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New & Used Equipment
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Saws
Truss Equipment ................................................................23
Panel Equipment ................................................................30
Trucks & Trailers ................................................................40
Misc. Equipment ................................................................41
Door and Stair Equipment ..................................................48
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Parts House
Lumber Market ................................................................49
The JobLine Hiring Zone ............................................................. 55
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Available Jobs
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Available Candidates
Design Team Suite ..........................................................60
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Calendar of Events
News & Announcements ................................................................75
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Letters to the Editor
Articles
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Question of the Day
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Sean Hubbard - SQ-1
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Advertiser Forum
Carl Schoening - Eagle Metal .......................................................16
Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC .................................................20
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Glenn Traylor
Keith Dietzen - Keymark ............................................................. 32
............................................................. 51
Matt Layman - LLG
Robert Glowinski - AWC ............................................................. 52
Safety First Topics in English/Spanish ..........................................53
Ben Hershey - 4Ward Consulting ..................................................66
Aram Khachadourian PE, SE - Simpson Strong-Tie ......................68
Thomas McAnally - The JobLine ..................................................74
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The Last Word
Advertiser Directory
Acceptance Leasing & Financing .............................................40,49
Acer, Inc
................................................................... 19,47
Alpine TrusSteel
................................................................... 54
Eagle Metal Products ................................................................ 16,17
Eide
................................................................... 28,29,62
Fitzgerald Group
................................................................... 49
Keymark Enterprises ................................................................. 32,33
MiTek | USP
................................................................... 2,77,78
Panels Plus
................................................................... 31,39
Randek
................................................................... 24
Simpson Strong-Tie ............................................................. 4,8,9,68
Square 1
................................................................... 6,7,12,22,65
The Hain Company ............................................................ 24,41,43
Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC ........................................... 20,21
Triad | Merrick Machine ........................................................... 35,38
Vaagen Brothers Lumber ........................................................... 42,50
Wasserman & Associates ........... 5,13,27,28,30,34,36,37,43,44,46,49
Wood Truss Systems ............... 5,11,13,14,15,18,23,26,27,28,34,45
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Question
of the Day...
Why are we seeing all the code change
proposals regarding wood trusses in the
current ICC code change/update process?
Stan Sias
It is true that there were several proposals submitted pertaining to wood truss restraint and bracing and another requiring special inspection
of the installed truss assembly. What I found interesting was that these proposals came from the National Council of Structural Engineers
Associations (NCSEA). It seems to me what they are saying is that, in their professional opinions,
there is a breakdown in design assumptions matching the built environment. From the NCSEA website
(https://goo.gl/tgvpdZ ), here is their position statement regarding Special Inspections.
The National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) supports consistent enforcement
in all jurisdictions of Special Inspections as mandated by the International Building Code (IBC). Special Inspections are intended to protect the
safety, health, and welfare of the public by providing better assurance of construction quality, as an integral part of the overall process, and are
thus essential for the satisfactory performance of any project. Special Inspections should always be performed independently from the contractor,
as stipulated by the IBC, and are distinct from the inspections performed by the building official, which they supplement.
There seemed to be a common thread throughout their proposed code changes that they would like to see individual truss member restraint/
bracing be specified (preferably by the Truss Design Engineer) as part of the Construction Documents and then require Special Inspection to assure
that the design assumptions were met. The reasons stated by NCSEA for the need for these revisions included their opinion (and undoubtedly
experiences) that trusses were being installed and buildings completed without the installation of the web/chord restraints/bracing specified on
the Truss Design Drawings. We all have seen this and I have talked about it previously in this column. NCSEA membership has seen it often
enough to feel the need to require the Special Inspections.
There is obviously added cost when there is the need for additional inspections and compliance. I don’t think that NCSEA was targeting
truss manufacturers in their proposals; they simply want the built environment to meet the stated design assumptions. Though not specifically
targeted, this may prove to be an opportunity (should the Special Inspection provision ultimately pass) for Component Manufacturers to provide
additional value-added services to their customers. The elimination of required lateral restraints saves material, time, and money (MTM), and
those three words are very meaningful to the builders and framers. If you can simplify and/or eliminate the need for the Special Inspection, then
there is additional cost savings. It is time to start talking restraint and bracing with your customers and their customers. Reach out to the framers,
builders, installation contractors, and, most of all, the Building Designers and specifiers to inform them of your willingness to assist them and
reduce their cost. I believe that is a conversation that they will be willing to sit down and listen to.
Not all restraint and bracing can be eliminated from every job, but it needs to be part of the bigger equation when determining the invoice
price. Having the conversation suggested above should show your customer that there are many things you can do to help them save MTM, even
if your invoice price is slightly higher than your competitor.
Though the proposals regarding individual member restraint and bracing were voted down this time by the IBC Structural Committee, the
one requiring the Special Inspection passed. Public comments on the committee suggestions are being received and will be dealt with at the Public
Comment Hearings (PCH) in Kansas City on October 19–25. Final action on recommendations from the PCH will be taken with the Online
Governmental Consensus Vote sometime in November.
SBCA reported on the initial outcomes of the ICC Committee Action Hearings: https://goo.gl/o5Ygkf;
and NAHB provided guidance to their membership (on trusses and other proposed changes) in their
lobbying efforts: https://goo.gl/0rV4CX.
In the interim, continue to hand out Jobsite Packages to anyone and everyone in the construction process. Give
BCSI Books to your customers, specifiers, and code officials. Provide references to the B-Series Summary Sheets on
your bids, submittals, and contracts. No amount of effort on the education front is wasted.
Thanks for reading, S.
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SAWS
NEW!
Clary Model 341 5-Blade
Component Saw
Mid-90's, Clary model 341, 5-blade
component saw features 15", 16", 18",
22", and 32" blades with single-side setup,
digital readouts, powered angulation and
length carriage movement. Cuts from 15
in. to 20 ft. up to 2x12 lumber. Includes
waste conveyor and incline. 240V, 3 phase
power. $14,990 FOB IL.
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
www.woodtrusssystems.com
2005 Razer v4 Linear Saw
Six-Axis CNC Linear saw – Currently in
operation and consistently upgraded this
saw features a 6000 RPM hydraulic saw
motor, full axis of motion to complete
straight, single/compound bevel and rip cuts
with a 13 3/4” blade. Handles material up
to 20’ long, 14” wide and 4” depth. OEM
supplied in-feed deck and outfeed conveyor
with kick-off table are included. Right to
Left hand feed configuration. Includes
spare blade, encoder, (2) encoder wheels,
sensor cables, and all available spare parts.
Includes Windows XP Service Pack two
software and transformer for 230 or 600v
to system specific 415v, 3Ph, Minimum 100
psi air required. (Ink jet printer shown in
pictures is not included.) $49,500 FOB MB
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
New Spida Vector Saw with
Mango Plate Marker
(FOB IN) $44,975
800-382-0329 | www.wasserman-associates.com
Clary Shortcutter II
Model 329 web saw with single sided
setup, four blades, includes drag chain
waste conveyor with tall incline. Minimum
angle approximately 10 degrees, maximum
angle 135 degrees. Minimum length cut is 9
inches (90/90), 18 inch 4-angle, and longest
length cut is 18 feet. $8,490, FOB IN
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
2003 Omni Miser Saw
Automated Wood Processing System.
Lengths to 16’. Ink Jet Print System A (One
Face). Incline Live Deck. Bunk Feeder. (5)
2x4 Magazines. Installation & Training
is available at additional cost. $67,500
NOW $44,500 FOB MN
Wasserman & Associates
800-382-0329
www.wasserman-associates.com
PHONE: 800-289-5627
Wood Truss Systems
manufacturers’
2000 Alpine AutoMill RS
Component Saw
Alpine AutoMill RS model 344, five-blade,
computerized component saw. From the
OEM literature: sets up in 2 to 19 seconds,
using a touch screen for ease of operation.
Five-head automated component saw
works in semi-automated control via touchscreen input. It has 19 axes of automated
movement, diagnostics, auto management
reporting. The RS cuts from 13" to 20' long
material in size range from 2x3 through
2x12, and includes [3] 18", [1] 20" and [1]
32" blades with air brakes, pc with swingarm cabinet and scrap conveyor under saw.
480v/60Hz/3Ph power. $31,249, FOB: QC
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
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NEW!
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. $49,000 Base, FOB MO.
765-751-9990
FAX: 800-524-4982
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WWW.SQUARE1DESIGN.COM
SQUARE 1 DESIGN & MANUFACTURE INC.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
WWW.SQUARE1DESIGN.COM
Our new website has been up and running for a few months now. We
are continuing to compile data at www.Square1design.com. As we
continue to upload additional technical support documents and new
product offerings, we are seeing the traffic grow exponentially.
Along with a wealth of
information on new
equipment offerings and
previously manufactured
equipment, we have
partnered with
Acceptance Leasing &
Financing Service, LLC to
offer online financing.
SQUARE 1 DESIGN’S
TECHNICAL SUPPORT,
FIELD SERVICE REPAIR &
FIELD MAINTENANCE
SERVICES CONTINUE TO
REDUCE DOWNTIME
The Single Page, Online
Financing Application & the Online Financing Calculator cover a
variety of our product offerings and minimize time and obstacles to
purchasing equipment through Square 1 Design & Manufacture Inc.
One Page Application
Online Calculator
One item unavailable on the website is our FIELD SERVICE REPAIR AND
MAINTENANCE. Our internationally trained staff travels the globe
servicing Spida Machinery, MangoTech, Klaisler & Square 1 Design’s
equipment. We only use O.E.M. parts, and return old equipment to
O.E.M. specifications at your facility. If you are interested in having a
representative service your equipment, contact Cullen Ellis at
[email protected] or 866-647-7771 EXT 107. Cullen has saved
many customers thousands of dollars by compiling service in local
geographical areas. If the need is not crucial, Cullen will work with
Square 1’s Online Store is
expected to open in
October!
We are currently populating
the new online store with
complete descriptions &
detailed photos. Offerings
from replacment parts to
new equipment will be
available. We will have
parts and product offerings
from Square 1 Design,
Spida Machinery, Klaisler
and Mangotech. As we
continue to the build the
online store, we anticipate
customers will be capable
of purchasing with both
credit cards and their
existing accounts, allowing
terms of Net 30.
each company to minimize the expenses to individual factories.
Sean Hubbard – Square 1
Design & Manufacturing, Inc.
PHONE: 800-289-5627
April 21, 2016
FAX: 800-524-4982
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Visit our NEW WEBSITE

www.SQ-1Design.com
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Square 1 Design
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Spida Machinery

Complete Online Technical Guides

Financing Calculator

Online Single Page Application
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If It’s October,
It Must Be BCMC Time!
Anna L. Stamm
Director of Communications and Marketing
Component Manufacturing Advertiser.
Yes, it’s true, I have not been in attendance at many BCMC shows.
But over the years, I’ve been involved with lots of them, so I know they
can be a lot of work and a lot of fun.
Building Community, Making Connections
I remember the day that slogan came into being, because I was at that brainstorming meeting! But it’s more than
a slogan – it’s a point of view, an action plan, a description of a reality we would all like to achieve. The cooperation
within our industry is about more than salesmen and customers. It’s about p-e-o-p-l-e and r-e-l-a-t-i-o-n-s-h-i-p-s.
Building Excitement
It’s been many years since I’ve received one, but I have to give a shout-out to a certain fellow staff member
who used to send an annual pre-BCMC email to all of us in-house. It was great. It reminded us how all of
the hard work and long hours were going to pay off for everyone with a fabulous show at the end. It was a
celebration of the reward that comes from a group effort. Importantly, it wasn’t about how each specific person
contributed certain pieces to a project – it was about how the project itself was bigger than any single person
involved. Truly, that collective effort is what makes the result better than any one person could achieve alone.
