Anyone here have bulldozer experience?

[dodge man]

As a land surveyor I have to ask does someone in the scheme of things have some surveying skills? The reason I ask you want to make sure the drainage is good and you do not have any low spots. I have been surveying for 35 years and I have learned to not trust my eyes on how water will run off.

 

[1930]

As a land surveyor I have to ask does someone in the scheme of things have some surveying skills? The reason I ask you want to make sure the drainage is good and you do not have any low spots. I have been surveying for 35 years and I have learned to not trust my eyes on how water will run off.

No surveying skills. I have a laser transit, Ive gotten pretty good with it and am wondering how Ive managed in life without one. The property is nothing but loamy sand, Im on very high ground considering the state. If I were to have the cash to pay a big firm to do the work then Im sure I would get all the fancy stakes and markers as guides for the operators.

I hope that I am going to be Ok and not have any future issues

 

[ovrszd]

No surveying skills. I have a laser transit, Ive gotten pretty good with it and am wondering how Ive managed in life without one. The property is nothing but loamy sand, Im on very high ground considering the state. If I were to have the cash to pay a big firm to do the work then Im sure I would get all the fancy stakes and markers as guides for the operators.

I hope that I am going to be Ok and not have any future issues

Laser Transit is your best friend. It will never, ever lie to you. You might think it is sometimes. But it's not.

I moved 1,500 cuyds of Missouri clay to build a pad for our house and shop. The Laser Transit was invaluable. Allowed me to work alone. I was fortunate to have a good friend that let me borrow his. I now laugh at a bubble transit.

 

[ovrszd]

As a land surveyor I have to ask does someone in the scheme of things have some surveying skills? The reason I ask you want to make sure the drainage is good and you do not have any low spots. I have been surveying for 35 years and I have learned to not trust my eyes on how water will run off.

You mean when it runs uphill???

Here in the great State of Missouri drainage is key to success. Not sure it's quite that important where the OP is. Friend of mine has a property in Alamosa Colorado. Flat as a pool table. His house, garage and shop sit flat on the ground. The soil percolates amazingly fast. If it rains, a couple hours later there's no water in the puddles.

 

[dodge man]

First off, if you are using a laser and are getting good with it, you have some surveying skills. I assume you are talking about the kind that spins and has a unit on the rod that beeps.

Second, they will lie to you. Like any piece of equipment, they can get out of adjustment. There is a test called a “two peg” test that is a good way to check them. Google it, the test takes about 10 minutes.

 

[ovrszd]

First off, if you are using a laser and are getting good with it, you have some surveying skills. I assume you are talking about the kind that spins and has a unit on the rod that beeps.

Second, they will lie to you. Like any piece of equipment, they can get out of adjustment. There is a test called a “two peg” test that is a good way to check them. Google it, the test takes about 10 minutes.

Yes. That's the type I was using.

Thanks for the tip about testing the equipment. Did not know that. I'll be using it again this Spring on a project. I'll "test" it. Thanks for the tip!!!!

 

[1930]

First off, if you are using a laser and are getting good with it, you have some surveying skills. I assume you are talking about the kind that spins and has a unit on the rod that beeps.

Second, they will lie to you. Like any piece of equipment, they can get out of adjustment. There is a test called a “two peg” test that is a good way to check them. Google it, the test takes about 10 minutes.

Yes, it works as you described. The only issue I've had so far is knowing when the long range is needed. Theres a sweet spot in the middle where it gets finicky

 

[edgarrian]

We are not buddies.

Sarcasm buddy. Stay classy

 

[ovrszd]

Sarcasm buddy. Stay classy

I've never thought calling someone "buddy" that you are at odds with as being classy. I've always thought it condescending. Which was the intent when stated. Twice.

 

[Egon]

I've never thought calling someone "buddy" that you are at odds with as being classy. I've always thought it condescending. Which was the intent when stated. Twice.

Agreed. Being called Bud or Buddy is not my favourite and they are often used in negative connotation comments.