Pacific Laser Systems PLS4 - New Product

New product from Pacific Laser Systems, the PLS4 comes in two models, the System (PLS-60588) and the Tool PLS-60574. If you want a plumb laser that is also a line generator laser, the PLS4 is a great new tool. PLS has always made quality laser levels and the PLS4 is no exception!

Blueprint Hanging Clamp Drawing Clamp Wrench

 

The Blueprint Clamp Wrench is a handy tool to have in the office when you cant get a drawing stick file wingknob loose! This makes a nice gift too.

The NEW Calculated Industries Laser Dimension Master 3339

The Laser Dimension Master II Model 3339 by Calculated Industries is used by real estate agents, interior decorators, appraisers, estimators, designers or anyone requiring, fast, accurate indoor measurements. Includes lanyard, batteries, protective case, and user manual.

Survey Markers and Flagging

Looking for premium survey markers and surveyors flagging? Don't buy the cheap stuff as it fades, rips, and tears. Buying the best brand, Presco, you'll save money in the long run, and find your markers easier months later. We carry roll flagging, utility marking flags, and aerial survey markers.

Theodolites for Construction and Land Surveying

Brand name Theodolites for Construction and Land Surveying use.

Surveying Tripod Education

The model shown is a DUAL clamp tripod……that happens to have 1 quick clamp at the top, and a screw clamp (wing nut) at the bottom. Very secure tripod since the user clamps BOTH top clamps and bottom clamps……legs wont loosen and drop your expensive instrument. I recommend a Dual-Clamp tripod for Total Stations, GPS Instruments, and Robotics Instruments since they all have some weight to them. Auto Levels and Transits and Lasers you'd be okay with a Single Clamp tripod. Some Dual Clamp tripods use screw clamps at top AND bottom. Some use Quick Clamps at top AND bottom. Some have a quick clamp AND screw clamp. This is pretty much the combinations I have seen. The screw clamp is most tight and secure. The quick clamp is a lever with a cam type of clamp that gets tight when you flip the lever.

Single Clamp tripods have clamps only at top , or only at bottom. Some have only screw clamp, some only have quick clamp.

 

Example of Various Types of Tripods

Single Clamp tripod with screw type only (only at top, nothing at bottom)

http://www.engineersupply.com/crain-tri-max-standard-screw-clamp-tripod-90551.aspx

Dual Clamp with both quick and screw type

http://www.engineersupply.com/crain-tri-max-standard-dual-clamp-tripod-90553.aspx

Single Clamp with quick type clamp ONLY  (for quick setups, lighter instruments)

http://www.engineersupply.com/Seco-Heavy-Duty-Quick-Clamp-Aluminum-Tripod-5301-30-ORG.aspx

http://www.engineersupply.com/crain-tri-max-standard-quick-clamp-tripod-90550.aspx

 Then you have "Elevator Tripods" that have a crank handle that raise/lower the head

http://www.engineersupply.com/cst-berger-extra-long-machine-control-tripod-60-mcte.aspx

These are special application tripods, and some users are using them for rotary laser height adjustment.

Elevator with Quick Clamp

http://www.engineersupply.com/cst-berger-quick-clamp-elevator-tripod-60-alqri20elaz.aspx

Presco Roll Flagging Best Flagging Available

Presco Roll Flagging is the best rolling flagging available due to how long it lasts. It outlasts other brands with how long the color holds before fading, it stretches well and ties well. You won't go wrong with Presco "Texas Roll Flagging". When I was an Instrument Man on a Surveying Crew I was taught to wrap wood stakes by using both hands wrapping in opposite directions, while stretching and over-lapping the flagging all at the same time. After tying a secure knot, some length is left over on the ends to make the flagged stake visible. The method makes for a very tight and durable flagged stake. The over-lapping and stretching avoids the flagging from loosening later and sliding down the stake. If done properly the flagging will be so tight it would need to be cut off of the stake using a knife or cutter of some type.