Clear Vinyl Blueprint Protector Covers

Clear Vinyl Blueprint Protector Covers protect valuable documents from dirt, dust and moisture. Great for commercial or marine applications. Notations can be made on the Clear Vinyl Covers by using a grease pencil or waterbased felt pen and wipes clean with either a dry cloth or soap and water.

Measuring Rod Rulers

Measuring Rod Rulers are some very handy tools to have if you're measuring the height from the ground to the underside of overhead utility lines, underneath bridges, or underneath overhangs.

Measuring Rods are dual-purpose tools since they have special measuring ruler scales on their backside which will permit users to read heights. To use a measuring ruler, just extend the rod up until it hits the desired length (underneath an overhang or bridge for example), then read the measurement at the smallest unextended section which is at eye-level. This will give you the distance from tip-to-tip of the rod. Great tools to have in certain situations.

David White Builders and Surveyors Products

The David White name is well-known in the Builders and Surveying Community. It's an old name that is associated with high-quality instruments. David White Instruments are built for Leveling, Layout, Construction Stakeout, Accident Reconstruction, and many outdoor and construction measuring or surveying tasks. We become a full-line David White dealer a few years ago and have been pleased with the quality of their products.

Product Guide Page Helps Explain Complex Products

We regularly publish articles on our Product Information page. The page has articles on How-to's, Product Information, Product Reviews, Comparisons, Helpful Tips, and anything we feel is helpful to the AEC Industry. Anytime we feel that a category or product needs explaining better, we publish a helpful article in hopes that we can help customers explain how the products work that we represent and sell. Being a web retail store, we understand not being able to touch the products before you buy them can be a challenge. With products that are sometimes complex, such as surveying equipment, or some storage solutions and tools, we can better help our customers by further explaining the products.

Distance Measuring Wheels

Measuring long distances quickly is now as easy as taking a stroll in the park. Just roll a distance measuring wheel along a line and it counts the distance. These days, many different sizes and models of measuring wheels are available. So how do you know which model best suits your needs? The most important thing to consider when selecting a measuring wheel is the terrain you need to measure.

If you are a realtor, appraiser, insurance adjuster, floor installer, or a home owner who needs to measure an interior surface you need a small measuring wheel. To get the most accurate measurement inside the wheel must be placed as close to the wall as possible. The Road Runner RR112 Measuring Wheel is a great choice. This Keson Measuring Wheel will measure curved, horizontal and asymmetrical surfaces for almost 2 miles. It weighs 2 lbs and folds down to 17 inches, fitting into a briefcase or toolbox. It also comes standard with a 6 year manufacturers.

If you are a surveyor, engineer, utility worker, landscaper, golf course attendant, construction worker or anyone who needs to measure an outdoor distance, consider The DuraWheel DW-1000 as this wheel will measure up to 10,000 feet. Weighing 5 lbs it can fold to 19 inches for a compact storing and transporting. It features a debris scraper, hi-traction tire, folding stand and sealed roller bearings. The counter will subtract distances when it is moved backwards. It comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty.

The Rolatape 400 and Keson 401 is built to handle the toughest terrain conditions like construction areas, large commercial operations, utility operations and land surveying. There are even models with dual counters that will count both individual segments and the measured total.

Laser Measuring Tools

Without a Laser Measuring Tool, you have to take a measurement, write it down, do the math, and enter it into a program. Want an easier solution? Laser Measuring Tapes can do all these things automatically. Measuring can be done in less time and more accurately. Eliminate the hassle of traditional measuring tapes. Don’t worrying about hard to reach places, just point and click. Laser measurement tools do basic calculations like area, surface and volume automatically. Reduce errors from math mistakes and sloppy handwriting. Laser measures can even alternate between different measuring increments. Whether you are a Realtor, Appraiser, Builder, Plumber, Insurance Adjuster, Painter, or Floor Installation Pro, a Laser Tape Measuring Tool can help.

Here’s a basic function summary to help select the best laser for your needs.

The Stanley FatMax Tru-Laser Distance Measurer has 3 Models:

TLM 100- Will do basic calculations (areas, volumes, single distance, add/subtract). 1/4" Accuracy at 100ft.

TLM 200- Will do the basic calculations above, and track max and min distances. Also features a 2-Point Pythagoras calculation. 1/8” Accuracy at 100ft.

TLM 300- Has all the abilities of TML200 but also features advanced Pythagoras abilities, angle and trapezoid measuring, built in memory and history reading. It can mount onto a tripod and has a 2X viewfinder, and a bubble for horizontal leveling. A built-in sensor automatically detects positioning of flap. 1/16" Accuracy at 100ft.

