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All is calm.

The holidays give us all valuable time to set aside our work and focus instead on reconnecting with family and friends. We thank you for your partnership, friendship, and confidence in us this year and wish you success in the year ahead.

Happy holidays, from our family to yours.

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New & Used Equipment Saws ....................................................................................................................................................5

Truss Equipment ................................................................................................................................33

Panel Equipment ................................................................................................................................48

Trucks & Trailers ................................................................................................................................61

Misc. Equipment ................................................................................................................................65

Door, Stair, Beam Equipment .............................................................................................................70 Lumber & EWP Market ...............................................................................................................................71 The JobLine Hiring Zone .............................................................................................................................78

Available Jobs .....................................................................................................................................81

Available Candidates ..........................................................................................................................82

Design Team Suite ..............................................................................................................................78 Calendar of Events ......................................................................................................................................88 News & Announcements ..............................................................................................................................93

Advertiser Forum: Holiday Favorites ...............................................................................................................4 Joe Kannapell – MiTek: Tom Manenti, Outgoing Chairman of MiTek Industries, Inc. ....................................6 Sean Hubbard – Square 1 Design & Manufacture: Product Comparison .......................................................12 April Burt – Simpson Strong-Tie: BCMC 2017 Raising the States Omaha, NE ............................................16 Joe Kannapell – MiTek: Automated Wall Panel Production ...........................................................................20 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC: Mistake Proofing the Communication Quote and Order Process .............30 Glenn Traylor: A Case for Providing More Design Info to the Assembly Table .............................................36 Ben Hershey – 4Ward Consulting: No Waste Path Using TIMWOODS ........................................................46 Keith Tindall: Changing Suppliers – What’s The Risk? ..................................................................................58 Robert Glowinski – AWC: Fire Safety & Multi-Family Wood Construction .................................................73 Matt Layman – LLG: WOMEN: Labor Solution and The Future of the Housing Industry ...........................75 Keith Parker: Is Your Staff Ready for Change? ...............................................................................................76 Safety First Topics in English/Spanish ..........................................................................................................77 Thomas McAnally – The JobLine: Remote Designers: Cost Effective Component or Necessary Evil? ..............87 Kelly Sias, PE – Simpson Strong-Tie: Truss-to-Truss and Truss-to-Everything Else Connections ................90 Joe Kannapell – MiTek: The Last Word – Don’t Forget, Hire the Vet! ...........................................................99 4Ward Consulting ....................................................................................................................................46,62 Acceptance Leasing & Financing ..............................................................................................................9,65 Acer, Inc ....................................................................................................................................................22,68 Apex Machine Sales ...................................................................................................................................64,72 Clark Industries, Inc. ..................................................................................................................................24,44 Eagle Metal Products .................................................................................................................................18,42 Eide ......................................................................................................................................27,39,40,49,59 Fitzgerald Group ..............................................................................................................................................19 MiTek | USP ............................................................................................................................2,6,20,98,99,100 Panels Plus ..................................................................................................................................................51,56 Simpson Strong-Tie .................................................................................................................14,16,34,9093,97 Square 1 .....................................................................................................................................12,13,21,38,50 The Hain Company ......................................................................................................................10,29,49,53,69 Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC .............................................................................................................30,32 Triad | Merrick Machine .............................................................................................................................52,66 Trussmatic ...................................................................................................................................................10,37 Vaagen Brothers Lumber ..........................................................................................................................71,74 Wasserman & Associates ...............................................................5,7,15,19,23,35,37,41,54,55,57,61,63,69,70 Wood Truss Systems ............................................8,9,11,15,17,25,26,28,29,33,35,43,45,53,57,60,61,63,70,89

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

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hank you to everyone who participated in our 2nd Holiday Favorites contest! With 9 questions and 3 options for each, the poll results showed a lot of variation in our readers’ Thanksgiving traditions.

Anna L. Stamm 800-289-5627 x 3 anna@componentadvertiser.org

Cooking the Turkey in the oven was the clear favorite, but several went onto the grill.

In almost every case though, the answer to Where’s the Stuffing was in the oven.

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Potatoes & Veggies were both fairly well split between two choices – sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes (baked potatoes finished third) and greenbean casserole was slightly ahead of corn. As for the Cranberry Sauce though – there was no clear winner between made from scratch, fresh from the can, or a fruity mix.

Gimme Pie – pumpkin, please, but apple made a strong showing and pecan faired okay too. Meanwhile, Beverages of the Day took many people to the punch bowl, although alcoholic came in second and carbonated remained in the mix.

And finally, the answer to How Many Chairs was resoundingly to use the table leaves.

Even so, When’s Dinner was less clear, with the votes divided between near noon, midafternoon, and evening.

The lucky winners—Carol Aylsworth of Acer Inc. and Ben Hershey of 4Ward Consulting. Each is receiving this tin of Cheryl’s® cookies.

News of Interest and Advertising inquiries can be submitted to: anna@componentadvertiser.org An Open Forum for many sources.

Deadline 20th of each month.

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NEW SAWS NEW!

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

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

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

FOB MO $170,000

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

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Automated Apollo Saw FOB New Zealand

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Monet DeSauw DeSawyer 2000 Automated Saw Touch Screen User Interface with Backup Mechanical Controls 3 Operating Modes: Auto, Semi-Auto & Manual All 20 Axes of Movements are Computer & PLC Controlled Comprehensive Setup Screens Display Each Piece with Setup Data Anti-Collision & Optimizing Programming Auto Calibration Productivity & Time Tracking Maintenance Diagnostics Variable Speed Conveyor (0-50 Flights per Minute)with Powered Hold Downs (1) 30” x 80 Tooth Blade (27 3/4” Scarf on PAE) (4) 16” x 40 Tooth Blades (13 1/2” Scarf on Centerline) Pneumatic Blade Brakes on all 5 Blades 16 1/2” to 20’ Length Capacity (11” Minimum on Square End Blocks) Vibrating Waste Conveyor Under Saw 480 Volt / 3 Phase Includes 4 Day Onsite Installation & Training Add $2,300 for Extra Set of Blades Optional Live Deck, Label Printer, Ink Jet Printer, Catcher Display & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor. $262,000 FOB MO

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

Minimizes Flex on the Saw Frame

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

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

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MangoTech/Spida Truss Cutting Software

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Add $3,680 Two Day Onsite Installation & Training

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Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement

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Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety

Add $750 for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support

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MDF Profiled Saw Bench Top Provides a Safe Working Platform

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Add $558 for Saw Laser Guide

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Tom Manenti, Outgoing Chairman of MiTek Industries, Inc. Joe Kannapell - Senior VP MiTek Industries, Inc. www.mii.com

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know not a steadier and more upright leader than Thomas J. Manenti, who elevated his company from good to great over his 40-year tenure. His characteristic humility and aplomb enabled him to navigate most of his career among strong egos. Tom is the consummate people person who transformed MiTek to become the People Place.

He hailed from the Bronx via North New Jersey, and after serving our country in the U.S. Army, joined Gang-Nail, then the premier company in this industry, as a Sales Manager. Tom adapted well to his Midwest posting, beginning lasting business relationships, and finding a life partner, his wife Cathy. In short order though, Tom was summoned to South Florida to become Sales Manager, and, not long after, he was promoted to President of Gang-Nail. That title quickly became a dubious distinction.

As a young manager, Tom confronted formidable challenges: maintaining the reputation of the most venerable company in his industry, while navigating both the severe 1980’s housing recession and staving off the commoditizers. To make matters worse, Gang-Nail was hemorrhaging money from their engineered wood venture. As a result, Gang-Nail’s billionaire owners lost patience, and sold to a smaller competitor, Hydro-Air Engineering.

As part of the acquired company, Tom adjusted to his subordinate position with his usual professionalism. He buttoned up the South Florida operation while carrying with him to St. Louis most of Gang-Nail’s good will. This move gave Tom the insight that would prove essential in the roll-up years of the Nineties. Tom was the steady, welcoming leader, who melded into the rechristened MiTek the best talent of many more acquisitions.

Bolstering his leadership persona are his organizational talents, aided by his rapid adoption of the best tools of the day. Early on, he became an expert, and instructed us on use of the Day Timer Organizer. And, as soon as it availed itself, Tom embraced the best use of the computer, never substituting email when human interaction was called for.

This administrative expertise, on top of his accounting training, gave him the skills he would need to assemble and run a multi-faceted organization, and this highlights his latest feat, diversification.

After leading MiTek to industry pre-eminence, Tom embraced this chapter, undeterred by Gang-Nail’s setback early in his career. And he now has grown MiTek to become a billion dollar “diversified global supplier of software, engineered products, and services to the residential and commercial construction sectors,” as described in Warren Buffett’s annual report.

With characteristic humility, Tom would credit his success to the team he has assembled, to whom he now leaves his company. However, no single individual has made a larger mark on this industry, and created a finer legacy for his company than Thomas J. Manenti.

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South Dakota Excess Truss Equipment

2006 Alpine ALS 276P Linear Saw

2004 Robbins 6' x 20' Jack Table

1998 Auto-Omni 5 Blade Automated Component Saw

Speed Cut Teeter Carts

2006 Five Chain 20' Live Deck 2007 Precision Equipment 50'-70' Expandable Roll-Off Trailer Virtek 5 Head Laser Projection System

Call Rod for additional details, photos and pricing!

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New Monet DeSawyer 2000 Component Saw !

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

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

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

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NEW! SPEED CUT SAW WITH SMART STOP AUTOMATION (FOR TRUSS CUTTING) Speed Cut Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP-3 Phase) with 16” Blade. Saw Barrier Guard. Infeed & Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands.

Smart Stop Automation with Touch Screen Computer. Automated Stop & Automated Saw Angulation as directed by Truss Software (.trs file). Ink Jet Printer (HP).

Technical Support & Parts available from Smart-Evolution. $14,900 NOW $12,000 FOB QB Smart-Stop Literature.pdf Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2006 MITEK SMARTSET PRO 5 BLADE COMPONENT SAW Semi-Automated Setup via Touch Screen Computer Input. The PLC sets the Length, Angles & Centerline Automatically. Rugged Proximity Switches provide Position Feedback. Onboard Diagnostics & Auto Calibration. Manual Adjustment for Lumber Stop, Infeeds & Hold Downs. (1) 32” Blade (29 1/2” Scarf). (2) 20” Blades (16” Scarf) (2) 16” Blades (10 1/2” Scarf). Pneumatic Blade Brakes on all 5 Blades. 18” to 20’ Length Capacity (13” minimum on square end blocks). Waste Conveyor (under saw) & Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) Extra Set of Blades & Extra Motor. 240 Volt / 3 Phase. $44,500 FOB MT. Wasserman & Associates 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 choice of shaker or belt scrap conveyor. 440 volt, 3 phase. $ASK for PRICE, FOB MO.

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

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2006 TCT 1150 Linear Saw 2006 TCT Series 1150 linear saw features 5 HP, 3 phase saw motor with 24" carbide tip blade, 3-axis motion control system utilizing magnet servo motors. Cuts webs from 2x4 or 2x6 material from 3" to 20 feet in length. Saw includes a PC with touch screen, Matthews inkjet printer (needs repair) designed to print on one, 1 1/2" edge of board, with infeed, outfeed and long incline conveyors. 240V, 3 phase electrical service. 65 PSI air required.

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

Call Leonard for current specials!

theHAINCOMPANY | 6125 Enterprise Drive, Unit 9 | Diamond Springs, CA 95619 | 530.295.8068 | sales@thehaincompany.com

First Fully Automatic Production Line for the Wooden Roof Truss Industry

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

Powered Carriage, Angulation & Pivot Axis Elevation. Powered Upper & Lower Material Conveyor. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor. 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Add $2,000 for 208 Volt to 480 Volt Electrical Transformer. $19,900 NOW $18,900 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2004 Alpine Automill SC Component Saw 2004 Alpine AutoMill SC (servo-controlled), 5-blade component saw, model 348 A, fully computer controlled that can download from a network or use a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated component saw with 23 axes of automated movement, enhanced diagnostics, automanagement reporting. This saw has been well maintained and was fully operational when removed from service on 9/21/17.

From the OEM literature, “The SC cuts from 13” at 90/90 to 20’ long material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12”. Includes 3 x 18”, 1 x 20” and 1 x 32” blades, air brakes, shaker pan scrap conveyor, and any available spare blades and parts. Installation and tech support available from OEM. 208v/60Hz/3Ph power. $28,890 FOB NC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Safety Speed Cut Model 7000 Panel Saw

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

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

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

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2006 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw 2003 Alpine AutoMill SC (servo-controlled), Model 348A, 5-blade component saw, model 348-A, fully computer controlled that can download from a network or use a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated component saw with 23 axes of automated movement, enhanced diagnostics, automanagement reporting. From the OEM literature, "The SC cuts from 13” at 90/90 to 20’ long material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12". Includes 3 x 18", 1 x 20" and 1 x 32" blades, air brakes, shaker pan scrap conveyor, and any available spare blades and parts. This saw has been well maintained and was fully operational when removed from service on 9/21/17, Installation and tech support available from OEM. 208v/60Hz/3Ph power.

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Complete Roof Truss cutting functions including standard 24’ infeed/ outfeed, angle and bevel drive unit, with autoloading conveyor system, autodischarge, small p a r t s c o n v e y o r, and features rear stacked 16 nozzle Ink-Jet marking (prints up to two boards stacked), vertical end-mill router, A/C system for control cabinet, 28 foot scrap conveyor, 6-arm storage deck, stacked bevel cutter, and finger mill HSS, Windows XP operating system. Includes 15HP piston type compressor with dryer and 120 gallon tank.

Optional tooling equipment, maintenance program, tech support and installation are available from Hundegger USA. $89,000, FOB: CA.

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We will be using the following Schedule of Comparisons along with certain limitations.

