They're still setting PK nails? Shoot, those are collector's items now. I *always* strove to differentiate between MAG nails, PK's, and other assorted ones.
I'm frequently heard hammering that if you actually find a PK it is at least 10 years old (now probably 20), and that is a significant bit of information. Most people labelling things as PKs have never seen an actual PK.
That said, I recently took possession of a work truck that has seen little use for several years. It's a 2009 model with 23k miles on it. Stowed in the back were several unopened boxes of genuine PKs of various sizes. Also a large supply of MAGs. Also a large bag of similar style off-brand nails. Yeah. IDK what to say about that either.?ÿ ?ÿ
@norman-oklahoma I think Parker-Kalon discontinued their manufacture in 2012 or thereabouts. The last one I remember setting was around 2013 or so, albeit unintentionally (had one floating around in my vest).
Before I retired, I found a large plastic jar with a bunch of medium and large PK nails. It would have been nice to have them given to me as a retirement gift, but it would have been impossible since the taxpayers bought them 🙂 Such is life.
@mightymoe In King County here, the Assessor has produced maps that contain valuable information including bearings and distances in many cases. This information is from records that they have amassed over time and while they are clearly marked as not to be used for anything other than assessment purposes they sometime are the only source of information.?ÿ I would not generally rely on such information but it is a tool that we use. As far as referencing it goes, we have to make a statement of what information we used in the process of the survey.
Abbreviations are for the timid or arthritic. The only reason to not type in the words "iron pipe" would be if your fingers couldn't.?ÿ
@mark-mayer and IF you use abbreviations at least give a ledger defining them.
Andy
That's interesting, it's not a thing here, they do however have lots of good data about houses, pictures, drawings, ect.
