Activity
 
Notifications
Clear all
Georges
@georges
Registered
Joined: July 5, 2010 5:46 am
Topics: 45 / Replies: 314
Reply
RE: mine surveying

Open pit mining is pretty basic:FieldDrill and blast patterns layout/as-built (as-drilled)Mark dig limitsGrade control for digging equipmentDaily basi...

13 years ago
Reply
RE: suggestions about an auction of used surveying equipment

Did They Get $500 For The Whole Lot ?I don't know, my first impression was: garbage.But looking closely at the picture, the second shelf from the top ...

13 years ago
Topic
Replies: 11
Views: 6
Reply
RE: Please critique our new web site

Overall, not bad Criticism, only this:Personally, I wouldn't probably put a Leica 399 (or is it a 299) GPS on the first page that people visit. Very v...

13 years ago
Topic
Replies: 10
Views: 5
Reply
RE: Peter Falk

Story goes that his famous trench coat was the coat the he was wearing when he walked in on the first day on the Colombo job.I watch a lot (translated...

13 years ago
Reply
RE: Looking for ideas for a tough interveiw question

Fresh out of school, beer avatar = hint Basic field survey exposure No experience in the private industry My advice to you: Don't worry about the c...

13 years ago
Reply
RE: Encroach-Protrude-Intrude

encroachment - entry to another's property without right or permission.I am in construction (don't touch the legal stuff), so I don't know... But if t...

13 years ago
Reply
RE: Elevated Tripod

I do have an elevating tripod (crank and lock), wouldn't certainly put a robot on this.

13 years ago
Reply
RE: Ring-Ring (price shopper)

it never ceases to amaze me how many people will fight over 5 dollars yet take decisions in other aspects of their lives that will cost them literally...

13 years ago
Reply
RE: Solo operators Equipment upgrade

You like your current set-up, your gear is working well (it sounds like it is), bugs have been ironed out, why not wait for upgrading? Once you reach ...

13 years ago
Reply
RE: Carlson Survey "Real Z"

I personally keep my points on the "real z", at their 3D elevation. We work in a 3D world, this is where the points are in real life, this is where th...

13 years ago
Reply
RE: GPS Coordinate system

project is staying on the roadthanks folks for the replies,:beer:

13 years ago
Reply
13 years ago
Topic
Replies: 5
Views: 5
Reply
RE: Bad representation of Land Surveyors

Bad representation of Land Surveyors - ClearcutMy friend Margaret calls this type of print out (the presented PDF) a "cheese plot". Not 100% sure what...

13 years ago
Reply
RE: Carlson vs. Topcon & Trimble

If you run GPS systems, you are better off using proprietary software. TS technology is more agreeable to third party manufacturers.:beer:

13 years ago
Reply
RE: Laser marking system for total station

I hear you, Joe.But if the idea is chasing 0.000 as mentioned in the testimonials, then I would say it has to be pretty good. Not much of an answer, h...

13 years ago
Reply
RE: Laser marking system for total station

For anyone who is doing a lot of one-person layout on an easy access construction site, it may be an idea. Hands get full quickly. Then again, rigging...

13 years ago
Reply
RE: Beerleg Book Club

Louisiana Power & LightSiddarthaLa guerre, Yes Sir:beer:

13 years ago
Page 16 / 18