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SAWS
2000 Alpine AutoMill RS
Component Saw
Alpine AutoMill RS model 344, five-blade,
computerized component saw. From the
OEM literature: sets up in 2 to 19 seconds,
using a touch screen for ease of operation.
Five-head automated component saw
works in semi-automated control via touchscreen input. It has 19 axes of automated
movement, diagnostics, auto management
reporting. The RS cuts from 13" to 20' long
material in size range from 2x3 through
2x12, and includes [3] 18", [1] 20" and [1]
32" blades with air brakes, pc with swingarm cabinet and scrap conveyor under saw.
480v/60Hz/3Ph power. $31,249 FOB QC
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
Making It Work
On the flip side, the success of the show is only ever partly due to all of people who organize it. Without
the exhibitors and attendees, no one would be there to enjoy the party. They’re the audience – but they’re
also the indispensable players. And the more that a person becomes involved in the experience, they more
they will benefit from the show.
Valuing Connections
Several of the advertisers in this magazine will be exhibiting at the show this month too, so, if you’re going
to Knoxville, please stop by their booths and say Hi. Whether or not you’re in the market for what they’re
exhibiting, and whether or not you’re a longtime customer or never met them before, stop for a moment to
see what’s new. I‘ve never known anyone who wished they had fewer connections with other people in this
industry. And I’ve never known anyone who was less well off for having made a human connection. In the
end, we all do our part, in our own ways, to help make things a little better.
New 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.
$49,000 FOB MO
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
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.
800-382-0329
PHONE: 800-289-5627
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SAWS
Wood Truss Systems
manufacturers’
2008 Alpine X4 Linear Saw
•Touch Screen Control Panel
•5 Axes of Automation
•15 HP Motor with 22” Blade
•Ink Jet Printer
•Auto Feeder (Live Deck)
•Outfeed Conveyor
•230 Volt / 3 Phase
$49,900 FOB AB NOW $39,900
800-382-0329
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
Representatives
NEW!
New Hundegger Turbo Saw
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 5-axis cutting.
$208,963 Nicely Equipped
FOB Germany/UT
1996 Auto-Omni 5 Blade
Automated Component Saw
•Automated Setup as directed by Truss
Design Software Output
•Computer, Enclosure & Stand
•5 Blades cut 2x3 through 2x12 and 4x2
from 11” to 20’
•Ink Jet Printer
•Shaker Pan Waste Conveyor (under saw)
•Incline Waste Conveyor (adjacent to saw)
•Installation Available (quote upon request) FOB WI
800-382-0329
1992 Speed Cut Metra Cut Centerline
Saw 1992 Speed Cut Metracut model SSA-17,
centerline saw with 12 foot-long Speed
Measure, model #645 radial arm saw
includes center-point cutting, turntable
angle measure, 13'-11" infeed conveyor
and 16 inch diameter blade with (1) spare
blade. No outfeed rollers. 230/460 volt, 3
phase electrical. $4,490 FOB PA
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
PHONE: 800-289-5627
765-751-9990
2004 TCT Model 1100 Linear Saw
Cut 2x4 and 2x6 Lumber from 3” to 20’.
Tops, Bottoms, Webs, Sliders, Wedges
and Scissor Bottoms. 230 Volt / 3 Phase 5
HP Motor with 24” Blade. Ink Jet Printer.
Scrap Conveyor. $36,900 NOW $30,000
FOB AR.
800-382-0329
1997 ASI B500 Component Saw
1997 ASI B500, 5-blade component saw,
features semi-automatic user interface with
backup mechanical indicators, grouped
functions such as automatic blade alignment
for chords or webs, automatic centerline
adjustment of nominal board size, safety
fencing, shaker pan scrap system, digital
read outs and push-button adjustment
controls. 480 volt, 3 phase. $19,890
NOW $9,980 FOB ON
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
Wood Truss Systems
manufacturers’
Representatives
New Spida Automated Apollo Saw
The Spida Apollo saw with Automation is a computerized, pull-arm type saw used for
cutting either wood truss components or wall panel cutting and represents the lowestcost way to add an automated single-blade saw to your operation. Features include
angle cutting from 10 to 170 degrees, 36 inch scarf cuts, patented variable stroke limiter
for safety, solid frame and arm design, 17 inch industrial touch screen with enclosure,
7.5 HP motor, plug and play wiring making installations easier and includes cowls for
adding a dust extraction system.
$48,680 - FOB NZE/IN
765-751-9990
FAX: 800-524-4982
Internationally Trained Staff
International Service
1-866-647-7771
[email protected]
"Passionate About Our Work and Dedicated to Our Service"
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Wood Truss Systems
SAWS
manufacturers’
1999 MiTek Cyber Saw
Fully automated five-blade component saw,
cutting performed by (3) 16" blade x 6 HP,
(1) 20" blade x 6 HP, (1) 32" blade x 12.5
HP. Has PC with Windows XP, monitor,
automated or manual part input, all powered
movements, cuts 2x4 thru 2"x12", plus 4x2
four-angle floor web lengths from 22”.
Lengths cut from 2 feet to 20 feet. Includes
dust hoods and under-saw scrap conveyor.
230v, 3ph power required. $28,990 FOB PA
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
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2007 Lauderdale Hamilton Super Chop
Up-Cut Saw with 16' Tiger Stop
System includes Lauderdale-Hamilton
under table saw with a 24” blade, 10 HP
Baldor motor, push-button mag starter,
blade enclosure/guard, dust chute, and R to
L configuration (Material in on operator’s
right, cut material fed out to operator’s left)
16' Tiger Stop with Tiger Optimizer control
pad, mounted on HD Hytrol roller-top
conveyor. (Very low hours on this system)
120VAC, 240v, 3Ph power. $14,880 FOB IN
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
DePauw Floor Web Saw
Rebuilt by Monet DeSauw, Inc. in 2014
including: five Baldor blade motors,
five blade hubs were resurfaced, new
angle crank handles and rods, guards and
sheet steel covers, hold down assemblies,
including bars, chain, springs and bolts.
The saw was partially rewired with a new
lumber counter. New legends and buttons
were replaced where needed, new safety
switches on bump bar and cut off guard,
new scales and mounts, new drive line
chains, shafts and bearings. Shaker waste
conveyor had new paddles, sheaves and
pulleys, repainted with new safety decals.
480v, 3 phase electrical.
Performance capabilities:
•
Angle range is from 12 degrees
to 45 degrees, which means when one angle
is 12, the other is 78 and when one is 45,
the other is 45. So any angle combination
equaling 90 degrees can be achieved in
between that range.
•
The max material length is 4 feet, 2x4
material only.
•
All angles and length adjustments are
hand crank.
•
90-90 blocks are NOT possible.
•
estimated minimum 4-angle floor
truss web: 14".
•
The blades are 12" diameter, one set
available with saw. Additional set
must be custom ordered from blade
supplier to match bolt pattern.
$28,750 FOB MO
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
Representatives
New Hundegger
Turbo Saw
$208,963 Nicely Equipped
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 5-axis cutting.
The Turbo-Drive's features and benefits include: up to 4-board lumber stacking, capable
of cutting lumber, wood I-beams or engineered lumber, capable of cutting stair stringers,
able to scarf or valley cut along the horizontal plane,option for two different types of
millwork attachments: can mill recesses or profiles on single or stacked boards, options
for inkjet, pen or label marking, option for bar coding, data transfer from design software
to the saw, free software upgrades and the use of Board Stretcher technology: boards
are cut faster with less blade movements and less waste.
765-751-9990
NEW!
$48,600
FOB IN
Automated Apollo Saw with Truss Software
Northfield Model 410 Upcut Saw
Northfield model 410 upcut saw. Semiautomatic air actuated under table cutoff
saw with 18 inch diameter blade, safety
guard cowling for blade, 10 HP arbor motor.
Cuts from 2 x 14' to 4 x 10". Push button
controls. 230/460 volt, 3 phase electrical.
$4,890 FOB OH
Wood Truss Systems
765-751-9990
PHONE: 800-289-5627
Speed Cut Saw with Hain Measuring
System
•Speed Cut Metra-Cut Saw (5 HP / 3 Phase)
•20’ Hain Powered Measuring System
•Cutting Depth of 6” with 16” Blade
•Angular Capacity of 164 Degrees
•Saw Barrier Guard
•Turntable Air Brake
$8,300 FOB IL
800-382-0329
Solid 48” x 72” Frame and Arm Construction Minimizes Flex on the Saw Frame. Direct
Drive 7.5 HP Motor with 18” Blade (230/460 Volt). Minimum Angle of 10 Degrees
with 36” Stroke for Long Scarf Cuts. Automated 160 Degree Angular Movement.
Variable Stroke Limiter & Plexiglass Shield for Operator Safety. MDF Profiled Saw
Bench Top Provides a Safe Working Platform. Dust Extraction Outlet. 20’ of MDF
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The End is here….maybe
It is with a great deal of thought and careful consideration that I am thinking this may
be my last story. I have enjoyed being back in this game and offering perspective. The
strong, positive responses to my stories and articles is making this decision that much
more difficult.
First, let me apologize to anyone who felt I took personal aim at them in my articles.
That was never my intent. I always tried to offer something fun to read, but occasionally,
usually in a moment of levity, I apparently offended a few people. I’m sincerely sorry. I
do at times offer opinions that may not be in alignment with those of other people. We
disagree on issues. It isn’t personal. I have been on all sides of it and have generally
referred to my experience in this industry as “having it surrounded” and those experiences
sometimes provide me a different perspective.
So, here we are. Over the years that I have been engaged in this industry, I have always
tried to offer my contributions and “leave it better than I found it.” Along the way, I made
many dear friends and gained a great deal of knowledge and insight. I’ve worked in just
about every aspect of this industry and it has always been fulfilling to me. This industry
picked me up in my greatest moments of need and I have always tried to repay that debt.
I spent a great deal of my career as a component manufacturer. It was a grand time.
We dealt with the market peaks and valleys much as manufacturers are doing today. I’ve
always told people that this industry is incredible. You meet lots of great humans and the
customers become your closest friends. I still have former customers who stay in touch,
and when I am in their area we arrange to have lunch or dinner and catch up on all of
the goings on. My most critical customer at one plant became one of my closest friends.
Because he demanded excellence, he made me a better component manufacturer. I learned
things by doing. How to be successful in this industry can be challenging. It takes a lot
of hard work and extreme focus, but the rewards are very enriching.
as was done during the meeting. In a more relaxed
atmosphere, all ego was set aside, and we could talk
about the issues and arrive at a solution that would
receive an affirmative vote the next day. We were able
to move the industry along and we were all proud of
the effort and the result. I haven’t seen many of the
committee members in years, but we have all remained
friends and still speak……not as regularly as I would
like, but we speak.
I look back and realize I had opportunities that I might not have appreciated in the
moment as well as others may have in the same position. With time and perspective, I
would change some of my actions as BCMC Chair. It’s not that I didn’t appreciate being
the BCMC Chair, which I did, but it was just one of those times where I did a lot of
reacting to things rather than giving a great deal of thought to them while in the moment.
Through that experience I learned a great number of things which I would be pleased to
pass on to others though. I will save those thoughts and comments for a time when I’m
asked for input on what should be done. I remain grateful for all of the help I got. Jill and
the committee members were awesome to work with. They all seemed to be “idea people”
and just needed someone to wrangle all the ideas into one corral. It was fun and there was
room for everyone and every idea. We argued, don’t get me wrong, but at the end of the
day we laughed, had a beer, and moved on to more important topics.
