Thursday, October 27, 2011
Agatec Laser Levels for the Job
Agatec Laser Levels are the most accurate that we sell. From small line generator laser levels for interior work all the way to large rotary lasers for construction sites, Agatec products some really nice quality products.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
AGL Laser Levels
AGL Lasers are some of the best money can buy. If you're into construction, pouring concrete, grading a new building site, trenching to bury utilities, AGL is accurate and reliable.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wesco Handtrucks, Pallet Jacks, and Platform Trucks
If you need to move equipment, Wesco manufacturers a very heavy duty product. Wesco Handtrucks, Pallet Jacks, and Platform Trucks are all built to last a lifetime.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Premium Brand Blueprint Stand MRWH
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Blueprint Stand MRWH |
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Two New Laser Measuring Tools by Johnson Level
The Johnson Level Laser Distance Measuring Tool 40-6004 and 40-6005 are both new products by Johnson Level. The 40-6004 has a range of 130 feet and the 40-6005 has a range of 230 feet. Both products are well made and solid, with features high-speed processors for taking measurements quickly, as well as high accuracy specs of 1/16" of at their max range. Powered by regular AA batteries, these two models are going to be a hit!
Being first with a winners attitude
I realize it seems almost everyone has an opinion these days. I'd like to mention something less of an opinion but more of what our Country needs right now. We need more people willing to accept responsibility for their own actions within the work place and within our governing bodies. A guy I used to play ball with in High School had the attitude we as Americans now need to exhibit. During an inning change he would run out onto the field and run right in front of the other teams pitcher that was coming off the field. He would be out onto the field crossing paths with the pitcher before the other team had even gotten off the field. He wanted to show that he and his team was first, and willing to give the effort to get out there first and win. This attitude of being first carried my friend all the way to the minor leagues which is quite an accomplishment. As American workers in the workplace I feel we can do the same thing. We can jump out there and admit to our employers and co-workers when we've made a mistake and do it before they can point it out and promote the idea that we're responsible and giving a little more effort than what most think is the requirement.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
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!
Saturday, August 27, 2011
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.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
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.
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Measuring Tools
Friday, August 19, 2011
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.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Theodolites for Construction and Land Surveying
Brand name Theodolites for Construction and Land Surveying use.
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
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)
Dual Clamp with both quick and screw type
Single Clamp with quick type clamp ONLY (for quick setups, lighter instruments)
Then you have "Elevator Tripods" that have a crank handle that raise/lower the head
These are special application tripods, and some users are using them for rotary laser height adjustment.
Elevator with Quick Clamp
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.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Rolatape Brand Distance Measuring Wheels
If you're interested in a quality distance measuring wheel, try Rolatape Brand Measuring Wheel. They have been around for decades and are considered a staple in most land surveying and construction firms. Some models measure in feet and inches, some in feet and tenths, and some in metric units. Some models are even made to hold a can of inverted spray paint for marking utilities and right-of-ways.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Bags and Cases for Surveyors and Construction Contractors
We've added a number of new bags and cases to our selection in the past few weeks. These bags are some of the best quality we've ever seen. They are double stitched, and are of commercial grade for carrying surveying stakes, lath, rebar, and other property markers. Tripod bags, equipment bags, gear bags, prism pole cases, total station and GPS backpacks, and other bags that are made for the job.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
DuraWheel Distance Measuring Wheels
Commercial Grade DuraWheel Distance Measuring Wheels are some of the best quality we've ever seen or sold. The wheel itself has been drop tested by dropping it from a tall building onto concrete without any breaks or crack. These wheels are TOUGH!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Doc-Box Contractors Permit Holder Box
The Doc-Box Contractors Permit Holder Box is the best on the market. Guaranteed not to leak, designed to last on multiple jobs.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Blueprint Wall Racks
Blueprint Wall Racks, Pivot Wall Racks, and Drop-Lift Wall Blueprint Racks, all save space and create an efficient work space.