January

Floor Truss Roller Press

February

Floor Truss Chord Splicers & Floor Truss Finish Rollers

March

Floor Truss Stackers

April

Roof Truss Stackers, Vertical & Horizontal

May

Roof Truss Gantry Systems

June

Roof Truss Tables

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Roof Truss Conveyors

Roof Truss Ejection Methods

Roof Truss Finish Rollers

Roof Truss Jack Tables

July

Roof Truss Automated Jigging

August

Wall Panel Framing Stations

Wall Panel Plate Marking Systems

September

Wall Panel Sheathing Stations & Wall Panel Sub Component Stations

October

Automated Saws, High End

November

Automated Saws, Low End

December

Up Cut Saws

Limitations: • Each product will be limited to only the information available to customers via the internet • A comparison of standard features • A comparison of optional features • Manufacturers must be actively selling in the building components industry • No price comparisons will be provided If you are interested in certain product comparisons and they are not listed here, please send your request to Sean@Square1Design. com. Likewise, if you want to be certain that your product is included in our comparison study, please send your information to me as well.

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2008 Alpine ALS 286A Linear Saw Linear feed saw model 286A cuts truss parts from lumber up to 12" nominal depths. Cuts bevels, scarf cuts, and optimizes material.

Servo controlled functions, 7.5 HP motor with 20 inch carbide tipped blade. Includes 15 ft. infeed conveyor and 15' outfeed conveyor. Pictured scrap incline is not included. 230V, 3 phase, 60 HZ electric. $118,990 $98,900 FOB: IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1995 MiTek Easy Set 1000 Component Saw 1995 MiTek Easy Set 1000, 5-blade component saw, model 7027000/1000 with swing-arm central control system, digital/ analog display, power hold-down, power length carriage, waste conveyor, incline, extra set of blades, cuts 2x4 to 2x10 lumber depths from 10 inches long @ 90/90, 4-angle floor webs from 17 inches, up to 14 feet in length. 220v, 3ph power. $8,890 FOB IN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

Includes Windows XP Service Pack two software and transformer for 230 or 600v to system specific 415v, 3Ph, Minimum 100 psi air required. (Ink jet printer shown in pictures is not included.) $29,490 FOB MB Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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2003 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw Complete Roof Truss cutting functions. Includes 20' in-feed, cut material exits to adjustable 16' to 20' out-feed which is delivered to extended OEM Skate-wheel accumulation conveyor. Saw features an angle and bevel drive unit, with auto-loading conveyor system, auto-discharge, and small parts conveyor, cuts up to 4-board stacks. This SC-1 also features optional A/C system for control cabinet, dual hydraulic radiators, under-saw scrap conveyor feeding to long-inclive scrap conveyor (pictured). All available SC-1 software upgrades are in place, this is a one owner saw that remains in daily production and that has always been well maintained by the owner including quarterly OEM factory-service since installation. Includes air compressor with reserve tank, and available SC-1 spare parts. (dust collection not included). Optional equipment, maintenance program, tech support and installation are available from Hundegger USA. Currently wired for 480v, 3Ph, 120 psi air. $77,990 FOB MD.

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2003 Alpine AutoMill SC Component Saw Servo-controlled, 5-blade component saw, model 348 A, fully computer controlled, sets up in 2 to 19 seconds - download from a network or use a touch screen for ease of operation. Five-head automated component saw with 23 axes of automated movement, enhanced diagnostics, automanagement reporting. From the OEM literature, "The SC cuts from 13” at 90/90 to 20’ long material in size range from 2x3 through 2x12". Includes 3 x 18", 1 x 20" and 1 x 32" blades, air brakes, shaker pan scrap conveyor, scrap incline, manual and available spare blades and parts. Installation and tech support available from OEM. 208v/60Hz/3Ph power. $48,990, FOB: FL Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Monet DeSauw DeSawyer 2000 Automated Saw

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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 $2,300 for Extra Set of Blades.

Optional Live Deck, Label Printer, Ink Jet Printer, Catcher Display & Incline Belt Waste Conveyor.

$262,000 FOB MO 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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BCMC 2017 Raising the Stakes Omaha, NE

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he 36th annual BCMC show took place in late October at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The location of the venue in relation to the downtown and hotels could not have been better. It was an easy walk across the sky bridge to the event center and a short ride to the old market area downtown for one of the finest steaks in the country.

The iconic show has really bounced back from the economic downturn, and this year’s event saw a record number of show-goers and exhibitors. Individual attendance was up 10% over last year and has steadily increased since 2013. In total, there were 245 companies represented and 758 attendees. If you add in the 597 exhibitor staff, the showroom floor was hopping.

As usual, the BCMC show began Tuesday with many events to choose from. Some attendees decided to brave the gale-force winds and attempt a round of golf, while others tempted fate on the show’s first-ever offered bike ride. A less hazardous option was to enjoy the indoor setting of the SBCA Pre-Show Management Seminar with Kent Pagel. No matter how each show-goer decided to spend the day, the evening concluded with an industry roundtable, happy hour and casino game night hosted by the Emerging Leaders Committee. After a full first day, the exhibit hall opened on Wednesday, giving attendees the opportunity to browse all the exhibitors’ booths and see the latest offerings.

This year, the Simpson Strong-Tie booth was adjacent to the bocce ball courts that we sponsored. It was a nice position for us because we were close to the show entrance and had a consistent flow of attendees in our booth. As in years’ past, we had a video running onscreen showcasing our software, as well as a touchscreen display demonstrating our latest software and the newly implemented, cloud-hosted task tracker/calendar functionality. In addition to getting a sneak peek of our new Component Solutions™ software, the booth featured a small demo area showcasing the features and benefits of our structural fasteners, including our Strong-Drive® SDW Truss-Ply and SDW EWP-Ply screws and our Strong-Drive SDWC Truss screw. Our new DG firewall hanger was also on display. The software demo suite was very busy as well, with a constant flow of prospective customers, component manufacturers wanting to see our software progress, and current customers excited to get a preview of the latest features in our upcoming release.

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Although the annual charitable BCMC Build event did not occur this year, we were able to give back in another way by hosting educational sessions for local junior college students from Omaha’s Metropolitan Community College. Thirty-five students had the opportunity to walk the showroom floor, mingle with manufacturers and suppliers, and attend breakout sessions provided by the truss plate and software companies.

We hope the experience showcased some of the many benefits of working in our industry.

The week concluded with the SBCA Open Quarterly Board Meeting. The well-attended meeting provided the opportunity to thank the outgoing SBCA president, Jack Dermer of American Truss, and welcome the incoming president, Jim Finkenhoefer from Truss Systems Georgia. The next BCMC will take place in Milwaukee, WI, October 23–26, 2018. We look forward to seeing you there!

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2007 Alpine ALS 276P Linear Saw Price: $79,990 $74,990 Condition: Good Location: PA

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2007 Alpine ALS linear-feed saw, model #276P. Cuts wall and truss parts from lumber depths 2x4 through 2x12, cuts bevels from 90 to 25 degrees, 60”+ scarf cuts, optimizes material, production rates +2000 pieces per 8 hr. shift per OEM specifications. Includes OEM live-deck in-feed conveyor and roller-bed OEM outfeed conveyor forming a "U" configuration, Inkjet printer (one 3 ½” face), and under-saw scrap conveyor. All servo controlled functions, 7.5 hp motor with 20” carbide tipped blade. Includes spare blade and operator's manual. 230v, 3 phase electrical required. 125 PSI air required. OEM installation available at an additional charge.

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

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

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NEW! 2005 Hundegger SC-1 Linear Saw plus 2nd Parts Saw Servo Driven Single Blade Linear Saw. Automated Cutting with Software Design Download to Operator Console. 24’ Loading Conveyor System. Automated Clamping & Positioning System. Angle & Bevel Drive for Roof Truss, Floor Truss & Wall Panel Cutting. Outfeed Table with Ink Jet Printer. Waste Conveyors (Small & Large Piece). New Computers in 2016 (Windows 7 Professional). Removed From Service in March 2017. Includes 2nd Hundegger Parts Saw (many parts have transferred to working saw). New Spare Parts Inventory $79,000 FOB AZ Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

TimberMill 6-20 Component Saw (SD) •Six Blades cut 4x2 & 2x4 through 2x12 Lumber from 12” up to 20’-0” •Powered Angulation & Carriage •Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor •Extra Set of Blades •Many New Parts in the Last 2 Years •Removed from Service in July 2017 $15,500 FOB SD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2006 Alpine Model 276 Linear Saw Cuts all standard truss parts Cuts bevels: any plumb angle, bevels from 90 to 25 degrees Long scarf cuts (60") 6 Axes of automation powered by servo motors 7.5 HP motor with 20" blade (1 extra blade) 230 Volt / 3 Phase Touch screen computer Ink jet printer (needs rebuilt) Infeed & outfeed conveyor Waste conveyor (under outfeed conveyor) Extra parts: 2 drive infeed belts, 1 encoder, 2 proxy sensors, 2 hold down cylinders, 1 infeed hold down cylinder FOB AZ $69,900 NOW $63,500 EQUIPMENT FINANCING available from SLS Financial Services Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

1997 ALPINE AUTOMILL AUTOMATED COMPONENT SAW Automated via Download or SemiAutomated via Touch Screen Input. Five Blades cut 2x3 thru 2x12 up to 20’. Waste Conveyor (under saw). Extra Set of Blades Spare Parts (reference pdf file below).

Available in April 2018. Excludes: Live Deck (in front of saw) & Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw) $18,900 FOB NH. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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o expedite the adoption of pre-built wall panels, shop labor must be significantly lower than site labor. That means replacing hand-nailing, measuring, cutting, and manhandling with practices that have been proven in truss fabrication. In addition, major builders and reluctant framers demand the same degree of precision with panels that they have grown to expect from trusses. To achieve this exactitude in a dwindling labor market dictates adoption of the best manufacturing practices: Optimal Material Sourcing means storing and handling raw materials efficiently, just in time for cutting. Given that linear saws like the Blade can cut all parts, header material can be stored with stick lumber close to the saw infeed and fed to the saw just in time. Soon automated retrieval systems like the Ranger will drastically reduce the labor to feed the saw for wall panel parts.

Precision Cutting is imperative on all wall parts, but identification of resulting indistinguishable pieces is just as critical. These parts need to be marked as they are cut to lessen downstream handling and to guide framing, and is best done with a linear saw. There is no better way to cut the studs of rake panels.

Likewise, the X-Y saw has been reborn to rip and crosscut sheathing, eliminating manual measurements.

Just-in-Time supply of panel parts means that ALL necessary pieces and assemblies are delivered to framers marked and ready to put together. CMs have begun investigating “cart bots” – robotic carts with optical sensors that can be summoned from tables to deliver the next cart of assembly parts to the table. Walmart has patented such a system for retrieving and returning shopping carts to/from holding areas.

Kanban aggregation of repetitive parts, like studs, jack-sets, and sheathing, combines the best of both mass production and just-in-time practices. The component nailer is also being re-adapted in this vein to lessen labor and minimize hand-nailing in the production of carts full of these common components.

Workflow Control via programs like ShopNet eliminates paperwork, expedite the workflow, and now enable labor tracking. The inclusion of extensive blocking and sheathing holdbacks/extensions has debunked the linearfoot-costing model. Measuring actual labor consumption and comparing it to estimated labor enables much more accurate pricing going forward, and is the key to panel profitability.

Proper Integration of Automation is essential, so that an automated piece of equipment, like a sheathing bridge, is not dependent on imprecise hand-nailing of studs. Since the bridge operator keys off the nail heads, if they are off by even a one quarter inch, the sheathing fasteners are likely to miss the studs, causing rework or, at worst, rejection in the field. Safety and integration of automation will require use of nail carriages on framing tables, long since rejected by framers, but far superior in accuracy.

More Innovation is being sought to leverage the efficiency of the Single Tool Bridge by production managers like Owen Eldridge of Homestead Building Systems. Owen believes an automated sheathing bridge is needed so that he may redeploy the operator to stack panels or other tasks while sheathing is automatically nailed. Any innovation that reduces staffing on the panel line is worth trying, according to Owen, and clearly innovation in the wall panel business is just beginning.

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Rapid Stop Ink Jet Marker $43,222.00 Marks, Cuts & Labels Wall Panel Plates Includes: Automation, In-feed & Out-feed 600 DPI RESOLUTION

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Acer Innovations Lead The Way

Ranger SRS manually-fed stacker deck with Hundegger saw at the 2017 BCMC show in Omaha.

Flexible and efficient production is a necessity in the wood truss and wall panel industry. Acer lumber handling equipment interfaces seamlessly with the saw for a smooth flow of wood. Optional features and customized system layout adapt to the needs of your operation .

Choose manually-fed options with or without stacking, or a fully automatic Ranger Stacking Retrieval System for hands -off feeding.

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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APOLLO SAW WITH MANGO TRUSS AUTOMATION 5.5 HP Motor with 18” Blade. Automated Saw Rotation & 20’ Length Stop. Touch Screen Computer with Mango Truss Cutting Software. Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees with 36” Stroke. Laser Pointer, Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Safety. 30’ of Roller Conveyor with Stands.

Add $4,500 for Installation, Training & 1 Year Technical Support. $29,500 FOB AB. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Speed Cut Saw with Hain Measuring System Speed Cut Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP / 3 Phase).

20’ Hain Powered Measuring System.

Cutting Depth of 6” with 16” Blade.

Angular Capacity of 164 Degrees. Saw Barrier Guard. Turntable Air Brake $8,300 NOW $7,000 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

480 Volt / 3 Phase. $5,500 FOB IA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

NEW! 2006 Koskovich Omni Miser linear saw Roof truss AND wall frame square and angle cuts with print system B (both faces), Servo controlled angulation axis of movement, extended incline deck,(1) bulk feeder for up to 16 foot long lumber, (9) magazines for up to 16 foot long lumber: (1- 2x3, 52x4, 2- 2x6, 1- 2x8). Includes automated lumber advance (LASM), crooked lumber sensor (CLS), auto exit roller, vibrating trash pan, 5 HP, 3450 RPM arbor motor, computer monitor, console, spare blade and all available spare parts. 230 volt, 3 phase saw electrical. 110 volt, 1 phase computer electrical. $85,900 FOB KS Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

2006 Omni Miser Saw Automated Wood Processing System. Model RT (Roof Truss Components). Cuts 2x3, 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10 & 2x12 up to 16’ in length. HP Motor with 16” Blade. Incline Live Deck. 7 Magazine Feeders (3-2x4, 2-2x6, 2-2x8).

