Abstract: An apparatus for forming a truss assembly is discussed which is particularly configured for versatility and efficiency of operation. The apparatus includes a frame which supports a pair of laterally spaced first and second support rails which receive the chords and the webs of the truss assembly being formed. A pair of pressure clamps are provided which are selectively positionable longitudinally of the apparatus frame for applying clamping pressure to nail plate connector portions of the truss assembly for joining the truss webs and chords. Notably, the apparatus includes an arrangement whereby the support rails of the apparatus can be laterally relatively moved for forming truss assemblies of varying finished heights, with the arrangement including a plurality of slide cylinder assemblies which function in the nature of double-acting fluid rams for applying a clamping pressure to this truss assembly laterally of the apparatus frame as the pressure clamps are operated for joining the elements of the truss.

Abstract: Assembly apparatus for simultaneously rolling opposed toothed metal connector plates onto both sides of horizontal wood 2.times.4's or like structural members. The apparatus is applied to assemble trusses wherein a prefabricated wood frame of chords with end and intermediate spacers is fed between parallel vertical axis powered rollers with V-webs manually applied to each side ahead of and as the frame is compressively driven through. Similar apparatus is employed to splice the ends of wood chords for use in trusses or otherwise.

Abstract: A truss assembly apparatus for simultaneously rolling opposed toothed metal connector plates of V-webs onto both sides of vertically spaced horizontal wood chords. A prefabricated wood frame of such chords with end and intermediate spacers is fed between parallel vertical axis powered rollers with the V-webs manually applied to each side ahead of and as the frame is compressively driven through.