Art and Craft Tables for Sale
New Art and Craft Tables by Alvin, and Martin Universal Design. Some tables are sold separately and some are sold in combination packs that include accessories such as chair and lamp.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Art Tables, Craft Tables, and Drawing Tables
You asked for it, now we have them. Art Tables, Craft Tables, and Drawing Tables!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Safco Facil Drawing Flat File
Safco Facil Drawing Flat Files are great for job trailers and construction sites.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Safco Office Products
Interested in Safco Office Products? We are a full-line factory-authorized Safco Products Dealer. Safco is a brand thats been in the game a long time, they've figured out how to make a quality product, and its a brand that has been around and inside the AEC Industry for decades. If you need help selecting a product, or have questions, we're here every day ready to help.
Saturday, June 04, 2011
Blueprint Wall Racks Save Space!
Blueprint Storage Wall Racks mount to your wall, save space, and get you organized quickly. Great for small work spaces or smaller offices, wall racks mount easily and are effective.
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Blueprint Storage
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
We added the Apache Machine Control Product Line
We added the Apache Machine Control Product Line to our selection of machine control products. If you dont know anything about machine control, in a nutshell it's controlling a machine! Funny right? It's used by heavy construction firms that operate heavy equipment such as bull dozers and trackhoes for site prep. Site preparation professionals use our machine control laser detectors to grade construction sites prior to construction. Rotary Laser levels are set up to beam across a construction site, while machine control detectors are mounted to the blades of dozers, and arms of trackhoes. The grading contractor can read the blueprints (aka construction documents) to see if there is cut or fill needed at any location of the construction site. With machine control detectors the dozer operator will know if s/he is above or below grade. Hence the term "Machine Control". While we only sell the 2D machine control products, there is a more advanced subject and system and that is of 3D where the sensors detect X Y , and Z coordinates for elevation. 3D systems are expensive and not normally needed except for specialized applications. 2D systems that we represent are commonly used on many construction sites all over the world.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Dunham and Morrow Magnetic Underground Utility Locator
If you're looking for a Magnetic Underground Utility Locator, consider Dunham and Morrow. They are quality made, built to last, have an extended depth for locating underground objects and utilities, and carry a Lifetime Manufacturers Warranty. In the past 8 years of being an Authorized Dunham and Morrow dealer, we haven't had any returns of this product if that tells you anything.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Northwest Instrument Laser Range Finder NLR60
With a range of 164 feet, the Northwest Instrument Laser Range Finder NLR60 is compact, durable, precise and simple to operate. It is also small enough that it can easily fit into a pocket or tool-belt. The NLR60 can measure units in meters, inches and feet and is also IP 54 dust and water resistant. The NLR60 is in stock and ready to ship!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Drawing Clamps and Blueprint Clamps
Drawing Clamps, Hanging Clamps, Blueprint Clamps, they're all the same thing! Safco and Mayline and Premium Brand clamps are all interchangeable from brand to brand. You can use a Safco or Planhold on a Mayline Blueprint Stand, you can use a Mayline Clamp on a Safco Stand, no problem.
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Blueprint Drawing Clamps
Monday, May 09, 2011
Parallel Straightedges
Parallel Straightedges are used by Architects, Artists, Engineers, Designers, and Contractors. Many consider the parallel straightedge a drafting supply staple even in today's high-tech CAD studios where a quick sketch or alignment of an existing plan quick and easy.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Premium Brand Rolling Blueprint Stand Bundle
One heavy-duty blueprint stand, two cartons of clamps, and one wrench, all shipped in a bundle. After selling blueprint storage products for ten years online this is one bundle you can't go wrong with.
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Blueprint Storage
Measuring Tapes
Long tapes, fiberglass tapes, metric measuring tapes, we have almost any specialty measuring tape ever made.
Measuring Tools
Measuring Tools like measuring wheels, planimeters, levels, measuring tapes, and plan measuring wheels.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Bosch Measuring Tools
Bosch Measuring Tools makes the new DTECT150 Wall Scanner, as well as Laser Measuring Tools like the GLR225, GLR500, and GLR825.
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Measuring Tools
Monday, March 14, 2011
The New Keson Measuring Wheel RRT12
This is an exciting new product. The Keson RRT12 Distance Measuring Wheel. With a Reset button on the handle and stand, there's no more bending over to reset your measurements! Great Tool. Great Price.