It seems I have spent a great deal of time attending
WTCA/SBCA quarterly meetings. There was a time
when I hadn’t missed a meeting in many years. We
lobbied in Washington, D.C. where we managed to
get some important work done and someone thought it
would be hilarious to capture a picture of me speaking
with Senator Feinstein and put it on the cover of a
magazine. She and I disagreed on almost everything
and that is probably why everyone thought it was so
funny. I have very fond memories of joining the Texas
contingent after I moved back. We had a very strong
group that included industry heavyweights like Rip
Rogers, Kent Pagel and Jack Dermer. During those
years we spent the days scurrying about Capitol Hill
“we were all proud of the effort and result”
and the afterhours exploring the Capitol and all of the
oddly enjoyable places most people don’t generally
have on the tourist route. I had an excellent guide,
I had the unique opportunity to be on the ANSI/TPI 1 project committee years ago.
Jack Dermer. Jack had grown up in the area and knew
At the first meeting, I was consumed with self-consciousness. I was in a room full of
many of the best places to enjoy the colorful sights
many of the brightest minds in our industry. I also soon realized that getting 40 engineers
and sounds of D.C.
in a room and trying to agree to anything was going to be tough. Sometimes it seemed
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they couldn’t even agree on what to have for lunch, much less the industry work that was
being proposed. I will say that there was as much work done after the day of meetings
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“My Dad was a great man who always tried
to impress on me the need to stand for your
beliefs and fight the good fight. That might
have been instilled too strongly in me….lol.”
Moving back to Texas in 2003 brought me back to my roots and gave
me a chance to engage on the chapter level. WOW! The Texas Chapter
knows how to have fun. They always seem to get a lot of great work
done, but not without having a great deal of fun along the way. Moving
back also gave me the chance to spend more time with my Dad during
his last few years. My Dad was a great man who always tried to impress
on me the need to stand for your beliefs and fight the good fight. That
might have been instilled too strongly in me….lol. In addition, I spent
a lot more time playing golf and traveling with Jack. Jack has become
such a great friend. We talk about a lot of industry-related stuff and a lot
of stuff I promised not to mention. On a recent trip, Jack, Norm, and I
had the chance to really discuss chapter issues and, thanks to Norm, it
is all down on paper. I keep wondering how in the world we managed to
discuss all of those topics in one day between cocktails and the celebration
we had just attended.
And, I guess that is what I really wanted to talk about. The three
of us attended to the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Shelter Systems
in Westminster, MD. We saw a lot of longtime friends and met a few
new ones. Dwight, Joe, and Linda really know how to celebrate. There
were government officials in attendance along with Shelter employees
and invited guests from all over the country. It is a remarkable feat
for any business to be that successful for that many years. We talked
about it, and there is less than a handful that have been around that
long, been profitable, and still maintain the same ownership. My most
sincere congratulations to Shelter Systems. Being invited to that event
is humbling. Shelter is a very special business. They now have third
generation employees working and moving the business forward. It
is so unheard of and rightly recognized by the Maryland Secretary of
Commerce. I sat front row as Dwight gave a tearful, moving speech about
how he managed to get into the business and the people who supported
his efforts (many were in the audience). But, Dwight recognized that his
part was overshadowed by all of the great people who work for him and
have worked for him in the past. Dwight called them the “Starting Lineup”
and said without them he couldn’t have made it. The commitment of
everyone who has been associated with Shelter Systems made them the
incredibly successful and resilient company they are. Certainly Dwight,
Linda, and Joe made all of the pieces fit together and worked really hard
to make Shelter what it is, but I thought it very gracious for Dwight to
recognize his employees for their efforts. That is the kind of people we
have in this industry and what has been the greatest pleasure for me.
I have enjoyed every experience in this industry and know I will
continue to do so…..I just don’t know that I will be writing about it
any longer. So, if in the future you want to hear stories, it may have to
be when I visit your area, attend a chapter meeting, at BCMC, or at a
quarterly meeting. The first round will still be on me!
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Todd Drummond Consulting, LLC. Finding the Time to Make Improvements in Any Area of a Company Website: www.todd‐drummond.com – Phone (USA): 603‐763‐8857 E‐mail: todd@todd‐drummond.com Copyright © 2016 An often repeated statement made by many managers this year has been that they do not
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time constraints. These time constraints are causing delayed improvements in processes,
which negatively affect every aspect of business. Many are so caught up in their day-to-day
struggle to keep themselves ahead of the ever-increasing demands that they fail to
understand how they got where they are in the first place. So we should take a moment and
heed the advice of a known expert in time management, Stephen Covey, who is the author of
7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Two easy-to-understand suggestions from Stephen’s
book are to be “proactive” and “take the time to sharpen the saw.”
Take a look at the four quadrants of time matrix by Stephen. The two rows of “Important” and “Not Important” define if a task is truly needed
or just a time waster, whereas the “Urgent” and “Not Urgent” vertical columns refer to the urgency of the activities. Let us ignore the bottom
row that is defined as personal work habits. Stephen’s hypothesis is that if you have not spent enough time doing the proactive tasks of the
(2) “Important/Not Urgent” section, then your company will
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more people’s activities to answer the simple question, “When are we going to get this done?” By eliminating this problem, more designing
and sales could be accomplished. Of course, the answer would be yes, a schedule of project design resources is extremely helpful and, quite
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Are you indicating defects accurately
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Using the plate placement method, it is common to record
folded teeth or damaged teeth with a rectangle representing
the ineffective teeth. This is always done in pairs, because a
visible folded tooth generally hides its partner tooth folded
under the body of the plate. To do this, most folks have a
general rectangle and size to reflect the defect.
But did you know that the size depends on the connector
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within a plant’s plate inventory. Each of these connectors
would have a different rectangle representation.
The correct method to determine the proper and accurate rectangle is to think about the connector in
total. For example, a 4 x 5 Morton 20 gauge plate has 12 sets of teeth. Folded teeth would be recorded as
1/12 the area of the plate, 1.66 square inches, or a
1 ¼ x 1 ¼ square. The example below illustrates
the graphical representation of a 16 gauge high
strength connector. The tooth area represents the
boundary where one tooth ends and the other
begins.
1996 Alpine Mighty Mite
1996 Alpine Mighty Mite beam press, model
745, 27 foot long, 5 foot wide, 5 HP drive, 12
inch wide platen, plastic table top and twin
lever-arm controls. 208 / 230 / 460 volt, 3
phase. $13,990 FOB PA.
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A simple way to evaluate a rectangle
is to ask the question: Does the rectangle
represent the percentage of the total plate
size? If it does, then your representation
is correct.
2006 Alpine 40' Kickleg
Floor Truss Machine
Model 47 Speed Roll Floor Truss Machine.
6’ x 40’ Steel Table with Kickleg Supports.
Air Cylinder Clamping (4x2 Trusses from
12” to 24”). Gantry Roller with Safety Bars
& Ride Platform. 120 Feet/Minute Gantry
Travel Speed. 5 HP Motor (208 Volt / 3
Phase). Overhead Plate Rack. Available in
October 2016. $27,500 FOB NE.
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Different plate styles require
different defect marks representing the
percentage of teeth sets for the particular size connector. Keeping these thoughts in mind while inspecting
your plates will help ensure that your defect records are accurate.
Glenn Traylor
Structural Building Components Industry Consultant
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Marquis 14' x 24" Finish Roller Press
Marquis Hydraulics brand finish roller press,
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• Electrical Track & Air Cylinders are Under the Table
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TRUSS EQUIPMENT
1996 Alpine 79 Foot
Roof Truss Gantry System
Alpine tracked roof truss gantry, 14' x 79'
working length system includes (1) 14' x 24"
diameter, model 720 gantry head with 7.5
HP motor, (11) 70" wide tables with steel
bottom chord, drilled & tapped, plastic and
strut above, (7) truss ejectors, (9) receiving
arms, 12' conveyor rollers consisting of (8)
powered roller conveyors, (26) idler roller
conveyors, (1) 15'-6" x 20" diameter, model
705 finish roller press with 10 HP motor, all
available aisle pads, jigging hardware, track,
electrical S/O cord supply. 440V, 3 phase
electrical. $62,990 FOB PA.
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CMF Tracked Gantry System
1997 side eject CMF tracked gantry system
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2007. System features (13) plastic topped
tables with slotted-steel bottom chords, (1)
24” CMF diameter gantry head, (1) CMF
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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
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1983 Jager Travelmatic Mini III
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Designed for smaller trusses the system
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trusses with no adjustment, ideal for hips,
jacks, and valley-sets. No finish press
required, system consists of a 6’ x 40’
drilled & tapped steel table, table guided
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Launching Keymark’s New Program: Softright
Part I: The Problem Softright is Designed to Fix
Keith Dietzen, CEO
Keymark Enterprises, LLC
Throughout all of my years in this industry, I’ve always been looking for the next solution that I can offer my customers. In considering the
ways in which businesses operate today, we at Keymark have focused on an area where we believe we can help – and we’re excited to launch
our new program, Softright, to help you improve your business.
We’ve all seen it. As companies in the component industry have grown and prospered, their need for internal systems has grown out of
necessity. Internal systems can encompass any aspect of the business process such as: sales backlog and pipeline, sales conversion to production
orders, operations process documents, project initiation, resource planning and balancing, inventory management, project management, order
fulfillment, AP and AR, and so forth. Business leaders need to track and update information continually. Leaders also wish to have visibility into
their company and build internal monitoring systems.
Many internal systems have been home-grown, built using the most readily available and least expensive tools at our disposal. For example,
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access have become staple tools in many businesses. Sometimes a business invests in third-party software such as
Salesforce and, while that tool integrates with some of the business’ processes, other integration points remain a manual effort. In the component
industry, this can include integration with automated machinery, back-end accounting systems, and so forth.
In most business operations, what begins as a simple system to address basic needs starts to grow legs as more and deeper questions are
asked. Often the result is a system that functions but is far from ideal as data is passed from one spreadsheet to another, data is entered multiple
times, and excess time is consumed unnecessarily. Typically, systems are in place that collect data and define processes. Some of these are manual,
some are partially automated, but few are well-integrated and most perform sub-optimally. In such situations, there is significant opportunity for
improved efficiency and cost savings derived from customized software development.
Keymark’s Softright team was built to help remedy inefficiencies in business processes through automation. The Softright team works with
clients to analyze existing systems and identify opportunities to integrate data and processes. The result is customized software infrastructure that
increases productivity, reduces costs, and generates more useful information.
The development process is the critical aspect of making the right software. Gone are the days of developing a long list of specifications,
releasing a programming team to work for months on end, and not knowing what will come back until they are finished. Much more effective is
an iterative process that includes the client as the subject-matter-expert. The development team, especially the project manager who is integrated
with the team, becomes an expert at ‘translating’ the client’s needs into specific programming requirements. The client is actively involved in
answering questions and refining the product as the software comes to life.
For more information about Keymark’s Softright team, contact me or Johnny Drozdek at [email protected] or 303-443-8033.
Next month, Part II will explore a specific example of a solution provided by the Softright approach.
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STREAMLINE YOUR PROCESS WITH SOFTRIGHT
Softright is a software development company that has decades of experience managing
small to medium size software development projects. Softright knows how to work with
project owners to take a project from a high level wish to a fully developed software
product that fulfills the requirements laid out in a detailed project description.
THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
SALES INFO
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PLANNING
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MATERIAL
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EXECUTION
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SETTLEMENT
Softright starts a project by meeting with the project owner and stakeholders to develop a
high level wish into a detailed specification of final software product performance. Our
product manager works with all project stakeholders to assure that the final product outline
will satisfy all stakeholders’ needs.
Softright’s development team will then develop an estimate of time and cost for the software
development project. The project will be broken down into a series of two week sprints or
“mini projects”. This process assures the ability for the project owner to monitor progress
toward project completion and evaluate product development.
After completion of software development projects, Softright will maintain a library of all
completed projects. The team that developed a project will be knowledgeable of the software
behind that project and will be available to maintain that software and to make enhancements
when the project owner desires to do so. The same process will be followed that was used to
execute on the initial project.
The bottom line for the project owner, our customer, is that they pay for the project they want
completed on a project basis, and can then get desired enhancements from time to time on a
project basis, without incurring the expensive overhead of sustaining a software development
department.
