Delta Point Survey Markers for Rebar and Pipe

Plastic Rebar Cap Delta Point

Stakemill is the only rebar cap supplier to offer the new Triangle or Delta Point markers on our #4, #5 & #6 rebar caps in Blue, Red, Orange Yellow and Pink.  They are available with radius style 1/8 inch tall characters, the #4 allow 18 spaces and the #5 & #6 allow 16 spaces on the inner row and 29 spaces on the outer row.  Ask about our large Delta Point for the #5 & #6 caps with reduced spacing.

New Mini Rod from SECO available at Stakemill

SECO Handheld Mini Rod 5010-01

The Handheld Mini Rod features a height of 120 mm, 0.394 ft.

 

It also features a 40-minute adjustable circular vial, replaceable point and a male 5/8 x 11 threaded stud.

 

This quality SECO product features all aluminum construction. 

Weighs 0.4 lb (0.018 kg)

SECO Handheld Mini Rod 5010-01

TDS RECON Power Boot REC-Z1001

New PowerBoot Module

• Summary
  Tripod Data Systems (TDS) announces a new Recon® PowerBoot Module™ which will
  be available September 30, 2008. The new PowerBoot Module offers significant
  improvements over the old model; however it is not compatible with chargers previously
  sold by TDS.
• Identification
  The new PowerBoot Module can be readily distinguished from the older PowerBoot
  Module by color. It has a light gray instead of all-black housing. The photograph below
  shows the new PowerBoot Module on the right and the old PowerBoot Module on the
  left. The new part number is .REC-Z1001. The list price of $95 remains the same.

Trimble TDS Recon PowerBoot REC-Z1001

The new Recon PowerBoot module has several advantages:

•  The battery capacity has been increased from 3800 mAh to 4000 mAh.
•  The new PowerBoot Module can be left on charge indefinitely with no risk of damage to the battery.
•  The new PowerBoot Module is less prone to develop a memory effect than the old PowerBoot Module.
•  The new PowerBoot Module can be charged within 9 hours (compared to 12 hours for the old
  PowerBoot Module). 

TDS Power Boot REC-Z1001

Experienced Recon users may notice some other minor differences in the behavior of the new PowerBoot
Module versus the old PowerBoot Module:

•  The old PowerBoot Module was noticeably warm to the touch after charging. The new PowerBoot
  module may feel cold, even after charging successfully.
• The old PowerBoot Module would attempt to charge regardless of the ambient temperature, although
  TDS only recommend charging it if the temperature is between 32 – 95 °F (0 – 35 C). The new
  PowerBoot Module will not charge unless the temperature is between 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 C).

Chargers
Due to the improvements in the new PowerBoot Module, the electric current requirements have changed,
impacting charger compatibility.
NOTE: MOST CHARGERS PREVIOUSLY SOLD BY TDS WILL NOT CHARGE THE NEW POWERBOOT MODULE,
INCLUDING THE TWO SHOWN BELOW.

 

TDS Recon Chargers

The new PowerBoot Module is compatible ONLY with the two chargers shown at the bottom of the page. Note that these chargers are also backwards-compatible with the old PowerBoot Module.

TDS Recon Power Boot Chargers

Stake Driver Pro now Shipping from STAKEMILL

Stake-Pro Stake Driver 1x2 SP1X2

STAKEMILL is proud to be the first stake supplier that offers the Ergo Stake-Pro driver for lath, 1×2, 2×2 and 2×4 stakes.  These poly molded drivers house a steel driving insert allowing you to apply the full force of hammer to wood stake while protecting the installers hand.  They come in a hi-vis orange assuring you won’t leave it behind.  They have an ergonomic grip assuring fast placement of stake and a slip proof hold.

Priced at less than $25 (2×4 slightly higher) you can’t afford to not hand these out to your crew members.

Stakemill Stake Pro Driver

Survey Instrument Repairs

Stakemill will be accepting repairs for local customers in the Tampa Bay area.  We can arrange to pick up your instrument with your local wood delivery or you can either drop it off at our Largo store or ship it directly to our Largo store.  We have instruments to loan when you select our yearly service agreement or we have reduced rates for rentals.

