a Work/Life Balance employer who invests in their people for long term goals. Full benefits package, medical, life insurance, retirement plan. insurance, retirement plan. USA based applicants only.

See what we can do for YOU! visit: www.thejobline.com

email: mail@thejobline.com

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! PHONE: 800-289-5627

Used (mix of 2013 & 2014) SL-Lasers,

model PD-6, green laser system. Three head system with PC in stand-alone enclosure & one spare head that need diodes and galvos. (Parts are available for this model by OEM at an additional cost.) Lasers project roof truss, floor truss and wall panel design images accurately onto building surface, for faster setup and fabrication times.

(For further details, please see listing on WTS website.)

$49,970 FOB AL

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One month after installing a Double Lumber PickLine to feed two TCT Linear Saws: "We are getting 3 to 5,000 bdft more 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 to further accelerate the payback.”

Tom Hollinshed, Owner Comtech, Fayetteville, NC

LimTek Solu�ons Inc. 6021 Yonge St., Unit 1019 Toronto, ON M2M 3W2 Tel: (416) 888-4457

Edmond.Lim@LimTekSolu�ons.com

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New Hain Company Micro Mini Measuring System Video Here $3,499 FOB CA Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com

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

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

NEW! Terminailer XP Price: $209,000 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.

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.

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

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.

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

S t a n d a r d M o d e l s Av a i l a b l e Max Load Weight (lbs.)

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 PHONE: 800-289-5627

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.

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. $2,900 FOB NE. 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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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

Used 2015 Woodrunner Lumber Retrieval System The WoodRunner WR-2 lumber retrieval system seeks and retrieves the exact boards needed to cut. The core of the system is a trolley with an automated picking head. The trolley moves back and forth on a runway truss positioned over lumber carts while the picking head’s laser scans below. After locating the specific piece of lumber needed, the picking head uses a powerful vacuum to hold the board while moving it to the infeed deck.

National Crane 680-HTM Tractor Mount, Freightliner 114SD

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

Call for Price Eide Integrated Systems, LLC 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com/woodrunner/

Virtek LPS-6R, 3-Head System 2003 Virtek, 3-head system, model LPS-6R, includes PC with monitor and keyboard, PC enclosure, two LPS-6R heads for parts and all available power cords. Projection area of 14′ x 20′ with proper mounting height over work area. Red laser projection. 110 volt, 1 phase electrical. $9,890 FOB OK Wood Tech Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtechsystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

Generation 3, Used 2018 Triad Framing Table The Generation 3 Framing Table has adjustable 20’ long walls, with wall heights from 6’9” to 14’3”. Studs are placed between color-coded stud locators. With just a push of a button, the width adjustment clamp is activated to clamp and square all components. The Generation 3 Framer features a wider table top, designed with the framer in mind. Our new Anti-Slip Surface that allows the operator to work on a comfortable and safe surface.

Call for Price Eide Integrated Systems, LLC 612-521-9193 www.eidemachinery.com/Triad/

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IntelliVIEW

Manage. Design. Build.

The industry’s most powerful integrated component design, engineering, and management software for steel and wood-framed structures. 

iCommand Manage projects, customers, materials and pricing

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eShop Manage component production, labor and efficiencies

The IntelliVIEW suite is a fully integrated software solution for the layout and design of a building’s rough framing elements—including roof and floor trusses, wall panels, solid sawn, EWP, construction hardware, sheathing and various ancillaries.

The IntelliVIEW suite provides the industry’s most complete analysis of the design, cost information and bill of materials—promoting increased profits by reducing plate and lumber use.

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

BUSINESS & DESIGN SOFTWARE | CONNECTOR PLATES EQUIPMENT | ENGINEERING SERVICES & SUPPORT

Building Partnerships Call 800-521-9790 or visit www.alpineitw.com for complete information

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Hiring Zone 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

Building Component Industry's Job Board

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

Employer to Candidate Direct Hiring No Recruiting Fees!

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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 NZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

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

Sweed Scrap (Band) Chopper with Stand 1/2 HP Motor (115/208-230 Volt) $1,900 NOW $1,750 FOB NE. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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Hiring Options & Questions Answered

By Thomas McAnally

iring is difficult and finding industry professionals has been especially challenging since COVID complicated running your business. Because one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to hiring, two industry-focused options you can use are The JobLine and the Hiring Zone.

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• Since 1992, JobLine has provided recruiting services to the Building Components and Off-Site Industries.

• In 2020, I launched the Hiring Zone to serve a segment of the market that doesn’t utilize recruiters.

We all have tried the massive job board sites like ZipRecruiter and Indeed, and they serve a purpose.

Unfortunately, for most of the employers in our industry, you need a department to wade through the applicants from all over the world. No matter the screening questions, they come with little or no experience or value to the position you are trying to fill. I know because I’ve tried them with similar results. That’s why I decided to add the Hiring Zone option. I will still provide recruiting services, but you can access the same pool of candidates and more with the Hiring Zone! help too. Using a big one size fits all job board isn’t very productive but having an industry-focused job board is.

What is the Hiring Zone?

Simply put, the Hiring Zone is a job board for our industry, like a Zip Recruiter or Indeed, but it is placed where industry professionals can easily find industry-related job opportunities. It resides on the Component Manufacturing Advertiser website. It is low cost, easy to use, in a popular location, and comes with full support.

How does Hiring Zone differ from JobLine?

JobLine charges a fee to find candidates and only earns that fee when an acceptable candidate starts work. The Hiring Zone is a job board. You place an employment ad, pay a fee, and then candidates can respond to you directly. Candidates who apply for your open positions in The Hiring Zone are sent directly to you – the two sites are completely separate. I can’t see who applies to your ad, I can’t access any resumes sent to you. I designed it that way on purpose. Not everyone wants to or can afford to use a recruiter, but they need PHONE: 800-289-5627

How do you use the Hiring Zone?

On The CM Advertiser home page, there is a big blue button in the upper-right corner for the Hiring Zone, which takes you to https://componentadvertiser. com/hiring-zone. There, you can view industry-focused employment ads, post a job, and review our rates. In 2022, I’ll be offering Hiring Zone discount programs for multiple placements and an annual contract option that allows you to maintain one or more ads active all year that can be updated as needed. And of course, everything is strictly confidential and no one but you will see your applicants.

I hope that you find the Hiring Zone a valuable tool when searching for industry professionals. As always, I welcome your feedback on how to make my services better.