Bulk Feeder. Ink Jet Printer (One Face). Grizzly 2 Bag Dust Collector.

$89,000 NOW 64,500 FOB NE

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2006 Weinmann WBZ-100 Automated Linear Saw

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

$89,000 FOB Oregon

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2007 Monet DeSauw DeSawyer 2000 Automated Component Saw Assembles Trimmers, Jacks, L’s, Channels & Headers. 2x4 and 2x6 Capacity (double pass on headers to 2x10). Remote Fire & 3-Way Clamping. Staggered Nail Pattern.

Squaring Stop. Foot Pedal Control. Reserve Air Tank. 5’ Infeed & Outfeed Roller Conveyor. $169,900 NOW $139,500 FOB AB Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

TimberMill 4-14 Web Saw (AZ) (4) 16” Blades cut 2x4 and 2x6 Roof Truss Webs up to 14’ in length. Cut 4x2 Floor Truss Webs down to 11” in length.

Powered Carriage, Angulation & Pivot Axis Elevation. Powered Set-Up Using Scales & Dials (digital readouts are not operational). Powered Upper & Lower Material Conveyor. Chain Drag Waste & Incline Conveyor. 480 Volt / 3 Phase.

Checked, Repaired and Calibrated in July 2017. $16,500 FOB AZ PDF: TimberMill 4-14 literature.pdf Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Reconditioned Clary Short Cutter Floor Truss Web Saw Single sided setup and power length carriage, four blades, centerline scarf blade, drag chain waste conveyor with incline. Minimum angle approximately 10 degrees, maximum angle 135 degrees.

Minimum 90/90 length cut is 11 1/2 inches, minimum length 4-angle floor web is 1'-8 1/4" and longest length cut is 14 feet.

Scrap and incline are included along with some spare blades. 230 / 240 volt, 3 phase electrical service.

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

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

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

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

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New Spida Automated Apollo Saw 2005 Omni Miser Saw Automated Wood Processing System.

Model RT (Roof Truss Components). 5 HP Motor with 16” Blade. Incline Live Deck 2 Magazine Feeders. Bulk Feeder. Ink Jet Printer (One Face). Spare Parts & Manuals. $35,000 NOW $33,500 FOB ON Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

2008 Alpine X4 Linear Saw Touch Screen Control Panel. 5 Axes of Automation. 15 HP Motor with 22” Blade.

Ink Jet Printer. Auto Feeder (Live Deck).

Outfeed Conveyor. 230 Volt / 3 Phase $49,900 FOB AB NOW $39,900 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

$48,680 - FOB NZE/IN

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MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE.

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

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

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

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Fast, accurate solution for cutting all Roof, Floor, and Wall components: webs, chords, sliders and wedges – including perfect heels and angles up to 4-boards high!

A 16' 6" Powered Infeed Conveyor and 20' Exit Conveyor complete with servo controlled Measuring System keeps material moving. 6-Position clamping squares and holds lumber for spot-on accuracy!

Data Input via Network, USB or Touchscreen at the saw. The ProCut’s easy to use software is compatible with all leading truss design software.

Dual push button controls and clear Makrolon® saw blade guard for hands-free cutting, allowing complete visibility during the cut cycle. The ProCut’s fully enclosed saw chamber features (4) 4” dust collection outlets ready to connect to your dust extraction system.

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LASER ACCURACY. INCREDIBLE VALUE. NO SERVICE AGREEMENTS.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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2004 Alpine Speed Cut Express Automated Radial Arm Saw Alpine Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP-3 Phase) with 16’ Blade. Speed Cut Express Automation with Touch Screen. Computer Automated Stop and Automated Saw Angulation as directed by Truss Design Software.

Infeed/Outfeed Roller Conveyor with Stands. Saw Barrier Guard.

2 Available at $15,000 Each FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

Tops, Bottoms, Webs, Sliders, Wedges and Scissor Bottoms. 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5 HP Motor with 24” Blade. Ink Jet Printer. Scrap Conveyor. $36,900 NOW $28,000 FOB AR. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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

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Mistake Proofing the Communication Quote and Order Process

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n lean terminology, there is a term called Poka-Yoke, which, roughly translated from Japanese, means to mistake-proof the manufacturing process. A more accurate translation could be “inadvertent error prevention.” In a nutshell, one tries to make any manufacturing process bulletproof so that inadvertent errors are not created because the system process is simplified and does not allow for errors (or is “idiot-proof”). One can understand that much of the manufacturing process becomes a higher degree of mistake proofing through automation, but what about the rest of the project processing? What about from the time the customer initiates the communication all the way until invoicing? The majority of the time spent processing any project is languishing in the communication and quote/design process.

Think about your current practices for any order or quote in your company. Does your company only process one type of product such as trusses, or does it have many different products and services to offer any one customer? The more departments and personnel that are involved, the more likely it is that an error will occur. Often, the only response is that “more training” is needed to prevent reoccurring errors. If an error is occurring, one should always review the process first, not the people. Are people following a well-defined process, and are the tools they use for this process error proof? If not, why not?

All the various forms of communication—static written forms, phone calls, e-mails, text messages, schedules, project documents, and company, customer and project standards—become even more complex when more than one user group is affected. Too often, too much is being handled by someone’s memory and non-linked systems. An example of this is a lumberyard’s projects that include doors, windows, EWP, and many other specialty items. Everything is communicated via a disjointed process with no tracking or monitoring by a non-mistake-proof single system.

Just as you do the manufacturing process, automate your communication and project process to make it mistake proof.

Here are some suggestions to make the project process more automated and therefore enhance inadvertent error prevention.

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Create an automated system that works in every department, not just manufacturing! Have a system that links every department with the same information and yet is flexible enough that each department only has the pertinent information it needs. For a lumberyard, the system could be specific to each department, such as doors, windows, EWP and many other specialty items.

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Automate the method of knowing what is needed next and what has yet to be done into one seamless system. Know what, when, and how to do something via automated notification, reminders, and schedules that inform each person or group. This would be not just the manufacturing groups but all admin areas that are all being monitored and tracked for the work being done via an automated system. Every study shows improved productivity when people know they are being monitored and benchmarked.

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Automate the communication of the defined standards for the company, customer, and project. Why not have a simple means that shows if the user clicks an option, up pops a screen on which the user must choose one of the multiple defined choices before proceeding to the next step? Once the user chooses an option, it is conveyed to all the right people throughout project processing. This way you can define each of the company, customer, and project standards and simplify them.

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Automate the method of project communication so that everything is linked to each project.

Why not have all the e-mails, text, notes, documents, and schedules linked to each project?

Grouping information like this always makes errors less prone!

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For the love of everything that is good in this world, make sure you make this automated system a true web browser system, not some client terminal-server make-believe cloud wannabe. There is a huge difference between a true web browser system and a shared client terminal system. With a true cloud web browser system, all project information can be processed via any web browser on a cell phone, tablet, or computer, which is almost impossible on a terminal server system.

So, how do you implement an automated web browser communication system to create a less error-prone system? Well, there are multiple ways with different levels of needed money and effort.

The all-too-common method is hiring expensive coders or IT gurus who claim, “I can get all of that done for you in-house in about six months to a year. No problem!” If you speak with anyone who has gone the coding-in-house route, you will hear a commonly repeated phrase about the number three. Whatever cost and amount of time these gurus tell you, multiply it by three, and it will be somewhere close to that number to have something resembling what you requested. One thing to keep in mind is that all IT/coders are mechanical gurus who know how to create and fix code, but very few understand user interface issues and can ensure that systems are easy to use.

Another version of the same IT gurus will use a hodgepodge of different software programs semi-bundled together to solve different tasks that fails to be automated and mistake proof.

In the end, these two common methods end up with hard-to-use software not doing everything it was meant to provide, and only the IT/coder knows how to keep everything running, which is a formula for disaster.

Many try using truss plate vendor management software for the truss divisions. Truss management software is somewhat okay for the truss division, but what about every other division? Also, the truss vendor’s software does not have all the items mentioned, such as customized automated project processes that are idiot proof and detailed monitoring of capacity schedules with live performance details of individual people, workgroups, and departments in the admin areas. Wouldn’t it be nice to know the actual status of any project, at every stage from the time of customer contact to invoicing for all divisions, with just a glance at your cell phone?

So, what is capable of creating an automated Poka-Yoke (mistakeproof) web browser system? AppWright software. Your company would be able to use e-mails, send texts, schedule people, workgroups and departments with capacity schedules, and link all electronic files and documents, and AppWright has custom user “mistake-proof,” very easy-to-use interface screens. It is already proven and used daily by very large multi-location and small single-location lumberyards, component manufacturers, and home builders. Normal cost is half that of an in-house IT guru or coder.

Let AppWright build your automated cloud-based web browser project communication system today. AppWright Brochure Website: www.todd-drummond.com – Phone (USA): 603-763-8857 E-mail: todd@todd-drummond.com Copyrights © 2017

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NEW! Eagle TP600 C Clamps (Qty.: 4) Roof truss assembly equipment includes four (4) Eagle TP600 C-Clamp presses for 2x4 and 2x6 lumber. System includes trolleys, four (4) counter-balanced booms, four (4) pumps, 5.25" x 6.25" magnetized platens, pistol grip handle, boom-mounted pump with oil reservoir. Also comes with assorted spare parts. 220 volt, 1 phase electrical. $12,900 FOB MN. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

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

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

Vertical Truss Stacker by Square 1 Manufacturing

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

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

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Mitek 40' Floor Truss Machine Build floor truss depths up to 24”, lengths up to 40’. Track Mounted Roller Gantry with Ride Platform. 230/460 Volt - 3 Phase - 10 HP Motor. Overhead Plate Rack. Dual Safety Bars. Air Cylinder Clamping. Stored outside for 2 years. $21,900 Now $20,900 NOW $17,900. FOB GA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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

MARK-8 PRESSES & MAGNETIC PEDESTALS (3) Mark-8 Presses (Hydraulic Power Unit, Counterbalance Arm, Trolley & C-Clamp Press). Press Tonnage: 25 Tons. Platen Size: 9” x 16 1/2”. Lumber Size: 2x4 to 2x8. (32) Magnetic Pedestals with Jig Hardware. 170’ of Steel Floor. 230 Volt - 3 Phase. $6,000 Each - Mark-8 Presses. $175 Each - Magnetic Pedestals. $18,250 - (2) Mark-8 Presses, (32) Magnetic Pedestals, Jig Hardware & 170’ of Steel Floor.

FOB KY Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Square 1 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

800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com Klaisler 98 Ft Side Eject Roof Truss Gantry Klaisler tracked roof truss gantry, 98 foot working length x 14 foot maximum height, side-eject, includes a model G14-24 gantry press head with 24" diameter roll, (13) plastic top tables with ejectors, (11) skate wheel receivers, (18) idler conveyors, (7) powered conveyors, track, end stops and all available jigging. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. 120 PSI air required. $58,990, FOB CO. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

Reconditioned Panel Clip TK-7 Press (7) 14'x72" and (7) 14'x56" tables with 12 Reconditioned 10 Ton C-Clamp Press skate-wheel lift-outs. Includes aprox. 200' (Roof & Floor). New Pump, Relief Valve of TL 85 lb. crane-rail with mounting base. & Hydraulic Hose Beam Trolley. Excludes Sufficient table and rail to create a 100' foot Overhead Beam & Jig Table. FOB MO line or extension. $68,600 FOB NC. $4,500 Wood Truss Systems Wasserman & Associates 765-751-9990 800-382-0329 www.woodtrusssystems.com www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

Other voltages available. $15,750, FOB IN

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A Case for Providing More Design Info to the Assembly Table It’s true that, by nature, the materials currently used for wood trusses can vary in strength and properties. Given a specific lumber size and grade, truss builders often need to evaluate lumber picked, cut, and provided to build the specific job at hand. After verifying the lumber grade, the next step is to qualify the member’s ability to serve the task at hand. Because of this, some training and education is required for the most effective builder. Truss builders need some understanding of properties and characteristics of lumber so they can identify defects and situations that could impact performance, otherwise near perfect lumber properties will be required.

In the photo example, the k web shown has extensive wane in the plated area. Upon inspection, the builders used the connector as specified.

However, the plate sized by the truss designer required a joint stress index of 90%, meaning that a significant amount of the available connector is required, allowing for little defects.

In fact, this situation would not have improved had the builders upsized the plate one or two sizes because of excessive wane.

The general conclusion is: if we want to utilize marginal material, then design information will be required for the truss builder. Most design software has a provision to print this info. The second (unrelated to the truss photo) is an example of what is possible. This detail provides accurate, exact positioning and available tooth count verses minimum required tooth count shown as a fraction. Providing this detail to the table will enable builders to see joint requirements, thereby allowing them to make sound decisions when utilizing less than perfect lumber.

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1997 Mitek Mark V Truss Press with 14' x 46' Table Mitek Mark V Gantry Press (Track Mounted) with 14’ x 3’ Platen 15 HP / 50 Ton Hydraulic Press 4 Wheel Drive 14’ x 46’ Drilled & Tapped Steel Table Unistrut Jigging at 24” Centers The truss ejectors have been removed The buyer is responsible for equipment dismantle The seller will provide forklift and forklift driver $37,500 NOW $19,000 FOB MD. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2014 CMF Peak-Up Roof Truss Stacker 2014 CMF peak-up, vertical, roof truss stacking system with 3 HP drive system with new motor and gear reducer, autoindexing, receiver arms, holds up to (30) trusses from 16 foot to 50 foot in length, up to 14 foot height, with 22 second average cycle time. Adjustable bridge/arm starts cycling process, bundle indexes back 1 1/2" as each truss is stacked. Four lifting arms work in unison. Includes (80) foot of conveyor, consisting of (10) powered conveyors and (8) idler conveyors. Push button pendant controls. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. Available to ship in May of 2017. $18,990, FOB MI. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

$8,250 FOB NE 800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com

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Two C-Clamp Presses with Unistrut Jig Table •2006 Mitek TK8 Klincher C-Clamp Press •Used Panel Clip Klincher C-Clamp Press •10 Ton C-Clamp with Trolley •Press Roof (2x4) or Floor (4x2) Trusses •115/230 Volt - 1 Phase - 2 HP Motor •Unistrut Jigging and Stands (build two 40’ trusses at the same time) •Add Third Panel Clip Klincher C-Clamp Press for $5,000 $19,500 NOW $14,900 FOB SD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Klaisler 14' x 80' Side Eject Roller Gantry System • •Klaisler 14’ x 24” Diameter Gantry Roller (Track Mounted) • •12 Each 6’ x 14’ Steel Framed Plastic Top Tables with Ejectors • •460 Volt / 3 Phase $49,500 NOW $34,500 FOB MD. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

1997 Pacific Automation 14' x 62' Roller Gantry System Pacific Automation AutoRoll 14 TR Roller Gantry (track mounted). 8 Each - Pacific Automation Walk-Thru Tables (drilled & tapped top) with Skatewheel Ejectors.

