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Sunday, December 12, 2010
Order your got wood? and Stakemill T-Shirts, Hats, Aprons and more here
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Order your got wood? and Stakemill T-Shirts, Hats, Aprons and more here
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Our Stakes Have A Better Grade Of Lumber – STAKEMILL
Order Survey Stakes here
Recently it has been brought to our attention a Florida stake producer claims to use a “better wood”, this information has been established in just a few years of operation over others with close to four decades of cutting experience. That has intrigued us, so we wanted to share with you information you can find easily on the net. Then we will give you our opinion after being in this business for over thirty some years.
Basically there are two ways to dry lumber once it has been cut down. The first and oldest way is to air dry and the second is to Kiln dry or heat the lumber. When you air dry lumber you must be experienced and have the proper moisture reading equipment, plus you are at the mercy of Mother Nature. When you heat-treat lumber you can then stamp the lumber so it is certified usable in the building industry, heat treating or kiln drying heats the wood to a set temperature for a set period of time decided by such organizations as the Southern Pine Timber Council assuring you get the same bug and disease free lumber every time. Air drying or Green Lumber will vary much like the talent at Open Mic Night at your local comedy club, sometimes you will like it sometimes you will not. When your business counts on stakes like most land surveyors, engineers and road builders do you want the same product every time, you can’t get one bundle that weighs 20 pounds and the next five weigh 30 pounds, those extra pounds mean water. That water leads to fungus, it gives bugs a home, when you store this wood in your office, inside garage or even your vehicle the last thing you want is bugs being introduced to your work environment or adding 100+ pounds to your vehicle that is already loaded down hindering your fuel economy.
Direct from Wikipedia – WOOD DRYING
Why Kiln Drying or Heat Treating Provides a Better Grade of Lumber
Kiln drying provides a means of overcoming the limitations imposed by erratic weather conditions. In kiln drying as in air drying, unsaturated air is used as the drying medium. Almost all commercial timbers of the world are dried in industrial kilns. A comparison of air drying, conventional kiln and solar drying is given below:
1.Timber can be dried to any desired low moisture content by conventional or solar kiln drying, but in air drying, moisture contents of less than 18% are difficult to attain for most locations.
2.The drying times are considerably less in conventional kiln drying than in solar kiln drying, followed by air drying.
4.The temperatures employed in kiln drying typically kill all the fungi and insects in the wood if a maximum dry-bulb temperature of above 60 °C is used for the drying schedule. This is not guaranteed in air drying.
5.If air drying is done improperly (exposed to the sun), the rate of drying may be overly rapid in the dry summer months, causing cracking and splitting, and too slow during the cold winter months.
The significant advantages of conventional kiln drying include higher throughput and better control of the final moisture content. Conventional kiln and solar drying both enable wood to be dried to any moisture content regardless of weather conditions. For most large-scale drying operations solar and conventional kiln drying are more efficient than air drying.
Classification of timbers for drying
The timbers are classified as follows according to their ease of drying and their proneness to drying degrade:
1.Highly refractory woods: These woods are slow and difficult to dry if the final product is to be free from defects, particularly cracks and splits. Examples are heavy structural timbers with high density such as ironbark (Eucalyptus paniculata), blackbutt (E. pilularis), southern blue gum (E. globulus) and brush box (Lophostemon cofertus). They require considerable protection and care against rapid drying conditions for the best results (Bootle, 1994).
2.Moderately refractory woods: These timbers show a moderate tendency to crack and split during seasoning. They can be seasoned free from defects with moderately rapid drying conditions (i.e. a maximum dry-bulb temperature of 85 °C can be used). Examples are Sydney blue gum (E. saligna) and other timbers of medium density (Bootle, 1994), which are potentially suitable for furniture.
3.Non-refractory woods: These woods can be rapidly seasoned to be free from defects even by applying high temperatures (dry-bulb temperatures of more than 100 °C) in industrial kilns. If not dried rapidly, they may develop discolouration (blue stain) and mould on the surface. Examples are softwoods and low density timbers such as Pinus radiata.
Wood Drying Benefits
Drying, if carried out promptly after felling of trees, also protects timber against primary decay, fungal stain and attack by certain kinds of insects. Organisms, which cause decay and stain, generally cannot thrive in timber with a moisture content below 20%. Several, though not all, insect pests can live only in green timber. Dried wood is less susceptible to decay than green wood is above 20% moisture.
