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Joined: July 1, 2010 10:29 pm
Last seen: June 1, 2026 5:06 pm
Topics: 12 / Replies: 975
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RE: They're Sueing to Fix It, How Do You Fix Something Like That.

Here is a webcam of the transit site, turn the speed all the way down and view the full recording for an idea of the scope of work.Contractor Response...

10 years ago
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RE: Which way does the staking shift?

Control is great and everything but I always check the matchline with physical features before staking, nobody is going to be too impressed that you a...

10 years ago
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RE: When is an instrument better that 5" needed

Above referenced doc, for the lazy.

10 years ago
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RE: This could make or break your weekend....face plant an S6

Should always close the case when not in use, and wear safety glasses when breaking things.

10 years ago
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RE: PLS-RPLS-Certified Arborist and a girl!

How do you feel about tree ID by Surveyors? I have seen some shops that shy away from making ID beyond Coniferous, Deciduous, Cedar and others where t...

10 years ago
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RE: Lead plugs (LP)

Use coiled lead of the same diameter as the rotohammer bit, or star drill if you are really feeling nostalgic, put some in the hole, cut with pruners,...

10 years ago
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RE: Better control points on asphalt

A bit of wood between the foot of the tripod and the asphalt, a sandbag over the foot, a welding umbrella. The tri ped products in the thread on worki...

10 years ago
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RE: Finally, A poo stick that does the job

I worked at a shop where to do that was against policy because of bad experience with the addition. I usually just do the bleach and water thing along...

10 years ago
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RE: Smooth Surfaces, what do you use?

I would still like the option to bolt to the ground, another improvement would be magnet inserts for working on iron plating.

10 years ago
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RE: Star*Net Addiction.

If your traverses are open I would expect that you would want to add more quality control to your operation rather than less. The traverse we run in t...

10 years ago
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RE: Smooth Surfaces, what do you use?

Scraps of carpet has been the norm for me, you have to find the right scrap to get good floor to scrap grip. I have done both independent scraps and o...

10 years ago
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RE: Time Saving Device

Leica makes a whole range of distance meters, some that can send data to other devices, do resection etc.

10 years ago
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RE: Time Saving Device

Here are some fun images of folks driving to the point. Both websites are well worth a look. Height and Gravity :1983 ‰ÛÒ 1987 : Motorized Levelling...

10 years ago
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RE: Instrument Centering Errors (Trigger alert: Star*Net content)

Those results put you right in there with the specs on these two products, where I work we often use the Leica carrier. I like the look of the FPM pro...

10 years ago
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RE: "Set Hi-Boy w/Flagging..."

I have heard them called "Forest Service hubs" in King County.

10 years ago
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RE: What's your go to tool?

These guys used to have a storefront, they are not really engineers but they had a great sign.

10 years ago
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