Saturday, March 05, 2011
CST Berger Land Surveying Equipment
EngineerSupply is a Full-Line Factory-Authorized CST Berger Dealer. Under the CST Company, was other brands David White, and Rolatape. Then, in 2008, the CST Berger Company was purchased by the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation and became the Measuring Tools Division for Robert Bosch Corp. The measuring tool division represents land surveying equipment, construction tools, forestry equipment, as well as measuring tools like distance measuring wheels, laser distance measuring devices, and more. We've been an authorized dealer for almost 10 years now and are a top-tier dealer.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Bosch Laser Measuring Tool GLR225
Bosch Laser Measuring Tool GLR225. 1/16th of an inch Accuracy, 225-Foot Range, includes Belt Pouch, Hand Strap, 4 AAA Batteries, and 3-Year Manufacturers Warranty.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Shop by Brand
One of the easiest ways to shop EngineerSupply is by brand name. We have a page for "Shopping Engineering Supplies by Brand".
Monday, January 17, 2011
Very Popular Blueprint Storage Box
By far, one of the most popular blueprint storage boxes we sell. It may seems expensive at first but once you start using these you quickly see the benefit. They are made sturdy and easy to assemble. The index for labeling is easy and effective. Most customers buy 2 at a time so they can organize what they now have, and have an extra for future use. Some customers organize a single project per box to keep things simple.
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Blueprint Storage
Best Measuring Wheel I've Seen Yet
The Keson 401E is the best distance measuring wheel I've seen yet. The frame is sturdy and feels like something that was made to last. The electronics on this wheel are well-built and easy to use. After using this wheel now for a couple of years I have yet to find anything I dont like about it.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Heavy Duty Commercial Blueprint Storage Rack
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Blueprint Storage Rack |
If you're looking for a Heavy Duty Commercial Blueprint Storage Rack, try the Premium Brand Rolling Blueprint Stand MR1236 Bundle. Solid casters, heavy-duty hardware, built-to-last. This bundle includes Dozen 36" Clamps, and a free stick file wrench. Order today, we ship today.
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Blueprint Storage
Monday, November 15, 2010
Diazo Blueprint Paper for making Blueprints
Diazo paper for ammonia blueprint machines is great for making impressive blueprints. Impress a client with real blue-line blueprints. Many blueline machines are still in use today, mostly in small shops and anyone that wants to produce blueline sets for their clients. Generally speaking, the slower the speed of paper, the more crisp and sharp the blueline print will be.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Flat File Storage for Blueprints
Flat File Cabinets are great for flat file storage. Steel Flat Files, Mayline Flat Files, Safco Flat Files all offer solid solutions to storing and protecting large documents such as Blueprints, Maps, Artwork, and more.
Safco Products Planhold Blueprint Clamps
Safco Products manufacturers high quality Planhold Blueprint Clamps. The plan hold models are commercial-grade blueprint clamps for hanging blueprints, art, maps, and drawings on blueprint racks. We have informational articles on how blueprint clamps work, as well as anything and everything about Blueprint Storage itself. Safco Products and Mayline Company are the most well-known brands of Blueprint Storage Products and we're authorized dealers for both brands.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Alvin Drawing Tube Blueprint Protector
This square-shaped drawing tube bag is covered in soft leather-like material. The adjustable shoulder strap is removable.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
"The Manager" Blueprint Storage Box Most Popular
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to organize your rolled drawings, The Manager is it. Sold in two sizes, The Manager 25 and the Manager 37. Easy way to remember how they work, The Manager 25 is 25 inches deep which works great for 24" long rolls as it leaves a 1" amount of play for the lid. This avoids having the lid damage the ends of your rolls. The Manager 37 is 37 inches deep, again 1" play for your 36" long drawings. Include that its extremely sturdy corrugated material and an index for writing your job numbers on, and you have a quick and easy way to get and stay organized.This is a great Blueprint Storage Box that you won't be disappointed with.
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Blueprint Storage Boxes
Monday, September 13, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Pipe Locator and Cable Locator for Underground Utility Work
The Schonstedt XTPC is one of the best tool's we've found for locating underground pipe and cable utilities. Available in two different frequencies and includes transmitter and receiver.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Laser Distance Measuring Tools
The Bosch GLR225 has a lot of features for the price. If you're wanting more range, try the Bosch GLR500 as it has a 500 foot measuring range.