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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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Al Coffman

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Jean Hart

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Curt Holler

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Chuck Ray

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Glenn Traylor

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Elliot Wilson

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.

https://www.tpinspection.com/ https://www.tpinspection.com/auditing-services/truss

The right partner can lead to the right connections.

In an ever-changing industry, finding the right project partners at the right time can be challenging. With more than 60 years in the business, Simpson Strong-Tie can help you build a stronger business network. We build upon our industry relationships to connect you with the architects, engineers, builders and contractors you need. Our open-platform software is integrated with the systems everyone uses, making collaboration seamless.

Along with industry-leading service and support, it’s a smart way to boost efficiency, ensure quality and improve profitability.

One good connection leads to another. Visit go.strongtie.com/componentsolutions or call (800) 999-5099 today.

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MODULAR EQUIPMENT

NEW! Hilman Model BSP-6P Rollers • • • •

6 Ton Capacity.

Polyurethane Wheels.

Swivel Padded Top. 54 Available

New Sub-Component Nailer

$290 NOW $275 each FOB NE Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.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

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

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Seege Pa$59,500

NOW $44,500 FOB ND 2007 SEMMLER BIG RED COLUMN FABRICATOR

Wescana Jack Press & Table 35 Ton Hydraulic Press with 14" Wide Platen Press Roof or Floor Truss (4" Maximum Opening) Steel Frame Table with 1/4" Steel & 1" Plastic Top Slotted Jigging at 12" Centers | Joystick Control 7.5 HP / 3 Phase (208/230/460/575 Volt) 6' x 25' Table & 8' x 25' Table Available

800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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.

800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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RUVO DOOR MACHINES are the answer!

Proven WORKHORSES for either horizontal or vertical workflows

1-800-568-7423 ext. 135 RuvoDoorMachines.com

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Door } Stair } Window Machines

NEW! BAM “Ovation” Door Machining Center (DMC) New Builders Automation Machinery “Ovation” series, door machining center (DMC). Fully programmable, two-stage door machine featuring (27) axes of operation. Can be specified with either two or four front machining heads. Machine is side-eject, direct-drive with helical gear racks and gear protection from dust. The door loader is driven by an absolute encoder; no stepping motors, belts or exposed ball screws are used.

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The Answers are in Housing “Completions”

Another Recurring Phenomenon: Starts to Completion Ratios If ever I look down and see a penny on the ground, I always pick it up and, without fail, I always do the same thing next. That is scan the surrounding area for another penny.

I have been blathering on about the spread between housing starts and completions, making the assumption that, eventually, every started new home gets completed...some time. Not so. Today it crossed my mind that, like all other assumptions, verification can be valuable.

Following are some pretty staggering data found on the U.S. Census Bureau web site regarding starts and completion dating back to 1968.

2000 – 2021 2010 – 2021 2021 YTD 2021 Nov

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107.0 89.4 133.7 129.4

103.7 81.4 109.3 102.1

96.9% 91.1% 81.8% 78.9%

Fascinating, eh? For over 50 years, Completions average 97.2% of Starts. (Census Bureau cites “rounding” for the sub 100%). We clearly see the lack of completions over the past decade and the 2021 completions plunge.

• 2021 has been the lowest year in five decades for Completions vs. Starts at 82% YTD. • Since 2000, Starts are up 50%, while Completions only 35%.

• 2021 November Starts vs. Completions were just 79%, the lowest November EVER! • December is the only month in 53 years that completions have exceeded starts, EVERY year, with an average increase of 48% greater than the previous November.

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Strong Housing Until Completions Turn Higher: Good for Lumber Historically, just comparing data, during periods of economic growth, the lower the Starts/ Completions Ratio, the stronger the economy, as measured by GDP. Readings of under 85% have signaled a peaking in the economy, which is likely a result of Fed tightening to reduce consumption, i.e., inflation.

From that perspective, S/C Ratio, we are near the peak, but not end, of the strongest economic expansion in over 50 years (that is limited by data availability). There is no repeating time correlation between the low S/C Ratio and the beginning of a recession; however, in recessions, the S/C Ratios exceed 100%, meaning new construction demand is lower than supply.

To close the current gap to the 50-year average, we must have several months of Completions exceeding Starts, which brings me to today’s decision point. Either housing components other-thanlumber supply chain must increase or starts must decrease. Either way, the next six months are in the bag for builders.

The FDP suggests continued inventory accumulation through February. January Chaos will not provide enough extra supply to reverse the winter uptrend, but it should pause the strength of momentum. Housing is strong until we see completions trend higher.

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Products: R & F Truss, Panel, Framing package. Markets: Single Family, Multifamily, Custom Homes. Bilingual English/Spanish spoken and written. Degree in Industrial Engineering.

Compensation: $90's+ ID: C15995 Truss Designer - MiTek Relocation: Florida Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, and cutting/production documents.

Secondary duties: checking others work. Software used: MiTek and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses and roof trusses. Market experience includes single family, multi-family, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects. 2 years experience, MiTek software.

ID: C13437 Remote Truss Designer | In Office Truss Designer | Design Manager Relocation: Ohio If it is big, bad, ugly, or worse, I can handle it. I've done layout and profile work in autocad w/ some home brewed scripting, and ArchiCAD. Custom residential, a few track builders that had 3 base models and many options to track, some multi-family, and large commercial projects. Software: MiTek, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Truswal, Simpson, Eagle and others. Quick to pick up new software.

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Primary duties: design, layout, and optimization. Secondary duties: checking others work and repairs. Software used: MiTek Sapphire, Robbins, Keymark, and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, wall panels, I-Joists, and hardware. Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multi-family, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

ID: 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 ID: C11856 clients, answer sales calls, and Designer/Design Manager Truss/Panel/I-Joist/Stairs/EWP develop project criteria. Prior Truss Designer a few years back Relocation: Ohio 18 years Design experience 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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US (500,000+ SFT) and designed units for a senior complex. In ID: C18277 addition to wall panels...I also add Professional Engineer | in blocking, windows, doors, etc.

