Manitoubass2, post: 401814, member: 12278 wrote: Any recommendations for markers to right on wet/stakes???
Grease pencil.
The better advice is to not let the stakes get wet
Thats is not possible.
Its +1 and been pouring rain for 4 days straight
I used a skidsteer to move them into a tool trailer yesterday however.
Now its -5 so they are going to be frozen as well hahaha.
Darn the guy that just dropped em off at night on the side of the road.
Ok on the search for grease pencils now! thank you for the suggestion.
And maybe ill get a company truck soon? lol. that sure would help.
Temporarily forgot that you report temperatures in C. I'm an F guy. At -5 F I'm sitting inside somewhere.
Hahaha I wish! itll be -20 or colder anyday now
On large jobs in the winter time, I would stash a bundle of lathe into a culvert. Easy to find, keeps them dry. And, have them scattered around the site, so if I ran out in the truck, I didn't have to go back to the trailer.
Thanks! the culverts arent assembled and culverts in the area have running water, but ill remember that tip for the future!
Well today was day 7 on the job! quick updates.
Everyday I get better on the fc500 and it makes things waaaay easier.
My terminology sucks but is improving fast!
Ive detected 2 major mistakes that have been overlooked! one engineer even stated Ive saved this project twice!(keep in mind this procect has to be completed by dec 23rd no exceptions from MTO.
Small tips ive received on this board have been a huge help! its gelping change my mindset as well and im more cognissant in my day to day approach to be clear, concise and efficient, this also translates into accuracy.
The days go by fast!!! 12 hours just flies by.
There is so friggen much to learn! notes, notes and more notes!!! read, re-read.
Ive learned to question everything! and demand clear answers from supervisors to engineers.
This is addictive! even the bad days are great! I wake up LOOKING FORWARD TO WORK!
My survey supervisor is very pleased with my work and wants me to continue on into new projects. I have accepted his offer.
Im just gonna keep this thread going as my personal forum journal
Thanks again for all the help!!!
Bass2, you keep up the enthusiasm. It's refreshing and reminds me of my beginnings. Sink or swim buddy, you seem to be keeping the airhole above water and gaining speed. Good job.
Manitoubass2, post: 401835, member: 12278 wrote: Thats is not possible.
Its +1 and been pouring rain for 4 days straight
I used a skidsteer to move them into a tool trailer yesterday however.
Now its -5 so they are going to be frozen as well hahaha.
Darn the guy that just dropped em off at night on the side of the road.
Ok on the search for grease pencils now! thank you for the suggestion.
And maybe ill get a company truck soon? lol. that sure would help.
These are good if you can get them
http://www.markal.com/solid-paint-markers/b-paintstik-/
Oh I think this might just be perfect!
Now to look locally on a day off or order?
I think my supervisor is getting peaved at buying me supplies but hey, ya need adequate tools for the job right?
Ie first 3 days of work I was staking with a sledge hammer lol. talk about the wrong tool to carry through the frozen tundra hahahaha
Manitoubass2, post: 401773, member: 12278 wrote:
...things are coming together nicely on this project(so far)..
Always remember it a very fine line between coming together nicely and going to $h!t. Stay Frosty
Yes it is very easy to get focused on equipment and software and unknowingly stake even an entire project very precisely in the incorrect location.
At first read, I was thinking your supervisor was a complete idiot, but I sense that perhaps there is some mentoring and actual supervision going on here.
It's good to hear you are getting through to the bosses. You definitely need training. An experienced surveyor would also know if there is enough information to do the job right. If you stake it on some assumptions without clarifications, you will soon learn how expensive a mis-stake can be.
(by the way, "a lot" is two words. I don't usually point that out but you are using alot a lot.)
Major set back. hurt in the job today
Time to learn CAD(at least watch)
What Mr. Adams said.
How was the CL aligned and x sectioned? Is that a tangent curve? Do the curve calcs on the plan check ok? Right of way? Prop Lines? Is the control and BM checking? I know you are probably slammed with all of the work, I am just thinking basics here.
Not familiar with the area, but Morson ON looks very green on the map. Is it heavy canopy at all? Does the gps lose lock often? How is the PDOP looking?