Currently we offer repairs to locators, radios, auto levels, transists, theodolite, total stations, tribrachs, tripods, prism poles, grade rods and select GPS units.

Cal for more details – 727-538-0886 ext 103

NEW MOBILE MAPPING SOFTWARE RELEASE FOR MOBILEMAPPER6 GIS/GPS HANDHELD DEVICE

ALL Magellan Ashtech Mobile Mappers purchased from Stakemill will contain the newest release of Mobile Mapping software.

Nantes (December 7, 2009) Magellan® Professional has released version 2.10 of its Mobile Mapping software for the MobileMapper 6 GIS/GPS handheld receiver and data collector. The new software version adds six languages, Polish, Russian, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian and Bulgarian, accessible through the user interface. These six new languages are in addition to the eleven languages previously offered.

In addition, the new 2.10 version includes an enhanced Go To feature allowing users to choose a new destination by entering point coordinates in the selected coordinate system. MobileMapper 6 users can use Go to not only to navigate back to an already collected data point, but now they can enter new a new destination and navigate to that location. These enhancements were desired by our customers, said Jacek Pietruczanis, GIS Product Marketing Manager. It’s our policy to respond to customer suggestions for product improvement. The new software release makes the Go To function complete, yet it retains its very intuitive and easy-to-use quality. The additional languages will enable our resellers to even more successfully compete in the Eastern European markets where MobileMapper 6 already enjoys great success, especially in agriculture, forestry, or natural resources mapping applications, added Pietruczanis.

Rolatape Distance Measuring Wheels

Rolatape Measuring Wheels are offered in various models and sizes to choose from at Stakemill.com, and they are all made to last a long time. Rolatape is an old name in the measuring wheel business. Once a privately owned company, Rolatape was sold to CST/Berger years ago, which is now owned by Bosch. If you want to measuring long distances quickly, we recommend Rolatape.

Survey Instrument Battery Rebuilding

Stakemill now offers battery rebuilds for Survey Equipment, we can recell your handle or pipe laser battery along with most other factory battries.  Some camcorder style batteries are cheaper to buy outright but older or more complex batteries are now available for repair.  Simply download our repair form located on our web site and be sure to include with your well packed batteies.  Send them by UPS, FedEx, USPS or DHL with a tracking service number to Stakemill Repair – 6060 126th Ave N, Largo, FL 33773

Guaranteed 10-40% longer running time compared to the new original battery.

1 year warranty on all refilled battery cells.

We can finish the refill service and have your refilled battery sent back to you in 7-10 business days after receiving your battery. Please allow approximately two weeks to complete the process. (After placing your order one week’s time is needed to have your battery shipped to us and returned to you. It takes on average another week to refill and properly test your battery before it is sent back.)

Acterna Agatec AGL Applied Power Arise Ashtech Berger Carlson CST Datex/Engstrom David White Fluke Geodimeter Geotronics Javad Kern Laser Alignment Laser Reference Leica WILD Leitz Magellan Nikon Pentax PLS Sokkia South Survey Spectra Precision TDS Topcon Trimble Tripod Data Systems Zeiss

Stakemill offer eGPS Rover Service for GPS handhelds in FL & GA

Stakemill offers eGPS network service

We are proud to offer the eGPS service for Florida and Georgia customers.  With packages from centimeter to meter accuracy and yearly subscriptions to daily rentals we can offer you better ways to collect data with you single receiver GPS.

eGPS is the largest privately-owned GNSS GPS base station network in the United States.

Whether you’re a GIS professional, Land Surveyor, Geodetic Surveyor, Construction Surveyor, Marine Surveyor, user of Precision Ag or Machine Control, are looking to accomplish static or RTK-GPS surveys, or need a simple, effective way to produce survey-quality GPS work, the eGPS Solutions GNSS Real Time Network (RTN) is ready to work for you!

