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Doug Jacobson
@doug-jacobson
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Topics: 2 / Replies: 133
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RE: Tool - stamps

Used them for about 40 years. Not the same set the whole time, but have stamped hundreds of brass caps with one set and had no problems.

12 years ago
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RE: Cheap Spades

Get a diogging bar.DJJ

13 years ago
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RE: Best Handheld GPS?

The REI website lists reviews from people who have bought various units. The Geocache website also has extensive reviews of various units.A fair numbe...

13 years ago
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RE: Land Surveyor News...Busy as beavers in Michigan

On the other hand.....> Also, things got real goofed up when they determined that a historical corner is in fact incorrect. Thus the term "property...

13 years ago
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RE: To stay or go...

Maybe you don't need a change of occupation so much as a change of scenery. Not all states require a 4 year degree, and there are jobs out there. DJJ

13 years ago
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RE: Due North in PLSS Retracement

br>The above is a link to a paper by Jerry Wahl on double proportioning that may address some of your questions. It's been around for awhile so you ma...

13 years ago
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RE: Boundary Dispute Question

The high bank was shown, and the lake water edge was sketched in. The deed was transferred as 100 ac to each and per the survey. The deed also said ...

13 years ago
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RE: Looking for input and help

Act of February 11, 1805 (1) All section lines shall be surveyed and all quarter corners on those lines established(2) The corners set by the Surveyor...

13 years ago
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RE: GIS vs Surveying

> Where does it say that the GIS consultant couldn't be a land surveyor?I guess we don't need a mandatory 4 yr. dgree any more. Just a manual on us...

13 years ago
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RE: For CA PLSs only

> I'd answer the questions, but I am one of the many unfortunate souls who endured the totally rediculous process of sitting for that exam, unsucce...

13 years ago
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RE: Bona Fide Rights

Ca. and manual issuesHopefully that will work?DJJ

13 years ago
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RE: Bona Fide Rights

Ca. and manual issuesIf you are surveying against federal interest property you would do well to pay close attention to the manual. Contrary to what s...

13 years ago
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RE: Bona Fide Rights

>> > Bona Fide rights are rights established by unchallenged occupation and control of a parcel of land for a reasonable or statutorily defin...

13 years ago
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RE: Restoration of BLM Corners

Mr. Schaut may be correct in that Chapter 3 would be appropriate if the section had not been previously subdivided.If it has (as would seem evident by...

13 years ago
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RE: Another "ethics" question

Well said Loyal.But to qualify for a genuine Rant you should use more caps.;-) DJJ

13 years ago
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RE: GLO Deputy Surveyors

An interesting book about GLO Deputy SurveyorsSURVEYS AND SURVEYORS. OF THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. 1785-1975 by. Lola Cazier You might be able to find a used ...

13 years ago
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RE: alum or brass cap source?

You might try Surv-Kap in Tucson. They have a good selection and very good service.They have a website.DJJ

13 years ago
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RE: Measuring offset distances from prism pole

Spencer TapeSpencer® 35' Logger’s Tape120" Diameter in inches, 10ths on one side, 35' linear in feet, 10ths, 100ths on the other side. Heavy-duty chro...

13 years ago
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