I feel for you man. I hate job injuries, but it may be a blessing in disguise. I am a firm believer in our body's response to stress. If we are over-worked or highly stressed this is when we are most susceptible to sickness and injury. You will heal and be at it again in no time.
Use this down time. Study Study Study. Hell get on the internet and try to find old surveying text. Even better would be to get the boss to order one. Meet with the Professional LS and discuss your progress and any questions you have. See what references he has and read them. Get on whatever your office uses for CAD. A proper CAD program can be an awesome tool in the right hands; there is a reason why so many surveyors take CAD classes or receive other training as it gets complicated quickly. But with that complication comes an incredible tool.
Copy the provided files and mess with them. Dig into the details of the designs and try and predict where you will have concerns in the field. Check the slopes of the road fill and side slopes. Are you staking top of pipe? Is that what's provided? Are the cuts and fills making sense?
Which dealership sold the company the equipment? Call them and discuss the project and what you are encountering. Sometimes a half-hour on the phone can work wonders for using unfamiliar stuff. I assure you they want to help as they want you to buy again from them.
Good luck. We have been in your shoes, and are pulling for you.
Another alternative to markers, grease pencils, or paint pens is. A 5.6mm mechanical lead holder. Boss man says back in my day you could see the indents in the wood after lead wore away lol. I carry one of these every day with my marker tape and plumb bob.
Btw how big is your sledge hammer?
Wow, you're absorbing a lot - including water. 🙂 Gotta hand it to you for your pluck.
wet lath: I use grease sticks. I do prefer paint sticks, but being alcohol based, they run on wet wood. They don't fade on dry wood though. For lots of work fast, I use commercial grade magic markers. Try to commandeer a culvert section from the crew to shelter your lath.
Hammer: For setting rebars I like a 4 pounder with a shortened handle, about 20"; you gotta make one, and set it in epoxy. For lath, a short 2 pounder will do. Use a hammer holder;; someone likely has one laying around if you can't get one. I like the steel loop ones, quicker.
Check stuff constantly. Do all the grade calcs, and don't assume the plans are right. I use permanent colored ink pens for my notes. At night for the next day is best, but you should know the comic sheet backwards and forwards. Document all you do. Cuts/fills, etc.
Important: evaluate your operators for intelligence and awareness, for their ability to communicate with you, and for your own safety. There are guys I'll work right next to the backhoe, and others I won't come within 50 yards of. Listen to them, eat lunch and take breaks with them.
Keep it up with all the information guys!!! very very helpful!
I now have a 2lb hammer, but I started with a 15lb sledge lol, not fun nor practical for serveying rugged bush land.
Yes morson is thick forest, however the build is 90% open(not much canopy to deal with)
My supervisor brought me two hammers, commercial sharpies, grease pencils etc.
Now I need to get a proper vest. one thing Ive found surveying is you need storage room, and lots of it!!!!
Starting on monday I have another mentor coming to the site so Im looking forward to that.
But I got hurt yesterday so Ill have 6-8 weeks of time to study and ask questions, take notes etc. hes bring CAD right to the site so Im going to learn a lot
I hear ya with operators. One hoe operator is awesome! very detailed and knows his stuff. I was amazed when he asked how far down he needed to trench, I said 3x3x3 metres. I only stopped him to measure 3 times and he was withing 10cm each way very quickly.
The other operator I wont go near. I sugnalled him once to stop and he did. I went in and checked my measurements and while soing so he fired back up! I had a good talk with him after that! but still, I dont feel safe around him at all.
Can anyone provide links for vests??? cost isnt an issue,
Many thanks
Manitoubass2, post: 402163, member: 12278 wrote: Can anyone provide links for vests??? cost isn't an issue,
Here is a nice one from a Canadian source. $55 is an awesome price, too. Especially since those are canuck bucks.
I grew up with these http://www.filson.com/men/vests/oil-tin-cloth-vest-alaska-fit.html#122
popular "wisdom" of the day was to not get orange as the hunters (aka drunks) would be given a target to shoot at. 🙂
