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LaserLine Direct Reading Optical Rods
Optical Version Direct Reading/ True Elevation Rods
For use with optical instruments and have no special rail for the laser detector.
All tape faces have large scales and are easy to read at a distance when using an optical instrument.
Features:
Aluminum front and rear rods.
Made of high strength clear anodized aluminum for lightweight, rugged, dependable operation.
They will not rust, split, splinter, swell or warp in any environment.
Tape has heavy duty matte textured face: Easy on the eyes in bright sunlight and Protects the tape numbers from wear and fading.
Tape lock grommets are oversized made of heavy duty brass.
Greatly minimizes the problem of tape tearing.
Solid tape lock with internal brake slide; Strong, trouble-free operation.
Tape lock pin cannot puncture tape.
Designed not to tear, puncture or rip tape when pushed against tape face instead of the grommet hole.
DuPont nylon parts.
Tough and rugged for long-lasting life. Same material used for ski bindings and motorcycle parts.
Made in Redmond, Oregon, USA
http://www.baselineequipment.com/home/bec/page_1244_409/direct_reading_optical_rods.html
I use my Lenker occasionally.
I ALWAYS have to remember to read down , not up.
i use mine all the time, but use a Topcon rotating laser, so I have to have the rail on the side for the detector.
So you need a rail on the side because you use a laser?
LaserLine Direct Reading Laser Rods 
Laser Version Direct Reading/True Elevation Rods.
For use with a laser detector.
There is a special rail slide and Laserline detector bracket that lets the laser detector travel the full working length of the rod.
This allows faster and easier readings because it takes the awkwardness out of having to loosen the detector, move the detector, then tighten the detector for each reading.
http://www.baselineequipment.com/home/bec/page_1238_149/direct_reading_laser_rods.html
No. I have one that is almost new.
B-)
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Mr. Flack,
Did you pay Wendell & Angel for this ad space?
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I threw mine in the Union County Ditch about forty years ago. Never went back to look for it....
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Good point Mr. Page,
I actually paid for this. http://baselineforum.com/ Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I will notify Wendell and post them in the appropriate place. Have a pleasant day!
But Carl, you didn't tell us whether you miss it or not. 😀
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Actually, Baseline is one of our main advertisers here who helps support us financially. He is allowed to post items for sale in the Buy/Sell/Trade category. You can also visit his website by clicking on the banner ad that is in rotation in the right-hand column of the homepage.
I have had the pleasure of a full tour of their facility, which included meeting James and his wife and their staff. They have supported us almost since Day One.
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No, if I get to missing it, all I need to do is walk across the room and get it. Still use it occasionally, on some projects it is the proper tool.
jud
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> Mr. Flack,
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No worries, Evan. Jamie is very welcome to post almost anything he wants for sale, here. 🙂
His company is one of our paying advertisers and they are also one of our "prize package" donors. Most of the surveying goodies that I throw in with the prize packages come from Jamies company, Baseline Equipment. Without them my prize packages would be chinsy!!! :'(
Thank you Evan, though, for keeping an eye out for us. You're a gem. B-)
We use ours once in a while, and it's a big help when we have a small topo for localized drainage problems. Easy to layout a small grid and take quick shots (nice when you're out in the highway) and plot it up later in the office.
Upside down readings don't really seem to take long to get used to anymore.
Ours has a plastic facing. I think I liked the old (aluminum?) ones better.
There only useful if you can find someone who can set it, are there any of those guys around anymore? In fact were getting to a time where you might not be able to find someone who could show you how to set a linker. Jp
How much slop do you see when you need to extend or retract the scale portion of the rod? I've heard that pretty much limits their applicability to topo and rough work.
I think they can be used for +/- 0.005 work, always check that it has set correctly before proceeding.
Can be kind of a trick to train people how to use, they have to keep their mind open and follow instructions.
> How much slop do you see when you need to extend or retract the scale portion of the rod? I've heard that pretty much limits their applicability to topo and rough work.
Surprisingly, not very much. But, yeah, I would limit their use to topo work you can do in one setup.
I keep one in the truck all the time. I like the cut/fill rod with the laser track. Nice to know of another source, they are sometimes hard to find.
Funny thing is, if you give a regular philly type rod to a road crew that has been using a lenker rod for years, they will tell you to keep it. Afraid they might screw something up by reading it the wrong way.
James
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