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Laser Distance Measuring Tools
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Friday, August 06, 2010
Distance Measuring Wheels
Distance Measuring Wheels are excellent tools for measuring long distances in a hurry. They are great for estimating paving jobs, building lot sizes, carpet estimates, grass seed and fertilizer calculations, insurance calculations, fence estimating, utility contracting, and other uses when a large distance measurement is needed quickly. To use, simply reset the counter, place the wheel at the point you want to start measuring, and roll in a straight direction to the stopping point, then read the counter.
Steel Flat Files for Drawing Storage
Steel Flat Files for Drawing Storage are great for storing archived documents, as well as working documents. The flat drawers allow you to store your work flat instead of rolled, and allows for easy identification. Flat files generally provide a lifetime of quality document protection. If you're wanting to store x-rays, blueprints, drawings, art work, poster storage, all in a safe archived system, flat files are the way to go.
Underground Utility Locators like Pipe and Cable Locators
Underground Utility Locators like Pipe and Cable Locators are extremely useful tools to help save time, and lives. Being able to locate underground utilities accurately is obviously a safety issue. The ability for a line to be located accurately will help crews dig in the right spot and hopefully locate only the line they were looking for without digging up other lines by mistake. High voltage power lines are the first we think about when dealing with safety.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Pocket Scales are very Handy
Pocket scales are very handy to have around on the job. Instead of carrying a regular drafting scale like the one you used in drafting class or the one laying on your desk, try a pocket scale. They are great for taking a quick measurement while in the field. Some come in architectural scales, and some come in engineering scales, and some include both.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Graphics Tablets and CAD Digitizers
If you're looking for a new Graphics Tablet or Digitizer, try a Calcomp, Summagraphics, or GTCO brand. These are great for 911 Development projects, or GIS applications, and of course general CAD (Computer Aided Drafting).
Friday, July 09, 2010
Alvin Drafting Chair on Special Closeout Price While Supplies Last
Heck of a deal for a drafting chair of this quality. While supplies last.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Keson Pocket Rod in Feet and Tenths
The Keson Pocket Rod is a Land Surveyors Handy Tool. Its quicker than extending and setting up a grade rod, and its much lighter to carry around then a grade rod. A great tool for surveyors that do construction stake-out work. Law Enforcement that do Accident Reconstruction can find this tool to be very handy as well, since it'll fit in the trunk of a car.
Leica Disto D210XT Laser Distance Measuring Tool
A lot of manufacturer's talks about robustness, but only few go to such lengths as Leica Geosystems. To be sure that their laser distance meters operate precisely even in very harsh conditions, they test it at every stage of its development. The Leica DISTO D210XT is the only one, protected against jet water and is completely sealed against dust according to the IP 65 certificate. This is a professional grade laser distance measuring tool.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Slope Measuring Tools
If you want a tool that will measure slope, try a clinometer. They're great for measuring slope in a hurry. Some are digital, like the Johnson Level Electronic Inclinometer, and some require no batteries like the Suunto Clinometer 802575. Slope measuring tools can be used by various professions from Professional Land Surveyors to Golf Course Designers and Maintenance Personnel, to Ski Slope Maintenance Pros.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Northwest Instrument Self-Leveling Rotary Laser NINEXPK802

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Rotary Lasers
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Monday, June 07, 2010
The AGATEC 11-0353 CL185 Self Leveling Cone Laser
The AGATEC 11-0353 CL185 Self Leveling Cone Laser is perfect for athletic field applications such as baseball fields, football fields, and more. With its cone laser, you can set it up to grade a field for the proper design criteria that athletic fields require. It avoids having to do multiple setups and also allows for greater accuracy due to its ability to grade in multiple directions without having to turn a regular grade laser multiple directions.
Friday, June 04, 2010
Pacific Laser Systems PLS180 System (PLS-60522)
If you're interested in Laser Level Reviews, the Pacific Laser Systems PLS180 System (PLS-60522) is one of the best and most useful laser levels we have seen in a long time. With its 180-degree sweep it has a vertical and horizontal beam. The PLS lasers have a tough case and feel like a solid tool in your hand and not like something that will break only after a few uses. The PLS 180 will be a solid tool in your toolbox for many years. It'll pay for itself over and over as you'll find new uses for it each week. We recommend you buy the system model since it includes the laser detector. It's best to buy a detector up front since you'll need it for outdoor use sooner or later. To date we have yet to see a PLS 180 get returned.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Quality Safety Vests for Summertime Road Work
What makes a Safety Vest Class 2 or Class 3?