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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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• Wall Lengths up to 16’
• Powered Height Adjustment (8’ to
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• Single Gun Tool Dollies (excludes
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FEATURES
One Tool System (Change from Staples
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Programmable Fastener Patterns wit
PLC Touch Pad Entry
Accommodates 2”x4” and 2”x6” Walls
Straight Line Stitching Away and
Towards You
Bridge Tilt at Sheathing Seams to
Eliminate “Shiners”
Adjustable Bridge Speed for Accurate
Alignment
Auto Return to Park Section on Tool
Bridge
Laser Pointer for Identifying Fastener
Placement
Powered Height Adjustment (8’ to 12’
Wall Height)
Pop-up Skate Conveyor
Cantilever Table Which Allows Floor to
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WALL PANEL EQUIPMENT
1999 Triad Custom 2-Station
Wall Panel Equipment
Special built, 1999 Triad combo framing
table with Gen II sheathing table, 20tool nailing bridge, router bridge and all
available floor grating. Builds walls from
4'-0" to 14'-2". Includes pop-up conveyors,
16" & 24" stud locators. Sheathing bridge
includes side-shift feature, push-button
controls, manual bridge travel. Router
bridge includes router. No tool dollies,
fastener tools or tool mounts included. OEM
parts are available at additional cost. 120
volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air required.
Price: $34,990 Location: IL
Wood Truss Systems
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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
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IBS Router Bridge
IBS router bridge, for use with wall heights
up to 12'-3". Includes single-tool router
station, laser locator and single-tool nail/
staple station. Hand crank horizontal and
vertical movements. Automated up/down
and on/off options. 120 volt, 1 phase
electrical. Tools/mounts shown are not
included. $9,990 FOB IN
Wood Truss Systems
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1998 Triad 10' x 16' Econ-O-Framer
w/ HBR & WPL
Powered Width Adjustment from 6’-9” to
10’-3” Air Activated Pop-Up Rollers 20’
Roller Conveyor with Stands Excludes Tool
Dollies and Nail Guns 2014 Panels Plus
Handle Bar Router 2014 Panels Plus Wall
Panel Lift. $8,900 FOB MN
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Triad 3-Station Wall Panel Line
Used Triad equipment includes (1) model
DQ Framer with stud locators at 16" and
24", tool dollies and skate wheel lift-outs,
(1) DQ Squaring table and router bridge with
auto-return, 10'-3" wall height x 16' panel
length, (1) Gen II model SQ squaring table
with single-beam, multi-tool bridge with
auto return and laser pointer, stitch function,
manual travel control, (19) mounts and (19)
Bostitch staple tools. Squaring and sheathing
tables are installed in-line to allow for longer
panels. System includes Triad panel lift,
electric hoist and (1) Gen II SH sheathing
table (shown outdoors, in poor condition).
120 volt, 1 phase electrical. 100 PSI air.
$65,290 $52,990 Condition: Good FOB:
TN Wood Truss Systems
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NEW PortaFramer
16' x 7'-9" to 10'-6"
Trailer Mounted Wall Framer
2" Ball Coupler. Safety Chains with
Hooks. 2,000 Lb Jack with Wheel. Wheel
Fenders. 12" White Spoke Wheels. Primed
& Painted White. Galvanized Platform
Stands. Galvanized Rollers & Cross
Members. Stainless Steel Guide Pins on
16" Centers. Stainless Steel Air Cylinders.
Stainless Steel Push-In Air Line Fittings.
Water Separator & Regulator with Gauge.
$15,000 FOB MO.
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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
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$38,990 FOB CT.
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Manufactured by R & R Truck & Trailer
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2000 Prentice Telestik-33
Material Handler
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Roll-Off Trailers
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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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.
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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
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Diesel Engine: Inter Maxxforce 7.
Transmission: Automatic Allison
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11’-0 Steel Flat Bed With Below
Surface Hi-Ball Hitch.
Pintle / 2’-5/16” Ball Combo.
Cab Electric Brake Controller.
66,500 Miles. 2000 JDH Trussmaster 48'-70'
Stretch Roll-Off Trailer
Sliding Tandems Hydraulic Lift Split
Rollers DOT is not current $19,900 FOB
MT.
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1999 HAULIN 40’ ROLL DECK
TRUSS TRAILER
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Monet DeSauw 20' Live Deck
•Model PD-5 Power Deck
•Heavy Duty 5 Chain Lumber Feed System
•16’ Wide x 20’ Long x 36” High
•Foot Pedal Control
$7,900 FOB GA
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Gvwr: 26,000.
Electric Brakes.
Low Profile Gooseneck
Overslung Suspension. Both Units Well Maintained $40,000
Sell together or may sell separately
Structural Wood Corporation
243 Lincoln Ave
Waddington, NY. 13694
315-388-4442
Associated Machinery Material Carts
Solid Hardwood Construction. (2) 10”
Center Wheels. (2) 5” Swivel Casters.
Phenolic Wheels. Cast Aluminum Axle
& Corner Brackets. Capacity: 2,500 Lbs.
$420.00 Each (32” x 60”), $500.00 Each
(36” x 60”), $30.00 per Set of (4) 36”
Standards, FOB NC.
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Tee-Lok Lumber Stacker
$6,500 FOB MB Canada.
800-382-0329
Alpine Hydraulic Chord Splicer
Used Alpine hydraulic chord splicer with
fluid reservoir, dual-button controls and
lumber hold downs. From OEM literature,
"...positive locators secure plates while
positioning lumber, handles 2" x 4" and
2" x 6" lumber, air clamping for uniform
joints, platen size 6" x 12.5", 4" diameter
cylinder with pressing force of 31,415 lbs
at 2,500 PSI". Weight 1,200 lbs. Table size
29" x 33" x 37.25" tall. 208/240/480 volt, 3
phase electrical possible, currently 240 volt,
3 phase. $2,990 NOW 1,990 FOB IN
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Forward Thinking.
Respecting the Past.
Ask most people about the lumber industry
and you’ll get a fairly predictable list of
descriptions. What you’re not likely to hear
are terms like:
● technologically advanced,
● sustainable logging,
● small log harvesting,
● green lumber products,
● commitment to healthy communities,
and
● ecologically-minded forest management
When people talk about Vaagen Brothers,
that’s exactly what you’ll hear.
Working in the forests of Washington for
more than 50 years, we’ve learned to take
the best of traditional logging and lumber
milling practices and combine them with
advanced production technologies and
forward-thinking sustainable forest management practices to create a company that’s as
vibrant and growing as the healthy forests
and ecosystems necessary to its success.
Contact us:
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NEW!
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
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New, laser projection system from SL Laser.
Projects roof truss, floor truss and wall panel
design images accurately onto building
surface, for faster setup and fabrication
times. Each laser head provides 21'
projection length (@15 foot ceiling heights).
Includes system computer, cables, mounting
hardware for attachment to customer's
structure, factory installation, training and
choice of green or red laser. Works with
each connector plate manufacturer's design
software. Modular nature of the laser heads
allows for easy, future expansion of system
length. 120 volt, 1 phase. FOB NC
Wood Truss Systems
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2011 Todd Saw
Notch & Drill System
$75,500 FOB CO.
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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
N UR AGES
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.
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Square 1 RolSpicer Chord Splicing System
Splices 2x3, 2x4 & 2x6 Lumber. 3 to 4 Second Cycle Time. 2
Recessed Simultaneous Activation Buttons. Guarded Motor &
Sprockets. Greaseless, Maintenance Free Shaft Bearings. Compact
Design (59” Long x 42” Wide x 44” High). Positive Press Tight
Abutment. Hand Wheel Lumber Adjustment. 3 HP Sumitomo Gear
Motor. Add $1,425 for 20’ Infeed & 10’ Outfeed Roller Conveyor
with Stands.
$17,409, FOB IN.
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New Square 1 Rolsplicer
New 2014 Square 1 Rolsplicer splices 2"x3",
2"x4" and 2"x6" lumber with a 3-4 second
cycle time. Presses the lumber together prior
to imbedding plates. 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
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Single Surface Planer (Used)
•15 3/4” x 8 1/2” Capacity
N Speeds
UR AGES
•25 & 46 FPM Feed
•5,000 RPM Cutterhead Speed
•7 1/2 HP Motor
•Powered Raise & Lower of Table
$4,000 FOB WA
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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.
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Hain 20' Powered Measuring System
Adapts to Any Saw. Left or Right Hand
Operation. Feet & Inches System (Stops
at 12” Centers) or Inches System (Stops at
10” Centers). Motor: 1/4 HP Linear Actuator
(110 Volt). Stop Rail: 2 x 4 x 1/4” Aluminum
Extrusion. Stops: Jig Bored Steel. Stop
Blocks: Machine Billet Aluminum. Optional
Lengths from 5’ to 60’. Optional Gang Stop.
Add $770.00 per 10’ Section of Heavy Duty
Roller Conveyor with Stands
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2010 Monet DeSauw
Wood Finger Jointing Line
Cut-Off/Shaper Unit with 5 HP Saw to
Cut-Off Angles & 25 HP Cutter Head
to Fingerjoint Ends. Delta 2 Bag Dust
Collector. Glue Station with Apquip Glue
Applicator & 6 Gallon Glue Pot. Hydraulic
Finger Joint Press with Cut-Off Blades (2x4
and 2x6 Lumber). 480 Volt / 3 Phase. Save
$$ on Disposal Fees, Earn Profit on Waste
Material & Produce Straight Lumber.
$58,900 NOW $49,500 FOB IL
800-382-0329
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.
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WOOD RUNNER ® BRAND MACHINERY NOW INCLUDES:
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Say hello to the Wood Runner® AirPickTM lumber retrieval system, and goodbye to many of the output
and accuracy issues of manual saw feeding. Because the Wood Runner® AirPickTM not only reduces
labor costs by a half, it increases productivity by 30%. All within a minimal footprint, and working
compatibly with any new or existing linear saw.
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Old technology turned state-of-the-art with WizardPDS® drop-in Channels™
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WE DELIVER
EFFICIENCY EXPERTS
WHAT DOES THE RANGER RS DELIVER?
SPEED
ACCURACY
VERSATILITY
RELIABILITY
QUALITY
SUPPORT
The RANGER RS delivers the correct lumber to your linear saw quickly, usually faster than your saw can process it.
Delivers the lumber your saw requests, without the need to worry about operator error.
Designed for a wide range of lumber types and up to 30 stations. Many physical layouts are available to fit your operation.
Field proven design based on over 5 years of operation in truss plants around the world.
World class engineering, high quality fabrication and components make the RANGER RS an outstanding value.
Technical support and all parts are readily available for the RANGER RS and the WoodRunner* retrieval systems.
The RANGER RS delivers unmatched customer satisfaction and efficiency.
3 station system shown above set up for testing in the ACER test area before shipping. Retrieval systems up to 96 feet long and with 17
stations have been built and are currently feeding saws in truss plants. Available magazine stations allow multiple sizes of lumber in each
station.
ACER INC. Visit our website to learn more: www.acerinc.com
RANGER RS was formerly sold under the “Wood Runner” name. RANGER RS is a trademark of ACER INC. “Wood Runner” is a registered trademark of Apex Machine Works LLC.
ACER INC is not affiliated with Apex Machine Works. The RANGER RS system is protected under U.S. patent # 8,960,244. Other patents are pending.
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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
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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
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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
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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 $17,500 FOB IL.
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Door & Stair
RUVO Model 925
Door Machining Center
Interior & Exterior Door Machine will
automatically: bore for the main lock
hole. bore for the latch hole. rout for the
rectangular latch plate. bore for the strike
hole. rout for the rectangular strike plate.
mortise for two or three hinges in both door
& hinge jamb. Specifications: Door Height:
6’-6” to 8’-0”. Door Width: 1’-4” to 4’-0”.
