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WoodWorks Releases U.S. Mass Timber Construction Manual

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 20, 2021

The mass timber family of products includes cross-laminated timber (CLT), nail-laminated timber (NLT), dowel-laminated timber (DLT), and glue-laminated timber (glulam or GLT).

Key Points: 
  • The mass timber family of products includes cross-laminated timber (CLT), nail-laminated timber (NLT), dowel-laminated timber (DLT), and glue-laminated timber (glulam or GLT).
  • While intended primarily for GCs and installers, the U.S. Mass Timber Construction Manual is a resource for anyone interested in the construction of buildings using these materials.
  • Mass timber draws installation techniques from other construction types, so people with concrete, precast, tilt-up, and structural steel experience can readily adapt to a mass timber system.
  • WoodWorks' Mass Timber Construction Management Program includes two distinct elements:
    Project management curriculum is offered by WoodWorks for individuals who estimate, procure, and manage new commercial and multi-family construction projects in the U.S. To engage across the spectrum of the project management career track, WoodWorks recently partnered with Michigan State University's School of Planning, Design and Construction to provide hands-on mass timber experience and educational resources to the next generation of GC project managers.

Rockler Introduces New Beadlock Loose-Tenon Joinery Jig and Doweling Jigs

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

MEDINA, Minn., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced new and improved versions of a couple of its most popular joinery jigs the Beadlock Loose Tenon Joinery Jig and Rockler's Doweling Jigs.

Key Points: 
  • MEDINA, Minn., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced new and improved versions of a couple of its most popular joinery jigs the Beadlock Loose Tenon Joinery Jig and Rockler's Doweling Jigs.
  • The new Beadlock Joinery Jig is a more affordable update of the Beadlock Pro Jig that enables users to achieve the strength of traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery with just a handheld drill.
  • The main Beadlock Joinery Jig kit includes the jig frame, a 3/8" split-point bit, drilling guide, stop collar and plastic storage case.
  • The Beadlock Joinery Jig and accessories are priced as follows:
    54318 Beadlock Joinery Jig with 3/8" Accessory Kit: $79.99
    54637 Beadlock 1/4" Accessory Kit: $34.99
    57429 Beadlock 1/2" Accessory Kit: $49.99
    The Rockler Doweling Jigs are priced as follows:
    59060 Rockler 1/4'' Doweling Jig Kit: $17.99
    54854 Rockler 3/8'' Doweling Jig Kit: $17.99
    55072 Rockler 1/2'' Doweling Jig Kit: $17.99
    The Beadlock and Doweling Jigs and accessories are available for purchase exclusively online at http://www.rockler.com or at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware stores nationwide, as well as through the Rockler catalog.