After a thorough search in the 'Definitions of Surveying And Associated Terms' in addition to a lengthy Google, I'm still at wits end as to the meaning of 'Beer Leg'
Any offers as to the true and acceptable meaning of 'Beer Leg' would be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
When you set the tripod up in a way that the leg of the tripod is in the way of measuring from the occupied point. The instrumentman, then has to buy the crew a beer at the end of the day.
When an instrumentman put a leg on line when he set up so that it interfered with chaining, that was called a "beer leg" because he had to buy beer to make up.
Back when measuring was done with a tape (chain). I don't think there are many beer legs anymore.
My understanding of the modern definition of a beer leg is when you take a shot and have to straddle one of the legs to look through the instrument. Or anytime when one of the legs in the way.
Robby
That's why my reply was in the past tense
Prior...
I was actually responding to Mike's post. We crossed paths in cyberspace. I hadn't seen your reply yet when I was typing.
I recall 25 years ago, I would set up a beer leg intentionally late in the afternoon..... hmmm.... I guess I was thirsty when I was younger.... Hell, I'd probably still do it, to be honest!! 😛
Robby
I had tried to insert a smiley in my post but screwed it up. Everybody jumped at once on that oldtimers question.
Man, I really like this place!
I knew a guy who used to do that. We called him Ray. 🙂
I will be setting a leg on line several times this weekend!!!! Happy 4th.
I'm with ya Steve!....... I think I should bring that damn tripod to Door County, Wisconsin with me, just to be more comfy!.....
I just wanted to say thank you to Sean for this thread. It brought back alot of memories for me. Memories that I haven't had for many years..... Thanks Sean!
We used to call it a "whiskey leg".......same idea, a bit more costly error.
Hey Chris!
Dang, like 30 years has past since I last saw or heard from you.
I need to get out more.