Simple to operate, easy to set up and accurate to the centimeter, let the eGPS GNSS RTN improve the efficiency of your surveys by over 50% with real-time, Internet-based GPS data.

Microsoft Tag for Stakemill – Scan with camera

Stakemill now offers a Microsoft Tag that can be read by any smart phone running Windows Mobile and thier camera scanner applicaion.  Simply take a picture or scan the Microsoft color tag and your phone with either add Stakemill as a contact or open its browser and take you to the Stakemill web page.

Stake out Software for the Magellan Mobile Mapper6 By Stakemill

Stakemill Metes and Bounds for a Mobile Mapper

Stakemill has developed a special program for use on a Magellan Mobile Mapper 6 running Windows Mobile.  This GPS driven program will allow you to do the following:

• Turn a property deed or legal description into a plat drawing.
• Supports many units of measurement. Including: feet, meters, and varas.
• Have some old family land maps from your genealogy searches? Plot them using measurements such as rods, chains and spans.
• Realtors can use this application to quickly show potential buyers what a piece of property looks like.
• Includes the ability to auto-complete a tract if the last call isn’t defined.
• Calculates the area, perimeter and closing error of the plot.

Please note: Does not support descriptions with curves or section calls.

http://www.stakemill.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=305_559&products_id=2062

Rolatape Measurig Wheels Parts

Model #	Part	Part #	Price
MM12	Counter w/Wheel	Z3280CH12	stakemill
MM12T	Counter w/Wheel	Z3280CH12T	stakemill
MM12M	Counter w/Wheel	Z3280CH12M	stakemill
MM12TWIN	Counter w/Wheel	Z3280CH12TWIN	stakemill
MM12TWINT	Counter w/Wheel	Z3280CH12TWINT	stakemill
MM12TWINM	Counter w/Wheel	Z3280CH12TWINM	stakemill
MM30	Counter w/Stand	Z326032	stakemill
MM30T	Counter w/Stand	Z326032T	stakemill
MM30M	Counter w/Stand	Z326032M	stakemill
MM30/MM30T	Wheel	Z320030C	stakemill
MM30M	Wheel	Z320030MC	stakemill
300/400/415	Counter w/Lever Arm	Z3260400	stakemill
300M/400M/415M	Counter w/Lever Arm	Z3260400M	stakemill
300	Wheel	Z32300C	stakemill
300M	Wheel	Z32300MC	stakemill
400	Wheel	Z3200400C	stakemill
400M	Wheel	Z3200400MC	stakemill
415	Wheel	Z3200415C	stakemill
415M	Wheel	Z3200415MC	stakemill

STAKEMILL – we are one of Rolatape largest distributors

Stakemill 2D Bar Code

Stakemill has a 2D bar code – scan with your Google Camera Phone

Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill
http://www.stakemill.com/
 

Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill
http://www.stakemill.com/

Crain Tri-Max Standard Dual Clamp Tripod TRIMAX 90553

Crain Tri-Max Standard Dual Clamp Tripod TRIMAX 90553 ONLY $248.99 unitl Christmas

Tri-Max tripods are certified to meet or exceed ISO Certification Standards – making it the only tripod on the market with certifiable accuracy. All new Tri-Max tripods come equipped with a serial number on the hinge assuring you that the tripod has successfully passed all necessary testing and is certified to meet the ISO 12858-2-H standards.

Crain has now put the Tri-Max to the ultimate test, the ISO 12858-2-H. Not only did we test the Tri-Max, but we tested nine of the best selling tripods on the market. The results were gratifying; the Tri-Max was the only tripod that passed the test. We’re so convinced of the accuracy and stability that the Tri-Max can provide, we back it up with a 5-year warranty.