1.Dried timber is lighter, and the transportation and handling costs are reduced.
2.Dried timber is stronger than green timber in most strength properties.
3.Timbers for impregnation with preservatives have to be properly dried if proper penetration is to be accomplished, particularly in the case of oil-type preservatives.
4.In the field of chemical modification of wood and wood products, the material should be dried to a certain moisture content for the appropriate reactions to occur.
5.Dry wood works, machines, finishes and glues better than green timber. Paints and finishes last longer on dry timber.
6.The electrical and thermal insulation properties of wood are improved by drying.
What This Means For You
We are not saying you can't use air dried wood, just pointing out the benefits of our process of making stakes over a newcomer, should we rest on our laurels of being in the wood stake business for over 30 years? Or should we remind you of all the stake producers that have come and gone?
As you will read in Wikipedia, air drying lumber takes lots of space and time. Take it from someone who has been there, sometimes you just have to cut the wood you have on hand, and when that wood is Green you get a rough finish, heavier product, possible insect infested material and it will warp! We purchase our lumber used to make stakes from the major mills throughout the southeast stakes like Georgia Pacific, Blue Lynx, International Paper, West Frasier and others, these mills are all members of the lumber association and follow the guidelines allowing their product to be used by the consumer. Ask any home center or lumber yard if they sell air-dried lumber.
Our lumber has a moisture content of 13 to 18%, mold grows at 20%, insects infest at those levels as well.
Having purchased more stake producing equipment and or companies than anyone else in the south east states we have seen every possible way of manufacturing wood stakes. We have also heard from these prior business owners what they knew adding to our years of knowledges. We have even hired owners of failed stake operations to work our production lines and have seen first hand what works and does not work in both lumber and production methods.
Why Kiln Drying or Heat Treating Provides a Better Grade of Lumber
1.Timber can be dried to any desired low moisture content by conventional or solar kiln drying, but in air drying, moisture contents of less than 18% are difficult to attain for most locations.
- 1.This means that if capital outlay is involved, this capital is just sitting there for a longer time when air drying is used. On the other hand, installing an industrial kiln, to say nothing of maintenance and operation, is expensive.
- 2.In addition, wood that is being air-dried takes up space, which could also cost money.
3.In air drying, there is little control over the drying elements, so drying degrade cannot be controlled.
As you will read in Wikipedia, air drying lumber takes lots of space and time. Take it from someone who has been there, sometimes you just have to cut the wood you have on hand, and when that wood is Green you get a rough finish, heavier product, possible insect infested material and it will warp! We purchase our lumber used to make stakes from the major mills throughout the southeast stakes like Georgia Pacific, Blue Lynx, International Paper, West Frasier and others, these mills are all members of the lumber association and follow the guidelines allowing their product to be used by the consumer. Ask any home center or lumber yard if they sell air-dried lumber.
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
Our Stakes Have A Better Grade Of Lumber – STAKEMILL
Order Survey Stakes here
Recently it has been brought to our attention a Florida stake producer claims to use a “better wood”, this information has been established in just a few years of operation over others with close to four decades of cutting experience. That has intrigued us, so we wanted to share with you information you can find easily on the net. Then we will give you our opinion after being in this business for over thirty some years.
Basically there are two ways to dry lumber once it has been cut down. The first and oldest way is to air dry and the second is to Kiln dry or heat the lumber. When you air dry lumber you must be experienced and have the proper moisture reading equipment, plus you are at the mercy of Mother Nature. When you heat-treat lumber you can then stamp the lumber so it is certified usable in the building industry, heat treating or kiln drying heats the wood to a set temperature for a set period of time decided by such organizations as the Southern Pine Timber Council assuring you get the same bug and disease free lumber every time. Air drying or Green Lumber will vary much like the talent at Open Mic Night at your local comedy club, sometimes you will like it sometimes you will not. When your business counts on stakes like most land surveyors, engineers and road builders do you want the same product every time, you can’t get one bundle that weighs 20 pounds and the next five weigh 30 pounds, those extra pounds mean water. That water leads to fungus, it gives bugs a home, when you store this wood in your office, inside garage or even your vehicle the last thing you want is bugs being introduced to your work environment or adding 100+ pounds to your vehicle that is already loaded down hindering your fuel economy.
