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Joined: December 3, 2013 11:38 am
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RE: Nicknames

The 12 pound sledge hammer was called the least squares adjustment tool.

3 years ago
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RE: Nicknames

Peanut prism.

3 years ago
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RE: Thalweg vs. Thread

@holy-cow I agree. What is the point in learning these archaic words in order to become a land surveyor? Thalweg is not even an English word. It is...

3 years ago
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RE: Thalweg vs. Thread

They always ask that question. Thalweg is the deepest part of the channel. Thread is the center of the stream. Your state laws may differ.

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RE: Slope staking on exam

Old is the key word here, and I really do not understand why these examinations focus on ancient knowledge. Do you want your employees to be proficie...

3 years ago
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RE: "plot plan" versus "boundary survey"

In my opinion "plot plan" is a colloquialism. If I receive a request for a "plot plan" I need an explanation for the purpose, what is being done, and ...

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RE: Why bother...

@kjypls?ÿThe map was recorded, and it is a mess. I am mulling over whether I want to take on this case. I may refer the client to the surveyor who cre...

3 years ago
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RE: Archaic?

@dave-o?ÿ Yikes!

3 years ago
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RE: Why bother...

@peter-lothian?ÿ No, it's perfectly straight. Look at the drawing. 🙂

3 years ago
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RE: Why bother...

@jph?ÿ I suppose that may be possible by selecting observations at the center of the stone wall and making a line of best fit. Perhaps we should try ...

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RE: Why bother...

@lurker?ÿ Without monuments at Lot 1 we must survey the entire perimeter to establish that boundary. It seems the survey who created Lot 1 could have...

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