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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: How Can 30.00 Feet Turn Into 30.01 Feet?

One post away from being able to post the PDF, I think you should make it happen.

10 years ago
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RE: Manhole scanning

Looks like more than a typical manhole, for typical manholes I like the idea of using a "hidden point" rod.

10 years ago
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RE: Trimble Target locket safety vest

The gray retro-reflective stripes attract edm camera less than the yellow plastic style. Running a 6.5 rod helps as well.

10 years ago
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RE: So- they told me this week that I'll be getting a Ford Escape instead of an F150 extended cab...

I think you will have to go Beverly Hillbillies and strap some pipes to the roof for tripods and rods, maybe there is a step attachment for the tail h...

10 years ago
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RE: Building layout and Cooper Construction

Plunging a 200 foot line ahead 600 feet falls within the procedures that are not correct but certainly not unheard of. Sometimes you need to groove a...

10 years ago
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RE: Getaway Driveway

I would assume that the client does not want their security arrangements aired out on an open forum.

10 years ago
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RE: TBM Launch

gschrock, post: 366335, member: 556 wrote: Are ya'll working on the North Link up past UW or at Northgate? We started mining at Maple Leaf Portal up...

10 years ago
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RE: TBM Launch

The 57' diameter is the Mega TBM being used on a Highway tunnel downtown, this is just a plain old 21' diameter TBM, we are mining twin tunnels for Li...

10 years ago
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RE: TBM Launch

The cutterhead was in the entry seal when I took the pictures at launch, here it is at the retrieval shaft where we mined into an existing station. [/...

10 years ago
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RE: Deformation Conference

I would be interested in reading a couple of the papers listed, do you know if they are online anywhere? Looking at where the cutting edge is sure doe...

10 years ago
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RE: SurvCE Offset Entry

The offset routine is one that has gotten more convoluted across multiple platforms in the dumbing down of field survey software.

10 years ago
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RE: Vertical Datums

I do not mind when the server makes a suggestion as to what to order if I am unfamiliar with what is on the menu.

10 years ago
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RE: Trimble Robot - Leica or Trimble Traverse Kits?

In casual conversation someone mentioned that their new Trimble gear does not fit in Leica tribrachs, not something I have verified.

10 years ago
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RE: Plumb bobs are not common anymore

The P in p-gun is for preliminary, from when the hand level was used to punch in preliminary roads for logging etc., at least that is how it was expla...

10 years ago
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RE: Plumb bobs are not common anymore

Still carry a plumb bob but had to give up on the gammon reel, they break from lack of use and just get in the way when using to smack or puncture ins...

10 years ago
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RE: Property Owner Category: Jerk

I do not fault a fellow for measuring with a hose, the one that gets my goat is the owner who was informed where their property lines are and/or the p...

10 years ago
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RE: Leica tribrachs

Save your money someplace else, quality tribrachs and tripods earn their worth. The old Wild ones and the old Sokisha ones are good if you need to sav...

10 years ago
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RE: Improvised Traverse Points

Looks like some dense brush.

10 years ago
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RE: Drill recommendation

I have used Bosch, Hilti, and DeWalt. The high end Bosch ones are arguably the best but I like the DeWalts because they are light, work okay and have ...

10 years ago
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