Door Thickness: 1 3/8” or 1 3/4”. Butt
Sizes: 3 1/2”, 4” or 4 1/2”. Jamb Width: 2
1/2” or 10 1/2”.
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Norfield Magnum
Door & Jamb Machine
•Door Sizing/Beveling
•Lock & Latch Drilling
•Hinge Butt Routing in the Door & Jamb
•Faceplate Routing up to 1 1/8” x 2 3/4”
•Air Predrill & Air Screwdriver
•Width: Doors to 4-0, Jambs to 10 1/2”
•Height: Doors to 8-0, Jambs to 8-0
•Thickness: Doors to 1 3/4”, Jambs to 1 1/8”
•Butt Sizes to 5” x 5”
•Butt Spacing: Infinitely Variable
•Lock Backsets from 2 3/8” to 5”
$8,000 FOB WA
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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
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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.
Wood Truss Systems
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2002 Builders Automation
Template Stair Router
Model RUWO 2000 MFSR. Cut Box and
Open Stringers. Manual Setup with Auto
Feed and Cut. One or Two Stringers per
Cycle. 10’ Infeed and 10’ Outfeed Roller.
Conveyor with Stands. 240 Volt / 3 Phase.
$15,000 FOB NE.
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Softwood Framing Lumber Market Forecast & Trading Strategy
Matt Layman, Publisher
Week #39
September 28, 2016
Another Dimension
Thought Provoking & Inspirational
Lumber Market HOTWASH
Summary & Evaluation
Lumber Can Wait
Housing In Turmoil
What has changed? In my early childhood, you
could ride around town on a Sunday morning and
notice and obvious quietness. Certainly not everyone
was preparing for church, but the overwhelming
majority of families were tidying up, putting on their
Sunday-go-to-meeting attire, and heading out
together for weekly worship service. During the hours
of 9-12 AM there were very few cars on the road. No
stores were open. You could not buy gas, groceries,
clothes, auto supplies, or even a bag of ice until after
church. Folks were not out jogging, walking babies or
dogs. The baseball and soccer fields were vacant. No
restaurants served breakfast or brunch.
The quietness around town was an unspoken
reverent silence. Now its gone. What has changed?
Where did that reverent quietness go? Sunday
mornings have become a Saturday morning extension.
Streets are busy, coffee shops and restaurants are
bustling, Wal-Mart is packed, stores are open for
business, kids on bikes are buzzing around the
neighborhood. It's not a bad thing. It's a happy
sound...relaxed mood and environment. It's just
different. I wonder though...is Sunday morning still
family time? Are we making that necessary deposit
into the family unit. What better time and get our
mind, body and spirit ready for the work week.
Family time...hold on to it. Lumber can wait.
We in the lumber business put a great deal of emphasis
on the housing market, particularly new home
construction. Not that new homes are the only driver in
the consideration of lumber demand, however it is a
benchmark monthly statistic. Analysts tend to draw
conclusions from most current data.
August new home sales declined by more than 7%.
Analysts were quick to wave the caution flag. I suggest a
less hasty retreat until a trend can be seen...at least three
months. June's seasonally adjusted sales pace was
582,000 at a median price of $320,000. [Higher prices,
higher sales.] In July, new home sales rose 13% with
median sales price falling $27,000 (13%). [Lower prices,
higher sales.] August's sales declined 7% despite median
sales price also declining an additional $9,000. [Lower
prices, lower sales.] From June through August, new
home sales prices have declined $36,700...11% with sales
rising and falling. Housing is in turmoil. There is no
consistency between price and sales...at least in the data
presented from the U.S. Census Bureau.
I'll leave it with this. As long as mortgage rates remain
low, under 4%, and difficult to qualify for, housing will
continue to struggle. Easing of credit requirements will
lead to more sales, more starts, higher interest rates and a
stronger housing recovery.
Looking Forward...Matt Layman, Publisher
Forecasted Decision Points (FDP) 2015-16
Composite SPOT PRICE Composite 2x4's #2 SYP-E, SPF-W, Dry Hem Fir, Green Doug Fir. (Blue). 2015-Current
FDP's (Vertical Red Lines), reversals or accelerations, since 01/99: 426 FDP's…369 turns within 1 week. 86% FDP Historical Accuracy.
Green Zone=Increasing Demand #1-30 Red Zone = Decreasing Demand Weeks #31-52
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Tall Wood Buildings are Gaining Momentum
National Forest Products Week Recognizes the Environmental and Economic Benefits of Wood Products
Robert Glowinski is the President & CEO
of the American Wood Council (AWC).
The third week of every October is designated as National Forest Products Week, this year held October 16–22. Like others, we
commemorate the week, an annual recognition of the many contributions the entire forest products industry makes to the economy
and society. Looking forward, great opportunities are on the horizon, and we note a few below.
For example, over the past several years, a number of tall wood projects have been completed around the world, demonstrating
successful applications of next-generation lumber and mass timber technologies. Today, the concept is gaining traction in the United
States – with more architects opting for a sustainable solution for attaining safe, cost-effective, high-performing tall buildings in
urban-dense settings.
The introduction of the “Timber Innovation Act” in the U.S. House and Senate, coupled with the growing green construction
trend, illustrates the importance and recognition of the inherent benefits of wood building materials in construction. National Forest
Products Week is also a time for us to celebrate and discuss the function of sustainable forestry and carbon sequestration in our
products in mitigating atmospheric carbon contributing to buildup of greenhouse gases.
During the week, AWC invites readers to join in the celebration. As a leader in the North American wood products industry, we
will be providing resources and information for professionals on the important role of forest products. Other activities in recognition
of National Forest Products Week that you might want to join in on include:
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International Code Council (ICC) Annual Conference: AWC will have a booth at the ICC’s Annual Conference in Kansas
City, MO held Oct. 16–18. Come find us to learn more about wood products and mass timber – and for a chance to win prizes!
•
“Timber City” Exhibit: For those of you who happen to be in the Washington, D.C. area, the National Building
Museum is featuring an exhibit on tall wood buildings and the potential of mass timber. Be sure to check it out!
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Economic Impact: You can find the economic impact the wood products industry has on your state on AWC’s website.
Use this information to write a letter to the editor or when you speak to legislators about the importance of the industry:
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Lesiones de la espalda
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es la sobrecarga física. Estas lesiones son ocasionadas al
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La segunda causa más común de lesiones en el lugar de trabajo
lifting techniques, never bend or twist while lifting or carrying, and son los golpes contra objetos. La mejor forma de protegerse contra
whenever possible, use a mechanical aid or get help with the load from estos accidentes consiste en mantenerse alerta en torno a los peligros
another worker.
potenciales y usar el equipo de protección apropiado (cascos protectores,
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Hitting or striking against
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La cuarta causa más común de lesiones en el lugar de trabajo la
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Manténgase alerta sobre los peligros a los que está expuesto en
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should do to protect yourself against accidents and injuries and follow
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Manager - Truss/Whole House/Framing
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Relocation: Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Mississippi, Tennessee
6 years estimating experience. 4 with
MiTek 20/20 and 2 with eFrame. Markets
include Single Family Custom, Tract, Light
Commercial and Multi Family. Products
include component framing packages
and total project estimating. Prepares
hard construction estimates by means of
manual and computerized takeoff methods.
Extensive MiTek/Excel experience.
Supervises monthly inventory audits for
all truss department materials. Maintains
records for all received and processed
quotes. Pre-engineers all plans for difficulty
and profitability. Participates in cost studies
to ensure a correct labor and pricing strategy.
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effective building ideas and practices.
ID: C15755
Wall Panel Designer
Relocation: Colorado
Wa l l P a n e l D e s i g n e r : A d v a n c e d
knowledge in blueprint reading, Poir
proficientcy in Intellibuild Design
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project planning skills, Single family &
multi-family housing panel design, Used
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designer. 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 - Other. Component
experience includes floor trusses and roof
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Compensation: $45k+
ID: C14506
EWP Designer | Estimator | Inside Sales
Relocation: Virginia
Experienced with AutoCAD, iLevel, TJ
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framing layouts for TrusJoist engineered
wood products. Responsible for working
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most cost effective solution for their project.
Creating quotes from layouts. Calculate
gravity loads and sizing wood products to
support the load. Understanding the IRC
building code for wood-framed structures.
Explaining structural framing details to
builders and salespeople. Training other
designers in load development and design
software. ID: C13449
Truss Designer | Multifamily Truss
Designer | Wall Panel Designer
Relocation: North Carolina, South
Carolina
10 Years’ experience wall panel design,
6 years’ experience truss design.
Responsibilities included the planning,
designing, and construction of structural
wall, floor, and roof systems in conjunction
with the international building codes.
Consulting with the company’s clients,
engineering and architectural professionals.
Researching, analyzing, and utilizing
computers to develop solutions to
engineering design problems. Coordinating
the resolution of engineering issues related
to the design. Inspection of various sites for
quality control. 11 years experience working
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MiTek, Soft Plan, AutoCAD, Word, Excel,
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Experience working with: Metal, Polymer
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Professional, Detail-Oriented, Strong Sense
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ID: C11943
Plant/Production Manager - Truss
Relocation: USA - ALL States
My experience in the industry is extensive and
includes engineering, sales, administration
and production. I think it would be easier to
list two job descriptions I can’t claim credit
for performing, with a caveat, although I
never operated a component saw or worked
extensively in the maintenance department I
had a tremendous success improving aspects
of both these areas. I was a hands on owner,
even to the extent of developing a 28 hour
training course in truss fabrication which
potential employees had to pass. I lowered
our workers comp x-mod to .58 and kept it
there. I lead over 200 individuals and knew
each one of them but I did have trouble with
the names of their wives and children. I
coordinated efforts of every department
as if from one customer to another. I read
extensively and studied trends in order to
develop industry best practices. Customer
satisfaction, quality and safety can and must
work hand in hand. It is often said, “You can
only offer two of the three things customers
always want”;and you must choose between
Price, Quality or Service. I don’t believe
that is a true statement and the entity which
can satisfy all three? ....has everyone else
wondering how they do what they do!
I put together production fabrications team
which quadrupled production. I created a
sawsystem which could handle 5,000 boards
/shift with 7-800 set-ups.(on 1 component
saw) I helped develop a fully automated
functioning quality control devise for roof
trusses which is now patented. I could
go on and on about the past so, I will
say, I overcame huge obstacles and I met
with success. But failures followed those
successes I am being honest. I think my best
ideas will reflect additional lessons learned
following such failure. They be the ones
which are suited to improve an environment
where opportunities currently exist for
significant bolstered by an awareness we
should always strive for improvement.
Whatever we are doing now can in whatever
aspect of an operation you turn your
attention to can be made better..
ID: C10500
Plant/Location/General Manager-Truss
Relocation: California, Colorado,
Florida, Hawaii, New Mexico, Texas,
USA - ALL States
Truss and Components Plant Manager with
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industry who is looking to apply knowledge
gained while continuing to develop and
grow within the management sector.
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terminate employees. Order lumber and
all production materiel. Coordinate
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drawings as needed. Supervised up to 3
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Coordinated schedules, manufacturing,
delivery, billing and job sign off. Resolved
problems including collections as needed.
Proficient with MiTek, OptiFrame, and
Microsoft Office software.
Relocation: AK, BC, ID, MT, OR, CO
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ID: C15796
Relocation: North Carolina
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.
ID: C11804
Sales/Estimating Manager - LGS/CFS
Relocation: Arkansas, Florida, Texas
Highly motivated sales leader with
extensive experience in the construction
industry. Always performing at a high
level of professionalism and independence,
focusing on quality, taking care of customers
and continuous improvement. LGS/CFS
Quality champion, hard-working, loyal and
honest; driven to learn, teach and get better
every day.
