I used to set my rod up on the transponder (any good depth finder), then as code key in the reading on my depth finder. Then in the office we reduced ...

I use them both. For testing the 35 is easier to program and I believe has more memory. I still use my 33 for basic calcs, because I've used it for th...

It's much faster with 2, than a standard total station. If working alone an old golf bag, with a hand cart works great. You can pack everything you ne...

I've used Rock Tight in the past. Now we drill it and set a bar, or chisel a nice "x".

We only have a couple areas with networks here. It's very nice to use, but only one of our GPS systems have the option. The other requires a base rega...

These areas were resurveyed by County Surveyors, because no stones were ever found. I've just heard of these from other Surveyors, but they also menti...

In Western Ks we have fraudulent Surveys. For example you can read through the plat of a township, and notice it was done in 4-9 days. That would be d...

neophyte questionWe always have our hammer drill with us.

neophyte questionDepends on the stone. Some have a chiseled "x", or a clear point. Others you use the middle. Most often here we find a long stone wit...

Looks like a fun day. I love finding original stones, especially when Surveyors are using a rebar nearby instead.

I worked back west for 15 years. I remember blazing tress, and yellow tags. I used to cut bark of healed trees, to see the reverse blaze in the bark. ...

I might also add, that in Kansas we often try to drive the pipe down to ground level. Often we find pipes in Section Corner locations on dirt roads. I...

It's a matter of judgement. I try to shoot as close to the ground position as possible. If it's leaning, I'll turn to the center of the pipe at the lo...

No. I haven't tried any seminars yet.