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Old 05-18-2009, 11:57 PM   #21
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no ive never had to use a transit
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OK, you have good reason to be grumpy, I hope things get better for you. In the meantime enjoy handing out the beatings, I for one enjoy the carnage.
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Why is it always the guys with one or two posts that ask questions like this? They are always a GC. and get bent out of shape when someone questions their ability. I am beginning to think that GC stands for goofy co**su**er
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Just wait till all those unemployed auto workers hit the streets. They all got pick ups and ladders.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAArrrg
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Just wait till all those unemployed auto workers hit the streets. They all got pick ups and ladders.

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My head just f**king exploded
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Sorry man, maybe they'll go into car detailing.
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Just wait till all those unemployed auto workers hit the streets. They all got pick ups and ladders.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAArrrg
Don't forget the salesman....gonna be a ton of those too. Don't worry though change is a comin. Teachers will be out of school soon also.
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Give the guy a break. You sound like a bunch of dicks
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I don't think anyone here had theirs dick in a bunch to know the sound they make Give us an example, you sound like a guy who been there and done that

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A gallon of koolaid and fifty feet of clear plastic, flexible tubing should do the job.
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A gallon of koolaid and fifty feet of clear plastic, flexible tubing should do the job.
The old poor mans transit/laser
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Give the guy a break. You sound like a bunch of dicks
I am a dick, so what?
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I need to shoot grade with a rotary laser and have never used one. I need to dig for a foundation wall and want to go down 44" from top of existing foundation for an addition. how do i go about using the laser to achieve this depth accurately?
I'll handle this one. I do believe he is a GC, I have worked for many GC's who could not find their a$$ with both hands. So it is quite possible this fellow is legit.

Here is the procedure I use all the time:

1) Set the laser up so that the beam will project above the level of the existing foundation.

2) Place the receiver on a grade rod and place the grade rod on the existing foundation wall, if you can't get it on the wall, drive a nail between the wall and sill plate and set on the nail.

3) Adjust the receiver to get the "on grade" display, tighten into place.

4) Measure up the grade rod the 44" you need for the foundation depth. Mark the rod.

5) Place the receiver in the marked location.

6) Dig till you get to the correct depth.

7) Send rbsremodeling $20, cash only. He handles my collections.

Good luck, send some pictures of the progress.
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I'll handle this one. I do believe he is a GC, I have worked for many GC's who could not find their a$$ with both hands. So it is quite possible this fellow is legit.

Here is the procedure I use all the time:

1) Set the laser up so that the beam will project above the level of the existing foundation.

2) Place the receiver on a grade rod and place the grade rod on the existing foundation wall, if you can't get it on the wall, drive a nail between the wall and sill plate and set on the nail.

3) Adjust the receiver to get the "on grade" display, tighten into place.

4) Measure up the grade rod the 44" you need for the foundation depth. Mark the rod.

5) Place the receiver in the marked location.

6) Dig till you get to the correct depth.

7) Send rbsremodeling $20, cash only. He handles my collections.

Good luck, send some pictures of the progress.
You have now ruined all our fun.
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You have now ruined all our fun.
And I just called myself a Richard
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Don't worry he will post back wanting to know how bad it was to put gas in the diesel backhoe he rented or how to get the boom unlocked
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You have now ruined all our fun.
Ruined the fun?? Just wait for the pictures, I'm sure there will be more fun to be had!
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Ruined the fun?? Just wait for the pictures, I'm sure there will be more fun to be had!
But I need some now, please someone ask how much to bid something
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Does anyone want to tell him he has to match existing footings? etc.etc.etc. Hire a contractor!
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I'll handle this one. I do believe he is a GC, I have worked for many GC's who could not find their a$$ with both hands. So it is quite possible this fellow is legit.
HEY!! I resemble that remark! I'm still trying to figure out how to work my tape measure!


I think this a great example for that thread a couple of weeks ago about what makes you a General Contractor. Even if he typically subs out his work to excavators and concrete crews.....who double checks their work?

What do you mean I have to check their work? I thought I just got to sit in my truck all day, watch the guys work, and when this crew is done I can call the next guy on the schedule and tell him I need him to start yesterday. I just hide when the inspectors show up....I'm so afraid they might ask me a question about something construction related!
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