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T.P. Stephens
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Topics: 26 / Replies: 301
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RE: Traversing with Bipods and Prism Poles

Wow, Kent goes from the rediculous to the sublime. I can only state that proving plumb of a prism pole and bipod is better than any rod bubble. From d...

12 years ago
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RE: Traversing with Bipods and Prism Poles

You have a great deal to learn about the practical application of the ancient plumb line. But such learning is not available to those with cast iron s...

12 years ago
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RE: Traversing with Bipods and Prism Poles

My method is proven by decades of repeatability giving excellent results. Your iron skulled attempt to suggest otherwise is for you to address as you ...

12 years ago
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RE: Traversing with Bipods and Prism Poles

You go right ahead and do all the proofing you wish. Play with your statistics for as many hours as you will. I will stick with what is both simple an...

12 years ago
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RE: well,it's apparent that Nate's not been eating enough

Brass when ground to powder and dissolved in acid and ingested is a dangerous thing indeed. They put the same lable on "lead" crystal in Californicadi...

12 years ago
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RE: Traversing with Bipods and Prism Poles

1980 or thereabouts. Got my first prism pole and bi pod. Set it up. Checked it with the theo for plumb. Close by no bananna. Adjusted with plumb bob t...

12 years ago
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RE: Traversing with Bipods and Prism Poles

Well, that's all well and good for theory. Can't hold a candle to years of acutal experience in a proven techinique repeated thousands of times with h...

12 years ago
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RE: Traversing with Bipods and Prism Poles

Stand back some 15 feet from setup. Use the plumb line to verify the edge of pole along it's full length, opposite each adjustment leg. Adjust as nece...

12 years ago
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RE: Traversing with Bipods and Prism Poles

I did a great many section closures with prism poles and bipods. The bubble is just for getting close. I always followed up with a plumb line and refi...

12 years ago
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RE: Three surveys

Your clause is fine, but beware that on it's face, in many states, you are limited in most cases to not more than 10% extra. The only way to proceed i...

12 years ago
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RE: Three surveys

It is always perilous to state fees prior to first site search for mons. You cannot know for sure if a day in the field will do, or the whole section ...

12 years ago
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RE: Is it "really" free, if you MUST donate $35?

Bottom line, it is an ancient tool of charlatans. Use of a shiny object to misdirect from the hand in the pocket. It is rampant and pervasive. "Genuin...

12 years ago
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RE: What is the answer?

I would map all of the established occupation in the block. I have done this hundreds of times and always find a harmony with the original plat data f...

12 years ago
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RE: Elevation Certificate - Benchmark ties

I know of some surveyors who think a plus or minus a foot indication on a road intersection on a USGS topo is good to go for control. For myself, redu...

12 years ago
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RE: Sheboygan, MN ALTA Opportunity

Stay outa SheboyganWould you like ludefisk with that ALTA?

12 years ago
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RE: Scope recommendations?

I have the Leupold Mark AR 1.5-4x scope with the Leupold Mark IV one piece mount purpose designed for use on these flat top AR 223/556 carbines. Nice ...

12 years ago
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RE: Poll - Who are your top three favorite comedians?

For keeping you in stitches with long monologues, Bob Hope and Robin Williams. Can't get a chance to breathe. The Hippy Dippy Weather Man will do for ...

12 years ago
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RE: Kent and Volkswagens

Many DIY assemblers fail to use a small hole gasket on the right side and large hole gasket on the left when installing the intake/preheat system. Tha...

12 years ago
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RE: Reviewing the Transcript of the Deposition

Must say as well I do not sign blanket Powers of Attorney either unless I write it and specify the limited powers intented thereby.

12 years ago
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RE: Yep, the field crew missed it...

I have always used ortho photo for strip projects or most industrial/commercial/retail sites larger than a few acres. Particularly R/W surveys of more...

12 years ago
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