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Components Structural Hardware | Codes & ID: C12220 Compliance Design/Design Manager - Truss/ Relocation: Maryland, Minnesota, EWP/Remote or at Plant North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Relocation: Pennsylvania South Carolina, USA - Eastern, Remote / Satellite Truss Designer Virginia, Washington DC Roof / Floor truss design utilizing Experienced and successful Mitek Sapphire design software. professional engineering manager Project estimating, including roof with over 25 years experience system, floor system, and wall in improving productivity and panels. Responsible for 100% resolving structural problems of quoting and preparations for for engineered wood product production for our #2 and #4 and truss manufacturers and clients. Maintained a database for developing innovative design a major tract builder, producing software programs. Also skilled 5-8 house a week. in building outstanding teams and relationships among sales, Truss & Engineered Wood manufacturing, and engineering Products Design Manager / Sales. stakeholders. Highly educated Oversaw all aspects of Truss with exceptional employment & Engineered Wood Products history & experience. 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 / corrected design staff, MiTek / commercial project experience. Truss Joist software. Responsible Alpine, Truswal and Keymark for maintaining lumber / plate experience. inventory.

ID: C17230 Please inquire if you are interested Remote Wall Panel Designer Sapphire in learning more about this candidate. Use our Contact Us Relocation: Newfoundland page, or if you know me, send an My objective is to be part of a team/company and prove I am email. reliable, show my ability and my willingness to learn! In addition ID: C10789 to being a newer wall panel Production Manager/ designer, I have learned software Supervisor - Truss/Panel Relocation: Minnesota, Iowa, such as Mitek Sapphire, Revit North Dakota, South Dakota, USA 2017, Bluebeam Revu 2016. I have recently done jobs such as - Northwest, Wisconsin 20 years experience. Responsible designing garages and adding on for all aspects of truss and additions to homes. Jobs I have panel production, inventory, PHONE: 800-289-5627

January 2022 #14270 Page #100 In addition to 4 years experience with MiTek truss design software, I have worked in the shop as both a sawyer, and a truss builder, so I have first hand knowledge of how a truss should be designed to save time on the shop end. I also worked in framing and using wall panels.

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

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ID: C17191 Remote Truss Designer/Part Time Relocation: USA - Northwest My objective is to be a part of a Design Team where I can contribute to the success of the company, and establish a career as a remote truss designer. I love the challenge of tough projects, and consider it my job to complete my assigned work ahead of time, and to the best of my ability. I won't quit before the job is done fully and accurately.

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Electric Pallet Jacks Electric pallet jacks make quick work of moving loads around the workplace. Pallet jacks protect your back from strains and injuries by moving heavy and awkward loads and objects that would be unsafe to lift manually. But, as with any powered tool, if used improperly, electric pallet jacks can become a safety liability.

If you operate an electric pallet jack on the job, get training on the use of the equipment from an experienced worker. Your training should include practical, hands on application exercises to ensure that you can safely operate the specific equipment at your worksite. Only operate the pallet jack if you have been authorized to do so by your employer.

Be familiar with the electric pallet jack that you will use on the job. Review the manufacturer’s operating instructions and details on the jack’s capacity. A lift rating capacity plate should be mounted on the jack; never exceed the manufacturers load rated capacity.

Know how to use the power controls and brakes properly. Use the forks and attachments correctly.

Always inspect the equipment prior to each use; never operate an electric pallet jack if it is malfunctioning. When charging the jack, use a GFCI outlet and ensure that you use precautions to avoid electric shock.

Learn and follow the general safety rules for electric pallet jack use. Load the jack securely to prevent materials from shifting during movement. Gradually start and stop the jack to prevent the load from slipping. Use extreme caution when you are pulling the jack; ensure that your pathway is clear and that you will not trip backwards or run into obstacles.

Keep your body and your coworkers clear of the pallet jack to avoid being crushed by the machine. Never ride on a pallet jack and avoid horseplay when you are using one.

Watch for coworkers and obstacles at all times when you are using an electric pallet jack. Give people the right of way instead of expecting them to get out of your way. Slow down and proceed cautiously when you are at a crosswalk or obscured throughway in the workplace. Try to stack and move loads in a manner that will not block your line of vision. Always use a spotter to assist you if you cannot see around the load.

Use extra caution in narrow aisles, on slopes and inclines, and other restricted areas where your maneuverability will be limited. If you are authorized to use the jack in an elevator, always enter it with the load first; do not back up into the elevator. Use the same technique when entering any constricted space with a pallet jack. Ensure that trucks and railcars that you are authorized to enter are properly blocked from movement.

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Gatos Eléctricos Para Paletas Los gatos eléctricos para paletas facilitan el traslado de cargas pesadas en el sitio de trabajo. Los gatos eléctricos para paletas le protegen la espalda contra lesiones y torceduras porque trasladan cargas pesadas e incómodas de manejar que de otra manera habría que mover a mano. Pero, al igual que con otras herramientas motorizadas, si no se usan correctamente, los gatos eléctricos para paletas pueden presentar un peligro a la seguridad.

Si usted opera un gato eléctrico para paletas en su trabajo, obtenga capacitación de un trabajador con experiencia en el uso de esos equipos. Su capacitación deberá incluir ejercicios prácticos con los equipos para asegurar que usted pueda operarlos con seguridad en su sitio de trabajo. Sólo opere los gatos eléctricos para paletas si tiene autorización de su empleador para hacerlo.

Familiarícese con los gatos eléctricos para paletas que usará en su trabajo. Repase las instrucciones de operación del fabricante de cada equipo, así como sus capacidades. Cada gato debe tener una placa indicando su capacidad para levantar peso; nunca sobrepase la capacidad indicada por el fabricante. Conozca cómo usar correctamente los controles de movimiento y freno. Use los tenedores y los aditamentos correctamente. Siempre inspeccione los equipos antes de cada uso; nunca opere un gato eléctrico para paletas si tiene algún desperfecto. Al cargarle las baterías al gato, use una toma de corriente GFCI (con interruptor de circuito por falla de conexión a tierra) y asegúrese de seguir todas las instrucciones de seguridad para evitar choques eléctricos.

Aprenda y cumpla las reglas generales de seguridad para el uso de gatos eléctricos para paletas. Coloque la carga sobre el gato correctamente para evitar que ésta se desplace al mover el gato. Arranque y pare gradualmente para que no se deslice la carga. Tenga mucho cuidado al tirar del gato; asegúrese de tener una vía libre y no tropezar hacia atrás ni atropellar obstáculos. Mantenga su cuerpo y los de sus compañeros de trabajo alejados del gato eléctrico para paletas para evitar que la máquina los atropelle. Nunca suba como pasajero a un gato eléctrico para paletas y absténgase de jugueteos cuando lo esté usando.