Direct from Wikipedia – WOOD DRYING
Why Kiln Drying or Heat Treating Provides a Better Grade of Lumber
Kiln drying provides a means of overcoming the limitations imposed by erratic weather conditions. In kiln drying as in air drying, unsaturated air is used as the drying medium. Almost all commercial timbers of the world are dried in industrial kilns. A comparison of air drying, conventional kiln and solar drying is given below:
1.Timber can be dried to any desired low moisture content by conventional or solar kiln drying, but in air drying, moisture contents of less than 18% are difficult to attain for most locations.
2.The drying times are considerably less in conventional kiln drying than in solar kiln drying, followed by air drying.
4.The temperatures employed in kiln drying typically kill all the fungi and insects in the wood if a maximum dry-bulb temperature of above 60 °C is used for the drying schedule. This is not guaranteed in air drying.
5.If air drying is done improperly (exposed to the sun), the rate of drying may be overly rapid in the dry summer months, causing cracking and splitting, and too slow during the cold winter months.
The significant advantages of conventional kiln drying include higher throughput and better control of the final moisture content. Conventional kiln and solar drying both enable wood to be dried to any moisture content regardless of weather conditions. For most large-scale drying operations solar and conventional kiln drying are more efficient than air drying.
Classification of timbers for drying
The timbers are classified as follows according to their ease of drying and their proneness to drying degrade:
1.Highly refractory woods: These woods are slow and difficult to dry if the final product is to be free from defects, particularly cracks and splits. Examples are heavy structural timbers with high density such as ironbark (Eucalyptus paniculata), blackbutt (E. pilularis), southern blue gum (E. globulus) and brush box (Lophostemon cofertus). They require considerable protection and care against rapid drying conditions for the best results (Bootle, 1994).
2.Moderately refractory woods: These timbers show a moderate tendency to crack and split during seasoning. They can be seasoned free from defects with moderately rapid drying conditions (i.e. a maximum dry-bulb temperature of 85 °C can be used). Examples are Sydney blue gum (E. saligna) and other timbers of medium density (Bootle, 1994), which are potentially suitable for furniture.
3.Non-refractory woods: These woods can be rapidly seasoned to be free from defects even by applying high temperatures (dry-bulb temperatures of more than 100 °C) in industrial kilns. If not dried rapidly, they may develop discolouration (blue stain) and mould on the surface. Examples are softwoods and low density timbers such as Pinus radiata.
Wood Drying Benefits
Drying, if carried out promptly after felling of trees, also protects timber against primary decay, fungal stain and attack by certain kinds of insects. Organisms, which cause decay and stain, generally cannot thrive in timber with a moisture content below 20%. Several, though not all, insect pests can live only in green timber. Dried wood is less susceptible to decay than green wood is above 20% moisture.
1.Dried timber is lighter, and the transportation and handling costs are reduced.
2.Dried timber is stronger than green timber in most strength properties.
3.Timbers for impregnation with preservatives have to be properly dried if proper penetration is to be accomplished, particularly in the case of oil-type preservatives.
4.In the field of chemical modification of wood and wood products, the material should be dried to a certain moisture content for the appropriate reactions to occur.
5.Dry wood works, machines, finishes and glues better than green timber. Paints and finishes last longer on dry timber.
6.The electrical and thermal insulation properties of wood are improved by drying.
What This Means For You
We are not saying you can't use air dried wood, just pointing out the benefits of our process of making stakes over a newcomer, should we rest on our laurels of being in the wood stake business for over 30 years? Or should we remind you of all the stake producers that have come and gone?
As you will read in Wikipedia, air drying lumber takes lots of space and time. Take it from someone who has been there, sometimes you just have to cut the wood you have on hand, and when that wood is Green you get a rough finish, heavier product, possible insect infested material and it will warp! We purchase our lumber used to make stakes from the major mills throughout the southeast stakes like Georgia Pacific, Blue Lynx, International Paper, West Frasier and others, these mills are all members of the lumber association and follow the guidelines allowing their product to be used by the consumer. Ask any home center or lumber yard if they sell air-dried lumber.