Gear up for summer with a new Safety Vest from EngineerSupply! Class II Safety Vests are designed for workers who need greater visibility in poor weather conditions, and who are exposed to roadways with traffic that exceeds 25 miles per hour. Class II Safety Vests are ideal for railway workers, school crossing guards, parking and toll gate personnel, airport ground crews and law enforcement personnel directing traffic. According to ANSI standards, class II vests must have 775 square inches of background material, and 201 square inches of reflective material. Class III vests provide the highest level of visibility and are designed for workers exposed to high-risk environments and traffic exceeding 50 miles per hour. Class III vests have sleeves and are made for all roadway construction personnel and vehicle operators, utility workers, survey crews, emergency responders, railway workers and accident site investigators. ANSI requirements also state that class III vests have 1240 square inches of background material and 310 square inches of reflective material.
Gear up for summer with a new Safety Vest from EngineerSupply! Class II Safety Vests are designed for workers who need greater visibility in poor weather conditions, and who are exposed to roadways with traffic that exceeds 25 miles per hour. Class II Safety Vests are ideal for railway workers, school crossing guards, parking and toll gate personnel, airport ground crews and law enforcement personnel directing traffic. According to ANSI standards, class II vests must have 775 square inches of background material, and 201 square inches of reflective material. Class III vests provide the highest level of visibility and are designed for workers exposed to high-risk environments and traffic exceeding 50 miles per hour. Class III vests have sleeves and are made for all roadway construction personnel and vehicle operators, utility workers, survey crews, emergency responders, railway workers and accident site investigators. ANSI requirements also state that class III vests have 1240 square inches of background material and 310 square inches of reflective material.
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Safety Vests
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Drawing Holders
Get organized and look more professional with a drawing holder. Another great tip or idea is to provide your client with a drawing holder when the job is complete!
The best blueprint storage box we have seen yet
The Manager 25 Blueprint Storage Box is the best blueprint storage box we've seen yet. Its very sturdy and will last a long time and can be reused over and over as projects come and go. Being 25 inches deep means it has 1 inch play for rolled drawings that are 24 inches long. A popular drawing size is the 24" x 36" and if rolled its 24" long. The Manager 25 is perfect for these size drawings and it includes a grid or index that helps you find drawings quickly. Some users will buy multiple boxes and store each project in each box then archive the box when the project is complete. If you have larger drawings than 24 x 36 check out the Manager 37 Blueprint Storage Box as its 37 inches deep.
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Blueprint Storage Boxes
Saturday, May 01, 2010
What is a Sirvayur?
A Sirvayur is something that grubs around in the woods looking for little sticks and stones. When he finds them he does some kind of weerd dance around thern with a funny-looking 3-leg crutch wich he leans on and looks at. When he don't find them he walks around all day like he's lost. Sometimes you see them squashed by cars along rodes, espeshelly in the sumer when all th other bugs are out. A Sirvayur has one big eye and one littel eye like popeye. He is stooped over from being bent all the time. His face looks like old lether. He cusses terribul. He cant' reed because he mesures between things and then puts down a number in a littel book wich is difrint than wat his littel map says. He always mesures to a stick or stone, stops neer it, and puts in another stick or stone. He is not too brite because he is always markeing marks on side-walks and rodes to find his way home. His pants are allways tore from rock salt and his shoes look like they was made of mud. People stare at him, dogs chase him and he always looks wore out. I don't know why anyone wants to be a Sirvayur.
Author: Johnny Jones, Grade Three Science (NJSPLS Coordinate, March-April 1980)
Author: Johnny Jones, Grade Three Science (NJSPLS Coordinate, March-April 1980)
Friday, April 30, 2010
Mayline Office Products for Engineering and Art
Mayline makes high-quality office products for engineering and art. Products for blueprint storage, office desks and seating, drafting, art storage, map storage, and more.