ID: C10132
Truss Design/Estimating
Relocation: Alberta, USA - ALL States,
Arizona, British Columbia, Canada Eastern, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada,
New Mexico, Quebec
Truss Estimator/Designer. - Intermediate.
Candidate has 14 years industry experience
and 13 years experience in this position.
Products include floor trusses and roof
trusses. Markets include single family,
single family custom, multi-family, light
commercial, and agriculture. Primary duties
include design, layout, optimization, and
takeoff. Secondary duties include checking
others work, repairs, customer service,
inside sales, field measurements, software
maintenance, training, and filling in for
the Design Manager as needed. Software
experience includes MiTek and I am willing
to learn new software. Education: High
School Graduate and Associates degree
in Arch Tech. Compensation desired $60,000: Salary.
Motivating factors: advancement,
compensation, benefits, and job security.
ID: C15663
Truss Production Manager | Truss Plant
Manager
Relocation: Florida, Mississippi,
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Tennessee, Texas, USA - South, USA ID: C10132
Southwest, USA - ALL States, Alabama,
Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Oregon,
Relocation: Alberta, USA - ALL States,
Washington
Arizona, British Columbia, Canada I started when I was 18 years old in
Eastern, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada,
the yard, building, cutting and loading. New Mexico, Quebec
Within 6 months I was hired to become a Truss Estimator/Designer. - Intermediate.
designer. I did a lot of drafting in high- Candidate has 14 years industry experience
school so when I became a designer it came and 13 years experience in this position.
easy to me. I was designing big custom Products include floor trusses and roof
homes for Las Vegas within 6 months. trusses. Markets include single family,
Within year one I was promoted to design single family custom, multi-family, light
manager and did that for a year before being commercial, and agriculture. Primary duties
asked to become a salesman. One year later I include design, layout, optimization, and
accepted a Sales Manager job and did it for takeoff. Secondary duties include checking
7 years until the owner sold the company others work, repairs, customer service,
in 2004. During that time, I grew sales inside sales, field measurements, software
from $2-15M. In 2004 my family (with maintenance, training, and filling in for
my father) opened a truss plant. We grew the Design Manager as needed. Software
it to $8M in less than 6 years. In 2011 my experience includes MiTek and I am willing
dad retired from the market and I went and to learn new software. Education: High
opened my own smaller $2M plant. I sold School Graduate and Associates degree
it to another company in 2014, I worked in Arch Tech. for them until last year and I now work for Compensation desired $60,000: Salary.
Burton Lumber.
Motivating factors: advancement,
My goal is to make a manufacturing compensation, benefits, and job security.
operation run efficiently, on time, on budget
or better. I am operations oriented. Point
ID: C15663
me in a direction and I will get the job done. Truss Production Manager | Truss Plant
Manager
ID: C15752
Relocation: Florida, Mississippi,
Truss Production Supervisor/Foreman |
Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina,
Second Shift Foreman
Tennessee, Texas, USA - South, USA Relocation: Alabama, Arizona, ArkanSouthwest, USA - ALL States, Alabama,
sas, California, Colorado, Conneticut,
Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Oregon,
Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois,
Washington
Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, I started when I was 18 years old in
Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
the yard, building, cutting and loading. Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Within 6 months I was hired to become a
North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
designer. I did a lot of drafting in highOklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Caroschool so when I became a designer it came
lina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas,
easy to me. I was designing big custom
USA - South, USA - Southwest
homes for Las Vegas within 6 months. Past 2nd shift foreman/supervisor with Within year one I was promoted to design
10 years experience. Started as a sawyer/ manager and did that for a year before being
production coordinator. Organized precut asked to become a salesman. One year later I
lumber, stage materials for gantry lines. accepted a Sales Manager job and did it for
Was trained on gantry system operation 7 years until the owner sold the company
and supervision then moved to second shift in 2004. During that time, I grew sales
as supervisor.
from $2-15M. In 2004 my family (with
F r o m t h e c a n d i d a t e : I ' m my father) opened a truss plant. We grew
comfortable with being in a leadership it to $8M in less than 6 years. In 2011 my
role. I've had some supervisory experience dad retired from the market and I went and
in several different departments. I can handle opened my own smaller $2M plant. I sold
multiple areas and do what it takes to get it to another company in 2014, My goal
is to make a manufacturing operation run
things done.
efficiently, on time, on budget or better. I am
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Relocation: Arkansas, Florida, Texas
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Past 2nd shift foreman/supervisor with
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lumber, stage materials for gantry lines. Was trained on gantry system operation
and supervision then moved to second shift
as supervisor.
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Relocation: Colorado
30+ years experience. Roof truss design,
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General Manager - Truss
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20 Years' experience in the industry. them at least one day ahead, unless there quotes. Pre-engineers all plans for difficulty
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departments, and location related issues workers were pulling the orders correctly company I work for money. I have quoted
along with administering HR policy, payroll, then also loading them correctly on the from cocktail napkins, off cardboard, and the
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service. I am a motivated self starter with my employees. I hired, fired and trained the challenge of problem solving and finding
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stable career path who has been with employees. When needed I would get on
ID: C11827
the same company for almost 20 years. the production line to help out, give breaks
Estimator - Truss/EWP/Lumber/ConI have a strong operations background, or to just have a little fun at doing my old
struction
and am a hands on manager who is job. Between the two departments I was Relocation: Alabama, Florida, Georgia
comfortable estimating and pricing work, responsible for approximately 40 people. Preparing quantity and cost estimates for
while managing a plant that handles $6-10 Built roof and floor trusses, loose lumber residential and commercial remodeling
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projects and some new construction
50+ employees. We used Mitek software
using Sage 100 software, meeting with
ID: C11870
to design both roof and floor trusses, and
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Senior Designer/Sales - Truss/EWP
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use Sapphire Management, which improved 30+ years experience. Roof truss design, discuss projects and receive bids, preparing
our admin. and design department efficiency Truss Layout, Estimating, Production drawings to be used for estimating purposes
by more than 50%. I am proficient with the drawings and supervision Customer Service, using SoftPlan software. Bachelor's Degree
Microsoft office suite, Mitek 20/20, Mitek Inside sales. Software: MiTek, Alpine, in Building Construction. Tested 73 on the
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ID: C15663
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school so when I became a designer it came inside sales, field measurements, software Relocation: Arizona
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asked to become a salesman. One year later I School Graduate and Associates degree closely with material suppliers on take offs
I have been doing this for over 23 years.
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Relocation: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, questionable loads as well to design from
for them until last year and I now work for
Mississippi, Tennessee
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Burton Lumber.
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OCTOBER 2016
October 3 – 5
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October 5 – 7
October 6 – 7
October 12
October 12
October 13
October 13
October 16 – 18
October 17 – 19
October 18 – 21
October 20
UMass—Amherst New England Building Officials Annual Seminar
SBCA – Montana (SBCA–MT) Chapter Meeting
West Coast Lumber & Building Material Assoc. (WCLBMA) Annual Convention
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
Florida Building Materials Assoc. (FBMA) Gulf Atlantic Building Products Expo
Georgia Component Manufacturers Assoc. (GCMA) Chapter Meeting
SBCA of the Capital Area (SBCACap) Chapter Meeting
Mid-Atlantic Wood Solutions Fair
SBCA of Michigan (SBCAM) Chapter Meeting
ICC Annual Conference with Building Safety & Design Expo
University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – 4th Central Texas
Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC)
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NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention
Central Florida Wood Solutions Fair
University of Texas Building Professional Institute (BPI) – 4th Brownsville
West Florida Truss Assoc. (WFTA) Building Officials Event
APA – The Engineered Wood Assoc. Annual Meeting
Western Building Material Assoc. (WBMA) Annual Convention
Mid Atlantic SBCA (MASBCA) Chapter Meeting
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to their facilities. Participants will spend five days touring New Zealand’s North Island and its Component
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Smart Manufacturing. You have probably read articles, heard this term used by an equipment manufacturer, and even heard it at a Chamber
of Commerce meeting or other local group. Smart Manufacturing covers a broad category of manufacturing with the goal of optimizing the process
from concept, to design, to production, and then delivery. Ultimately, people adopt smart manufacturing so they can take advantage of advances
in information, manufacturing technologies, and automation, and thereby
increase the efficiency of their processes and increase profitability. It is said
this is the start of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution,” an era of automation,
constant connectivity, and accelerated change.
Tools for Our Industry. Now let’s narrow this big picture down to our
industry and how we can take advantage. Last month, I wrote about metrics
in our technology and the importance of good data. Our plate company
software management systems, both for production tracking and operational
tracking, are a part of smart manufacturing. But are companies taking full
advantage of these, and other, tools available to them?
I have often been heard saying that our industry always seems to be behind the curve with technology and the acceptance of it. I say that
not as a criticism but as a call to action. When I am at plants with a high level of
automation or those taking advantage of connected technology, it is readily apparent
how these things form the next leg of a Lean Manufacturing operation. Anytime I
have the privilege of working with a component manufacturer, I always discuss their
progress with smart manufacturing and tips on how to improve. It is prudent for every
company to consider how they can take advantage of this revolution. In fact, BCMC
in Knoxville this month offers a great opportunity to hear the latest and reflect on your
own situation. BCMC lets you look at the latest machinery, network with peers, and
sit in on educational sessions. I encourage you to do more than attend but interact at
this show and others. If you are not a part of the revolution today, you need to “get
on the train.”
Using the Data. Essentially, smart manufacturing is about using analytics and Big Data to run your plant better (think: the data tells you
what to do!). Let me give you an example. Steve Roggeman is a good friend of mine with McCann Industries, Inc., and McCann has transformed
its business of rental equipment to the construction market. They now have internet enabled (telematics) meters on the majority of their rental
equipment to improve fleet management. This connectivity improves productivity and reduces costs by tracking machine performance, maintenance,
and overall utilization. Steve told me, “not only has telematics improved our asset management, it has also reduced our long-term operating costs
both for McCann and our clients.” This shows how a supplier is now working with a client using smart technology. Following a detailed cycle-time
analysis and the identification of the top sources of non-value added activity, the company implemented a new digital manufacturing system that
provided a communications link between man and machine and enabled predictive maintenance capabilities and much more. Now the company
can spot potential machine-related problems while they are developing and perform early maintenance to minimize their impact. Our operations
are no different; when we harness the information we can get from a gantry, saws, delivery trucks, and even how designers perform, then we
can see the process of using smart technology and manufacturing. Many of the pieces are here today, but even more advanced technology (think
robotics and other advanced machinery) are being introduced.
Progressive businesses have already begun gathering information and manufacturing intelligence by investing in highly automated and ITdriven production. This manufacturing intelligence enables the factory floor to become a profitable innovation center. Several good tools we use
today are a part of your smart revolution. The software platforms we use for management and manufacturing, harnessing data produced by our
computerized equipment (auto jig tables, component and linear saws, auto stackers, etc.), and tracking our fleet are all pieces you have in place
that contribute to smart manufacturing.
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Looking at the Process. Where do component manufacturers or
lumber dealers fit into this? In lots of ways! Using affordable sensors
to obtain better data. Looking within the assembly line, not as a single
process but as a set of work stations. Looking at work processes and
identifying unnecessary differences that lead to inefficiencies. Looking
at equipment utilization and finding ways to automate or get more
accurate information. Analyzing material movement, reducing steps,
reducing cross overs of paths, and other fundamentals. You may look
at what I just wrote and say this is just lean manufacturing; I tell you
these are the initial steps for a smart manufacturing plant. Once you
know these processes, then you can look at where you might automate
a step or change a piece of equipment using technology. When this data
is fed back to you (integrated), you as the manager have the ability to
make better decisions. The information allows you to be more flexible
in production so you can quickly reprogram/schedule to provide faster time to market today and better meet the demands of a construction project
and building. And so much more…
Getting Smart. A lot of bulky information is contained here, so let me provide you with a simple guide to Smart Manufacturing.
