Detailed 24' Truss Production Instructions - Revision history

Marcin at 09:24, 20 July 2025

2025-07-20T09:24:55Z

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	*If you run out of nails, you can substitute 3" for 2-3/8", but you cannot substitute 2-3/8" nails for 3" nails.		*If you run out of nails, you can substitute 3" for 2-3/8", but you cannot substitute 2-3/8" nails for 3" nails.
	*Data: 19 min 10 sec achieved on first try on 7/19/25. Key is rapid bump mode with 10 PSF compressor and 60 gal tanks. No slowdown on rapid fire at 2 [[nps]] for nails and 4 [[sps]] on staples		*Data: 19 min 10 sec achieved on first try on 7/19/25. Key is rapid bump mode with 10 PSF compressor and 60 gal tanks. No slowdown on rapid fire at 2 [[nps]] for nails and 4 [[sps]] on staples - key is using bump mode on guns. Otherwise you are adding 4x the time on single shot mode.

Marcin at 09:23, 20 July 2025

2025-07-20T09:23:44Z

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	#Use [https://photos.app.goo.gl/KNHvnpmGTiTikJ728 small scab] with screws to attach breaks in 2x4 with a screw gun.		#Use [https://photos.app.goo.gl/KNHvnpmGTiTikJ728 small scab] with screws to attach breaks in 2x4 with a screw gun.
	#Insert 13" ends.		#Insert 13" ends.
	#Nail ends to chords with 3" nails		#Nail the 13" ends to chords with 3" nails. (Note: cut off the form to enable both nails to be nailed at the same time on each side of each end - right now the form is covering access to bottom nail.)
	#Place OSB on top of jig one at a time fixing one at a time at 4 corners. Fix all 3 pieces at 4 corners		#Place OSB on top of jig one at a time fixing one at a time at 4 corners. Fix all 3 pieces at 4 corners
	#Production! Nail off the OSB at 6" spacing with 2-3/8" nails in bump mode on the nail gun. Don't forget the ends.		#Production! Nail off the OSB at 6" spacing with 2-3/8" nails in bump mode on the nail gun. Don't forget the ends.
	#Flip the assembly. Use spacers at ends, then use a pry bar to lift the middle.		#Flip the assembly. Use spacers at ends, then use a pry bar to lift the middle.
	#Insert the 2x4 scabs, and nail off with 8 nails per side of break for the 2' 2x4 scabs using 3" nails, and 16 nails per side of break for the 4' scab.		#Insert the 2x4 scabs, and nail off with 8 nails per side of break for the 2' 2x4 scabs using 3" nails, and 16 nails per side of break for the 4' scab.
	#Insert the OSB patches, and staple using 1" staples.		#Insert the OSB patches, and staple using 1" staples. Use 25 staples per side of break.
			#Cut off the excess 2x4s at ends.
			#Move finished truss upside down to the pallet.

	Notes:		Notes:
	*If you run out of nails, you can substitute 3" for 2-3/8", but you cannot substitute 2-3/8" nails for 3" nails.		*If you run out of nails, you can substitute 3" for 2-3/8", but you cannot substitute 2-3/8" nails for 3" nails.
	*		*Data: 19 min 10 sec achieved on first try on 7/19/25. Key is rapid bump mode with 10 PSF compressor and 60 gal tanks. No slowdown on rapid fire at 2 [[nps]] for nails and 4 [[sps]] on staples