Add $10,000 for Mitek Powered Exiting Conveyor with Skatewheel Receivers (9 powered rollers, 10 idle rollers, 8 receivers).

Excludes Finish Roller & Outside Conveyor. $37,500 FOB ON. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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Jager 1235 Travelmatic Press & Tables • Jager Hydraulic Press with Ride Platform (Track Mounted) • 11 Each - 12’ Tables with Unistrut Jigging • Tables can be lifted & relocated with the press • Pop-Up Rollers (end eject) • Outside Conveyor with Peak-Up Stacker $22,500 FOB PA Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

Width x Your Table Depth. Ejector at Left or Right of Table.

WizardPDS® Ready with 24˝ OC Spacing.

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

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

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The AutoPress 10RT Specialty Table brings WizardPDS® speed, accuracy and setup efficiency to the rest of your smaller and highly custom jobs; smaller roof trusses, occasional or deeper floor trusses (using patented WizardPDS® Drop & Lock Floor Truss Fixtures), parallel chord, any junk or jack style trusses – the AutoPress 10RT Table covers it all. No more inefficient, manually jigged or make-do ways of building this portion of your work; an ever increasing percentage of what you do.

Optional Gantry-Mounted Wizard Control Station

AutoPress 10RT – Hydraulic Truss Press ▷ 75 ton gantry head assures full plate embedment ▷ 10´ x 24˝ pressing platen ▷ 1.5 sec pressing cycle ▷ 280 surface feet/min travel speed ▷ 4 wheel drive, joystick control ▷ 15 hp motor, 3 phase, 208/230, 440 or 575 V ▷ Electrical bar for overhead power supply

Configurable to any table length and number of gantries – easily expands to meet your continuing requirements.

▷ Unlimited table length (8´ sections)

The AutoPress 10RT Specialty Table gets your small trusses off your full size table without sacrificing the exclusive and unmatched performance and profitability of WizardPDS® automated jigging.

▷ Wizard-ready with 24˝ OC spacing

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

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2004 Alpine 110 Ft Trackless Roof Gantry 2004 Alpine RAM Easy-Rider roof gantry, with two (2) model 703D gantry heads, side-eject, continuous table, steel bottom chord (drilled & tapped) with plastic above, 14’ x 110’ working length system, 24” diameter gantry rollers, operator riding platforms with joy-stick control, (16) sloping-type ejectors, parking stations, electrical s/o cord feed and all available jigging hardware. No finish-roller or exiting conveyor included. 7.5 HP drive motor with gear box, 480v, 3 phase, 11A electrical required. $76,890 FOB FL. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

2005 ALPINE MIGHTY MITE TRUSS PRESS 6’ x 32’ Table (1/2” steel plate topped with wood & plastic) 240 Volt / 3 Phase / 5 HP Motor Pressing Force: Two 4” Diameter Hydraulic Cylinders at 31,000 Lbs Each Press/Raise Speed: Approximately 2 Seconds Travel Speed: 2’ per Second (adjustable) Includes Dayton 480 Volt to 240 Volt Electrical Transformer Lightly Used Since 2005 $25,900 FOB IL. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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1997 MiTek 75 Ft Tracked Roof Truss Gantry 14 foot maximum height, side-eject, model 6300 24" diameter press head with s/o electrical cord, (10) tables each with struts, 36" steel drilled & tapped bottom chord area and plastic above, (10) table-mounted ejectrors, track with base plates and end stops. 460 volt, 3 phase electrical. 120 PSI air required. $48,490, FOB: CO Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1995 Klaisler Side Eject Gantry System 160’ x 14’ side-eject system with Koskovich Jet-Set auto jigging tables. Features (11) plastic top Jet-Set combo tables with skate wheel ejectors and (7) plastic top 56" Klaisler tables with skate wheel ejectors with 15" aisles and 4' OC Jet-Set pucks. Includes (2) Klaisler GR14-24 24" recessed rail gantry with riding platform and soft start, Klaisler 24" final roller, (16) powered conveyor rollers and (16) idler rollers. includes all available jigging hardware and bridge plates. The Jet-Set needs to be calibrated and one of the gantry heads needs new electrical i​nvertor. 230v, 3 phase electrical power.

Custom Kick-Leg Floor Truss Machine 40 foot working length, 48 foot overall length, steel top with cylinder clamping above table, 24" diameter press head with toggle controls, twin motors, s/o electrical c ord, end mast built into parking/end station.

480 volt, 3 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. $20,890, FOB CO. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

Klaisler 98 Ft Side Eject Roof Truss Gantry Klaisler tracked roof truss gantry, 98 foot working length x 14 foot maximum height, side-eject, includes a model G14-24 gantry press head with 24” diameter roll, (13) plastic top tables with ejectors, (11) skate wheel receivers, (18) idler conveyors, (7) powered conveyors, track, end stops and all available jigging. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. 120 PSI air required. $58,990 FOB CO. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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No Waste Path Using TIMWOODS Part 9 in our TIMWOODS Series

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

Hey TimWoods, it’s time to take a pause with your Gemba walk and talk about a Waste Reduction plan using what we learned in this series.

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hroughout this series, our friend TimWoods has helped us focus on the wastes of Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Over-Production, Over-Processing, Defects, and Skills. To close out the series, let’s talk about some simple steps you can take now to implement a Quality Improvement program focused on TIMWOODS. These wastes are commonly referred to as non-valued-added activities, and they can account for up to 95% of all costs in non-Lean manufacturing environments.

Why Reduce Waste?

In a lean business/manufacturing environment, we want to reduce the cost of any product or service by eliminating waste in its development, production, and distribution. So with all things being equal, if costs of all products and services decrease via the lean model, that would, in turn, drive prices down over time as well. Applying lean is about removing waste from the system, so that work-in-process decreases, productivity increases, lead times decrease, quality improves, and on and on.

There is a good quote I read from Henry Ford that applies to what we have talked about in this series: “One of the most noteworthy accomplishments in keeping the price of Ford products low is the gradual shortening of the production cycle. The longer an article is in the process of manufacture and the more it is moved about, the greater is its ultimate cost.” Henry Ford (1926)

Quick Review of the Wastes in TimWoods • “T” Transportation – Material should be delivered to its point of use.

• “I” Excess Inventory – Related to Overproduction, inventory beyond that needed to meet customer demands negatively impacts cash flow and uses valuable floor space.

• “M” Excess Motion – Unnecessary motion is caused by poor workflow, poor layout, housekeeping, and inconsistent or undocumented work methods.

• “W” Waiting – This includes waiting for material, information, equipment, tools, etc.

• “O” Overproduction – Producing more than the demands.

Anything produced beyond this (buffer or safety stocks, workin-process inventories, etc.) ties up valuable labor and material resources.

• “O” Over-Processing – Some of the more common examples of this are reworking (the product or service should have been done correctly the first time); parts should be produced without defects.

• “D” Defects – Production defects and service errors waste resources.

• “S” Skills/Underutilized People –Underutilization of mental, creative, and physical skills and abilities can be caused by poor workflow, organizational culture, inadequate hiring practices, poor or non-existent training, and high employee turnover.

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It would be tough to detail everything about reducing waste in your operation in this short article; but by reviewing all the previous articles in this series (you can see them on my website or www.4WardConsult.com), we can begin to put together a good starter program. Another way to look at this, for those companies focused on Quality Control and using the SBCA QC Programs, there are similarities in implementing a Continuous/Quality Improvement program. Efforts to reduce waste, defective products, and inventories have increased, while improved productivity, customer satisfaction, and superior quality have become increasingly important. Waste reduction and quality improvement implementation in our component/millwork and LBM yards have certain key elements including top management leadership, measurement participation through quality improvement teams, and communication. Some of the steps you will take are: • Define organization/individuals charged with identifying and implementing reductions in waste • Define and document methods • Establish measurements • Audit plant methods and progress • Review/audit specific manufacturing processes • Refine processes, material movement, etc.

In order to reduce or eliminate waste, Lean practitioners utilize many tools or Lean Building Blocks. Successful practitioners recognize that, although most of these may be implemented as stand-alone programs, few have significant impact when used alone.

Additionally, the sequence of implementation affects the overall impact, and implementing some out of order may actually produce negative results (for example, you should address quick changeover and quality before reducing batch sizes).

The more common building blocks are: • Pull System – The technique for producing parts at customer demand. Service organizations operate this way by their very nature. Manufacturers, on the other hand, have historically operated by a Push System, building products to stock (per sales forecast) or to keep our people busy.

the cellular concept allows for better utilization of people and improves communication.

• Total Quality Management – Total Quality Management is a management system used to continuously improve all areas of a company’s operation. TQM is applicable to every operation in the company and recognizes the strength of employee involvement.

• Batch Size Reduction – Historically, component companies have operated with large batch sizes in order to maximize machine utilization, assuming that changeover times were “fixed” and could not be reduced. However, a batch size of one is not always practical, so the goal is to practice continuous improvement to reduce the batch size. Smaller batch sizes shorten the overall production cycle, enabling companies to deliver more quickly and to invoice sooner (for improved cash flow). Shorter production cycles increases inventory turns and allows the company to operate profitably at lower margins, which enables price reductions, which increases sales and market share.

• 5S or Workplace Organization – This tool is a systematic method for organizing and standardizing the workplace. It’s one of the simplest Lean tools to implement, provides immediate return on investment, crosses all industry boundaries, and is applicable to every function within an organization.

• Visual Controls – These are simple signals that provide an immediate and readily apparent understanding of a condition or situation. Visual controls enable someone to walk into the workplace and know within a short period of time (usually thirty seconds) what’s happening with regard to production schedule, backlog, workflow, inventory levels, resource utilization, and quality. These controls should be efficient, selfregulating, and worker managed, and include kanban cards, lights, color-coded tools, lines delineating work areas and product flow, etc.

Benefits of No Waste

• Kanban – A method for maintaining an orderly flow of material. Kanban cards are used to indicate material order points, how much material is needed, from where the material is ordered, and to where it should be delivered.

• Lead Time (Cycle Time) reduced by 90%

• Work Cells – The technique of arranging operations

• Space Utilization reduced by 75%

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In addition, in my experience working with 100’s of companies over the past seven years, you will also see multiple administrative/ operational improvements such as: • Reduction in order processing errors • Streamlining of customer service functions so that customers are no longer placed on hold • Reduction of paperwork in office areas • Reduced staffing demands, allowing the same number of office staff to handle larger numbers of orders.

It may be daunting to start, but a good way to begin… Take the time to watch your teams, review what they are doing, take notes, and watch. Then, work with your teams, huddles, small groups, and begin to make the necessary changes. As always, if we can be of assistance to you as we have for 100’s of other component manufacturers, give us a call; we would be honored to help contribute to your success.

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I look forward to talking with you again in 2018!

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

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2009 Panels Plus Sub-Component Nailer Panels Plus sub-component nailing station, model CN 100, touch screen operation with “quick motion” setups, two-tool indexing tool carriages, foot pedal tool firing control.

Maximum nail height of 12 inches x 27” width. Designed to provide clearance for larger, coil-fed tools. Includes (2) 12 footlong x 27 inch wide idler roller conveyor sections without legs. Sold for over $28,000 new. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 90 PSI minimum air requirement. $14,990.

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

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

© 2017 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC IBS Sub-Component Tables & Framing Station IBS framing station, builds framed walls from 6’-0” to 12’-4”, up to 20’-0” long.

Floor mounted v-track, two (2) tool dollies, LED light bars (being sold as-is), powered clamping, spring actuated stud locators, flip-up plate stabilizer and power height adjustment. 110 volt, 1 phase electrical.

100 PSI air pressure required.

Includes (2) 4’ x 10’ long sub-component tables with squaring corners, pop-up skate wheel ejectors and adjustable height legs/ feet. 100 PSI air pressure required. $14,990 FOB NC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

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2010 Gorbel Freestanding Crane System Price: $12,490 Condition: Good Location: CA Gorbel crane system includes 480V, 3Ph, RM Chain Hoist and Panels Plus panel lift.

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

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2010 Gorbel Crane System Gorbel freestanding crane system, 2,000 lb weight limit, 14 foot x 28 foot working footprint, 16'-3" hoist hook height, festoon electrical supply cord. 480 volt, 3 phase electrical. $12,490 FOB TX. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

1993 Triad Gen 2 Framer & Component Nailer 1993 Triad Gen II wall panel framer and sub-component nailing station. Framer model G2-F, builds 2x4 and 2x6 walls up to 16’ in length with wall heights from 6’9” to 10’-2”, manual nail-gun tool dollies each side, stud locators at 16” and 24” o.c. and includes floor grates and six (6), DuoFast nail tools. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 100 PSI air required. Triad subcomponent assembler, model CN-4 with two (2), Duo-Fast nail tools. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical required. 100 PSI air required. $17,890 FOB NM Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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2010 Panels Plus 16’ x 12’ Sheathing/ Squaring Table with Single Beam Multi-Tool Bridge with Plate Stitchers Model 40003 sheathing/squaring table features foot pedal power control at squaring end of table. Squares wall from 7’ to 12’ heights and up to 16’ in length. 12” wide roller conveyor on both sides, with squaring stops. Bridge is a 2010 Panels Plus SingleBeam Bridge W/Plate Stitchers featuring a single pendant control of the bridge with power drive with auto return. Single beam, multi-tool bridge features 24 primary tools with spacing on 6” centers. Tools have a variable shift of 3” to 6”, and 2” to 4” to accommodate offset nailing at sheathing seams. Bridge function also includes four manually adjusted stitcher tools. Two standard top and bottom plate stitchers, and two adjustable tools for common top and bottom side of openings (such as windows) Standard 3 position tilt for seam nailing, hand-crank on tool bridge for precise stapling/nailing, laser sight line. Requires minimum 60 CFM at 120 psi, 120v single phase electrical service. $39,490 FOB CA Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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Maximum nail height of 12 inches x 27" width. Designed to provide clearance for larger, coil-fed tools. Includes (2) 12 footlong x 27 inch wide idler roller conveyor sections without legs. Sold for over $28,000 new. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 90 PSI minimum air requirement. $14,990.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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2004 Triad 60 Ft Wall-Floor Combo Table Triad combination framing and sheathing table includes dual-beam sheathing bridge and manual/power material delivery bridge.