1. Assess where you are today. Do you have automated equipment? Are you tracking the utilization of equipment? Is the data being fed
back to your software platform? How are you tracking maintenance? Are you tracking productivity from the equipment? How does
information flow from quote to delivery? Are your systems integrated today? How are you tracking performance not only of machines
but your team? These are just a few of the questions you should be asking.
2. Lay out a plan. Where can you begin to improve or integrate information and what process is occurring that would allow you the
opportunity to automate or eliminate? Draw the process on your white board or use stickies to document a process or piece of equipment.
Think about what you can afford to do today and what can be done long-term. You want to make sure you give consideration to something
you change today and how it integrates into your long-term objectives.
3. Gather information. When you go to trade shows like BCMC or when you visit with equipment manufacturers or suppliers, have your
plan with you so you can see how a process or a step can be changed. Or use consultants, like myself, who can walk you through the
process, document it, and suggest areas/items of change. When you know your long-term goals and know what you are doing today, going
to a show and seeing the latest and greatest software, equipment, and services will be more valuable. When you attend an educational
session, choose a topic that will help guide you with process improvement.
Migrating towards smart manufacturing means different things to different companies and may seem daunting, but the increasing evolution
of modular solutions could both make the process easier and perhaps help define the direction. Where do you fall? Thrivers will aggressively
embrace smart operations while Survivors will fall further behind. Need some help? I would be honored to assist you make the leap.
Ben Hershey is the CEO of 4Ward Consulting Group, LLC, the leading provider of Lean Management and Manufacturing
Consulting to the Structural Component and Lumber Industry. A Past President of SBCA, he has owned and managed several
manufacturing and distribution companies and is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified. You can reach Ben at [email protected] or
623-512-6770, and you can visit him this month at BCMC, Booth #720.
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How to Pick a Connector Series – Selecting Fasteners
By Aram Khachadourian, PE, SE
The parts won’t hold themselves up. They have to be fastened in place.
In a previous entry in this series, Randy Shackelford, PE addressed selecting a joist hanger. This article focuses on
the fasteners recommended for various wood connectors.
For straps, holdowns, and other connectors, the first step is to specify a product that meets the load and corrosion
resistance requirements. Then, specify fastening that is appropriate. The Wood Construction Connectors catalog, CC-2015, offers fastener information for every Simpson Strong-Tie connector used in wood construction. If you specify
the type and number of fasteners and install them as shown in the catalog, then your installation will get full design
values. Many connectors are designed to be installed with either nails or Strong-Drive® SD Connector screws. Some
products must be installed with Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws. Figure 1 is a snip from page 76 of
catalog C-C-2015. Here the
face-mount hanger table gives
the size and number of nails to
be installed in the header and
the joist, and the table note
defines the nail size terminology.
Let’s take a look at the various
fasteners used for Simpson
Strong-Tie connectors of all
varieties.
Figure 2 shows a scale view of
almost all of the fasteners used
with connectors. You can find
this illustration in the Fastening
Systems catalog, C-F-14, and
the Wood Construction
Connectors catalog, C-C-2015.
However, we are continually
designing, evaluating, and adding new
fasteners to use with our connectors.
Check our website for the latest and
greatest.
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Figure 1. A snip from the face-mount hangers table showing the size and
number of nails to be used in the header and joist. The footnote defines the
nail sizes in the table.
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Figure 2. Fastener types and sizes specified for Simpson Strong-Tie connectors.
Keep in mind some generalities that are to be considered in every connector fastener specification.
 Type and size – Be sure to specify the correct type of fastener and size; for nails, that means diameter and
length.
 Do not mix fasteners – Do not combine nails and screws in the same connector unless specifically allowed
to do so in the load table.
 Corrosion resistance – Consider environmental corrosion and galvanic corrosion. For environmental
corrosion, specify fasteners that have corrosion resistance similar to the connector; for galvanic
corrosion, the fasteners and connector should be galvanically compatible. Figure 3 shows the corrosion
resistance recommendations for fasteners and connectors.
Figure 3. Corrosion resistance recommendations.
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NAILS
Nail terminology is messy. In a recent Structure Magazine article (July 2016), the author made the point that nail
specifications are frequently misinterpreted (or overlooked), and as a result the built system does not have the
intended design capacity. In general construction vernacular, specification by penny size identifies only the length.
For example, a “10d” specification could be interpreted to mean 10d common – 0.148″ x 3″, 10d box – 0.128″ x 3″,
10d sinker – 0.120″ x 2.875″, or the 10d x 2.5″ – 0.148″ x 2.5″. See NDS-12, Appendix L, Table L4 for the length, nail
diameter, and head diameter of Common, Box, and Sinker steel wire nails. What if the face-mount hanger needed
0.148” x 3” nails to achieve full load, but the face-mount hanger was installed with 0.148″ x 2.5″? In this case, the nail
substitution causes a reduction in load capacity of 15%. The load capacity losses would be even greater if 10d sinker
or 10d box nails were used. The load adjustment factors for nail substitutions used with face-mount hangers and
straight straps will be shown in Table 3.
Simpson Strong-Tie nail terminology further complicates nail specification because, in Strong-Tie lingo, the penny
reference is to diameter (not to length). This is further reason to write nail specifications in terms of diameter and
length.
The best way to prevent mistakes is to specify nails by both length AND diameter.
There are two types of connector nails available, the Strong-Drive® SCNR Ring-Shank Connector nail and the
Strong-Drive SCN Smooth-Shank Connector nail. SCN stands for Structural Connector Nails. R would refer to ringshank nails. Currently most ring-shank connector nails are available in Type 316 stainless steel. Reasons for this are
discussed here. The smooth-shank nails are made of carbon steel and either have a hot-dip galvanized (HDG) finish
meeting the specifications of ASTM A153, Class D, or have a bright finish. Stainless-steel ring-shank nails are
recommended for stainless-steel connectors. Use hot-dip galvanized nails with ZMAX® and HDG connectors. See
Table 1 for the nail properties.
Table 1. Simpson Strong-Tie® connector nail terminology decoder. The penny size refers to diameter and “N” indicates a short nail.
Simpson Strong-Tie connector nail specifications include common nails, sinker nails, and short nails. Nails used in
connectors should always have a full round head and meet the bending yield requirements of ASTM F1667, Table
S1. Nails can be driven with a hammer or power-driven. Table 2 shows the Strong-Tie connector nails by catalog
name, size, and model number.
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Table 2. Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® SCN and SCNR Connector nails. HDG is hot-dip galvanized per ASTM
A153, Class D; EG is electro-galvanized per ASTM B641, Class 1; SS is Type 316 stainless steel; “A” indicates ringshank. These are collated for power-tool nailing in paper tape (PT).
Remember that connector double-shear nailing should always use full-length common nails. Do not use shorter nails
in double-shear conditions.
Table 3 is snipped from the Fastening Systems catalog, and it shows load adjustment factors for optional fasteners
used in face-mount hangers and straps.
Table 3. From the Fastening Systems catalog, C-F-14. Load adjustment factors and footnotes.
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Almost 150 Simpson Strong-Tie connectors can be installed
with Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive® SD Connector
screws (Figure 4). The shanks of the SD Connector screws
are designed to match the fastener holes in Simpson Strongtie connectors. The screw features, dimensions, strengths
and allowable single-fastener properties are given in ICC-ES
Figure 4. SD9112 Connector Screw.
ESR-3046, and the SD screws have been qualified for use in
engineered wood products. See ICC-ES ESR-3096 for
code-approved connectors installed with SD screws.
SD screws can make connector and strap installation easier and can also provide some resistance that is needed
beyond what might be offered by nails. Ease of installation is sometimes an issue in tight places where it might be
much easier to use a screw-driving tool rather than a hammer or a power nailer. Some installations are improved by
using screws instead of nails, especially where pulling away from the mounting member is a possible failure mode.
For example, joist hangers for a deck need withdrawal resistance to help keep the deck tightly connected to the
ledger.
SD screws are available in four sizes as shown in Table 4 below.
These screws are mechanically galvanized per ASTM B695, Class
55, and have corrosion-resistance qualifications for use in chemically
treated wood for Exposure Conditions 1 and 3 per ICC-ES AC257,
which is the acceptance criterion for Corrosion-Resistant Fasteners
and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals.
See ICC-ES ESR-3046 for corrosion resistance details. Visit SD
Screws in Connectors for a complete list of connectors that can be
installed with SD screws.
Here are a few specification and construction tips for SD screws:
Table 4. SD Connector Screws.
 SD10 screws replace 16d common and N16 nails in face-mount hangers and straps.
 SD9 screws replace 8d and 10d common and 1-1/2″ size nails and 16d sinker nails (all nails 0.148″ and
0.131″ diameter) in face-mount hangers and straps.
 When SD screws are to be an alternative to nails, specify and use only SD screws. Other types of screws
shall not be substituted.
 SD screws are required to be installed by turning. Do not drive them with a hammer or palm nailer!
 SD screws and nails cannot be mixed in the same connector.
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SDS SCREWS
The Simpson Strong-Tie Strong Drive® SDS
Heavy-Duty Connector screws are 1/4″ screws
with a hex washer head (Figure 5). They are
available in nine lengths.
Figure 5. Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy Duty Connector Screw.
Table 5 shows the available SDS screws. SDS Screws
are available with a double-barrier coating or in Type
316 stainless steel. These screws can be installed with
no predrilling and have been extensively tested in various
applications. SDS screws can be used for both interior and exterior
applications. See ICC-ES ESR-2236 for dimensions, mechanical
properties and single-fastener allowable properties. As shown in the
evaluation report, SDS screws are also qualified for use in chemically
treated wood. See the evaluation report for particulars. SDS screws
also have been qualified for use in engineered wood products.
If you need more information about the nails and screws
recommended for use with Simpson Strong-Tie connectors, visit
strongtie.com and see the appropriate catalog, flier, or engineering
letter. Remember, your choice of fasteners affects the load capacity
of your connections.
This article, “How to Pick a Connector Series – Selecting Fasteners”
appeared first on Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering Blog.
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Table 5. SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws.
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Hiring Truss Designers?
Maybe this will help!
In a recent JobLine – Survey Monkey poll, we identified the top
priorities that Truss Design candidates have when considering your
opportunity. In the past, it took a 20–25% compensation increase to
successfully recruit them, but post-crash, salaries have stagnated and employers are looking for other ways to attract new
design talent. Candidates are more sophisticated and families are more involved in relocation decisions.
Thomas McAnally
President
Healthcare: Very Important / top consideration given to plans that help them manage family healthcare costs without bankrupting the budget. Example, one employer has a plan with a $2,500 deductible but the employer pays the first $1,250. The candidate still has a co-pay, but the
$1,250 covers their basic healthcare needs. They know that if something major happens, the most they need to have in reserve is $1,250 plus copays. Having the higher deductible lowers overall group costs, and the employer’s cost to cover the first $1,250 can be covered by that savings. Net-zero to the employer but a major insurance win for the employee. Compensation: 35% say they need to make at least 10% more if they are going to change jobs, but 30% just want to be paid fairly. 35% either
want 20% or more to change jobs or they want additional perks that make the job more attractive. Telecommuter, flexible hours, and overtime
for hours over 40 are cited as key goals, (or complaints about their current position). Most of our employers are switching to hourly, converting
existing salaried staff using 45 hours as a basis. The current range for intermediate to advanced level designers (lowest to highest we have on
file), is $20–36 hr, with 45 hours per week an expected average by both employer and employee. The majority of our successful hires are in the
$26–29 hr range, but top performer range begins at $28 hr and averages $32 hr, plus overtime. Averaging 45 is the goal for most designers, but
it is not unusual for designers to work 50–55 hours during high demand seasons. 40 is an understood minimum that keeps a paycheck floor, the
security that a salary once offered. We will gladly help you with conversions and offer testing to help you rank a designer’s skill. Along with
performance, testing give you a benchmark that tracks a designer’s progress and identifies areas for improvement. Moving to hourly says you
recognize a designer’s efforts after a long week, and gives them incentive to crank out work when it is available. I hear some Millennial candidates say they “get to go to work” versus “have to go to work.” That is a cultural change that should be recognized and rewarded.