• As instruments become more accurate, tripod stability becomes more important. The horizontal accuracy of any surveying instrument can be directly affected by the stability of the tripod used with it.
• Without exception, no other tripod even comes close to delivering the stability and performance of the Tri-Max tripod!
• The patented Tri-Max is truly a next generation tripod and is the only tripod that will truly meet your needs!
• With rugged construction throughout, the design features premium materials including advanced fiberglass composite.
• Try one for yourself; if in your professional judgment, you determine the Tri-Max. is not the best tripod available, we’ll refund your money! This money back guarantee on the Tri-Max is valid for 60 days, given the tripod is in “like-new” condition.
• The Tri-Max outperforms all other tripods for functionality, special applications, accessories, and ergonomics.

 

Model	Retracted Height	Extended Height	Weight
Standard Tri-Max (#90550 & #90551)	44″	71″	16 lbs.
Tall Tri-Max (#90560 & #90561)	54″	91″	20 lbs.
Tri-Max Dual Clamp (#90553)	44″	71″	16.4 lbs.
Tri-Max Fixed Leg (#90570)	N/A*	N/A*	20 lbs.

 

*Tri-Max Fixed Height Tripod (#90570) is adjustable by wrench only and is adjustable between 54″ – 91″.

 

The past half-century has seen an incredible evolution in surveying/positioning instrumentation; from one-minute theodolites to present day one-second total stations, GPS, laser systems, and now servo-driven, laser scanning, photogrammetry, robotic, and machine control systems.  Evolutions in instrumentation have significantly increased the demands on support platforms (tripods).  Precision has increased substantially, typical set-up durations are much longer, and efficiency expectations are also greater.  Additionally, today’s instruments tend to be much heavier and have larger wind sail areas.  Torsional load from servo-driven and robotic instruments apply particularly severe loads (Note:  Compensators, including 2-axis, do not correct horizontal drift). Over the years, conventional tripod designs have essentially remained the same.  The few design changes that have occurred, consisted mainly of several new leg locks, material substitutions, and cost reductions.  Modern requirements, particularly those for substantially increased tripod stability have gone unanswered. Crain’s revolutionary Tri-Max tripod, stands alone in meeting today’s demanding stability requirements.  In fact, tests have confirmed that the Tri-Max, in many cases, is more than 100 times more stable than conventional tripods, and retains this stability in use, without frequent adjustments, in the face of commonly encountered field conditions such as age, wind, fatigue, contamination, wear, temperature, moisture, and humidity.  What is the direct result of the superior stability that exists in the Tri-Max?  Significant increases in realized accuracy (closure) is not just possible, but common! Unparalled-no other tripod even approaches the Tri-Max’s performance! To develop the Tri-Max, ultra-modern materials and processes were combined.  This next generation tripod was created using computer aided modeling and analysis techniques.  A unique hinge spindle design permits leg rotation yet prevents lateral movement.  Legs are connected with a rigid adhesive that never loosens regardless of age and environmental exposures.  The entire structure is designed to dampen vibration and resist creep.
	Composite extensible legs are formed in a continuous wedge profile that allows more locking force to be developed by hand clamping than conventional tripods develop with their locking systems engaged.  The Tri-Max is not only significantly better than all other tripods; it actually creates a new standard for tripod performance.
Retaining System
A popular feature, the kick out prevention system (standard) is designed to prevent instrument falls on slick surfaces and from persons tripping on a leg.  The system stores on the inside of the leg or can be left in place.  This feature does not interfere with plummeting or instrument person’s stance.  One “save” is all it takes!
Accessories A number of accessories are available for the Tri-Max Series tripods.  They include leg bags, storage bags, retractable points for finished floors, foot spikes, plates for unstable terrain, and equipment attachment snap-rings. Advanced Designs In addition to outstanding stability, the Tri-Max tripods are loaded with other important and practical features.
Tri-Max tripods feature a large, round head that is precision turned.  The mounting hole is also large to aid plummeting.
Snap cap head cover (standard) attaches without screws and has a retainer strap included.
Ergonomic designs include a wide carry strap (standard) with shoulder pad and a carry handle (also standard), which is unique to the Tri-Max and far more comfortable than hole-in-leg handles.
Another Tri-Max exclusive feature is the open leg design, which facilitates mounting of equipment bags, data collectors, batteries, and many other accessories directly to the tripod’s legs.  Removal is not necessary when the tripod is collapsed and stored.  Additionally, convenient utility rings (standard), for attaching accessories, are provided on the center leg caps and on the tripod’s feet.
Tri-Max® Foot
The Tri-Max features a large footbed to better facilitate solid “planting” for stability.  The shape of the foot is designed to solidly engage terrain, is equipped with a replaceable steel point, and is designed to accept a number of unique accessories.  A special applications attachment/retention loop is provided on the rear of the foot.
The foot’s superior strength is clearly demonstrated when it is driven into a log with a sledgehammer, without failure!
Locking Systems
Two new locking systems are available:  Quick Clamp (lever-cam) and Screw Clamp (knob-screw) styles.  Both styles are ergonomic, positive-locking, and field reversible to the inside as shown.  On tall models, an additional thumbscrew style lock is also standard.  A fixed-leg model (collapses for shipping) is also available.  Wedge profile legs can actually lock by hand clamping!  All Tri-Max locking systems are designed to form a single unified rigid instrument platform system.
Unstable Terrain Tall Tri-Max tripods can be equipped with accessories, which permit stable performance on unstable terrain conditions such as mud, snow, frost, tundra, wetlands, and sand.  Stability is attained by isolation of the tripod feet from the user’s feet, reduction of subsidence, and increased base span.  Only the Tri-Max overcomes these difficult terrain conditions.