Esté atento a sus compañeros de trabajo y a los obstáculos en todo momento cuando esté usando un gato eléctrico para paletas. Las personas deben tener preferencia de paso, en vez de hacer que se aparten del camino del gato. Proceda lentamente y con cuidado cuando llegue a un cruce o sitios con mala visibilidad en el sitio de trabajo. Trate de apilar las cargas y moverlas de manera que no bloqueen su campo visual. Siempre use un ayudante si no puede ver a través de la carga.

Tenga aún más cuidado en pasillos angostos, en pendientes y en otras áreas restringidas en las que es menos fácil maniobrar. Si usted tiene autorización para usar el gato en un elevador, siempre entre con la carga primero; no retroceda con el gato para entrar al elevador. Use la misma técnica al entrar a cualquier espacio reducido con un gato eléctrico para paletas. Asegúrese de que los camiones y vagones de ferrocarril a los que usted tenga autorización de entrar estén debidamente bloqueados para que no puedan moverse.

Aprenda los conceptos básicos de la seguridad con los gatos eléctricos para paletas, y ¡continúe haciendo su buen trabajo!

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Important Check Points for a Truss Design Drawing

By Yoonhwak Kim, PE Senior Engineer, Alpine

Truss Design Drawing (TDD) includes specific information1 for structural engineers and building designers: truss profile, plates, loadings, wind speed, codes, enclosure, exposure, reactions, deflections, materials, bracing, bearings, etc. The maximum reactions are the most important values in a truss design. These reactions are used for designing structural components (e.g., column, lintel, connector, dowel, and foundation).

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Figure 1 is a typical roof TDD. Sections A, B, and D are important in determining the correct maximum reactions in C. A shows gravity loading and the load duration factor used to design a truss. The proper loadings indicate the least value per code(s).

For example, the minimum uniform live loads are 20psf for roof and 40psf for floor trusses per ASCE7-162, Table 4.1. Also, the load duration factor should be 1.25 for roof, 1.15 for snow, and 1.00 for floor trusses per NDS 20183, Table 2.3.2.

Figure 1. Roof Truss Design Drawing

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B details the wind, snow, and building code information. In one job, the wind/ building code, wind speed, risk category, and exposure must be the same (wind enclosure can be mixed within a job). If there is a truss which has different wind information, the truss will show wrong reactions in C. Also, dead loads in wind load case, shown as TCDL/BCDL in the Figure 1, cannot be larger than 60% of the dead loads in A. This came from the allowable stress design (ASD) loading combination, 0.6D + 0.6W, to obtain the highest uplift per ASCE7-16, 2.4.1. The code and TPI standard should be the right version per county, city, or local regulation.

Truss deflection, connector plate types and sizes, Combined Stress Index for member (CSI) and bearings all need to be checked to ensure the stability of the truss. When any of these factors are inadequate for the truss, Alpine IntelliVIEW software displays a note in section D. This is especially important for a girder truss because these types of trusses are designed to support other trusses. For a girder truss, IntelliVIEW software highlights special loads including supporting loads on the truss. These special loads directly affect the maximum reactions in section C. Therefore, to obtain the correct values in section C, it is crucial to check the special loads carefully.

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Once the loading criteria is correct the drawing can then be reviewed and signed by an Alpine Professional Engineer, typically within one business day. Always remember in the TDD, section C is the most important check point as sections A, B, and D will supply the information to obtain the correct values in C.

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How to Read a Typical Alpine Component Drawing: HowToReadComponentDrawing-Rev7.pdf (alpineitw.com) ASCE7-16 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and other Structures 3 NDS 2018 edition for Wood Construction 4 IntelliVIEW Suite: The software solution for Component Manufacturers (alpineitw.com) 2

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Field-Adjustable Sloped and Skewed Hangers — Introducing New LSSR Sizes

By The Simpson Strong-Tie Team

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ith the recent introduction of our new LSSR rafter hangers for 2x lumber, we thought we’d provide some background on how these new hangers were developed and why.

Field-adjustable sloped and skewed hangers allow designers to specify widely available, economical connection solutions. They were first developed to improve on traditional sloped and skewed hangers that had to be special-ordered or custom manufactured. While specialorder hangers are still sometimes necessary, having off-the-shelf, field-adjustable joist hangers gives designers an attractive alternative for many common conditions.

The discontinued LSSU joist hanger series, which the LSSR replaces, needed to be installed before the joists were in place. We heard from installers that it would be helpful for job sequencing if the hangers could be installed after the joists or rafters were tacked into place. This feedback led us to design our LSSR and LSSJ hangers, both of which are easy to adjust in the field and can be installed after joists or rafters are in place.

Building designs often require connections for supported members that are at a skewed and sloped angle rather than perpendicular to the header. Several of our other hanger series are adjustable for skew only or slope only, but not for both. For example, our THASR/L series is designed to accommodate connections skewed from 22 1/2° to 75°. Conversely, the LRUZ ridge hanger is designed to support rafters at ridge beams with roof slopes of 0:12 to 14:12. Finally, our SUR/SUL/ HSUR/HSUL series is not adjustable, but the models are manufactured with a fixed right or left skew of 45° in sizes to accommodate several joist sizes. The LSU/LSSU and LSSJ series field-adjustable hangers were developed to offer our customers off-the-shelf accessibility and convenience so they

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wouldn’t have to custom-order skewed and sloped hangers. Even so, the LSU/LSSU product design still required that the hanger be attached to the carrying member before installation of the carried rafter/joist. This required a disruption of the normal installation sequence in the field. We felt the need to innovate and offer our customers more flexibility to ease installation during construction.

In 2018, Simpson Strong-Tie released the patented LSSR hanger series. This new series of hangers offers customers the ability to install the hanger after the framer has temporarily attached the rafters into place. Hence, the “R” in LSSR stands for “retrofittable.” To start with, we offered lighter-gauge LSSR sizes for engineered wood products (EWP) such as 1 3/4”-wide LVLs, along with the most common I-joist widths. We offer the heavier-gauge sizes of LSSR hangers for the more common larger solid sawn lumbers sizes such as the double 2x and 4x. The LSSR hangers also allow the installer to have the flexibility to make either miter or straight cuts to the ends of the rafters. Additionally, we improved the LSSR’s adjustable hinge with our new reinforced hinge feature.

The LSSR hangers are shipped in the non-skewed and non-sloped orientation, and customers can adjust the slope and skew as needed to meet field conditions. A detailed installation video is posted on our website for customers to watch at their convenience on their phones and mobile devices.

