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Kfcrowe
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The photo is of an instrument that I bought at a garage sale for a few dollars. Can someone tell me what type instrument it is, what it was used for, what pieces are missing, and how I might be able to find the missing parts. Iam not a surveyor, but I do have an interest in surveying. Thanks.


 
Posted : September 28, 2020 12:39 pm
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You probably can't post pictures until you've been registered for a few days and/or posted a few times.?ÿ Be patient and try again.

In the meantime, tell us what it looks like and any manufacturer or model number markings, etc.


 
Posted : September 28, 2020 3:42 pm
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If you send the pic to [email protected]

I may be able to post it for you.

N


 
Posted : September 28, 2020 5:45 pm
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Here it is!


 
Posted : September 29, 2020 10:08 pm
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I hope you got a good deal on it.


 
Posted : September 29, 2020 11:01 pm

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Haha. I think so. $20 dollars. I think it might be some sort of home made Sighting device used in construction or masonry, not surveying. No manufacturerƒ??s name or model number. It looks like the sight was pulled off.?ÿ


 
Posted : September 30, 2020 6:25 pm
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I'm pretty sure that's what they used to lay out the proton collider ring at Fermi Lab.?ÿ?ÿ


 
Posted : October 1, 2020 6:15 am
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@andy-j

Surely!


 
Posted : October 1, 2020 10:42 am
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Are you sure this doesn't a made in China sticker anywhere?

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Looks like pottery barn crate barrel nick knack .....


 
Posted : October 1, 2020 10:44 am
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Could be decor for Cracker Barrel?

Or, it could be good for grandkids to "play surveyor".

Have fun with it.

N


 
Posted : October 1, 2020 10:57 am