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Dave Ingram
Dave Ingram
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Joined: July 2, 2010 3:10 am
Topics: 228 / Replies: 1912
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RE: I helped a friend mark his mother in-laws line

I would tell them to write a very nice letter to the neighbor telling them what you found but that it is OK, with permission, to leave the fence as is...

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RE: West Virginia State Specific Exam

Yes, I'm licensed in WV - but it was so long ago that I don't have a clue as to what the test looks like today.BTW - I took the test in 1975.

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RE: I made a tripod

For serious work a T-4 would be used on a solid pillar. The tripods are generally for training & demonstration. Don't know if they ever carried ...

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RE: I made a tripod

Several years ago I was staking out a golf course and there were some beautiful oak trees that had to come down. So I got permission to cut some tree...

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RE: I made a tripod

There is nothing that holds the instrument to the tripod other than gravity. The instrument when set up weighs about 100 pounds. The feet set in som...

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RE: I made a tripod

Thanks for the kind wordsYes, I've been to Corbin (a couple of times). Very neat place. I may have to look into this training session you mention.

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RE: Surveyors Historical Society Rendezvous 2012

DaveI'll be at the Rendezvous (12-16), but if you'd like to drop in while you're in the area I'd like to meet you. I'm about 2 hours from DC so maybe...

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RE: I made a tripod

Thanks Angel - but it is rather specialized and will only work with a T-4. I had fun making it.

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RE: I made a tripod

Thanks for the kind wordsI really enjoy doing projects like that. I figure my retirement in a couple of years is going to be spent repairing and rest...

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RE: Staking a line of longitude

MD WVA history might be relevantYes, I am somewhat familiar with the area. I've done a fair amount of work near there.

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RE: Staking a line of longitude

MD WVA history might be relevantDon Teter & I jointly do a workshop about this and other state boundaries. Look for us sometime or get your state...

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RE: I made a tripod

The wood is Oak that I actually harvested myself. Did all the planing and finishing.I did all the machine work myself as well.The only thing I didn't...

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RE: Picture yourself surveying amongst these distractions

I wish ....I was good enough a photographer to make a living taking beautiful pictures!

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