We're Shooting Grades and Taking Elevation
There are various types of rods used in the land surveying, construction stake-out, and site prep industry available. There are various types of rods are Grade Rods, Survey Elevation Rods, Lenker Rods, Level Rods, Cut/Fill Rods, but they all boil down to being used to figure elevation for various reasons. These reasons could be shooting grades for highway work such as grading a road bed and ditches, or installing storm sewers and drop inlets, or installing sanitary sewer lines and manholes. Other reasons could be setting a septic tank underground at the right elevation so there's enough fall from the sewer that exits a building over to the tank. Any time you need to measure from a known level reference, as when using a transit level, auto level, or laser level, a grade rod can be invaluable. A "Smart Rod" that Agatec makes is one worth looking at as well.
Cut-and-Fill Rods are used to quickly figure out if a dozer needs to cut or fill in a particular area. These are great tools for construction stake-out and grading contractors. One cut-and-fill rod we carry is the Crain One-Shot Grade Rod.
Measuring Rods also double as a grade rod. Measuring Rods are rods you can use in a vertical or horizontal fashion to measure distance. Great examples of uses are a land surveyor that shoots grades and then quickly needing a measurement of a sidewalk width, or the height of a building. Another example would be
Pocket Rods can be handy on any construction site when you're wanting to take a quick measurement for elevation from level.
So there you have it, a quick run-down of the various types of rods used by land surveyors, grading contractors, construction stake-out folks, building contractors, and anyone wanting to find work from elevation.
Cut-and-Fill Rods are used to quickly figure out if a dozer needs to cut or fill in a particular area. These are great tools for construction stake-out and grading contractors. One cut-and-fill rod we carry is the Crain One-Shot Grade Rod.
Measuring Rods also double as a grade rod. Measuring Rods are rods you can use in a vertical or horizontal fashion to measure distance. Great examples of uses are a land surveyor that shoots grades and then quickly needing a measurement of a sidewalk width, or the height of a building. Another example would be
Pocket Rods can be handy on any construction site when you're wanting to take a quick measurement for elevation from level.
So there you have it, a quick run-down of the various types of rods used by land surveyors, grading contractors, construction stake-out folks, building contractors, and anyone wanting to find work from elevation.
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Surveying Tools
Monday, April 05, 2010
Manhole Cover Lid Removal Tool
Anytime you want to safely and quickly remove a manhole lid, try a Manhole Cover Removal Tool. Some folks call it a "Manhole Pick" and some call it a "Manhole Lid Removal Tool", but its all the same. Inspecting manholes, measuring inverts, discovering flow direction, it all requires that you open a manhole and take a look and getting a lid removed is not easy. Sometimes some overlapping asphalt will make a manhole lid difficult to remove, but either way a Manhole Pick will quickly and easily remove a lid.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Acculine Pro Laser Levels
Acculine Pro Laser Levels are made by the Johnson Level company and have different functions that offer user-friendly features like scan modes, slope modes, and automatic leveling.Whether its interior work or exterior work you have to get done, Acculine Pro has a model thats suited for your needs.
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Laser Levels
Outdoor Document Protection Contractors Permit Boxes
We sell job-site building permit posting systems like Contractors Permit Boxes, Outdoor Drawing Lock boxes, and All-Weather Bulletin Boards help protect plans and permits on construction job sites. These products work great for contractors that need to post plans or permits for everyone to see.
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Building Permit Boxes
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The Leica Disto D8 Laser Distance Tool
The Leica Disto D8 is a laser distance tool that surprises most people the first time they use one due to all the features and functions it has. Yes, its an investment but one that quickly pays off if you spend any time daily taking measurements on the job. Feature that typically surprise first-time users are the 360° tilt sensor allows the Disto D8 the ability to measure angles without being able to see around obstacles, for example when measuring the height of a tree, or measuring the height of a window on the 4th level of a building. Another nice feature is the Digital Pointfinder which allows the user to zoom viewing through the Distos screen and see a target and then set the point which is very helpful for long distance measuring. When you add in other features like Bluetooth, a measuring range of 650 feet, and a manufacturers 3-year warranty, the Leica Disto D8 is a serious tool for the serious user.
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laser measuring tools
Topcon Laser Levels
Topcon Laser Levels are some of the most accurate, bright, and durable laser levels made. Topcon Theodolites are also considered some of the highest quality surveying instrument available. Topcon Automatic Levels are manufactured with high-quality optics made for high-precision work. If you're looking for a product that is going to outlast most other tools you've invested in, try a Topcon.
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Topcon Instruments
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