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Customers will also be happy to know they may replace nails with our proprietary StrongDrive® (SD) Connector screws for higher allowable loads, as we illustrate in an engineering letter on our website.

LSSR Installation

With the success of the initial LSSR models, we moved on to develop additional models in this series for single 2x solid sawn member applications. We wanted to improve and innovate by combining the versatility of the LSSJ with the robustness of the LSU/LSSU. In the fall of 2021, we proudly introduced our LSSR26Z, LSSR28Z, and LSSR210Z.

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As the names suggest, these new LSSR models are designed to support 2×6, 2×8, and 2×10 solid sawn lumber sizes, respectively. These models replace the LSU26, LSSU28, and LSSU210. The new LSSR models allow the installer to use 2x solid sawn lumber with straight-cut ends for plated truss and other applications without the need to specify left or right versions. The LSSJ hangers will remain our economical and light-duty hangers for 2x sawn lumber. The allowable loads for both the LSSR and LSSJ hangers are posted on our website and in the new 2021 Wood Construction Connectors catalog (C-C-2021).

Installation is similar to earlier LSSR models. The flange design allows for easy skew adjustments from 0 to 45° left or right. The swivel seat with the patented reinforced hinge adjusts the slope easily from 0 to 45° up or down. All LSSR models are offered with our ZMAX® coating for medium corrosion resistance in indoor and limited outdoor use. These new models can be used on miter- or straight-cut rafters and joists. All LSSR models are currently in the ER-280 code report.

Stay tuned, because we’ll soon be offering fastener substitutions with these 2x models using our Strong-Drive® (SD) Connector screws for higher allowable loads. For these and other updates, check back on strongtie.com soon.

The article, Field-Adjustable Sloped and Skewed Hangers — Introducing New LSSR Sizes, appeared first on Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering Blog. To sign-up to receive the Engineering Blog in your inbox, go to seblog.strongtie.com/subscribe.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces New RCA-C Rigid Connector Angle for Attaching ColdFormed Steel Studs to Concrete Supports December 18, 2021—Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has expanded its lineup of rigid connector angles with the addition of the RCA-C, an ideal solution for attaching cold-formed steel (CFS) stud framing to concrete supports.

Designed to save installers time and reduce the cost of drilling connector holes at the jobsite, the RCA-C provides the most anchor options available, including holes for a 1/2”-diameter anchor screw or bolt, or for two 1/4”-diameter concrete screws positioned to allow a variety of fastening options.

The Simpson Strong-Tie family of rigid connector angles include general-purpose clip angles designed for a wide range of cold-formed steel construction applications. With prepunched holes for fastener attachment, these L-shaped clips save time and labor on the job and can be used for miscellaneous header/sill connections to jamb studs, jamb stud reinforcement at track, u-channel bridging, stud blocking, bypass curtain-wall framing, joist connections and other applications.

“The RCA-C rigid connector angle for concrete is the most versatile angle for attachment to concrete in the market,” says Simpson Strong-Tie product manager Clif Melcher. “Plus, all RCA connectors have been rigorously tested and load rated, providing contractors with confidence in quality and performance for virtually any job.”

Fabricated from G90 galvanized steel for enhanced resistance to corrosion, the RCA-C is ideal for fastening stud framing to concrete supports where versatility and productivity are required on the jobsite. Additional features of the RCA-C include: • 2” x 2” legs for plenty of room to make attachments to structure and stud framing • Multiple screw pattern options for different load rating options on stud framing • Prepunched holes for attachment of screws to stud framing and concrete • A range of load applications—the connector can be used either to form a heavy-duty shear and tension connector or to form a light-duty moment connection Prepunched holes on the RCA-C anchor leg provide options for attachment to concrete or masonry, which can be achieved with 1/2” Titen HD® or Strong-Bolt® anchors or 1/4” Titen HD or Titen Turbo™ anchors. For more information on the Simpson Strong-Tie family of RCA connectors, please visit the rigid connector angles page at strongtie.com.

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Double-Digit Gains for Single-Family and Multifamily Production in November December 16, 2021 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

Single-family and multifamily housing production accelerated in November, due to strong demand for new construction. Overall housing starts increased 11.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.68 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

The November reading of 1.68 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 increased 11.3% to a 1.17 million seasonally adjusted annual rate. The multifamily sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, increased 12.9% to an annualized 506,000 pace.

“Mirroring gains in the HMI reading of builder sentiment, single-family housing starts accelerated near the end of 2021 and are up 15.2% year-to-date as demand for new construction remains strong due to a lean inventory of resale housing,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. “Policymakers need to help alleviate ongoing building material supply chain bottlenecks that are preventing builders from keeping up with buyer demand.”

“Breaking an eight-year trend, in recent months there have been more single-family homes under construction than multifamily units,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “Moreover, despite some cooling earlier this year, the continued strength of single-family construction in 2021 means there are now 28% more single-family homes under construction than a year ago. These gains mean single-family completions will increase in 2022, bringing more inventory to market despite a 19% year-over-year rise in construction material costs and longer construction times.”

On a regional and year-to-date basis (January through November of 2021 compared to that same time frame a year ago), combined single-family and multifamily starts are 24.4% higher in the Northeast, 9.6% higher in the Midwest, 15.4% higher in the South and 19.4% higher in the West.

Overall permits increased 3.6% to a 1.71 million unit annualized rate in November. Single-family permits increased 2.7% to a 1.10 million unit rate. Multifamily permits increased 5.2% to an annualized 609,000 pace.

Looking at regional permit data on a year-to-date basis, permits are 13.6% higher in the Northeast, 16.3% higher in the Midwest, 19.3% higher in the South and 22.4% higher in the West.

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Building Safety Month 2022 Safety for All: Codes in Action The International Code Council’s 42nd annual awareness campaign about building safety features free resources and events for the public

December 8, 2021 – Washington, D.C. – The theme for the International Code Council’s 42nd annual Building Safety Month is “Safety for All: Codes in Action.” ICC’s Building Safety Month will take place in the month of May 2022. The educational and interactive campaign raises awareness about the importance of building codes in ensuring safety in the spaces in which we live, work, and learn. Each year, the Code Council, its members, and industry professionals from all areas of the design and construction industry highlight building safety though proclamations, informational events, legislative briefings, and more.

The weekly themes for Building Safety Month 2022 are: Week One (May 1–8): Energy & Innovation Week Two (May 9–15): Building Safety Careers Week Three (May 16–22): Disaster Preparedness Week Four (May 23–31): Water Safety “This year’s Building Safety Month focuses on issues that currently impact our everyday lives: building safety, energy, water, and disasters. These factors are a constant concern for our homes, schools, businesses, and communities.

