1. Operator places 2x6 or 2x8 treated and non-treated material on work tables. Applies adhesive with an air operated adhesive gun. 3. By compressing ­two start up buttons, the automated mechanical caddy will begin travelling down the length of the post. 5. Shown here is the beginning of the nailing process. 4” nails are used. 7. Metal gussets are first positioned manually. 9. The operator then presses the second and final gusset joint.

2. After adhesive is applied and the 2x6 or 2x8 material is set in place, the nailing process is ready to begin. 4. The caddy will apply both down and side roller pressure prior to nailing. Two Bostitch N-100 guns are mounted on each side, nailing at 6” on center totalling 4 nails per foot. 6. Shown here is the completion of the nailing process. The caddy will stop automatically and return to home position. 8. The operator rolls the posts' first gusset joint to the hydraulic press. 10. Completed posts are conveyed on to mechanical stands.

11. The posts are then bundled and stacked for
delivery to the customer.