Continuous track for bridge travel. Wall height adjustment is powered with push button controls. Framing table includes popup skatewheel ejectors. Sheathing bridge is dual-beam, powered with manual fin adjustment handle, and includes laser safety stop. Beam One has (25) tool stations plus (2) 3-tool rim-board stations. Beam Two has (16) tool stations. Material delivery bridge can travel manually or by power. Includes air brake safety feature and manual fine adjustment handle. Tubes slide manually.

Table includes air regulator, floor grating and locator pins. Currently in storage, disassembled. Tools and mounts in pictures are included. Table model FLO. Bridge model MB. 120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required. $38,990, FOB TX Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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www.woodtrusssystems.com SQUARING TABLE WITH MULTITOOL PANEL BRIDGE Wall Panel Lengths up to 16’ Powered Height Adjustment (3’-11” to 12’-3” wall heights) Manual Squaring Stops Single Beam Panel Bridge (excludes nail or staple guns) Top & Bottom Plate Stitchers (excludes nail or staple guns) Used Roller Conveyor with Stands are available at additional cost EQUIPMENT FINANCING available from SLS Financial Services Print Details

Used IBS Interior/Exterior Wall Panel Line FRAMING TABLE Wall Panel Lengths up to 20’ Powered Height Adjustment (3’-11” to 12’-3” wall heights) Pop-up Skatewheel Conveyor Stud Locators at 16” & 24” O.C. Excludes Tool Dollies & Light Bar

SQUARING TABLE WITH ROUTER BRIDGE Wall Panel Lengths up to 16’ Powered Height Adjustment (3’-11” to 12’3” wall heights) Manual Squaring Stops Router Bridge (excludes router motor)

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Changing Suppliers – What’s The Risk?

Keith Tindall

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With the phrase, “Buyer Beware,” in the back of my mind, these are some thoughts I jotted down.

Businesses will always be motivated to change when they need to solve a specific performance problem. The change could be based on internal or external personnel, geographic location, regulatory requirements, or the economy, to name but a few.

These are the three main factors I believe that trigger the need for a business to change as they search for: 1. A Higher Quality Performance Product.

2. Excellent Service and Response Times.

3. The Lowest Priced Service or Product.

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In a cooling economy, some may focus mainly on # 3. Is it possible to achieve all these factors in a long term supply partnership? I will let the readers of this article decide.

Without the correct research, switching key suppliers for any reason can be costly and sometimes high risk to a business when it comes to a potential area of poor performance.

Complicating matters is the fact that not all potential issues in switching suppliers will be obvious on the surface.

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Is their buying process easy so it does not impact an area of your operation?

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Will they consistently meet your high level of expectations?

▸ Unitized Outdoor Conveyor Belt or Direct Drive available.

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Are they recognized for being proactive in increased efficiencies?

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What areas of the supply could impact you financially during the change?

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With a sole operator, the Terminailer sub-component assembler quickly and precisely drives 30-70% of the framing nails in any wall panel job. And that, needless to say, can drive a whole lot of improvement in efficiency and output. Add increased safety and easy maintenance with off-the-shelf parts, and you can see why Terminailer should be driving greater productivity on your plant floor.

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TRUCKS & TRAILERS

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NEW! 1990 Ford F800 Truck with 1982 Barns Truss Trailer

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

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

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

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

Precision Stretch Roll-Off Trailers

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

Price based on configuration, FOB ND.

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2006 Stoll Gooseneck Rolloff Trailer 2006 Stoll 24 foot-long, gooseneck rolloff trailer with fifth-wheel connection, new tires added in 2015. Hydraulic lift with 12 V electric, fixed axle, locking rollers at 4 foot on-center, support roller over neck, diamond plate floor and electric brakes. $10,990, FOB CT. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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2000 Haulin' T-30 Rolloff Trailer Condition: As-Is, Where-Is 2000 Haulin' rolloff truss trailer, 48 foot long, sliding tandem axles, fifth wheel tractor connection, hydraulic lift, locking rollers, lights in working order, 70% tire tread and 60% brakes. $11,990 FOB MN Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

1993 Wabash 48-70 Foot Stretch Roll Off Trailer (88) Model T-4, fixed tandem axles, fifth-wheel tractor connection, hydraulic sloping back section lift with gravity offload, locking rollers with brake control, 1/4 to 3/8" deep tire tread. Needs brakes and light repair. $8,990 FOB: OH Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

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2006 Stoll 28' Gooseneck Roll-Off Trailer •Two 12,000 LB Axles (GVWR 13,900 Lbs) •Hydraulic Pump & Hoist •Electric over Hydraulic Brakes •Brakes & Tires have 70% remaining •Locking Rollers •2 Rollers on Gooseneck •Winches & Straps $16,900 FOB TX Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2012 PRECISION EQUIPMENT 36' GOOSENECK ROLL-OFF TRAILER (2) 10K Axles with Dual 16” Wheels.

GVWR: 26,000 Lbs (Trailer Weight is 9,800 Lbs). Self Contained 11.4 Ton Hydraulic Power Unit. Rollers 2’ on Center. Mesh Between Rollers. Top Roller on Gooseneck.

Roller Pin Locks. Roller Load Control.

Winches and Strap Loacks. Beaver Tail. $19,500 FOB MN. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

Modular Home Transport Trailers THREE (3) 1990 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION MODULAR TRAILERS - $9,000 EACH 44’-7” to 57’-7” Expandable Trailer (5’ Rear Extension, 8’ Front Extension) Top is 7’8” 5 Sets of Pullout (Adjustable to 14’ Wide) 40,000 Lb GVWR (12,150 Lb Trailer Weight) FIVE (5) 1977 THRU 1979 MINUTE MAN MODULAR TRAILERS - $7,500 EACH 44’-7” to 57’-7” Expandable Trailer (5’ Rear Extension, 8’ Front Extension) Top is 7’8” 5 Sets of Pullout (Adjustable to 14’ Wide) 4 Each - 36,000 Lb GVWR (12,150 Lb Trailer Weight) 1 Each - 50,000 Lb GVWR Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com PHONE: 800-289-5627

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

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

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

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

$29,500 Nicely Equipped, FOB ND 765-751-9990

2005 Freightliner Columbia Truck (TX) •Diesel Engine •Single Axle •Cruise Control •Air Conditioner •274,000 Miles $23,000 FOB TX Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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New Spida 20' Plate Marker

20’ of Steel Framed Table with Roller Conveyor or MDF Bench Top. Spida Automated 20’ Length Stop/Plate Positioner & 10’ Infeed Roller Conveyor. Workstation, Control Cabinet Enclosure & 17” Touch Screen Integration. Spida or MangoTech Plate Cutting & Marking Software. Cuts to 20’, Marks to 18’. Cut & Mark 3,000 LF of Plates per 8 Hour Shift. Length of Delay to Mark Board: 1/2 Second (can be adjusted). Compatible File Formats: .trs, .mdf, .mwf, .xml, .hay/hfs, .gwf & .tx. Includes 2 Day Onsite Training & Installation. Add $750 Annually for 12 Month Phone & Virtual Tech Support. Add $700 for DeWalt Model DWS780 12” Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw. Add $8,920 for Spida 20” Up-Cut SnipSaw. Add $8,050 for Lauderdale Hamilton 24” Super Chop Saw. Deduct $3,930 for Aluminum Framed Table with MDF Bench Top. Excludes: Dust Collector, Saw Stand, Freight & Customs Charges. $$29,529 FOB NZ

2004 Kenworth T800 Day Cab Tractor • 190,696 Miles • 370 HP Engine • 10 Speed Transmission • Aluminum Wheels with Good Rubber $35,000 FOB MD Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

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

2003 Challenger Wood Grinder Model CH200-3037-S. Vibrating Infeed Conveyor. Oufeed Material Blower. Motor: 27 KW Brook Hansen (480 Volt / 3 Phase).

Cutters: Small FIXCUT @ 58. Screen: 1/2” @ 2 Sections. NOW $10,000 FOB IL. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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

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

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UsiFab Chord Splicer UsiFab chord splicer splices 2"x3" through 2"x6" lumber. Presses the lumber together prior to imbedding plates. Imbeds plate lengths up to 13 inches. Features heavy-duty tubular frame, dual-recessed, simultaneousactivation buttons, guarded motor, sprockets and a 3 HP motor. 600 volt, 3 phase electrical. Price: $8,990, Condition: Good, Location: QC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

•Pressure Pump & Vessel. •Lightly Used.

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

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

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

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

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

Miscellaneous Used IBS Equipment •IBS Multi-Tool Panel Bridge (excludes Squaring Table) •2 Sets of IBS Light Bars •IBS Auto Stops FOB OR Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com FAX: 800-524-4982

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

Cullen Model A40-2 Generator Set Detroit 12V-92 Engine.Capacity: 400 KW Capacity.Output: 120/208 Volt - 1388 Amps - 3 Phase..Control Panel..Skid Mounted..1,200 Hours. 30,000 FOB BC. Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

NEW! Spida Simple Stop •20’ Length Stop with MDF Bench Top •Available in Lengths up to 60’ •7” Color Touch Screen Entry of Cut Lengths •110 Volt / 1 Phase •Excludes Saw, Outfeed Conveyor, Freight & Customs Charges •10’ Spida Simple Stop - $8,920 •20’ Spida Simple Stop - $11,340 Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

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Ruvo 2200 Stair Saw Ruvo model 2200 machine capable of box stringers only and cuts two stringers at a time. The saw comes with a year warranty; 90/08 remanufacture including new cylinders, valves, tubing, fittings and electrical. Spindle motors are either new or rebuilt. The machine has been recalibrated, all known problems fixed, motor bench tested, machine cycled and video of cutting stringer can be supplied. Installation by the OEM is available at an additional charge.

Wired for 230 volt, 3 phase and 30 amp electrical service. $22,677, FOB FL | AS NEW. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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

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

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

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

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 Hain 20' Powered Measuring System surface, for faster setup and fabrication Adapts to Any Saw. Left or Right Hand times. Each laser head provides 21' Operation. Feet & Inches System (Stops projection length (@15 foot ceiling heights). at 12” Centers) or Inches System (Stops at Includes system computer, cables, mounting 10” Centers). Motor: 1/4 HP Linear Actuator hardware for attachment to customer's (110 Volt). Stop Rail: 2 x 4 x 1/4” Aluminum structure, factory installation, training and Extrusion. Stops: Jig Bored Steel. Stop choice of green or red laser. Works with Blocks: Machine Billet Aluminum. Optional each connector plate manufacturer's design Lengths from 5’ to 60’. Optional Gang Stop. software. Modular nature of the laser heads Add $770.00 per 10’ Section of Heavy Duty allows for easy, future expansion of system Roller Conveyor with Stands length. 120 volt, 1 phase. FOB NC Wasserman & Associates Wood Truss Systems 800-382-0329 765-751-9990 www.wasserman-associates.com www.woodtrusssystems.com Read/Subscribe online at www.componentadvertiser.com

2010 Monet DeSauw Wood Finger Jointing Line Cut-Off/Shaper Unit with 5 HP Saw to Cut-Off Angles & 25 HP Cutter Head to Fingerjoint Ends. Delta 2 Bag Dust Collector. Glue Station with Apquip Glue Applicator & 6 Gallon Glue Pot. Hydraulic Finger Joint Press with Cut-Off Blades (2x4 and 2x6 Lumber). 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Save $$ on Disposal Fees, Earn Profit on Waste Material & Produce Straight Lumber. $58,900 NOW $49,500 FOB IL Wasserman & Associates 800-382-0329 www.wasserman-associates.com

2010 USIFAB Roof Truss Vertical/Flat Stacker 90 foot long, 3-station single/dual/tandem, peak-up, hydraulic powered roof truss stacker with electrical control panel and remote control for operator use. System includes 90 feet of conveyor capable of travel speed up to 140 feet / minute. Nine (9) arms rotate to 90 degrees for Peak-Up stacking, plus lateral transfer on opposite side for flat stacking. 15 GPM hydraulic unit with 15 HP electric motor. Professionally manufactured by USIFAB R. L. Inc. (www. usifabrl.com). Currently wired for 600 V, 3 phase electrical power. $63,980 FOB BC. Wood Truss Systems 765-751-9990 www.woodtrusssystems.com

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

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Ranger Retrieval System with Mitek Blade saw at the 2017 BCMC show in Omaha.

For maximum production from your new saw, count on the Ranger Retrieval System for error-free lumber delivery. Acer lumber handling equipment interfaces seamlessly with the saw for a smooth flow of wood. Choose from a range of options and flexible layout to suit your operation. Our latest infeed decks feature queueing capacity of up to 12-2x4s, crown detection and orientation, board-width verification, and other features to help you get the most from your saw investment.

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

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Fire Safety & Multi-Family Wood Construction AWC Webinar Discusses Fire Protection During Construction Robert Glowinski is the President & CEO of the American Wood Council (AWC).

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In addition, the webinar helped identify relevant International Building and Fire Code regulations, as well as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements, for fire protection safeguards during construction and solutions for developing simple fire safety strategies.

The presentation was not only informative for construction professionals tasked with developing a fire plan for buildings under construction, alteration, or demolition, but also for raising awareness of existing resources for construction site fire safety training, education, and mitigation.

