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RE: Transit leveling problem

@jt50 The 1/3rd per 90?ø seems about right for this gizmo. No matter how I set it up it would be off on one axis. Since I adjusted the spirit screws ...

4 years ago
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RE: Transit leveling problem

Got it. Thanks. I leveled on one axis then turned, then leveled the levels using the screws. Now it's perfect. ????ÿ

4 years ago
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RE: Transit leveling problem

Yes, I was setting the axis over the s/w and n/w screws, leveling both spirits to center than turning the transit 90?ø over the opposite axis screws a...

4 years ago
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RE: First run at a loop

@daniel-ralph This is on a short 15mph road into the park. No real traffic and all coming to a stop at a parking area. I would not dare be on a regul...

4 years ago
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RE: First run at a loop

@williwaw Wow, I guess it made for quick memory recall. I can relate, very set in with inches and having a time trying to think the other way.

4 years ago
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RE: First run at a loop

@lurker Don't think I didn't consider grabbing the UPS for help. My intention was to mark the BM's with the feet reference; BM 0-00, BM 1-50, ect. Ju...

4 years ago
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RE: Home made tuger

My GF has a heavy duty pull cart that's made for dirt, folds in half and is grated with cloth sides. She was wanting me to take it instead of what I m...

4 years ago
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RE: First run at a loop

@party chef, thanks I will implement this. The PVC helped, but was not perfect. It was a bit too low center and the rod fell over at a slight breeze....

4 years ago
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RE: Home made tuger

So, ya didn't too much thinking into the design. Needless to say it did not survive the first day just on paved road. Lost both front wheels then the ...

4 years ago
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RE: BMs in Trees

I don't know about legalities, but spikes/nails in trees can be very dangerous. Up here in Nor Cal eco protesters set nails and spikes in trees they k...

4 years ago
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RE: Desperately Seeking Books

@steinhoff Great! I'll check it out. 714 is California which is 7.75 sales tax, so sounds right.

4 years ago
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RE: First "practice" survey

Thanks for the suggestions. As I mentioned I will be using an older Transit level, a wood rod in 8ths and a 300' fiberglass tape with a stake. I have ...

4 years ago
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RE: First "practice" survey

@dave-lindell That is a great suggestion. Thanks. Very glad I found this forum.

4 years ago
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RE: First "practice" survey

I did consider the closed loop scenario with picking an arbitrary point, parking lot or corner of the lodge building. Since I don't have a reliable wa...

4 years ago
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RE: Ford Uses Boston Dynamics Robots to Carry Laser Scanners

Wow, read the article. Not exactly a fan of our new robotic overlords 😆 , but that article was a bit over-the-top.

4 years ago
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