Semi Automated Saws Sean Hubbard Day after day we rely heavily on computers, smart phones and tablets. The power of each device makes our jobs faster, more efficient and hopefully easier each day. Our own corporate policy sets a four year life cycle for each computer. As technological advances in both... Read More April 2016 Issue #09201 Page 22
How Important is Embedment? Glenn Traylor Connectors are essential to the integrity of the truss. It is imperative the plate is properly pressed in order to insure effective lateral load transfer from truss member to truss member. Since on occasion modern and older equipment does not press the plate completely into the... Read More April 2016 Issue #09201 Page 28
Fire is No Accident Robert Glowinski Large construction site fires have been gaining attention in the media and have resulted in large financial losses. With so much at risk, it’s essential that fire safety policies and procedures be in place at all construction sites. In cooperation with FireforceOne, the American Wood... Read More April 2016 Issue #09201 Page 39
Lumber Market Briefing Matt Layman Market Summary This is an FDP reversal week as well as a 3-week interval. This three week interval is the third consecutive one making this rally now nine weeks old. Historically, "extended" trends last nine weeks. This one has certainly given buyers ample time and opportunity to... Read More April 2016 Issue #09201 Page 44
The Last Word: Learning from the Best in the Business Joe Kannapell “Do it as if your job depended on it” was a directive that I will never forget, even 45 years later. Fateful words from an owner, to me, a new employee of Hydro-Air Engineering, long before it became MiTek. Other lasting words have come to me from SBCA Hall of Fame (HOF)... Read More April 2016 Issue #09201 Page 55
Question of the Day: TPI Truss Design Standard Stan Sias With my local jurisdiction contemplating moving to the 2015 I-Codes, I keep hearing about a new truss design standard. Where can I get a copy of the referenced ANSI/TPI 1-2014? I am glad you asked. ANSI/TPI 1-2014 is a publication of the Truss Plate Institute (www.tpinst.org ), and is the... Read More March 2016 Issue #09200 Page 4
Advertiser Forum: Seeing Things from a Higher Perspective Anna Stamm Gadgets. Upgrades. Fads. Some people love to get the next new thing as soon as they can, some people wait to see if it’s a lasting improvement or a passing craze. Me? I’m the kind of person who waits. I didn’t buy Laser Discs when they were hot, nor did I think SuperBeta was... Read More March 2016 Issue #09200 Page 8
Truss and Wall Component Manufacturing for a Lumberyard – Pros and Cons Todd Drummond Many lumberyards still do not have their own wood truss and wall panel manufacturing as part of their offerings to their contractors but are contemplating whether this might be a good investment. There are pros and cons to this type of big investment; if you have been doing any research, you... Read More March 2016 Issue #09200 Page 12
Where Have All The Good Men Gone? To Retirement Carl Schoening As I was pondering the latest loss of a great Truss Guy to “retirement” a thought began to rattle around in my head about all of the wonderful people I had a chance to work for, work with or simply enjoy a cocktail with over the years. Many of them retired or were retired, some we... Read More March 2016 Issue #09200 Page 14
The History of the ORIGINAL Rolsplicer Sean Hubbard Truswal Systems Corp based out of the Dallas-Ft Worth region designed and built the first Rolsplicer in the early 80's. A revolutionary piece of equipment for its time when hydraulic units were populating the industry. Early marketing efforts even included a trailer mounted, traveling... Read More March 2016 Issue #09200 Page 16