Hello all,
Since I am fairly new to surveying, there are some things I am still unsure about and cannot seem to get answers on.
For starters, I am familiar with MAG nails, but I recently came across some 6-inch survey nails that I seem to find useful for driving into the dirt, but I cannot seem to find out what kind they are or who makes them. They are 6 inches long and have a diamond/checkered pattern on the head.
Images below:
I use 60d galvanized nails that fit that look and description.
Take a look at the Baseline Equipment website, they have a good list/images. (By the way, in the first image, is that fingers or knees?)
60d nails most likely. We use them routinely for a variety of purposes.
Nail.
Type: carpenter.
Uses: various.
Circa: long time.
Material: ferris,
Aka: common
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/h2selectscrews
Ordinary 60d (ie/ "60 penny" nail, 6" long) nail, available for purchase at your friendly neighborhood big box hardware store.
Note: the "d" stands for denarius which was a small roman coin. The number represents the number of pennies a hundred such nails would cost, once upon a time.
I do like the waffle patterns on these nails- reminds me of Parker-Kalon which I still miss...
The only superior evidence is that which you haven't yet found.
Do you people use Bugle Screws?
They come in varying lengths, metals and with the 'dimple' hold a pole dead centred.
I used to use those type of 60d nails (thanks Mark - always wondered why they're called such).
Obvious advantage of bugle screws is they can be screwed into tight substances. Wood, cracks etc.
Richard, post: 448087, member: 833 wrote: Do you people use Bugle Screws?
Brass screws leaded into concrete sidewalks are very common in Portland. Some are probably over 100 yrs old. Various sizes have been used over the years. Early ones where all slotted and most have acquired a punch mark over the years. Later ones often have a phillips head and a washer with the surveyors identity. The punched slotted screws and the phillips head screws center the rod tip nicely. I've never seen a Robertson (square) or torx headed screw used.
About 10 years ago the word went out from the county surveyors to stop using lead. Since then we've all been using the Bernsten plugs.
Gutter spikes, are sometimes used. They hold gutters on houses.
Google them.
60d hub set in 2001half foot down in county road at entrance to driveway easement and found a few weeks ago.
That and 2 more points from original traverse made quick work of 70 acre survey.
It looks a little thicker than a 60d to me it may be a landscape spike or s timber tie
Cheaper than common "d" nails are pole barn spikes, 3/8 x 8inch. Come in 50lb boxes at hardware stores.
Richard Imrie, post: 448076, member: 11256 wrote: Take a look at the Baseline Equipment website, they have a good list/images. (By the way, in the first image, is that fingers or knees?)
Thanks.
Yes, it is my knees.
Mark Mayer, post: 448085, member: 424 wrote: friendly neighborhood big box hardware store
Oxymoron alert
Mag Nails also make a 6" spike they call a Mag Hub
RobertMS, post: 448108, member: 13052 wrote: Thanks.
Yes, it is my knees.
Or boobies?
Thanks for the input everyone.
I will inquire about 60D Galvanized Nails and MAG Hubs.
Also, I would like to know if anyone has a preference of what type of flagging tape they use. I like Presco Texas brand.
A Harris, post: 448093, member: 81 wrote: 60d hub set in 2001half foot down in county road at entrance to driveway easement and found a few weeks ago.
That and 2 more points from original traverse made quick work of 70 acre survey.
What App did you use to get that?
Smart Compass Pro v2.6.6 from Smart Tools