I was watching videos getting ready to make nine 24 foot trusses for my wife's workshop, and didn't like the 4 bolts and and impact wrench method. Reading told me that factories use 20 ton presses so this was my solution. It's all 1/2 plate steel that I got from the salvage yard for $15, another $15 worth of grade 8 bolts, and $65 for the "stubby" 20 ton bottle jack from Tractor Supply. I went through a half dozen cut off wheels getting everything made, and drilled the holes with a drill press and lots of oil. The design needs a bit of work, the base plate tends to flex more than I like but it didn't fail on me. The reason for the bolt on side plates is because one side comes lose for getting it off enclosed sections of the truss. I managed 5 trusses a day with it by myself. This guy ( [ Ссылка ] , I don't get kickbacks) completely came through on the structural plates plates themselves, I hope he can stay in business. He shipped the next day after the order, priority flat rate. I can't say it was a completely enjoyable experience, it's heavy and slow, but I like the results a lot better than my neighbor's solution, "Just beat the plates on with a sledge hammer.....".

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