Sokkia expands product line – Stakemill is one of the first to offer lineup.

Sokkia has announced many new prism, poles, tripods and other accessories.  Many of these items are identical to their current lineup just different parts numbers since they are now supplied directly from overseas.  Sokkia has also introduced their llineup of American Made prisms, prism poles and range poles, the exact same ones offered by Stakemill.  Take a look at these products, you will see some are lower priced then their Seco, Crain or CST counterpart or previous manufacturer.

Surveyor Wood Stake Sales in Florida

Stakemill wants to thank all of our land surveyor, contractor, civil engineer, road builders, pool builders and government customers (sorry if we missed anyone) for helping us transition into our new facility during 2008 & 2009.  If has been one year since we moved 16 buildings away from our location of 20+ years in Largo Florida to our new facility at 6060 126th Ave, Largo FL 33773.  This new facility has allowed us to expand into survey instruments, GIS & GPS instruments, repair and even used instrument sales.

Stakemill is still producing wood stakes at our Largo facility and stocks an adequate supply for those soon to break large jobs.  We do offer competitive pricing, we offer delivery and even have pick up pricing specials from time to time.  In addition to wood lath hubs and grade stakes, Stakemill offers concrete monuments, iron rods and survey field supplies like paint and flagging. 

Visit us online 24 hours a day at www.stakemill.com

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FSMS Trade Show a Great Success

Success can be defined in three words – Stop Your Bitchin’

Stakemill had a great showing at the recent Florida Surveying and Mapping Society’s Trade Show.  We were able to sell four Magellan Mobile Mappers, numerous American Made Rod Man Setups and lots of leads four the LaserTech Range Finders. 

We did notice we were the only wood stake producer in attendance at the show and none of the other LaserTech dealers took the time to display TruPulse Range Finders.  The second generation leadership skills show well amongst those now closing locations while we outgrow our current location.

Count on seeing Stakemill at the 2010 FSMS Trade Show in Naples Florida.

Gopher Pole by CRAIN

Gopher Pole

CRAIN GOPHER POLE – brochure

CRAIN GOPHER POLE – schematics

Our one-of-a-kind Gopher Pole is a convenient wire installation tool that is easy to handle in tight spots. It allows you to push/pull wires over long spans, suspended ceilings, sub-floors, crawl spaces, and attics. Sturdy and lightweight, the Gopher Pole is constructed of rigid fiberglass that is safe and non-conductive.
Installation
1. Attach wire to eyelet on exclusive hook/skid tip or to loop in base section.
2. Simply extend each fiberglass section until it stops. Then rotate until snap/lock button locks securely into place.
3. Extend each additional section as needed until tip reaches the point you desire to a maximum of 22 feet.

