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Dan Patterson
Dan Patterson
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Joined: February 3, 2011 7:29 am
Topics: 121 / Replies: 1151
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RE: Iron rod caps

It seems like a judgment call with no right or wrong answer, but I would probably leave them off if they are not required. I have very rarely called ...

11 years ago
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RE: circular saw blade adapter for drill

What do you plan to do with it? Is it a diamond blade form making cross cuts in concrete or stone? For that application I have one of these:

11 years ago
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RE: Refunding the cost of a survey

We're supposed to be impartial. The result is the result. Maybe offer some suggestions of ways to accomplish what the client is hoping to achieve th...

11 years ago
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RE: Lazy Crew on a Friday (where is TDD when we need him?)

"Hike up your dress and walk across" is probably what I would've heard if I said that to the first guy I worked for...

11 years ago
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RE: Setting Lot Corners

I agree with the offset method. If the sidewalk is wide enough set them exactly 5' off the corner. In NJ offset markers must be permanently marked a...

11 years ago
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RE: Lone Star Ticks

Geee thanks for that info........I didn't hate ticks enough already after contracting lyme disease twice

11 years ago
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RE: LABELING BUILDING DIMENSIONS IN CIVIL 3D

Create and modify a label style as you desire it to appear. If it comes up on the outside of the polyline, you can us PE or polyline edit command to "...

11 years ago
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RE: Calling Solo Surveyors!

I use a google voice number, which transcribes the voicemails and emails them to me. They come out a little messed up, but you can usually get the gi...

11 years ago
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RE: pole bubble adjustment

-Drill a hole in the top of a door jamb and plumb down.-Mark the point directly below the upper hole and drill a hole there.-Now you have a hole in th...

11 years ago
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RE: What is everyone's opinions on dual license holders? (PE/PLS)

I didn't discover surveying until I was in the undergrad civil engineering program at Rutgers and got an internship with a local surveying/engineering...

11 years ago
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RE: Differential Level loops

I always rock the rod or ask to have it rocked if I'm reading the level. I figure it can't hurt. It may seem crazy, but I prefer reading the level t...

11 years ago
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RE: I guess I can never get a PA license

I do construction surveying for the construction company I work for during the week, but my own business is primarily boundary surveying and/or topo f...

11 years ago
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RE: I guess I can never get a PA license

James Fleming, post: 322213, member: 136 wrote: I've got you beat. Maryland has a licensure path that allows you to skip the FS and go straight to th...

11 years ago
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RE: Carlson surveyor+ bluetooth range, batteries

Hayes has the backup battery for under $100.I'm pretty sure this is the same USB parani long range Bluetooth I have (around $100)It says 300m, but I t...

11 years ago
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RE: Sighting a standard prism

> Does anyone have any published guide on properly sighting a 3" prism?> > All the young guys just sight the spiderweb in the glass and don't...

11 years ago
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RE: How much for an ALTA update?

what are you talking about? that someone else is me from 12 months ago...

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