Faster Safer Rafter/Truss Top Plate Attachment

As a framer I am always looking to save some time, or lower the repetitive stress on my body. The Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Stik is one of those tools that does both. I reviewed the Simpson Strongtie Quik Stik for www.jlconline.com 1 year ago. This is one of those products that I mentioned in the review is a “no brainer”. The kit sells for $170, so it won’t break the bank. At the time I reviewed this tool, I felt it was about twice as fast as installing an H 2.5 (with a gun), but I use a stronger impact driver (it’ll fit any corded/cordless drill or impact driver that accepts ¼” hex shank) and the more I use the tool, the faster I get. I feel it is 4x faster using this than installing hardware off a ladder. I’m getting older (42) so I find much less user fatigue.
One of the major benefits here is that I am now substituting the hazard e.g. I’m not on a ladder. Ladders are less safe than standing on the ground (see no brainer). Now on the attachment side check with your AHJ, designer or engineer to find out if this structural screw will replace the hardware spec’d. It is approved for 5 convenient top plate rafter/truss installations.
I’ve asked our engineer to replace hardware with structural screws wherever possible. It always saves us time and money. “The Strong-Drive SDWC Truss screw provides a stud-to-bottom plate or stud-to-top plate connection as well as fastening trusses and rafters to top plates. The full-threaded shank engages the entire length of the fastener, providing a secure connection. The SDWC is tested in accordance with ICC-ES AC233 (screw) and AC13 (wall assembly and roof-to-wall assembly) for uplift and lateral loads between wall plates and vertical wall framing and between the top plate and the roof rafters or trusses. It is code listed under IAPMO-UES ER-262 and meets 2015 and 2018 IRC® and IBC code requirements for several common wood framing applications“
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[@SilentStorm4U]

That’s one of the coolest tools I’ve seen yet 👍

[@naui2]

Bout time...... teach us buddy! I'd like to learn for you. 👍👍

[@cmm170526]

Great video 👍. Thank you

[@AwesomeFramers]

Thank you!

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[@sroyal76]

Do you still nail the truss down to the top plate when setting them up? Is this only an additional tie-down or does it completely replace all other nails into the truss?

[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

We need a series what would Shane do Ha Ha .

[@AwesomeFramers]

It would be hilarious one liners that come out of left field.

[@MyFortressConstruction]

A decent 1/2" drill should put them in faster and save your ears. Also, at 2:22 it veered out the side of the joist, which I would imagine is a common issue with these if you're not paying close attention to your angle. Still, way faster than hurricane ties and the drywall won't get pushed out from bad installation.

[@ValuPaq2003]

You tha man Tim!

[@TimUhler1977]

Thanks Joseph

[@pete30simon]

Did anyone catch the screw coming out the side @2:23? That screw shanked hard! :D

[@kirkgarber4729]

Are those top plates angled so there is minimum bearing without bird's mouths?

[@AwesomeFramers]

Nope, there is no need to slope them because the seat cut on the rafter is level

[@Savagewoodworker]

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[@fredbloggs2587]

It's not clear the screw is penetrating the rafter at that angle. Looks like it's right on the edge.

[@AwesomeFramers]

check the Strong-Tie catalog embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/ssttoolbox/rbvdfpv76y/C-F-2019TECHSUP-p54-68and73.pdf
As far as camera angles, I'm sorry it isn't clear to you, but I think the point is made clearly enough, especially after reading the product info. Let me know if you have any more questions. Thanks for replying.

[@calvinbennett8556]

That header is over 4 ft did you screw it to top plate

[@AwesomeFramers]

I'm not following your question. The topplates are nailed to the header, then I run the screw through to the rafter.

[@kenwarywoda977]

That a 4” or 2” belt?

[@TimUhler1977]

Its the 4" belt

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[@Lawiah0]

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[@calvinbennett8556]

Stilts is faster

[@AwesomeFramers]

Stilts is probably about the same speed. This tool eliminates the risk inherent in stilts.

[@calvinbennett8556]

It may but here in fl we are peice workers

[@calvinbennett8556]

And we use a regular battery drill not impact and in zips them in