The Leica Disto Laser Measuring Tool has 5 Models:

Disto A2- Will calculate addition, subtraction, area and volume, designed for indoor use. 1/8" Accuracy at 200ft.

Disto A3- Can do basic functions listed above, track min and max distances, and features a spirit-level for horizontal alignment. Measure distances up to 80m. Readings are even visible in the dark. 1/8" Accuracy at 350ft.

Disto A5- Can do basic functions listed above. Has Pythagoras ability for finding surface area. 2X viewfinder ideal for measuring long distances (~100m). 1/16" Accuracy at 650ft.

Disto A6- Can do basic functions listed above. Also features a Bluetooth data transfer that exports directly to Pocket PC or laptop programs (Word, Excel, AutoCad) 1/16" Accuracy at 650ft.

Disto A8- Can do basic functions listed above. Also features a tilt sensor to measure angles, horizontal distances and inaccessible height measurements. It can mount onto a tripod and has a 3X viewfinder. 1/8" Accuracy at 650ft.

Get a Free FatMax PB2 with Purchase of Qualifying Laser

FREE OFFER ONLY VALID IF YOU PURCHASE ONE OF THESE LASER MODELS:

CST/Berger LMH Series
CST/Berger LMH 600 Series
CST/Berger LM800 Series
CST/Berger New AL Series
David White 3110GR Series
David White 3150 Series
David White 3150G Series
David White 3175 and 3185 Series


PB2 FREE OFFER IS SHIPPED GROUND REGARDLESS OF WHAT SHIPPING METHOD YOU SELECT DURING CHECKOUT.

THIS OFFER EXPIRES END OF YEAR 2007.

Organize your Workspace

A couple hours spent organizing documents now, can save you days of searching and prevent the loss of irreplaceable items. Whether you need storage for maps, blueprints, plans, or paper document organization is important in every office.

• Keep everyday documents accessible. Safco Hanging File Centers sort documents with hanging clamps (holding up to 100 pages). Clamps can be labeled and easily accessed. The whole drawing stand can be relocated without disturbing your documents.
• Make the most of your space. Limited work areas make every inch count. Consider using Safco’s Cubicle Wall Blueprint Rack to free floor and desk space. For discreet storage Safco offers a Rolling Project File cart which can slide under a desk. This cart will hold letter and legal size folders or 12 Hanging Clamps which are sold separately. Both compact items will both hold up 600 documents each!
• Store long term items in a safe place. Don’t let valuable documents be exposed to everyday hazards like dirty hands and sunlight. Place them in a storage room where they won’t be disturbed but are accessible. Two popular options are The Vfile for flat storage and The Manager for rolled drawing storage. They are stackable and have front, side, and top labeling for drawing identification from any viewing angle. For a more permanent solution consider a steel file cabinet for storing your drawings, art, and blueprints. Safco features a stackable five drawer flat file and a Deep Steel Drawing Roll File.
• Keep your documents protected. Documents can be fragile and are often irreplaceable. Don’t wait till a disaster occurs to protect against it. Consider securing them from common risks.
• Fire and Water –Safco Ultima File System has fire-resistant double steel walls and a water resistant apron.
• A less expensive way to protecting against water damage is with Alvin’s Clear Vinyl Cover or a plastic blueprint bag.
• Security- The Safco Ultima File System includes a lock. If a more economical option is needed consider Safco’s Lock Kit for use with their 5-Drawer Cabinets.

Once you have an organization system in place, don’t let it fall by the way side! Put things away as they come in or sort them into piles to file at the end of the day. Try to pick a day every week to sort documents that might have been forgotten. Friday might be the perfect day. When Monday comes, you are greeted with a clean and organized workspace, ready to start your week off in the right direction.

Don’t Forget… These small items can save even more time and money!

Rollabels: Tired of counting the label grid? Label the documents directly! With Rollabels you can even color code your documents.

Binding: This is a great to keep a set of blueprints together. Paper Blueprints bindings are available in multiple colors and two different sizes.

Blueprint Covers: Don’t let one rainy day out on the job ruin your blueprint. Consider Alvin Clear Vinyl sleeves for storage and field work.

Portfolios: Need to have a transportable storage option? Try a water-resistant expandable portfolio. It can fit framed artwork, print boxes, bulky samples, blueprints and more.

Mailing: Make sure they get to where they’re going in good condition with rolled blueprint mailer boxes and blueprint shipping bags.