Our lumber has a moisture content of 13 to 18%, mold grows at 20%, insects infest at those levels as well.
Having purchased more stake producing equipment and or companies than anyone else in the south east states we have seen every possible way of manufacturing wood stakes. We have also heard from these prior business owners what they knew adding to our years of knowledges. We have even hired owners of failed stake operations to work our production lines and have seen first hand what works and does not work in both lumber and production methods.
Why Kiln Drying or Heat Treating Provides a Better Grade of Lumber
1.Timber can be dried to any desired low moisture content by conventional or solar kiln drying, but in air drying, moisture contents of less than 18% are difficult to attain for most locations.
- 1.This means that if capital outlay is involved, this capital is just sitting there for a longer time when air drying is used. On the other hand, installing an industrial kiln, to say nothing of maintenance and operation, is expensive.
- 2.In addition, wood that is being air-dried takes up space, which could also cost money.
3.In air drying, there is little control over the drying elements, so drying degrade cannot be controlled.
As you will read in Wikipedia, air drying lumber takes lots of space and time. Take it from someone who has been there, sometimes you just have to cut the wood you have on hand, and when that wood is Green you get a rough finish, heavier product, possible insect infested material and it will warp! We purchase our lumber used to make stakes from the major mills throughout the southeast stakes like Georgia Pacific, Blue Lynx, International Paper, West Frasier and others, these mills are all members of the lumber association and follow the guidelines allowing their product to be used by the consumer. Ask any home center or lumber yard if they sell air-dried lumber.
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
Friday, November 5, 2010
Leica Geosystems at Stakemill
Leica Geosystems has chosen Stakemill to be its newest Florida dealer for Digital Levels, Auto Level, Builders Transit's, Dumpy Levels, Rotary Lasers, Disto Meters, Grade Rods, Tripods, Accessories and Batteries.
Leica is one of the oldest lines in land Survey Instruments, GPS, Construction Supplies and more that have just become available through Stakemill as Precision Measuring Instruments. We do have on display in our showroom locate don the corner of US Highway 19 and 126th Ave most of the Leica Geosystems Precision Line, we don't carry the entire line right now we do have other Leica Geosystems divisions negotating with us to market their products for the Land Survey Construction and GPS industry. Only time will tell as Stakemill continues to be the fastest growing survey supplier in Florida for the last five years, some of the hardest years to perform when you rest on your past laurels like others here in Florida have done.
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
Leica Geosystems at Stakemill
Leica Geosystems has chosen Stakemill to be its newest Florida dealer for Digital Levels, Auto Level, Builders Transit's, Dumpy Levels, Rotary Lasers, Disto Meters, Grade Rods, Tripods, Accessories and Batteries.
Leica is one of the oldest lines in land Survey Instruments, GPS, Construction Supplies and more that have just become available through Stakemill as Precision Measuring Instruments. We do have on display in our showroom locate don the corner of US Highway 19 and 126th Ave most of the Leica Geosystems Precision Line, we don't carry the entire line right now we do have other Leica Geosystems divisions negotating with us to market their products for the Land Survey Construction and GPS industry. Only time will tell as Stakemill continues to be the fastest growing survey supplier in Florida for the last five years, some of the hardest years to perform when you rest on your past laurels like others here in Florida have done.
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
Sunday, October 10, 2010
STAKEMILL ranks in the Top 10 online in our industry
See why more Land Surveyors, Contractors, Road Builders, Government Agencies and Municipalities use Stakemill.com than all the other survey suppliers.
In an independent study Stakemill’s e-commerce site ranks number seven in our industry amongst other web sites as reported by Ranking.com. ” This is a spectacular feat” boasts owner Sean Scully, “We have been selling online for almost 14 years and it is starting to pay off”. Stakemill was formed in 1978 by two brothers working from there house, after years of hard work and by keeping their roots in Largo Florida this leadership shows it formula for success.
Website Ranking
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com/
In an independent study Stakemill’s e-commerce site ranks number seven in our industry amongst other web sites as reported by Ranking.com. ” This is a spectacular feat” boasts owner Sean Scully, “We have been selling online for almost 14 years and it is starting to pay off”. Stakemill was formed in 1978 by two brothers working from there house, after years of hard work and by keeping their roots in Largo Florida this leadership shows it formula for success.