It makes the role of modern building codes even more important as we keep them well-built and resilient,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. The Code Council provides materials to promote Building Safety Month including safety tips, promotional material, and educational packets for elementary school students.

More information about Building Safety Month, including details regarding virtual events, can be found 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.

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Higher Mortgage Rates Expected Following Fed Policy Pivot December 17, 2021 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

The Federal Reserve on Dec. 15 signaled that it will be shifting from an accommodative monetary policy stance that has supported the economic rebound from the 2020 recession toward a tighter policy as a direct result of ongoing, elevated inflation data.

For the housing community, this policy pivot means that mortgage interest rates are likely to rise in 2022. This will reduce housing affordability and again emphasizes the need for policymakers to enact solutions to fix the nation’s supply chains that are impeding more robust housing construction.

At the conclusion of its December policy meeting, the Fed announced changes to its outlook and projections in response to increased inflation data and inflation expectations that will yield higher interest rates in 2022 because of tighter monetary policy.

The announcement makes several changes to both the Fed’s economic outlook and its implied monetary policy path: • Acceleration of tapering of purchases of mortgage-backed securities and Treasuries o The central bank will double the pace of tapering with an anticipated conclusion of bond purchases in March 2022.

• Retirement of “transitory” inflation expectations o The Fed’s outlook notes that supply-demand imbalances are contributing to “elevated levels of inflation.” o The Fed’s economic projections increased its estimate for 2021 inflation (under the core PCE measure) from 3.7% to 4.4%. o As an indication that inflation will persist well into 2022, the projection for inflation next year increased from 2.3% to 2.7%.

• Higher interest rates sooner o The Fed did not announce a change in the federal funds target rate. o However, its announcement/outlook suggests three 25 basis point rate hikes in 2022 and three more in 2023.

This implied tightening is consistent with NAHB’s existing forecast of a 2% 10-year Treasury rate near the end of 2022. This higher rate also implies the 30-year mortgage rate rising somewhat higher than 3.6% by the end of next year.

NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provides more analysis in this Eye on Housing blog post.

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R.P. Lumber Acquiring Alexander Lumber, Uniting Long-Time Competitors Family-owned Midwest chain acquires locations of highly regarded company with 130-year history November 19, 2021, Edwardsville, IL – R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. continues to grow with the pending acquisition of long-time competitor Alexander Lumber Co. Headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, Alexander Lumber is a 130-year-old family-owned company operating locations in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa.

Alexander Lumber has built a legacy rivaled by few and earned the respect of its industry peers, staff, and customer base.

Established in 1891, the building materials and hardware retailer grew rapidly in tandem with the westward expansion of the United States railway system, operating as many as 100 lumberyards by the late 1920s.

In addition to the expansion of its store footprint in Illinois and Iowa, R.P. Lumber is excited that this transaction will open the door to Wisconsin, where Alexander presently operates two stores and one sales office, as well as expanding its truss manufacturing capabilities and geographic reach with the addition of a robust production facility in northern Illinois.

Based in Edwardsville, IL, R.P. Lumber opened its first location in Staunton, IL in 1977 and has continued to grow throughout the states of Illinois, Missouri, and Wyoming. In early 2021, R.P. Lumber entered the Iowa market by acquiring 3 locations in two separate transactions. The retailer is currently expanding its Missouri footprint with the development of three new locations in the southwestern portion of the state.

“At the end of the day, our industry is not a big industry. It’s a pretty small world full of salt-of-the-earth people. We are honored and humbled that the Alexander family has entrusted to us this great business their family built over 130 years. We do not take that responsibility lightly. As we welcome new team members to the R.P. Lumber family, we are excited to deliver our “Best Service. Best Value.” promise to many new customers. We look forward to building relationships in new communities, and we will strive to be good stewards of the Alexander Lumber legacy,” said Plummer.

“For five generations, Alexander Lumber has been our family’s identity,” said Watt Alexander, Board Chair of Alexander Lumber.

“It has shaped our lives and our relationships to one another, but time has caught up with us,” he continued. “As our family has grown and spread across the country, we’ve lost the cohesiveness and focus that previously enabled us to transition leadership from one generation to the next. Once we decided it was time to make this change, our goal was to find another family-owned company – rather than a private-equity backed competitor – where business decisions affecting our people and our customers would be made for long-term goals, instead of cashing out every few years to redeem investors. We think we’ve found that in R.P. Lumber and the Plummer family,” said Alexander.

“Alexander Lumber has always led by example,” said Robert L. Plummer, President & CEO of R.P. Lumber. “They are an industry giant with deep roots and a sterling reputation that has remained intact for decades. We are in a tough business and they are a company that I have always admired. Alexander Lumber leadership cares deeply about their staff and customers, and we intend to preserve that commitment,” added Plummer.

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About R.P. Lumber R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. is a full-service retail home center and building materials supplier. R.P. Lumber delivers its industryleading “Best Service. Best Value.” promise by offering fullservice delivery, complete hardware stores, lumber, drywall, roofing, kitchen cabinet design, and much more for professional contractors and homeowners alike. R.P. Lumber has grown to a physical presence in 74 locations throughout Illinois, Missouri, Wyoming, and Iowa. The company also operates a truss manufacturing facility in central Illinois, a robust ecommerce platform offering nearly 100,000 items for sale with the click of a button, and a wholly-owned subsidiary, R.P. Home & Harvest, which operates 22 farm and ranch lifestyle stores across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. R.P. Lumber was founded by Robert and Donna Plummer in 1977 in Staunton, IL and is now based in Edwardsville, IL.

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Residential Construction Inputs Higher Amid Record Material and Service Prices Posted December 17, 2021 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders Reprinted with permission.

According to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the prices of goods used in residential construction excluding energy climbed 1.8% in November (not seasonally adjusted).

Meanwhile, the price index of services inputs to residential construction decreased 0.8% in November, continuing a four-month trend during which the index has declined 10.1%.

The PPI for all inputs to residential construction — a weighted average of goods and services, which increased 0.3% in November — has climbed 17.3% over the past 12 months and is 22.7% higher than its pre-pandemic level.

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Softwood lumber (seasonally adjusted) increased 6.9% in November and has gained 16.1% since September. The recent trend of mill prices suggests that the softwood lumber PPI is headed for another sizable gain in December. Visit nahb.org to see the latest framing lumber prices.