In partnership with retired California State Fire Marshal Ronny J. Coleman, AWC also developed a set of fire safety best practice manuals, training videos, and a dedicated website (www.ConstructionFireSafety.org) to educate and inform building and fire safety professionals on how to prevent fires, reduce losses, and ensure fire safety at construction sites.

Additional resources mentioned in the webinar include: • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state worker safety agencies • National Safety Council • Your local fire or building code officials In October, leading fire prevention and code organizations announced the formation of a Construction Fire Safety Coalition dedicated to reducing the occurrence of fires in buildings under construction, alteration, or demolition. The Coalition has been created in collaboration with AWC, Davidson Code Concepts, LLC, FireForceOne, International Code Council (ICC), National Association of Home Builders, National Association of State Fire Marshals, National Fire Sprinkler Association, and a representative of the Cambridge, Mass. Fire Department.

At a time when fire safety considerations are of utmost importance, it is crucial for all design and construction professionals to familiarize themselves and their teams with industry best practices and resources available to enhance fire safety at building construction sites. Together, let’s make sure every construction site is a fire-safe construction site.

And, in case you missed it, the full webinar presentation is available for viewing online. Anyone interested in joining the Construction Fire Safety Coalition can inquire at: www.constructionfiresafety.org/partners.

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By Matt Layman LAYMAN'S MARKET BRIEF Publisher, Layman’s LUMBER Lumber Guide COMPONENT MANUFACTURER'S EDITION

WOMEN: Labor Solution and The Future of Housing Matt Layman, Publisher December, 2017

WOMEN: Labor Solution and The Future of the Housing

We've heard the old adage, "This isn't your Second, is 3D printing. father's business anymore," implying e’ve that heard the old adage, “This isn’t your father’s business implying that Can you imagine, a house popping outanymore,” of your printer? things have changed since the "old days."

Ha...it's not quite like that.

A house will not magically things have changed since the “old days.” Well, things are going to have to change in the housing industry if we ever intend to get things are going have to change in the appear out of some giant machine, however many of out of theWell, corner of this room weto have painted ourselves into. housing industry if we ever intend to get out of the components will. Today's component industry's Sincethe thecorner Great Recession a decade ago, painted housing has never recovered its massive layoff thatpuzzle. sent workers to other industries of this room we have task is from to provide pieces of the 3-D printing with easier work, better ourselves into.benefits, and equal or better pay. will do the same thing. The questions today are, what Since the Great Recession a decade ago, beisused and which products will be towards illegal The labor migration since then has been towards undocumentedmaterial workers.will That an interesting thought...migration housing has never recovered from its massive made? immigration.

Now, being done aswith always, with the exception of trusses...housing is in need of a better mouse layoff thatwith sentconstruction workers to still other industries That evolution will change the components of a trap. There are two very compelling new innovations that will help us through the next evolution. easier work, better benefits and equal or better house as well as how it is constructed. That means lots of new jobs requiring not brawn, thought to save First,pay. as we looked at last month, is AI artificial intelligence/robotics.

Jobsites are goingbrains to become more mechanical migration since then has been power not physical strength, patience, and finesse. time, moneyThe and labor eliminate mistakes. towards undocumented workers. That is an These new jobs will no longer be mostly male friendly.

Second is 3D printing.

Can you imagine,towards a house illegal popping out of your Ha...it’s not quite like A house will interesting thought...migration Myprinter? investment in the future is that. encouraging mynot magically appear out of some giantNow, machine, many of being the components will.

Today’s component industry task is to provide immigration. with however, construction still toddler granddaughters to continue working with theirpieces of done as always, with the exception of the puzzle. 3D printing will do the same thing. The questions todayIPads are, what will be used and which products will be made? and material computers.

Become efficient on trusses...housing is in need of a better mouse implements of technology.

Play with Lego's and That trap. evolution will change the components of a house as well as how it is constructed. That means lots of new jobs requiring There are two very compelling new erector sets. Not only are four year old girls capable brains notinnovations brawn, thought not us physical strength, patience, and finesse. These new jobs will no longer be mostly male friendly. thatpower will help through the next of solving complicated construction problems, but they evolution. in the future is encouraging my toddler granddaughters enjoy it. Combining imagination of playing doll computers.

My investment to continuethe working with their iPads and First, on as instruments we looked at last month, Play is AIwith Legos and house withsets. a visible result thrilling, builds Become efficient of technology. erector Not only areisfour year old girls capable of solving artificial intelligence/robotics.

Jobsites are confidence, imbedsdoll skills thatwith previous complicated construction problems, but they enjoy it.

Combining the imaginationand of playing house a visible result is thrilling, going to become more mechanical to save generations do not have. builds confidence, and imbeds skills that previous generations do not have. time, money and eliminate mistakes.

For now, lumber is still king of the hill.

For now, lumber is still king of the hill.

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Is Your Staff Ready for Change?

By Keith Parker Structural Building Components Industry Professional

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ou have reached a tipping point and have come to the realization that continuing down your current path will only yield greater pain and more of the same results. Change will bring benefits, you and the senior staff have identified what is in it for the key drivers, and management has committed to the changes required to move your company forward.

What’s next??? The pace of today’s business requires agility and the ability to change. But change for change’s sake is not the objective. You and your senior staff must set new goals. What are your objectives? Increased sales and market share, double digits profits, 100% on-time delivery, reduced design and production cycle time, cut labor % and/ or cost of materials—any and all of these new goals must be communicated and a concrete plan must be documented as to how the company will support and accomplish each new goal.

Now you need to extend your vision, plan, and new goals to the company at large—the design, estimating, production, and delivery staff—and seek their input and buy-in. You need to identify actions to modify and processes to improve. For example, if a truss fabricator has developed an ingrained routine of hitting connector plates 6 to 8 times or taking 8+ steps to find and place a web or chord to assemble a truss, how do you break these habits?

WIIFT — “What’s In It For Them?”

To pursue new goals requires communication and buy-in at every level. How to achieve buy-in? Make these people part of the process, collaborate with those you wish to influence, and seek their input and understanding as to why these goals and challenge must be met. To break poor habits and drive change, what incentives can you put in place to change routine and behavior? Incentives could be financial, additional paid time off, or a rewards program. But whatever you, and your front line workers, choose and agree upon, the incentive must drive change and everyone must be held accountable to achieve the stated goal(s).

How and where do you start? What tools will you need to accomplish the task? Toyota changed from a poor quality manufacturer of automated sewing looms to a world class car manufacturer by embracing “Lean” methods of process improvement.

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Safety and Substance Abuse Dont Mix Drug use and alcohol consumption are normally considered personal issues. They only become an employers concern when they affect safety and worker performance. Drug and alcohol abuse cost employers through high absenteeism and sick pay. Abusers hurt themselves and their families if they lose their job as a result of their actions. If they are fired or cannot function on the job, the company loses the services of an experienced worker.

Those under the influence of drugs or alcohol cause friction in the work group, lower morale and work efficiency, use poor judgment that results in bad decisions, and give the company a poor public image.

Certain times of the year individuals should be especially aware of their alcohol and drug consumption.

In the winter months when the days are dark and dreary, some people experience a sense of depression or seasonal affected disorder (SAD). They may turn to drugs or alcohol in the mistaken belief it will relieve the symptoms of the disorder.

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El uso de drogas y el consumo de alcohol se consideran generalmente asuntos de índole personal. Éstos solamente incumben al empleador cuando afectan la seguridad y el desempeño del trabajador. La drogadicción y el alcoholismo tienen un costo elevado para los empleadores por ser causas del ausentismo laboral elevado y de las ausencias por enfermedad con goce de salario. Los drogadictos y los alcohólicos se lastiman a sí mismos y a sus familias si pierden sus trabajos como resultado de sus acciones. Si se les despide o si no pueden desarrollar las funciones del trabajo, la empresa pierde los servicios de un trabajador con experiencia.

Aquéllos que se conducen bajo la influencia del alcohol o las drogas causan fricción en el grupo de trabajo, bajan la moral y la eficiencia en el trabajo, utilizan el mal juicio que resulta en malas decisiones, y dan una mala imagen pública a la empresa.

Durante algunas épocas del año, las personas deben estar especialmente conscientes de su consumo alcohólico y de drogas. Durante los meses de invierno, cuando los días son opacos y lúgubres, algunas personas padecen de algún tipo de depresión o de síndromes estacionales (SAD, por sus siglas en inglés). Ellos pueden optar por consumir drogas o alcohol con la falsa esperanza de que eso les aliviará los síntomas del trastorno.

La época de las fiestas de fin de año, con un mayor número de reuniones sociales o de mayor tensión nerviosa por problemas económicos, conduce a muchas personas a excederse en el uso de drogas o en el consumo de alcohol, especialmente este año de celebración del nuevo milenio. Todos aquellos que consumieron alcohol o drogas en exceso ayer, y tienen resaca hoy, pueden sentirse faltos de coordinación, aún tratando de recuperarse y quizá no le presten completa atención a los aspectos de seguridad que su trabajo requiere. Su juicio y desempeño seguro se verán seriamente disminuidos y aumentará la posibilidad de que ellos o sus compañeros de trabajo sufran accidentes o lesiones.

The holiday season, with increased social gatherings or added financial stress, leads some people to misuse drugs or alcohol, especially during this year of millennium celebration. Those who over-consumed alcohol or drugs yesterday and are hung over today may feel out of sorts, still trying to recover, and may not give all their attention to the safety aspects of their job. Their judgment and safety performance becomes Algunas veces los problemas personales o de salud persisten. En impaired and the likelihood of an accident or injury to themselves or la mayorìa de los casos, el problema se resuelve. Pero si no se resuelve, coworkers increases. algunas personas recurren al alcohol o a las drogas. Incluso algunos Sometimes a personal or health problem persists. In most cases, medicamentos recetados pueden interferir en el desempeño del trabajo. the problem gets resolved. But if it is not resolved some people turn to La persona no puede pensar claramente o se distrae. Esto puede llevar alcohol or drugs. Even some prescription drugs can interfere with job a accidentes. El consumo irresponsable de las drogas o del alcohol performance. The individual cannot think clearly or becomes distracted. no solamente pone en peligro la seguridad y la salud del trabajador This can lead to accidents. Irresponsible consumption of drugs or alcohol y sus compañeros, sino además, puede repercutir en las actividades not only jeopardizes the safety and health of the worker and coworkers empresariales del empleador y afectar el futuro de todas las familias but it can impact the employers business and affect the future of all involucradas. families involved.

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established QC metrics, quality assurance and OSHAapproved safety programs. After 2006, helped company downsize and then worked as a consultant for turn around opportunities. Computer literate, Alpine and MiTek experience, Microsoft Office.

ID: C11856 Designer/Design Manager Truss/Panel/I-Joist/Stairs/EWP Relocation: Ohio 18 years Design experience with 3 as a Senior Designer.

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

ID: C18242 Wall Panel Designer | Truss Designer Relocation: Wisconsin 11 years› experience designing Wall Panels, 3 designing Trusses.

Out since the crash but interested in getting back into the job. Past MiTek/AutoCAD designer, has been in a design job out of the industry.

ID: C12414 Truss Designer | Wall Panel Designer | All Hats Relocation: Arizona Engineered panel and truss design, developed material take off for turnkey build up, worked in coordination with multiple PHONE: 800-289-5627

plants and design teams, worked closely with material suppliers on take offs and estimating.

I›ve worked for decades in the construction industry. Not only in new construction, but additions and remodels as well using innovative designs for added value and to drive down cost. In addition to experience with MiTek, Wallbuilder and other design software packages, I have extensive manual trig/ math skills. I use these to back check questionable loads as well to design from scratch in the field when needed. I have also written tutorials for the training of others and checked other designer›s work as a Design Manager at a Panel Plant. All things being equal, I love working in components whether designing, cutting, building or setting components at the site.

ID: C11630 Truss Designer | Remote Truss Designer Relocation: South Carolina 13 years› experience in truss design. 2 years as Design Manager. Scored near Senior Designer with only a calculator, MiTek, AutoCAD, FASTBeam, TJ Beam software. Has worked remote and in office. Considering relocation as shown. Will also work remote.

ID: C17232 Remote Wall Panel Designer MiTek Relocation: Rhode Island 2 years wall pane design experience, 3 designing trusses.

Design wall panels; create wall panel section and placement plan using AutoCAD/MITEK design programs. Create fabrication reports and send to fabricator along with approved sections, placement plans, and panel

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

I also do bundling and paperwork as well.

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

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

Truss & Engineered Wood Products Design Manager / Sales.

Oversaw all aspects of Truss & Engineered Wood Products operations and sales. Maintained personal sales accounts, as well as developed new clients. Customer service from the quote stage to production, including verifying sight conditions and field measuring. Produced production

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ID: C15958 Operations/Plant Manager - Millwork | Doors | Ply | Flooring Relocation: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming

30 years› experience starting in production and advancing to multi-plant operations We’re here when you need help! manager. Door experience visit: www.thejobline.com includes managing three email: mail@thejobline.com Production Managers and or call Thomas McAnally five Production Supervisors, for Personalized Service STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! consisting of 300 hourly employees producing 11,000 Available Candidates doors and 10,000 face frames per day. Responsible for the manufacturing functions of drawings and reviewed / all mill operations, five frame corrected design staff, MiTek / Truss Joist software. Responsible component machining cells, three frame assembly operations, four for maintaining lumber / plate door component machining cells, inventory. three door assembly clamps, three door profiling lines, two wide belt sanding lines and specialty ID: C16126 machining and assembly cells.

Truss Design Manager | Location Manager | MIT Flooring Relocation: Texas, USA - South, experience: Responsible for USA - Southwest, Utah, USA all plant functions including Western budgeting and P&L. Managed six Department Managers: two I›m dedicated to being the best in Production Departments, Quality what I do. Aside from being one Assurance, Materials, Human of the top performing designers, I Resources including SHE, and have taken other responsibilities Plant Engineer/Maintenance that include training and database Manager including the CI management. I have worked program. Their staffs consist on extra projects from quality of eleven Supervisors and 330 control to inventory management. hourly employees. The door Though I may train a beginning plant operation dries lumber, cuts designer, I always find something dimension stock, assembles and that they can teach me. My sands the doors. The panel plant continued goal is not only to produces the veneered flat and advance my career, but to share raised center panels, by cutting my knowledge and skills with engineered wood and veneer from others. WTCA QC/QA, MiTek flitch and pressing the veneer Sapphire, CAD, BSME. to the substrate. Both plants are equipped with finishing lines.