Website Ranking
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com/
STAKEMILL ranks in the Top 10 online in our industry
See why more Land Surveyors, Contractors, Road Builders, Government Agencies and Municipalities use Stakemill.com than all the other survey suppliers.
In an independent study Stakemill’s e-commerce site ranks number seven in our industry amongst other web sites as reported by Ranking.com. ” This is a spectacular feat” boasts owner Sean Scully, “We have been selling online for almost 14 years and it is starting to pay off”. Stakemill was formed in 1978 by two brothers working from there house, after years of hard work and by keeping their roots in Largo Florida this leadership shows it formula for success.
Website Ranking
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com/
In an independent study Stakemill’s e-commerce site ranks number seven in our industry amongst other web sites as reported by Ranking.com. ” This is a spectacular feat” boasts owner Sean Scully, “We have been selling online for almost 14 years and it is starting to pay off”. Stakemill was formed in 1978 by two brothers working from there house, after years of hard work and by keeping their roots in Largo Florida this leadership shows it formula for success.
Website Ranking
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com/
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Stakemill is a Google Checkout Partner
Online shopping doesn't have to be a scary thing, Stakemill has become a Google Checkout Partner offering safe and secure checkout steps. No more separate login ID's and different passwords for each website you buy from. You will only see Google on the larger e-commerce sites as they require stringent requirements and volume levels to participate in this service. So the next time you need GIS or Land Survey Supplies feel confident shopping at www.stakemll.com.
See our Google Checkout Reviews Here
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
See our Google Checkout Reviews Here
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
Stakemill is a Google Checkout Partner
Online shopping doesn't have to be a scary thing, Stakemill has become a Google Checkout Partner offering safe and secure checkout steps. No more separate login ID's and different passwords for each website you buy from. You will only see Google on the larger e-commerce sites as they require stringent requirements and volume levels to participate in this service. So the next time you need GIS or Land Survey Supplies feel confident shopping at www.stakemll.com.
See our Google Checkout Reviews Here
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
See our Google Checkout Reviews Here
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Do your part – Help map the spill
Do your part – Help map the spill http://www.mapthespill.org/
Map the Spill is a mobile app and website for the public to record the impacts of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Map the Spill allows the public to use their mobile phone to record field notes, take photos and video, and mark locations on a map. Provided by Trimble.
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
Map the Spill is a mobile app and website for the public to record the impacts of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Map the Spill allows the public to use their mobile phone to record field notes, take photos and video, and mark locations on a map. Provided by Trimble.
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
Do your part – Help map the spill
Do your part – Help map the spill http://www.mapthespill.org/
Map the Spill is a mobile app and website for the public to record the impacts of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Map the Spill allows the public to use their mobile phone to record field notes, take photos and video, and mark locations on a map. Provided by Trimble.
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
Map the Spill is a mobile app and website for the public to record the impacts of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Map the Spill allows the public to use their mobile phone to record field notes, take photos and video, and mark locations on a map. Provided by Trimble.
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
Thursday, July 8, 2010
NGS Recommends Fixed Leg Tripods
The National Geodetic Survey, the nations positioning agency, has been directed by Congress to implement a Height Modernization Program throughout the country. The basis for this program is to establish a very accurate vertical measurement system. Height Modernization supports the five mission goals as outlined in NOAA’s Strategic Plan. Go to their web site for more specifics at www.ngs.noaa.gov/heightmod/
They have recommended the use of fixed leg tripods for their GPS and digital level operations. The below file is a reminder that Nedo is prepared to supply a high quality fix leg tripod. This tripod is also equipped with the Nedo exclusive plastic coating on all of its wood surfaces. This is a guarantee that this tripod will never warp and you can offer your customers a trouble free product. With the emergence of this program, we have recently seen a lot of activity with this product.
Fixed Leg Tripods Now Recommended for all Digital Levels
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
They have recommended the use of fixed leg tripods for their GPS and digital level operations. The below file is a reminder that Nedo is prepared to supply a high quality fix leg tripod. This tripod is also equipped with the Nedo exclusive plastic coating on all of its wood surfaces. This is a guarantee that this tripod will never warp and you can offer your customers a trouble free product. With the emergence of this program, we have recently seen a lot of activity with this product.
