Hello everyone,?ÿ I would like to introduce myself.?ÿ First off, I and just a hobbyist interested in the science of serveying.?ÿ I?ÿ also am a collector of vintage surveying equipment.?ÿ I'm retired and have an interest in the history of surveying . I?ÿ have a professional background in photography and have a bachelor's of communication at siu carbondale il . A?ÿ photog in in usmc 1976.?ÿ Too many hobbies to list. I'm also an amateur tech and try at least to service and repare my equipment Including my latest 1967 west German Askania?ÿ military theodolite. I also own a Kern dmk1 theodolite. Ive bought and sold other theodolites as well. I hope to share my experience as well as pick the brains of others on this forum. End.
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Welcome, GO SALUKIS!!!!
@jitterboogie thank you
Welcome.?ÿ Be prepared to learn more than you ever thought possible.
If you don't know about the Surverors Historical Society, check them out. They put out a little newsletter with history and sometimes ads for antiques. The annual rendezvous is a 3-day affair with lectures and tours and maybe a swap meet, this fall near Toledo, Ohio.
Welcome and feel free to contribute to posts. Tons of info here! ?????ÿ
@bill93 thank you
@flga-2-2 thank you
Welcome, friend.
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Welcome.?ÿ If you are interested in learning more about antique instruments I would check out the Compleat Surveyor website
The website has all kinds of information on the history of surveying and surveying instruments (primarily in the US.)?ÿ It is really cool if you like that kind of stuff.
Joe
As I age, (I'm just a young pup according to some!) I like the antiques more.
Any particular items of interest that you want for your collection?
I want a lietz transit and tripod, from San Francisco, 1920's vintage.
It's what dad had. My brother asked for it. I gave it to him. So, I want one. There's one on eBay for some 650, I will wait.
Their value is sentimental, not functional.
Nate