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

growing company with benefits.

Has MiTek and ITW software experience. Excellent test scores.

5 Star candidate.

ID: C11827 Remote Estimator - Truss/ EWP/Lumber/Construction Relocation: Alabama, Florida, Georgia

Read and interpret blueprints and drawings, generate quantity takeoffs on building materials, design I enjoy working on Custom, high- I-joist floor systems, design end residential projects where the 2x floor systems, design stick design is challenging. I also enjoy built roof/ceiling joist systems, create layouts for the above working on tract developments roof/floor systems, as a Remote and multi-family projects but bigger, more complex projects are Estimator. Bachelor›s Degree in more rewarding and offer a since Building Construction. Tested 73 on the JLTDSE. of accomplishment.

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

Thom’s Notes: Candidate has been out of truss design a few years but has been in total envelope design for Architects including structure and architecture. Scored at the national average for designers with 12 + years’ experience, but in almost half their time. This candidate should be at a Senior Designer level, with exceptional speed in a short period of time.

This is a great candidate who is willing to take less to invest in himself if given an opportunity.

ID: C16169 Remote Truss Designer | Remote Wall Panel Designer Relocation: USA - ALL States My objective to find a company that I can use my skills to work as a remote designer. I have a successful design business now but would like to be part of a

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ID: C11736 Design/Sales - Truss/I-Joist/ Millwork/LBM Relocation: Virginia, Pennsylvania Accurately estimate commercial and residential projects by designing and engineering the engineered wood products and loose material required for the jobs. Make pricing decisions to assist in selling jobs. Created, developed, and implemented a new engineered wood products catalog for customers, based on current market numbers.

Design roof and floor truss systems in Mitek (Sapphire).

Performed Inside Sales duties as well as my Estimating duties and was the interim Inside Sales representative for the better part of a year until another candidate was found.

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ID: C13445 Truss Designer | Wall Panel Designer | Truss Cutting Technician Relocation: Texas, Arizona

ID: C11781 Truss Design Manager Relocation: North Carolina

Worked on the most complicated custom projects, commercial 2 years› experience. Perfect buildings, and apartment entry level candidate. Design complexes. Quickly became a light gauge steel walls and trusses team leader and was considered for residential homes and small company wide as an expert in commercial buildings. AutoCAD truss framing and computer certificate with Architectural applications. Provided training focus. From the candidate: I have for a group of 30 experienced a strong architectural background component designers in topics and come from a construction including load tracking, truss and family. I›ve seen or worked in layout optimization, and hardware most facets of the construction specification. Optimization training helped to reduced field. From masonry work to material costs by 5%. Developed framing to roofing since I was departmental procedures to a teenager. I›m very passionate increase consistency and about what I do , self motivated accuracy of all designs and and always strive to be the best. estimates. Reduced errors on Very picky with my work and I don›t like to do anything wrong repetitive projects by 25% by and failure is not an option for creating the master project me. I always try to do whatever is file database, which organized needed to achieve company goals. and provided fast and easy access to project information.

Streamlined estimating process for commercial construction ID: C16034 Truss Designer, Truss Designer projects. Analyzed the final cost of completed projects and applied - Small-Medium Multifamily, Wall Panel Designer, Wall Panel results to new estimates. Reduced Designer - Remote, Senior Wall estimating time by 75% Managed up to 10 designers/sales reps.

Panel Designer, Wall Panel Software: MiTek, AutoCAD. Design Manager Relocation: Massachusetts ID: C15999 Outside Sales - Truss | Wall Panel | EWP | Installed Sales Relocation: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia 16 years› experience in outside • Coordinating between Architect, sales of trusses, wall panels, engineered wood components, Structural Engineer and General stairs and other building contractor to find conflicts to materials. Projects range from prevent the delay in schedule tract to high volume multifamily during the construction phase. apartments. Has developed • Full Design of wall panels new territory, improved sales and the layout of the panels and in lagging markets, and met or bundles to speed the framing of exceeded sales goals in most floors and trusses. years. Has turn key installed sales experience, and has limited design skills from the past.

As Senior Architectural Panel Designer Coordinating architectural and structural plans to develop manufactured walls sections for install in field such tasks as:

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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 We’re here when you need help! and AutoCAD. Component visit: www.thejobline.com experience includes floor email: mail@thejobline.com trusses and roof trusses. Market or call Thomas McAnally experience includes single family, for Personalized Service multi-family, light commercial, STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL! and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

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Truss Production Manager | Supeprvisor Relocation: Colorado ID: C11596 Design Manager/Senior Oversaw day-to-day operations Designer - Truss/I-Joist/EWP of plant, trained new employees Relocation: Quebec, Ontario, on all plant machinery, ensured Alberta plant met production deadlines,

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Schedule design work (Roof and Floor) to my design team, re-check all design prior to production, and training of my team. I also design roof and floor system for the custom home we get. I also get involve in sales as a technical representative.

Software: MiTek, AutoCAD, Keymark, Alpine.

Distribue le travaille (Ferme de toit & Poutrelle de plancher) pour mon equipe, Agis comme personne ressource,fais la verification final avant la production et dessine les plans de montage du toit et du plancher pour les maisons plus complex assignee a mon equipe. J›ai aussi un role de representant technique.

Programme: Mitek, AutoCAD, Keymark, Alpine

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shipping and receiving of materials, loading of finished product onto trucks for delivery, documentation of managerial related records, forklift certified.

7 years› experience, began as a sawyer.

My objective is to utilize my experience in production work and building trusses, and working with a strong team in an established company. Continue to learn new procedures, systems, skills, and earn more about the truss building industry. I enjoy working with my hands, building things, and having a sense of pride in the high quality of the end product.

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on projects. Has used MiTek, Alpine, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office programs.

The candidate has been out of the industry, working in parallel jobs, and wants to return to a design position. Scored Senior Designer using an HP calculator, 8 years after his last truss design job.

Speed was faster than average too. It may take a little time for him to get up to speed on the latest software. Ranked 5 out of 5 in our system.

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ID: C10789 Production Manager/ Supervisor - Truss/Panel Relocation: Minnesota 20 years experience. Responsible for all aspects of truss and panel production, inventory, performance reviews. 65 workers, $9M year. WTCA quality control certified.

Compensation: $60’s+

ID: C15857 Senior Truss Designer | Remote Truss Designer | Design Manager Relocation: California Truss Designer. Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, cutting/production documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: checking others work, scheduling, repairs, customer service, inside sales, and field measurements.

Software used: MiTek and AutoCAD. Component experience includes floor trusses, roof trusses, I-Joists, EWP, and hardware. Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multifamily, and light commercial. My volume was varied depending PHONE: 800-289-5627

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EWP Relocation: USA - ALL States Oversaw all areas of operations and production as well as managers of those areas, a total of 35 employees. Led company from operating in red to the black in first year. Responsible for P & L. Brought labor percentage from 26% to 14-15%. Increased gross margin by 10%. Led process of branching into new areas of structural building components in a strategic alliance with Keymark Enterprise.

Compensation: $60k+

ID: C15796 Production Manager - Truss Relocation: North Carolina, Florida 20 years experience. Oversaw all the Truss production and also the warehouse. In the Truss department, I made sure the line had what materials they needed to build, usually for the next days orders. I tried to keep them at least one day ahead, unless there were special orders. I made sure production quotas were meet. I helped to set budgets for

the Truss and warehouse, then maintained that budget. In the warehouse, I made sure workers were pulling the orders correctly then also loading them correctly on the truck. I instilled a clean work area ethic in my employees.

I hired, fired and trained all the truss department and warehouse employees. When needed I would get on the production line to help out, give breaks or to just have a little fun at doing my old job. Between the two departments I was responsible for approximately 40 people.

Built roof and floor trusses, loose lumber packages.

Other. Component experience includes floor trusses and roof trusses. Market experience includes tract, single family, single family custom, multifamily, light commercial, and agriculture. My volume was varied depending on projects.

Past carpenter and framer. Has an engineering related associates degree/drafting Compensation: $45k+

ID: C14506 EWP Designer | Estimator | Inside Sales Relocation: Virginia

ID: C15763 Remote Truss Designer MiTek, Multifamily Relocation: Kentucky

Experienced with AutoCAD, iLevel, TJ Beam, and TJ xPert software to produce framing layouts for TrusJoist engineered wood products. Responsible for working with builders and Truss Designer with 3 years experience, Sapphire, AutoCAD, retailers to create the most cost effective solution for their project.

MBA, and some ITW software experience. «Looking to work for Creating quotes from layouts. a well established truss company Calculate gravity loads and sizing as a remote designer in both wall wood products to support the panels and truss design. I want to load. Understanding the IRC continue to grow my design skills building code for wood-framed structures. Explaining structural so that I can be the best designer framing details to builders and than I can be. I enjoy the design aspect of the job and look forward salespeople. Training other designers in load development to working through projects and design software. one day at a time.» Experience with residential, commercial, and multifamily design, with emphasis on multifamily.

ID: C10810 Designer/Inside Sales - Truss Relocation: Virginia 6 years design experience, 1 inside sales. Primary duties: design, layout, optimization, cutting/production documents, and takeoff. Secondary duties: scheduling, repairs, customer service, inside sales, and field measurements. Software used: MiTek, AutoCAD, and CAD -

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Remote Designers: Cost Effective Component or Necessary Evil?

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efore you get the wrong impression—No, I don’t think remote designers are evil, just that some employers are still reluctant to accept them as a viable option. Going beyond the question of if you will use remote designers, let’s get to the reason you should so you can embrace a means to level out design department costs.

Just a few years ago, we saw the idea of having a few designers who worked from home occasionally, or even full time, as unique, not in the plan but just as happened on a case by case basis. You knew the designer and their abilities, and understood that they needed the remote option. Still, Design managers would say, “I need them here or I can’t manage their production” or “How do I know they are actually working?” Well, they must have figured it out, because today, even though In-House Designers are still preferred, remote designers are common in most of our clients’ design departments.

Once the flood gates opened and companies developed systems to manage remote designers who were anywhere from a few to hundreds of miles from the plant, Designers saw that remote was a real career option. Whatever the reason—distance to work, family needs, or just personal preference—the number of designers wanting to work remotely expanded exponentially.

As the numbers of remote design candidates grows, employers have seen a means to add capacity, lower overall design department costs, and have incentives to be in-house. Some of my employers believe that working remotely is a personal choice and having that option in itself is a perk. With the competition for remote positions growing, some employers are setting a different scale for in-house and remote designers. Supply and demand has made remote positions a commodity, for the time being.

So, on to the savings point. From where I sit, the difference between working remotely and in-house, for companies implementing a two tier system, is about 10%. This is for hired, not 1099 contract positions. Hourly rates for in-house designers are about 10% higher. Sometimes the in-house positions were increased 10%, but most are cutting their remote designer scale by 10%, the perceived work from home perk.

Some employers want to incentivize in-house over remote as they feel that, if an employee is on site, it is easier to mentor, bond, and have confidence to invest in additional training, responsibility, and advancement. One of my top employers is adamant that, if someone wants to advance beyond a design position to management or another area of the company, remote is not going to offer that option. They feel the personal interaction they get with the employee and interaction with co-workers is not as good from a remote location.

So whether you are looking to work remotely, or looking to lower overall design department costs, know that remote is a viable option that can meet both the employer’s and employee’s objectives. Balancing remote and in-house design staff can allow a good employee the flexibility they need while lowering your overall costs.

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Truss-to-Truss and Truss-to-Everything Else Connections

By Kelly Sias, PE One of the questions I am asked most frequently is “Who is responsible for the truss-to-(fill in the blank) connection? One such example is the truss-to-wall connection. To answer this question, it helps to recognize there are two types of connections: a truss-to-truss connection and a “truss-to-everything-elseexcept-a-truss” connection. The Truss Designer is responsible for the former, and the Building Designer is responsible for the latter. Pretty simple, right? So why all the questions?

Excerpt from ANSI/TPI 1-2007 Chapter 2 on Design Responsibilities

Some people incorrectly assume the Truss Designer is responsible for connecting the truss to everything the truss touches. Then, when the Truss Designer doesn’t specify a connection to something the truss touches (such as a wall), it prompts the question, “Hey, who is responsible for that connection? I thought the Truss Designer was!” In other cases, the person asking the question is actually challenging the answer, such as “Shouldn’t the Truss Designer be specifying the truss-to-wall connection? Why don’t they?” And finally, the question may be prompted at times when the project doesn’t have a Project Engineer (aka the Building Designer), so the question becomes, “Now who is going to specify that connection? It must be the Truss Designer, right?”

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But the Truss Designer isn’t responsible for the truss-to-wall connection – and here’s why. Unless the scope of work has been expanded by contract, the Truss Designer is responsible for designing an individual component. The truss gets designed for a given set of specified loads, environmental conditions, serviceability criteria and support locations, all which are specified by the person responsible for the overall building: the Building Designer. Once designed, the truss will have a maximum download reaction and uplift reaction (if applicable) at each support location. Is that enough information to specify a truss-to-wall connection? No, it is not. First, the Truss Designer may not know what the truss is even sitting on; he or she may only know that the bearing is SPF material and 3 ½” wide. Is it a single top plate or double top plate? Is there a stud below the truss that can be connected to, or is the stud offset? Or, is the truss sitting on a header spanning across a wide window?

Sample Truss Reactions

Second, even if the Truss Designer had all of the information regarding the bearing conditions, there is another problem. The Truss Designer has the reactions resulting from the loads applied to the truss. What about the reaction at the top of the wall (perpendicular to the wall) resulting from the lateral loads applied to that wall? And the shear loads acting parallel to the wall as a result of lateral loads applied to the end wall? These loads also need to be resisted by the truss-to-wall connection (hence, the F1 and F2 allowable loads that are published for hurricane ties), so the Truss Designer cannot select an adequate truss-to-wall connection based on the truss reactions alone.