Fixed Leg Tripods Now Recommended for all Digital Levels
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
NGS Recommends Fixed Leg Tripods
The National Geodetic Survey, the nations positioning agency, has been directed by Congress to implement a Height Modernization Program throughout the country. The basis for this program is to establish a very accurate vertical measurement system. Height Modernization supports the five mission goals as outlined in NOAA’s Strategic Plan. Go to their web site for more specifics at www.ngs.noaa.gov/heightmod/
They have recommended the use of fixed leg tripods for their GPS and digital level operations. The below file is a reminder that Nedo is prepared to supply a high quality fix leg tripod. This tripod is also equipped with the Nedo exclusive plastic coating on all of its wood surfaces. This is a guarantee that this tripod will never warp and you can offer your customers a trouble free product. With the emergence of this program, we have recently seen a lot of activity with this product.
Fixed Leg Tripods Now Recommended for all Digital Levels
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
They have recommended the use of fixed leg tripods for their GPS and digital level operations. The below file is a reminder that Nedo is prepared to supply a high quality fix leg tripod. This tripod is also equipped with the Nedo exclusive plastic coating on all of its wood surfaces. This is a guarantee that this tripod will never warp and you can offer your customers a trouble free product. With the emergence of this program, we have recently seen a lot of activity with this product.
Fixed Leg Tripods Now Recommended for all Digital Levels
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com
Another example of Nedo’s Tripod Innovation and Ingenuity
It was Nedo’s innovation which developed the first quick clamp system. Once the patents had expired, the quick clamp tripod rapidly became the standard in the surveying equipment industry. In addition, all wooden parts are encased in a special PVC and polyethylene to prevent swelling caused by moisture. Yes, another Nedo first.
I invite you to view the picture of this very unique feature along with other great features which make this tripod a near perfect product. This is not a product for low end instruments but a product that should be sold with total stations and robotic instruments. This tripod is for quality minded customers which will appreciate you for looking after their best interests.
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=115_370&sort=20a&filter_id=94&alpha_filter_id=0/
Another example of Nedo’s Tripod Innovation and Ingenuity
It was Nedo’s innovation which developed the first quick clamp system. Once the patents had expired, the quick clamp tripod rapidly became the standard in the surveying equipment industry. In addition, all wooden parts are encased in a special PVC and polyethylene to prevent swelling caused by moisture. Yes, another Nedo first.
I invite you to view the picture of this very unique feature along with other great features which make this tripod a near perfect product. This is not a product for low end instruments but a product that should be sold with total stations and robotic instruments. This tripod is for quality minded customers which will appreciate you for looking after their best interests.
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=115_370&sort=20a&filter_id=94&alpha_filter_id=0/
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Survey Stakes in Florida
Where are they now? Read our numerous entries about those in the past who have tried to produce wood survey stakes in Florida. Currently we are getting numerous calls from wholesalers wanting cheap stakes to resell to their customers supply yards, these are items that are low cost, heavy, carry little markup, require handeling equipment to move and only allow so much markup before they become priced out of the market, yet these suppliers will continue to scratch their head and try to talk yet another person into producing wood stakes for them without telling them their last three suppliers have gone belly up.
We can name over a dozen stake companies that have come and gone in the last few years. Florida land surveyors have been burned too many times by companies promising to supply them with wood stakes and lath. Lets list a few of them below.
Where are they now?
We can name over a dozen stake companies that have come and gone in the last few years. Florida land surveyors have been burned too many times by companies promising to supply them with wood stakes and lath. Lets list a few of them below.
- Prime Stakes
- Gulf Coast Survey Supply
- Cheap Stakes
- The Stake Company
- Eagle Stakes
- Ruffs Saw and Tool
- Delray Stake
- Jonas Survey Stakes
- Southern Stake
- BG Stake Company
- Stakes-n-Stuff
- Florida Survey Supplies
- Quest of Orlando
- D and G Stake Company
- MacDonald Center
- B and E Stakes
- Goulad Stakes
"Where was your stake supplier 5 or 10 years ago? Where will they be 15 years from now?"