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Steel mill products prices rose 2.4% in November, the smallest monthly increase since May 2021. The last monthly price decrease in steel mill products occurred in August 2020, and the index has climbed 151.4% in the months since.

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Ready-mix concrete (RMC) gained 0.9% in November after increasing 0.1% in October. The index for RMC has risen 8.3% since January 2020 and 6.6% year to date — the largest year-to-date increase in November since 2005.

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Exterior and interior architectural coatings (i.e., paint) increased 1.5% and 0.2%, respectively, in November. Neither index has declined since January 2021.

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Specific service breakdowns include: • Building materials wholesaling decreased 1.4% in November, and building materials retailing declined 1.6%. The wholesale and retail services indices measure changes in the nominal gross margins for goods sold by retailers and wholesalers. Gross profit margins of retailers, in dollar terms, have declined 22.1% since reaching an all-time high in June 2021, but remain 33.4% higher than the January 2020 level.

• The prices of legal, architectural and engineering services rose 0.3%, 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively, in November. Although the year-to-date increase in prices of professional services used in residential construction are quite modest compared to that of materials, prices have increased more in 2021 than they had by November 2020.

• Metal treatment services increased 0.7%, on average, in November. The services used to calculate the inputs to residential construction include plating and polishing, coating and allied services, and heat treating. Metal coating and allied services have increased the most — 14.1% (not seasonally adjusted) — since the start of 2021.

David Logan, NAHB director of tax and trade policy analysis, provides more in this Eye on Housing post.

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US LBM Acquires Professional Builders Supply Leading building materials distributor expands in North and South Carolina

December 1, 2021, Morrisville, NC – US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Professional Builders Supply, a top supplier of building materials to local, regional and national custom and production professional builders in North and South Carolina.

Founded in 2003, Professional Builders Supply today operates 12 locations in the Carolinas, selling, installing and distributing residential and commercial building materials such as lumber, siding, trim, doors, windows, decking and railing. The company provides turn-key installation services for multifamily applications through its PBS Commercial brand and for residential roofing and siding via SouthEnd Exteriors.

“This exciting, new partnership with US LBM allows Professional Builders Supply to continue delivering an unequaled level of service while expanding the range of materials and services we can provide to our customers and communities,” said Van Isley, who will continue to lead Professional Builders Supply’s day-to-day operations. “We are incredibly eager to join a like-minded industry leader in US LBM that shares our core philosophy of treating our people with care, honesty and respect so they in-turn do the same for our customers.”

With the addition of Professional Builders Supply, US LBM now operates 31 locations in the Carolinas under multiple banners, including GBS Builders Supply, Jennings Builders Supply & Hardware, Maner Builders Supply, Myrtle Beach Building Supply and Parker’s Building Supply.

“Professional Builders Supply is recognized as a people-first, growth-focused leader both in the Carolinas and across the building materials industry, and we are proud to welcome the entire team to the US LBM family,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. “The addition of a preeminent operator in Professional Builders Supply to our existing successful network in the Carolinas puts US LBM in a leading position in the rapidly growing housing markets of Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, Charleston, Wilmington and Greenville-Spartanburg.” ### About USLBM US LBM is the largest privately owned full-line 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 uslbm.com or follow US LBM on LinkedIn.

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AWC, NAFO, SLMA Statement on Sustainability Executive Order WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 9, 2021 – The American Wood Council, National Alliance of Forest Owners and Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association issued a joint statement on President Biden’s Executive Order, Catalyzing America’s Clean Energy Economy Through Federal Sustainability.

“We applaud the President for harnessing the federal government to lead the way in transforming the built environment to net-zero.

The materials used to construct buildings account for 27 percent of total building emissions, according to the United Nations, and lowering the carbon footprint in buildings, construction, and renovations is critical to meeting climate goals. We can significantly cut the carbon footprint of the traditional built environment by expanding wood use and substituting traditional building materials with wood products, including mass timber – leveraging the carbon benefits of our nation’s forests into our buildings, communities, and cities.

United States ensures some of the highest sustainability standards in the world. Private working forests support 2.5 million American jobs and U.S. wood product manufacturers directly support over 450,000 family-wage jobs, both primarily in rural communities.

Climate change presents a direct threat to infrastructure, supply chains, financial investments, and the U.S. economy.

Governmental procurement practices can mitigate those risks by creating climate-resilient infrastructure, bolstering domestic supply chains, and expanding carbon sequestration in both the built environment and in America’s working forests. Increasing procurement of wood products addresses each of these challenges.

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. www.awc.org

Wood buildings lock away carbon, turning our buildings and cities from emission sources into emissions vaults. Mass timber in particular is an affordable, scalable, and realistic option for achieving our shared climate goals. The Federal Sustainability Plan appropriately recognizes the role of life cycle analysis (LCA) in making choices that can reduce emissions. As more and better data is developed, LCA processes will become even more robust and enable more thoughtful, climate-smart decision making in governmental procurement.

The National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) is a national advocacy organization committed to advancing federal policies that ensure our working forests provide clean air, clean water, wildlife habitat and jobs through sustainable practices and strong markets. NAFO member companies own and sustainably manage more than 46 million acres of private working forests. www. nafoalliance.org.

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The forestry and wood products sector looks forward to working with the federal government to achieving a net-zero emissions building portfolio with American-grown and manufactured wood products.” ###

The Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association membership footprint spans from Texas to Maryland and includes sawmills, lumber treaters and lumber remanufacturers. In total, there are 81 member companies operating roughly 130 locations.

The mills directly employ nearly 10,000 people, in addition to the countless secondary jobs. Our members also manage over 2 million acres of timberland. www.slma.org

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SLB Programs Working Group Plots Next Steps to Bolster Wood’s Share in Residential Construction This fall, the SLB Programs Working Group reconvened to review findings and recommendations on how the SLB can best create and capitalize on opportunities to sustain market share and increase wood use in residential construction, with a particular focus on exterior applications, built-to-rent housing, and industrialized construction practices.

Following the Working Group’s first meeting in May, the SLB commissioned additional, independent research, which concluded that the residential market is growing at a rate that disguises both regional and segment market share loss; composite decking has gained a majority share in the West; builders are likely to keep gravitating to prefabricated and modular construction to overcome labor shortages; and consumer preferences are ever evolving, prompting major shifts in residential construction trends, such as outdoor living.

