I just purchased a 1956 K&E Transit from eBay. It's pretty stiff, needs cleaning and oiling. I have done it before. The spanner wrench and adjustment pin are missing from the pouch in the case. Does anyone know were I could get one.
I would also like to purchase a tripod for that transit: 3 1/2" 8 threads/in. Anyone have one for sale?
those tripods show up routinely for sale on eBay
Licensed Land Surveyor
Finger Lakes Region, Upstate New York
I might be able to get you a tripod. I will call a guy who might still have a few in storage. Now they will probably be painted OD Green or what’s left of the paint or a ship grey or black. Where are you located roughly. I will call him today on my way home from work. It will probably take a day or so for him to get a chance to look around and see if he can find one. That’s if you don’t mind the old paint colors. Military issued and we had a lot of them back when I was in still hanging around. I will ask him about the wrench as well but I doubt they still have any of those laying around.
Contact Dave Ingram -- ingram@cfw.com, Dave has quite a collection of old instruments and may have what your looking for.
Cary NC. Color isn't an issue.
I have not heard back from him yet. He is probably off doing something fun but if he gets back to me I will let you know for sure.
On eBay currently, search this item title:
Antique Dietzgen Oak Wood Surveying Transit Level Tripod CL Berger Sons Boston
Not the cheapest one I've seen but free shipping included. They are available frequently.
Licensed Land Surveyor
Finger Lakes Region, Upstate New York
search this on eBay right now:
OLD WOOD TRIPOD * VTG. ANTIQUE WOODEN FOLDING TELESCOPE * SERVEYOR EQUIPMENT
Licensed Land Surveyor
Finger Lakes Region, Upstate New York
If you are still looking for a nice tripod let me know
Stanley