Extended length 22’		Compact in size (52” Long with a 2” Diameter)
Weighs only four (4) pounds		Gopher Pole has a one-year warranty

 

 

 

 

Install Cables the Easy Way…with the Gopher Pole

Crain’s Gopher Pole is a one-of-a-kind fiberglass, telescopic wire installation tool used by electrical companies, telephone companies, computer companies, alarm installers, and wire installers.

The Gopher Pole:

• Telescopes from 4’ to 22’ in a matter of seconds
• Easy to handle in tight spots
• No loose parts to fit together
• Can push/pull wires over long spans, in suspended ceilings, sub-floors, crawl spaces, and attics
• Constructed of durable, non-conductive fiberglass
• Sturdy and lightweight
• Highly visible color (white)
• Positive lock system (won’t inadvertently collapse)

The Gopher Pole weighs only four (4) pounds and collapses to 52”.  It is also equipped with a hook/skid tip that is used to tie a wire into and push/pull wire over long spans and ceiling grids.  The o-ring on the end cap can also push/pull wire.

The Gopher Pole is a six (6) section tool with the #3 section being the smallest and the #8 section being the base (outside) section.  The diameter of the #3 section is 11/16” and the diameter of the #8 base section is 1 5/8”.

A carrying case is available separately but does not come with the Gopher Pole.

Replacement Parts
91050		Gopher Pole Complete Lock Set
91051		Gopher Pole Base Cap Assembly
91052		Gopher Pole Hook/Skid Tip
91053		Gopher Pole Tip Button Assembly
91057		Gopher Pole Complete Button Set
96303		Gopher Pole #3 Section
96304		Gopher Pole #4 Section
96305		Gopher Pole #5 Section
96306		Gopher Pole #6 Section
96307		Gopher Pole #7 Section
96308		Gopher Pole #8 Section

Great Deals and Give Aways at the FSMS Trade Show Aug 21

Stakemill will be exhibiting at the Florida Survey and Mapping show this month at ChampionsGate just outside of Orlando on Friday the 21st. We expect to see a lot of our wood stake competitors as they too support the local chapters and the Florida Survey and Mapping Society. We will be located at booth 204.

Stakemill will great buys the day of the show in addition to lots of freebies just for stopping by. We will have the newest GIS and GPS from Magellan, TruPulse range finders by Laser Tech, total stations by Sokkia and CST and our line up of high quality American made survey prisms, poles, bi-pods, GPS poles and survey stakes. We have an exciting presentation by Magellan showing the durability and ruggedness of their GPS units.

If you have not already registered for this exciting once a year event please do so by clicking on the following link.
http://www.fsms.org

• Free SI Bi-Pod with SI Prism Pole and SI Prism purchased at show – American Made
• 30% off list price price on SECO and Crain products purchased day of show
• $1,000 GPS Accessory packages free with Mobile Mapper CX and ProMark 3 purchases day of show  - plus discounts on the GPS units as well
• Free starter kits with all Mobile Mapper 6 purchases day of show - GPS antenna, 12 volt plug, carry bag, stylus and more
• Free Bosch Laser Range Finders with any pallet order of wood stakes while they last day of show
• Free Bluetooth Upgrade on all TruPulse Range Finders purchased day of show – a $100 value
• Free MP3 Laser with any CST or David White self leveling laser purchased day of show while they last day of show
• Free Tripod, Prism Pole and Prism with any Sokkia or CST total station purchased day of show – we do this offer almost every day

Enter to win the following:

1. Professional Roll Wheel compliments of Keson $100 value
2. $50 Gift Card compliments of Presco Roll Flagging
3. Stylus and Lanyard sets compliments of Magellan $15 value
4. T-Shirts and Hats compliments of Stakemill $20 Value
5. Seymour Paint items as well $20 value