Hi RANDALL, this is Bekah from Simpson Strong-Tie. Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to see your experience with our MP36 did not meet your expectations. The MP36 can be installed by placing a wood block over the plate and hammering the plate to the wood members you are mending. As you stated they are not designed for truss applications as a truss plate does require a truss press for installation. We value our customers and are committed to providing exceptional products and service. To see how we can best resolve any problems, please reach out to our Customer Service team by calling 800-999-5099.