Office Environment: Overwhelmingly, 40% just want a nice place that they can get their job done. 28% say they prefer a professional setting,
and less than 4% say an office pool or shared space is acceptable. (See JobLine Design Team Suite attached).
Work Schedule: Overwhelmingly, nearly 50% say they want Flexible Hours over Flexible Days or telecommuting. Still, 31% say they
prefer to work from home full time and 9% say work from home part time. The current ratio we see for internal to remote designers tops out at
4-1, with 2-1 as the average. Only a few companies in our network have embraced more remote than in-house designers. More employers are
accepting that they have to “be” flexible to “get” flexible in their design capacity. We will be conducting a new survey to find out what motivates
and enables remote designers in the near future.
Relocation: Almost always a consideration, 50% say relocation assistance tops their list when consider a job that requires moving, 26%
say a hiring bonus is preferable and the balance is split between home buying assistance or temporary housing. Know that the percentage of
candidates willing to relocate has dropped drastically post-crash. My personal belief is that it is not related to the crash as much as it is related to
the Millennial generation’s social priorities (another survey planned for the future).
Respondents: Less than 200, but still a good representation across the board.
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29% Truss Designers
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44% Senior Truss Designers
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9% Truss Design Managers
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18% Other
As your recruiter down the hall, I am available if you wish to discuss the above or if you have ideas for future surveys.
800-289-5627 x1 or [email protected].
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Simpson Strong-Tie made a $10,000 donation to assist in
disaster relief response and recovery efforts following the
severe flooding in Louisiana. The flooding, described as the
worst natural disaster in the U.S. since Superstorm Sandy,
damaged over 60,000 homes, resulted in 13 lives lost and
caused more than 100,000 people to request federal aid.
The donation was given to the American
Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
specifically for Louisiana. To make a
contribution and aid in disaster recovery
efforts through the American Red Cross,
visit redcross.org or send a donation to
your local Red Cross chapter.
Simpson Strong-Tie
Workshops & Training
Simpson Strong-Tie is committed to providing highquality training and educational opportunities to engineers,
architects, dealers, contractors and inspectors. Participants
can earn professional development hours (PDH) and
continuing education credits (CEU) through our registration
with the International Association for Continuing Education
and Training (IACET).
Participate in our free instructor-led workshops or ondemand online courses to learn about the latest building
code requirements, proper design and specification, product
installation and inspection of connectors, fasteners, anchors
and structural systems. To see what's scheduled in your area
or browse our library of online courses, visit strongtie.com/
workshops.
Re-Engineered Subfloor Screw
Offers Faster Installation
The new Strong-Drive® WSV Subfloor screw increases
installation speed and reduces driving force. The new reengineered subfloor screw has been developed for fastening
subfloor sheathing using the Quik Drive® auto-feed screw
driving system.
The WSV screw features a redesigned tip and thread pattern
that provides up to 25 percent less torque, resulting in a faster
driving screw. It includes a deep-recessed, 6-lobed ribbed
head that delivers cleaner countersinking and more secure
bit retention for fewer cam-outs.
For more information about the WSV Subfloor screw,
visit strongtie.com/wsv.
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AWC welcomes “Timber City” exhibit to
the National Building Museum
MEDIA CONTACT
Heather Stegner
Senior Director, Communications
202-463-4756, [email protected]
WASHINGTON – The American
Wood Council (AWC) was on hand to
welcome the “Timber City” exhibit to
the National Building Museum, which
opens to the public today and will run
through May 2017 in Washington,
D.C. The exhibition demonstrates the
many advantages offered by cuttingedge methods of timber construction,
including strength, fire resistance,
sustainability and beauty.
According to the U.S. Green Building Council, buildings account for 39 percent of all
carbon dioxide emissions per year in the United States alone. Wood is the only building
material made from renewable resources that also offers a carbon-sequestering alternative
in both its resource and its construction. “AWC applauds the National Building Museum for challenging the traditional
notion of the capability of wood products through this exhibition. New, innovative wood
products have significantly increased the opportunities for tall wood construction, but more
education is needed. ‘Timber City’ and the introduction of legislation such as the ‘Timber
Innovation Act’ in the U.S. House and Senate are important pieces in moving toward
reducing the environmental footprint of our built environment,” said AWC President and
CEO Robert Glowinski.
The Timber Innovation Act (S. 2892 and H.R. 5628) would establish a performancedriven research and development program to advance tall wood building construction
in the United States. The House bill also includes language allowing the existing Wood
Innovation Grant program to support proposals to use and/or retrofit existing sawmill
facilities in areas with high unemployment to produce mass timber materials.
“Of course AWC has been excited about the possibilities of mass timber, but it’s
invigorating to see examples in person. We encourage anyone in the D.C. area between now
and next May to find out more about tall wood construction by visiting this exhibit – and
once you do that, ask your members of Congress to support the ‘Timber Innovation Act.’”
“Timber City” is funded in part by the U.S. Forest Service, the Softwood Lumber
Board, and the law firm of Nixon Peabody.
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The American Wood Council (AWC) is the voice of North American wood products manufacturing,
representing over 75 percent of an industry that provides approximately 400,000 men and women in the
United States with family-wage jobs. AWC members make products that are essential to everyday life
from a renewable resource that absorbs and sequesters carbon. Staff experts develop state-of-the-art
engineering data, technology, and standards for wood products to assure their safe and efficient design,
as well as provide information on wood design, green building, and environmental regulations. AWC also
advocates for balanced government policies that affect wood products.
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NORTHEASTERN
RETAIL
LUMBER ASSOCIATION
APPROVES AFFILIATION
WITH EASTERN BUILDING
MATERIALS DEALERS ASSOCIATION
RENSSELAER, N.Y. – On Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, the Northeastern Retail Lumber
Association’s (NRLA) Board of Directors voted to approve an affiliation with the Eastern Building
Materials Dealers Association (EBMDA). The EBMDA is the 14th state and local association
affiliated with the NRLA, which is the largest regional association of Lumber and Building
Material (LBM) Dealers in the United States.
“All of us at the NRLA are extremely excited that the affiliation with EBMDA has now
been approved by the NRLA Board of Directors,” announced Chuck Handley, Chair of NRLA.
“To be able to add Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C. was a natural fit
for the NRLA. The Independent dealers in these areas will now benefit from all the services that
the NRLA offers.”
“EBMDA exists for the best interests of its independent lumber and building material dealers. After two years of collaborating, EBMDA now becomes an affiliate of NRLA,” said Angelo
Quattrocchi, Chair of the EBMDA Board of Directors. “By linking up, we will be allowed to
participate in each other’s program and we will benefit from economies of scale with the larger
organization.”
The NRLA is one of the LBM industry’s premier associations offering information, products,
and services that further the success of dealers. From business services such as insurance, drug
testing, payment processing, marketing and human resources, to industry specific education
programs, events, and the LBM Expo, NRLA members have access to unique programs that are
not only successful, but are industry specific.
“As our industry evolves, there is no doubt each organization will be stronger together. The
NRLA staff is looking forward to helping the EBMDA Board achieve its goals of increasing
membership value and strengthening the position of EBMDA’s independent building material
suppliers,” said NRLA President Rita Ferris.
The affiliation process began in June 2015 with the formation of an exploratory task force
co-chaired by EBMDA’s Eric Tucker and NRLA’s Joe Miles. “Change is an important part of
any organization and it is pivotal for growth,” said Eric Tucker, Co-Chair of the Affiliation
Task Force. “As we all know there is strength in numbers and if we can offer more benefits to
Independent dealers, we will all succeed.”
“The affiliation with EBMDA means we have a broader base of representation for our
legislative efforts, a wider audience for our services and great group of people to work with
towards our association goals,” explained Joe Miles, NRLA Task Force Co-Chair. The NRLAEBMDA affiliation will be effective Jan. 1, 2017.
ABOUT NRLA: The Northeasten Retail Lumber
Association (NRLA) was established in New York in
1894 by a small group of pioneering lumbermen who
recognized the value of cooperation. Today, the NRLA is
an 1,150-member association representing independent
lumber and building material suppliers and associated
businesses in New York, New Jersey, and the six New
England states. For more information, visit www.NRLA.
org.
ABOUT EBMDA: Eastern Building Material Dealers
Association (EBMDA) is a non-profit trade association
founded in 1892 to represent independent building
material dealers and their associates in Delaware,
Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington,
D.C. EBMDA was established to foster, protect, and
promote the welfare and best interest of its members.
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Rob Totaro
Director of Communications & PR
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Keymark Announces
Launch of Softright
Boulder, CO – Keymark Enterprises is
pleased to announce the full-scale release of
its new software approach, Softright.
Keymark Enterprises is an industry
leading technology company with a history of
over 39 years of successful innovation in the
construction business. Since the company’s
inception in 1975, Keymark Enterprises
has experienced solid growth by providing
tools and technologies that help company’s
streamline and automate their operations.
Softright is a software development
company that has decades of experience
managing small to medium size software
development projects. Softright knows how to
work with project owners to take a project from
a high level wish to a fully developed software
product that fulfills the requirements laid out
in a detailed project description.
Keymark’s Softright team has been built to
help remedy inefficiencies in business processes
through automation. The Softright team works
with clients to analyze existing systems and
identify opportunities to integrate data and
processes. The result is customized software
infrastructure that increases productivity,
reduces costs, and generates more useful
information.
The development process is repeatable
and reliable, and it consistently results in
valuable customized software solutions that
help businesses become more effective.
For additional information, contact: Keith
Dietzen or Johnny Drozdek at sales@keymark.
com or 303-443-8033.
KEYMARK - SOFTRIGHT
PO Box 20627
Boulder, CO 80308
303.443.8033
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Succeeding in
Business and Life
Letter FROM the Editor:
Joe Kannapell - Senior VP
None of us had to ask Dwight Hikel how he has multiplied
MiTek Industries, Inc.
his truss business even though housing starts are lower today
www.mii.com
than when he started his business. Or how he survived three
periods when housing starts dropped precipitously, including
the most recent drought, when many predicted the demise of his new $10 Million facility. All we
had to do was look around at his recent 40 year anniversary celebration. The great truss business
Because copies of the letter also reached that Dwight, his wife Linda, and his son Joe created was proudly on display at their state of the
third parties, we at The Advertiser would like art facility North of Baltimore. Industry and community leaders, former associates, and many
to assure our readers that the letter is omitted suppliers joined them to celebrate their success.
from this issue by request. We will continue to
publish acceptable letters, as well as not publish
them, according to the wishes of their authors.
Last month, The Advertiser received a
Letter to the Editor regarding an article in
our September issue. That letter was accepted
for publication in this section. Subsequently,
however, the author requested that the letter not
be printed, so it is not included here.
Any questions on this matter may be
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Letters to the editor are welcome. Credited comments
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The principles that took Shelter Systems from “Good to Great” are written in a book by the
same title. Coincidentally, author Jim Collins used a 40 year period in this study of hundreds
of companies. The great ones he chronicled evolved slowly and deliberately, with continuity of
leadership, like the Hikels have provided. Most were successful in unsexy industries like housing
– Kroger in groceries and Walgreens in pharmaceuticals. Most prospered via the longevity of key
people, like the many Shelter associates with 25+ years of tenure, especially those who gave up
office jobs in lean times to work in the plant.
That the Hikels have openly shared their business practices with dozens of peers, and even
competitors, proves that there are no secrets to success. Just fundamentals, like blocking and
tackling in football – teamwork, knowing your costs, continuous improvement, and running a
consistent offense.
Congratulations to Shelter Systems and Best Wishes for another 40 Years!
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