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Finally, there’s one more scenario to consider. Say a Building Department requires that truss-to-wall connections must be specified by the Truss Designer on projects that have no Engineer of Record. It wants to ensure trusses are adequately secured to the walls, and the Truss Designer may seem best equipped to determine those connections (this has actually happened in some places). The Truss Designer can find out what exactly the truss is sitting on, and can even calculate some approximate reactions for the top of the wall to conservatively take into account during the selection of the connection.

Problem solved? Not entirely. That takes care of the top of the wall, but the load doesn’t stop there. So requiring the Truss Designer to specify the truss-to-wall connection only transfers the problem to the bottom of the wall. Who is going to address those connections?

While most people don’t think of the Truss Designer as being the person responsible for the connections at the bottom of the wall, many do think the Truss Designer should be responsible for the connections at the top of the wall. But because someone – namely, the Building Designer – still needs to ensure that a continuous load path has been satisfied by the connections in the building, does it really help to increase the scope of work of the Truss Designer to specify the truss-to-wall connection?

Continuous Load Path

The article, Truss-to-Truss and Truss-to-Everything Else Connections, appeared first on Simpson StrongTie Structural Engineering Blog. To sign-up to receive the Engineering Blog in your inbox, go to seblog.strongtie.com/subscribe.

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News & Announcements New Fascia-Fastening Solution from Simpson Strong-Tie Delivers Superior Corrosion Resistance

Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie, the industry leader in engineered structural connectors and fasteners, has launched the Fascia-Fastening Solution™ that is designed to securely fasten composite and PVC fascia while providing superior corrosion resistance. The Fascia-Fastening Solution accommodates expansion and contraction of installed fascia boards to prevent material failure resulting from exposure to environmental conditions.

The new solution consists of a fascia counterbore bit and a stainless-steel fascia screw. The fascia bit counterbores a hole through the fascia material that is wider than the shank of the fascia screw. The fascia screw is then driven through the predrilled and counterbored fascia material and into the substrate material. Creating a hole wider than the shank of the screw not only enables the screw head to sit flush with the fascia surface, but the extra space allows for future contraction and expansion of composite boards. This process helps contractors prevent failures and reduces jobsite callbacks for head pullover, warping, buckling, mushrooming, broken screws, and loose screws and boards. Installation of the Fascia Fastening Solution requires just a few simple steps and is designed for use with 1/2”- to 3/4”-thick fascia boards.

The fascia screw, sold in quantities of 75, features: •

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Underhead chamber for increased sheer resistance

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Low-profile pancake head that resists pullover

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Twelve color options for 0.40” heads including white, four shades of tan, two shades of red, three shades of gray and two shades of brown

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News & Announcements Build a Solid Career in Construction Management

Posted October 31, 2017 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders.

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has been promoting the rewarding job opportunities in the skilled trades for Careers in Construction Month but let’s not forget that the construction manager also offers an exciting career path in the housing industry.

Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget and supervise construction projects from inception to completion. He or she ensures that all the trades come together in the completion of a home on schedule, built right, and to the satisfaction of the customer, not to mention meeting all required codes and laws.

It’s an important job, and there are a lot of things to know, not the least of which is business acumen. But the rewards are great, and the national average pay for a construction manager in 2016 was $89,300 per year. Demand for construction managers is projected to grow 16 percent between now and 2022.

And any action your HBA takes to support your local academic programs is one that will pay huge dividends for your business and the industry. These programs often encompass both commercial and residential construction, so consider ways your HBA can help convince these grads to find their home in the home building industry.

Training Students for Careers in Construction Management NAHB continues to help students across the country develop the necessary skills for home building success, including planning, execution and problem solving, through the NAHB Student Competition held each year at the International Builders’ Show. The competition gives students the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to a real construction company by completing a management project/proposal. This year, 62 teams will compete at the secondary and post-secondary levels during the 2018 IBS in Orlando.

Your HBA can help coach a student team near you as they prepare over the next two months. They are looking for industry support on topics such as estimating and scheduling or you could help them cover the cost of travel to Orlando.

Mark your IBS calendar now to cheer on all the teams from your home state. If you do not see a school competing from your area, consider checking out the colleges and universities that offer degrees in construction management and start supporting them now to prepare them for the 2019 IBS. NAHB’s Student Internships: Resources for Members guide includes a list of accredited construction programs across the country.

For more information on NAHB’s Student Chapters program, contact Greg Zick at 202-266-8493.

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Dennis Hardman Named Bronson Lewis Award Winner Dennis Hardman, former president of APA – The Engineered Wood Association and longtime leader in the engineered wood industry, was honored with the Bronson J. Lewis Award at the APA Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California. The meeting took place October 28–31, 2017. The annual award is named after the late Bronson Lewis, who served for 24 years as secretary and then executive vice president of APA. The award recognizes individuals for their lifetime leadership and outstanding contribution to the industry.

Hardman is recognized for his many contributions to the industry and his leadership of APA. His long career with APA began in 1981 as advertising and public relations manager, soon followed by his appointment to director of the Association’s Information Services Division (now Marketing Communications) in 1984 and vice president of marketing in 1992. From 2005 until his retirement in 2013, he served as president and worked with the Board of Trustees, making difficult decisions that would ultimately allow the Association to survive and rebound from the crushing recession. Hardman spent the first 13 years of his career in advertising and sales promotion with Weyerhaeuser Company. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Oregon.

About APA – The Engineered Wood Association Founded in 1933 and based in Tacoma, Washington, APA represents approximately 170 plywood, oriented strand board, glulam timber, wood I-joist, Rim Board and structural composite lumber mills throughout North America. Its primary functions are quality auditing and testing, applied research, and market support and development. www.apawood.org

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News & Announcements Has the Labor Shortage Reached ‘Crisis’ Status?

Posted November 1, 2017 on NAHB Now | The News Blog of the National Association of Home Builders.

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t’s been more than 10 years since there were this many unfilled construction jobs. And as NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz noted in a recent Eye On Housing article, the labor situation is likely to worsen in the months ahead.

Builders all across the country are struggling to find enough skilled laborers to keep up with housing demand. And nowhere is this more concerning than in the regions of Texas and Florida impacted by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, where the recovery efforts have only just begun.

Even the surrounding areas that sustained minimal storm damage are seeing the effects, as labor continues to be drawn to the storm-affected areas. But the labor shortage had been a primary concern long before this summer’s hurricanes made landfall.

“Everyone in our area is having trouble finding hands that want to work,” said Michael Grassi, project manager of Classic Builders in Wichita Falls, Texas, and president of the North Texas HBA. “Whether it’s bricklayers, framers, you name it — I’m having to [hire] guys from as far away as Oklahoma City to come [to Wichita Falls] and work. And most of them are happy to do it cause they’re getting paid more here where there’s even less competition.”

Grassi says he’s amazed by how much the cost per square foot of a home has increased recently. He’s gradually had to raise the sales prices of his homes as a result of rising costs, but Grassi says he and many builders just like him aren’t seeing an increase in profit margin.

“Prices for everything have increased significantly, and I’m scared for what’s to come over the next few years,” Grassi said. “A lot of our skilled trades aren’t far from retirement.

And of the limited number of new guys I see coming in, many of them have a ways to go to refine their skills and work ethic.

“With everything from the cost of materials, to lots, to a dwindling pool of skilled workers — we have a crisis on our hands.”

The issue isn’t exclusive to less-densely populated areas. Not far away in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, builders are facing similar situations.

“The shortage of labor in our market has been going on for more than a year now,” said Justin Webb, president of Altura Homes. “We use 100% subcontractors, and many of them are stretched thin with more work than they can handle.”

Webb says his subs often times split their crews, enabling them to start multiple jobs simultaneously. But as could be expected, this typically results in extending the overall time to complete the home. “[The scarcity and rising cost of labor] is our No. 1 challenge at the moment. That, and the dramatic cost increases of materials, have greatly contributed to the appreciation of house prices,” Webb said. “We’re concerned that as house prices rise to offset these higher costs, the broader issue of housing affordability will become even more problematic.”

For more analysis, visit Eye On Housing.

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News & Announcements

Simpson Strong-Tie Educational Webinars with CEUs Available

Redesigned Structural Screw Ensures Faster Starts

Join us on December 6 for our webinar, “Moment Resistance Breakthrough: From Concept to Code Acceptance.” Learn how our time-saving, off-the-shelf MPBZ moment post base can provide moment resistance to your designs and reduce the need for knee-bracing. We’ll share the details on our decades-long quest to provide a moment-resistant solution, how the product was designed and tested, and what it took to get code approval.

Registration for this webinar opens in November.

Our Strong-Drive® SDWS Timber screw is the perfect screw for many wood-to-wood and engineered-wood product applications.

The easy-to-install, code-listed screw is a high-strength alternative to through bolts and lag screws. The SDWS Timber screw has been newly redesigned with a SawTooth™ Type-17 point that ensures fast starts, and its thread pattern reduces torque and eliminates the need for predrilling in most applications. The double-barrier coating provides corrosion resistance for structural connections, including ledgers and beam-to-beam connections. The low-profile washer head provides greater bearing surface and allows for connector hardware to be installed over it.

Interested in cold-formed steel design? Need another CEU? If you missed our September webinar on how to increase productivity in your cold-formed steel design projects, a recording is accessible online, and continuing education credits will be available for those who follow the course and successfully complete the associated test. Watch the recording now to find out how our CFS Designer™ software tool eliminates steps in the design process, saves you time and ensures code compliance.

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News & Announcements MiTek Publishes Hardy Frame Prescriptive Design Guide, Offering Alternative Braced Wall Solutions with HFX Panels that Comply with 2015 International Residential Code

Lateral Loads from Wind and Earthquakes Require Wood-Framed Structures to be Properly Braced. Hardy Frame® Prefabricated HFX Narrow Shear Wall Panels Offer a Ready Solution in Limited Spaces.

November 07, 2017 – CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – (BUSINESS WIRE) – MiTek announced today that it has just published a new Hardy Frame Prescriptive Design Guide that provides an overview of braced wall design, a flow chart of the design and specification process, and specific instructions to properly apply the Hardy Frame Alternative Braced Wall Solution.

The Hardy Frame Prescriptive Design Guide describes the need to locate Braced Wall Lines, determine the Braced Wall Length, and identify the available Braced Wall Segments within each line. When the total length of the Segments is insufficient to meet the Braced Wall Length requirement, the Hardy Frame Alternative Braced Wall is the solution to meet the International Residential Code (IRC).

Garage fronts commonly have limited space that is problematic when specifiers need to meet Braced Wall Lengths and Braced Wall Panel requirements. The Hardy Frame HFX Prefabricated Narrow Shear Wall Panel – manufactured under a quality-control program – is a proven solution for these conditions.

The Guide’s prescriptive design flow chart, its tables for equivalent braced wall panel lengths, and the Guide’s details for anchorage into concrete combine to provide a complete design tool for building officials, contractors, designers, and suppliers. Using the Guide, building designers can gain insight into how Hardy Frame Panels can fit their needs by dovetailing with their specification process. With the Guide, building officials will obtain comprehensive information of products and their installation for use in both the plan-check and field-inspection processes. Contractors and suppliers will have a product listing that includes panels, corresponding accessory products, and easy-to-follow installation details.

“Meeting the IRC Braced Wall Panel requirements in narrow shear walls, like those so common at garage fronts, has been a challenge in the industry for many years. The Hardy Frame Prescriptive Design Guide provides solutions for those challenging areas, and a better end-product for the homeowner,” said David Lopp, VP of Technical Support for Hardy Frames. “We’ve been providing Prefabricated Shear Wall solutions in engineered designs for close to 20 years, and now we have set a goal to do the same for prescriptive designs.”

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

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December 2017 #10221 Page #99

Don’t Forget, Hire the Vet!

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ave you hired any military veterans lately, as have many component plants MiTek Industries, Inc. across the country? You will find that they generally have gained the skills, work ethic, www.mii.com and leadership for your supervisory and technical positions. But you will also encounter plenty of competition for the good ones, and you will have to pay them well. Soldiers or airmen who finish a four-year enlistment and have earned a sergeant’s rank may earn a base pay equivalent to about $15 per hour, but with food and housing allowances that translates to $25 per hour or $53,000 per year.

Commissioned officers earn the equivalent of $83,000 per year after 4 years of service. Normally only those honorably discharged from the services should be considered (verify this by examining their DD214 form and steer clear of those with General Discharges).

Most adaptable to the factory floor are veterans from the army’s combat arms, particularly the infantry.

They are trained to manage people and to produce results. Most are willing to do any job, especially if they are learning a valuable skill that translates into a career. Seek especially those who have been deployed overseas and have been exposed to pressure and turnover, not unlike what they will experience as a supervisor on the floor of your plant.

Veterans from any of the services are generally more reliable workers and have learned to “get along” with diverse groups of people. The best place to find them is the nearest military base, or those returning to home bases near your business. At our truss plant in San Antonio, for example, we found that rare individual, Mike Evans, who didn’t fit into the military at Lackland Air Force Base, was willing to start on the plant floor amongst an all-Hispanic work force, and quickly earned his way into becoming one of the best truss designers in my experience.

Vets from the technical (enlisted or warrant officer) ranks of the Air Force and Navy are good candidates for maintaining the automated equipment found in today’s component plants. Army techs from the helicopter or missile maintenance specialties should also be considered over wheeled vehicle mechanics.

Former military officers from all of the services have been trained to work well with people of all ranks, and often have been responsible for the maintenance of sophisticated equipment. A multi-plant CM successfully engaged a 20-year “retiree” as plant manager who had little manufacturing experience, by committing one of his experienced GMs to mentor him onsite. Another large manufacturer has recruited several Military Service Academy graduates (West Point, Annapolis, etc.) and successfully transitioned them into GM positions. They have become excellent, mission-oriented managers who are anxious to improve their operations, and have little tolerance for outdated or inefficient practices.

Too often we assume that only veteran trussers have the skills needed for supervisory roles without realizing the value of sophisticated software, like Sapphire Management and MVP. These programs aggregate the technical details and present actionable data that can be understood by a generalist with good people skills and good training, like those who have served us in the military. Don’t forget, hire the vet!

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