Based on these findings, available resources, and market potential, the Working Group recommended that the SLB:

• Launch new efforts to explore regional growth opportunities in partnership with wood products associations, and kick-start relationships with market leaders to position wood as the material of choice for prefabricated construction.

• Maintain its messaging and communications efforts to promote wood in exterior applications, as well as program-wide efforts to tout wood’s unparalleled ability to deliver carbon and sustainability benefits.

• Track the percentage of build-to-rent and prefabricated housing entering the market annually and position wood through communications.

“The SLB has a history of successfully leveraging research to anticipate and respond to frequently changing market forces. By using data and paying careful attention to market share potential and relative returns on investment, the Programs Committee and SLB are directing our strategy and resources to where we can make the greatest difference for softwood lumber in residential markets in the next decade.” – Brian Luoma, Chair, Research and Promotion Programs Committee

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PotlatchDeltic Acquires Timberlands in Southern Arkansas and Northern Louisiana December 22, 2021--SPOKANE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PotlatchDeltic Corporation announced today a merger with Loutre Land and Timber Company. PotlatchDeltic issued 1.96 million shares of common stock and assumed debt of $6.6 million in exchange for Loutre’s 51,340 acres of high-quality, well-stocked timberlands in southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana.

Key attributes of the Loutre timberlands: • • • • •

Stocking levels of approximately 90 tons per acre Average age of the timber is greater than 40 years Sawlogs represent approximately 70% of the timber inventory Highly integrated with PotlatchDeltic’s existing timberlands and sawmills Expect annual average EBITDDA of $8.5 million and annual average capital expenditures of $600,000 over the first 10 years

“Loutre is a highly-attractive bolt-on acquisition that enhances our existing timberland footprint in southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana,” said Eric Cremers, president and chief executive officer of PotlatchDeltic. “We know the markets well and our integrated operating model will create additional value as we process the mature timber in our Waldo and Warren, Arkansas sawmills. Loutre also increases our stable cash flows, which is key to growing our regular dividend sustainably over time,” stated Mr. Cremers.

“Loutre has a long, rich history dating back to 1907,” said Jeff Nolan, president and chief executive officer of Loutre. “This tax-free transaction provides a way for Loutre shareholders to maintain ties to that timber legacy, while creating liquidity for our growing shareholder base,” stated Mr. Nolan.

“Most of Loutre’s shareholders were also shareholders of Deltic Timber Corporation,” said Chip Murphy, chairman of Loutre.

“The PotlatchDeltic merger has been very successful and we have benefited from the management and performance of the combined entity. Transferring Loutre’s timberlands for increased ownership in PotlatchDeltic provides higher dividends, flexibility and diversification to Loutre shareholders,” stated Mr. Murphy.

PotlatchDeltic manages its timberlands on a sustainable basis. Forestry practices on the acquired acres will be subject to third-party certification to standards developed by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative®.

About PotlatchDeltic PotlatchDeltic is a leading Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that owns approximately 1.8 million acres of timberlands in Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota and Mississippi. Through its taxable REIT subsidiary, the company also operates six sawmills, an industrial-grade plywood mill, a residential and commercial real estate development business and a rural timberland sales program. PotlatchDeltic, a leader in sustainable forest practices, is dedicated to long-term stewardship and sustainable management of its timber resources. More information can be found at www.potlatchdeltic.com.

About Loutre Loutre Land and Timber Company is a closely held S Corporation that owned and managed 51,340 acres of highly productive timberlands in southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana. The company was headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas.

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he best news for 2022 will be on the job front, and I plan on keeping mine, working these pages. Please stayed tuned as we uncover much more about our unique niche in the off-site construction industry, including developments on the following, evolving topics: • Robotics: How will the two new robotic assembly systems fare: one coming from the Carolinas and another going into Wisconsin? How will they compare with Auto-Eye by Randek, which first was marketed in the U.S. in 2014, and later installed at True House in Crescent City, Florida? And what’s new at the Blueprint Robotics plant which started up in 2016 on the Baltimore Harbor (see articles in February 2017, May 2017, and August 2021) and has recently restarted after a long hiatus?

• Multi-Family Housing: Will Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) become an affordable alternative for apartment structures taller than 5 stories (see April 2021 and December 2021)? If so, will this lessen the number of five story wood trussed buildings?

• Truss Design: How prevalent are “green roofs” and how do they impact truss design?

• Truss Machinery: Next month, we’ll continue the march of linear saw innovations and competitive forces.

• Truss Plates: Later in 2022, we’ll tackle how the evolution caused a near revolution in construction.

As backup for these stories, the following series are available: • Multi-Family developments (5 articles March 2018 to July 2018) • Fifty Years of Truss Design (16 articles August 2018 to November 2019) • Sixty Years of Machines o Roof Assembly (13 articles December 2019 to December 2020) o Cutting Equipment (13 articles January 2021 to present) Continued next page

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2022+ And as preparation for 2022’s articles, here is a synopsis of 2021’s saw chronicles. They tell the remarkable tale of the three upstart entrepreneurs who rocked the saw world. Prior to their arrival, Clary and Idaco were the long-time incumbents. However, they were late to respond to the increasing sophistication of component manufacturers in the prosperous late 1970s. CMs had begun to carefully track productivity, especially those operating multi-plant operations. And they were anxious to embrace any machine that would improve their throughput, even if it came from a heretofore unknown source.

• When Art DePauw offered a more fully powered saw, he had more orders than he could fill. All four of the largest truss plant chains – Shoffner Industries, Shelter Systems, Blue Ox, and Trussway – were among his first customers. By 1979, Art’s sales had outgrown his capacity to build saws, and he sold to MiTek’s founding company, Hydro-Air Engineering. In 1982, Gang Nail, soon to be acquired by MiTek, bought Idaco.

• Jerry Koskovich, an independent engineer, created the first computerized saw in 1985 and had an incredibly profound effect on the truss industry, sparking a wave of innovation. Alpine acquired Clary in 1991 and SpeedCut in 1995, and the race was on for the leadership in saw automation.

• Jim Urmson changed the direction of cutting technology with his linear saw in 1999, and its impact has resonated ever since. Alpine was the first to recognize its potential, and they responded in wholly unbelievable fashion at the 2002 BCMC (see page 10 in this issue for the tale of that incredible feat).

While my industry chronology continues, I will also write about contemporary issues in these Last Words. Please send your comments, suggestions, and great stories for inclusion to joekannapell@ outlook.com.

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