Often times I have customers calling and asking about a Lenker rod. Sometimes they refer to it as a linker rod, direct elevation rod, and even Lanker Rod. I always recommend Crain’s One Shot Direct Reading Rod. It has the same concept a Lenker rod but has a better design and a lower price. It has a strong durable construction without brittle tapes or easily breakable parts. Crain’s Direct Reading Rod It is ideal for Grading, Masonry, Site Work, Forms, Landscaping, Foundations, Sewers, Drainage and Slab Work.
Direct Elevation rods are specifically made for setting grade. It reduces errors by showing exactly how much needs to be cut or filled. To use a direct reading rod adjust the rod so the Zero point (or bench mark) is the same as the height of the instrument. Now when you move the rod around the work area it will indicate the amount that needs to be cu tor filled to set the grade. Cut numbers are marked in red and full numbers are black (along with arrows that indicate “cut” or “fill”.) The direct reading rod takes the math out of setting grade. Saving time and reducing errors.
