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(@frank-willis)
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Over the years I have found low-cost tools/equipment/software that have been extremely useful.?ÿ?ÿ

Does anyone out there have the names of any that they would like to share?

 
Posted : 02/04/2022 1:48 pm
(@nate-the-surveyor)
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/303877981182?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1qFSLjEgQ0-&sssrc ="2349624&ssuid=Nhr_pEw5RI-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY"

And a good sharpshooter.

N

 
Posted : 02/04/2022 4:33 pm
(@james-vianna)
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A monocular and a cheap Bosch distance meter in 10ths

 
Posted : 02/04/2022 4:51 pm
(@mark-mayer)
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Hori hori knife

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Hand pruners

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laser measurer

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folding ruler

 
Posted : 02/04/2022 4:54 pm
(@bruce-small)
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Folding compact mirror.?ÿ Great for reflecting sunlight down into a handwell,?ÿ or for looking at the bubble when you set the rod up too high. Craft sticks painted pink for targets. Masking tape to hold the sticks at a building corner. Same with little blocks of wood. One step plastic folding stool. Takes up almost no room but perfect when you need to reach a little higher.

 
Posted : 02/04/2022 8:31 pm
(@hpalmer)
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ear phones for metal detector for both hard of hearing and when working next to a busy roadway?ÿ

google maps to help find the project and google earth to give you a heads up if wooded or open

good contacts list with phone numbers to call to help resolve issues in real time (phone is extra)

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Posted : 03/04/2022 5:12 am
(@flga-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2)
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Posted by: @bruce-small

Masking tape to hold the sticks at a building corner.?ÿ

Bruce, You lost me here??? ?????ÿ

 
Posted : 03/04/2022 5:50 am
(@brad-ott)
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@flga-2-2 I think maybe for reflector-less TS shots, maybe?

 
Posted : 03/04/2022 6:50 am
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Posted by: @brad-ott

@flga-2-2 I think maybe for reflector-less TS shots, maybe?

I always assume a building corner is for stake out or a foundation location aka: that "not thinking outside the box" perception. So I am probably asking the wrong question....?????ÿ

 
Posted : 03/04/2022 6:59 am
(@nate-the-surveyor)
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A pinch of DOT tape.

Nate

 
Posted : 03/04/2022 9:59 am
(@gordon-svedberg)
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Pair of drug store glasses.

 
Posted : 03/04/2022 10:34 am
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A Turtle.

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Posted : 03/04/2022 11:59 am
(@hollandbriscoe)
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A folding pruning saw works great for clearing line and is often faster than a machete.

 
Posted : 03/04/2022 12:00 pm
(@tim-v-pls)
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Turkey baster

 
Posted : 03/04/2022 12:13 pm
(@mark-mayer)
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Posted by: @tim-v-pls

Turkey baster

Add to that a few rags, a sponge, a 1 pint plastic cup, and a 2 gallon bucket and you have a mon well cleaning kit.

 
Posted : 03/04/2022 12:15 pm
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