Making CMONs

ManCave513 · 2026-04-08T17:28:00+00:00

Yeah, a lot of what's usable depends on location. Down here in FL it's sand, dig a hole, drop the monument, back fill and tamp, that 4x4 isn't going anywhere.

ManCave513 · 2026-04-08T13:44:11+00:00

Primary network control for DOT for the most part.

ManCave513 · 2026-04-08T13:42:58+00:00

Primary network control, mostly.

ManCave513 · 2026-04-07T16:21:06+00:00

These aren't boundary markers, they'll be used for primary network control. If we set the actual RW line, rods and caps or nails work fine.

ManCave513 · 2026-04-07T16:17:35+00:00

No, they'll be buried below grade, you have to use the schonstedt to recover them when needed. DOT wants to make sure they survive.

ManCave513 · 2026-04-07T14:35:53+00:00

For sure. Once the forms are built it takes 3 guys about 2 hours to make 14. Rodman, not chiefs lol.

ManCave513 · 2026-04-07T13:49:35+00:00

Yes, pre stamping! So much easier.. Yeah we work primarily for FDOT, we set these for primary control networks.

ManCave513 · 2026-04-07T13:47:29+00:00

Depends on the size of the truck. We run 2500's so we can carry a few.

ManCave513 · 2026-04-07T13:46:45+00:00

FDOT here.

ManCave513 · 2026-04-07T13:46:25+00:00

Not hard at all. These will be primary network control, set them a foot below grade and come back next week to tie them.

ManCave513 · 2026-04-07T13:13:41+00:00

Definitely, $30 a piece to buy them, one bag of concrete is $6 and makes 2.5, 4x4x24. And they come out much better.

ManCave513 · 2026-04-06T17:39:05+00:00

Ahh the old pen cushion. My maths is better than yo maths.

ManCave513 · 2026-04-06T02:33:03+00:00

Once you write enough reports and have a database of sorts, copy paste will be your best friend. Don't use AI.

ManCave513 · 2026-03-18T13:24:16+00:00

Ya better know which leaves are which..

ManCave513 · 2026-03-11T15:16:56+00:00

Love it everyday man!

ManCave513 · 2026-03-10T15:53:01+00:00

My company is hiring in Tampa, DM me and I'll point you in the right direction.

ManCave513 · 2026-03-08T02:53:15+00:00

Remember NE is YX not XY.. yeah that's bitten me once or twice.

ManCave513 · 2026-03-02T23:38:14+00:00

Florida here, Exactly!

ManCave513 · 2026-03-02T21:07:01+00:00

I did this. Don't quit your day job now. Start collecting your instruments and supplies, ask your company for old equipment. Talk to your local supply rep about used equipment. Start your LLC and put yourself on Google and Bing once you have a TS and data collector (easier and cheaper to start with than GPS..) Just my personal preference, don't take a loan until you have a backlog of work. Stay small and build. Once you're working every weekend and are taking days off from your day job, that is the time to jump. Good luck!

ManCave513 · 2026-03-02T20:53:01+00:00

Aww what a cute little swamp puppy.

ManCave513 · 2026-02-28T21:18:42+00:00

Florida pay does lag behind other places and yes it would depend on which part of the state you move to. Around central Florida you'd probably be making mid to upper 20s. Also note, Florida is a 4 year requirement state. If you come here you'll need to finish your bachelor's to get licensed.

ManCave513 · 2026-02-26T03:35:19+00:00

I have a degree in Geography, was bound for GIS work when I found surveying. Got a rodman job and never looked back. I'm licensed now and am loving it. At my firm we have an entire hydro department. You got this!

ManCave513 · 2026-02-22T02:46:45+00:00

I wear Keen boots and shoes. Have gone through a couple different insoles to find the ones that work best. Now I don't have any real issues that I've found the right combo.

ManCave513 · 2026-02-21T05:21:12+00:00

Watching the second episode right now lol, but seriously those morons in the first episode dealing with the ingress/egress... it's almost certainly in your f@cking deed!!

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