Marcin at 09:18, 20 July 2025

2025-07-20T09:18:07Z

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	#All materials are precut: strips of 7/16" OSB as at [[Technique for Ripping Plywood]] - and laid right under work table.. 2' and 4' 2x4 scabs are also precut. 13" strips, 2' long of OSB - are precut for OSB scabs. 2 ends of 2x4 are precut - 13" long. 16' and 8' long 2x4s are available in bulk. 9' precut studs can also be used - as they provide a good handle for flipping the truss assembly.		#All materials are precut: strips of 7/16" OSB as at [[Technique for Ripping Plywood]] - and laid right under work table.. 2' and 4' 2x4 scabs are also precut. 13" strips, 2' long of OSB - are precut for OSB scabs. 2 ends of 2x4 are precut - 13" long. 16' and 8' long 2x4s are available in bulk. 9' precut studs can also be used - as they provide a good handle for flipping the truss assembly.
	#All tools are prepped: Run an air hose with triple divider. Connect a gun with 2-3/8" nails, another gun with 3" nails, and another gun for staples. This saves time so you have all guns available, never needing to connect and disconnect tools. Have a screw gun ready, and wear a [[Gunnie]] on your belt to hold the screw gun.		#All tools are prepped: Run an air hose with triple divider. Connect a gun with 2-3/8" nails, another gun with 3" nails, and another gun for staples. This saves time so you have all guns available, never needing to connect and disconnect tools. Have a screw gun ready, and wear a [[Gunnie]] on your belt to hold the screw gun. Have a corless saw for trimming ends of 2x4s. Have a pry bar (small one) to assist in flipping trusses over.
	#Lay the 16 footers and 8 footer 2x4s in the jig. On one side, lay to the mark. Stick out extra material from both sides to allow for a 'lifting handle' on each end. (if using 8' long - handle will not exist)		#Lay the 16 footers and 8 footer 2x4s in the jig. On one side, lay to the mark. Stick out extra material from both sides to allow for a 'lifting handle' on each end. (if using 8' long - handle will not exist)
	#Use [https://photos.app.goo.gl/KNHvnpmGTiTikJ728 small scab] with screws to attach breaks in 2x4 with a screw gun.		#Use [https://photos.app.goo.gl/KNHvnpmGTiTikJ728 small scab] with screws to attach breaks in 2x4 with a screw gun.
	#Insert 13" ends.		#Insert 13" ends.
	#Nail ends to chords with 3" nails		#Nail ends to chords with 3" nails
	#Place OSB on top~~, fix~~ all 3 pieces at 4 corners		#Place OSB on top of jig one at a time fixing one at a time at 4 corners. Fix all 3 pieces at 4 corners
	#Production! Nail off the OSB at 6" spacing with 2-3/8" nails in bump mode on the nail gun.		#Production! Nail off the OSB at 6" spacing with 2-3/8" nails in bump mode on the nail gun. Don't forget the ends.
			#Flip the assembly. Use spacers at ends, then use a pry bar to lift the middle.
			#Insert the 2x4 scabs, and nail off with 8 nails per side of break for the 2' 2x4 scabs using 3" nails, and 16 nails per side of break for the 4' scab.
			#Insert the OSB patches, and staple using 1" staples.


			Notes:
			*If you run out of nails, you can substitute 3" for 2-3/8", but you cannot substitute 2-3/8" nails for 3" nails.
			*

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#All materials are precut: strips of 7/16" OSB as at [[Technique for Ripping Plywood]] - and laid right under work table.. 2' and 4' 2x4 scabs are also precut. 13" strips, 2' long of OSB - are precut for OSB scabs. 2 ends of 2x4 are precut - 13" long. 16' and 8' long 2x4s are available in bulk. 9' precut studs can also be used - as they provide a good handle for flipping the truss assembly.
#All tools are prepped: Run an air hose with triple divider. Connect a gun with 2-3/8" nails, another gun with 3" nails, and another gun for staples. This saves time so you have all guns available, never needing to connect and disconnect tools. Have a screw gun ready, and wear a [[Gunnie]] on your belt to hold the screw gun.
#Lay the 16 footers and 8 footer 2x4s in the jig. On one side, lay to the mark. Stick out extra material from both sides to allow for a 'lifting handle' on each end. (if using 8' long - handle will not exist)
#Use [https://photos.app.goo.gl/KNHvnpmGTiTikJ728 small scab] with screws to attach breaks in 2x4 with a screw gun.
#Insert 13" ends.
#Nail ends to chords with 3" nails
#Place OSB on top, fix all 3 pieces at 4 corners
#Production! Nail off the OSB at 6" spacing with 2-3/8" nails in bump mode on the nail gun.