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com/
Survey Stakes in Florida
Where are they now? Read our numerous entries about those in the past who have tried to produce wood survey stakes in Florida. Currently we are getting numerous calls from wholesalers wanting cheap stakes to resell to their customers supply yards, these are items that are low cost, heavy, carry little markup, require handeling equipment to move and only allow so much markup before they become priced out of the market, yet these suppliers will continue to scratch their head and try to talk yet another person into producing wood stakes for them without telling them their last three suppliers have gone belly up.
We can name over a dozen stake companies that have come and gone in the last few years. Florida land surveyors have been burned too many times by companies promising to supply them with wood stakes and lath. Lets list a few of them below.
Where are they now?
We can name over a dozen stake companies that have come and gone in the last few years. Florida land surveyors have been burned too many times by companies promising to supply them with wood stakes and lath. Lets list a few of them below.
- Prime Stakes
- Gulf Coast Survey Supply
- Cheap Stakes
- The Stake Company
- Eagle Stakes
- Ruffs Saw and Tool
- Delray Stake
- Jonas Survey Stakes
- Southern Stake
- BG Stake Company
- Stakes-n-Stuff
- Florida Survey Supplies
- Quest of Orlando
- D and G Stake Company
- MacDonald Center
- B and E Stakes
- Goulad Stakes
"Where was your stake supplier 5 or 10 years ago? Where will they be 15 years from now?"
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill http://www.stakemill.com/
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Stakemill Welcomes Prime Stakes Customers
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Brooksville August 2008 Stake Supplier Gets Rained Out
Ft Myers Supplier Doesn't Measure Up
Stakemill Purchases Failed Marion County Stake Company From Auction
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Brooksville August 2008 Stake Supplier Gets Rained Out
Ft Myers Supplier Doesn't Measure Up
Stakemill Purchases Failed Marion County Stake Company From Auction
16 Names and Growing
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Why Choose STAKEMILL? We are Florida's fastest growing Survey Supply House
Since 1978 Stakemill has supplied Florida Land Surveyors, Contractors, Road Builders, Municipalities and others with quality wood stakes.
You may see others wood stake producers comment they have not expanded like Stakemill has; I guess they want you to assume this is a bad thing. The truth is the manufacturers and suppliers have told them they are not interested in them as Florida has too many companies selling land survey supplies. The years 2008 and 2009 were ones that will go down in Land Surveyor history, some of the oldest and newest Survey Supplier business’ in Florida closed locations or shut down completely. Those were also years that Stakemill became one of Ashtech/Magellan, CST Berger and SECO’s largest dealer in not only the state of Florida but in the South East States!! That is big news considering some of the most established Land Survey Suppliers are in Florida. We are not a new face to this business, we have been around since the late 70’s and have remained in Largo Florida along with buying up most of our competitors that were profitable and well run locations.
Stakemill will continue to expand product line, services offered, add finance companies and continue to exceed your expectations in 2010. The next time you need wood stakes, iron rods, concrete monuments or filed supplies such as paint, flagging or even tripods, radios and prisms – think of STAKEMILL.
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill
http://www.stakemill.com/
You may see others wood stake producers comment they have not expanded like Stakemill has; I guess they want you to assume this is a bad thing. The truth is the manufacturers and suppliers have told them they are not interested in them as Florida has too many companies selling land survey supplies. The years 2008 and 2009 were ones that will go down in Land Surveyor history, some of the oldest and newest Survey Supplier business’ in Florida closed locations or shut down completely. Those were also years that Stakemill became one of Ashtech/Magellan, CST Berger and SECO’s largest dealer in not only the state of Florida but in the South East States!! That is big news considering some of the most established Land Survey Suppliers are in Florida. We are not a new face to this business, we have been around since the late 70’s and have remained in Largo Florida along with buying up most of our competitors that were profitable and well run locations.
Stakemill will continue to expand product line, services offered, add finance companies and continue to exceed your expectations in 2010. The next time you need wood stakes, iron rods, concrete monuments or filed supplies such as paint, flagging or even tripods, radios and prisms – think of STAKEMILL.
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill
http://www.stakemill.com/
Why Choose STAKEMILL? We are Florida's fastest growing Survey Supply House
Since 1978 Stakemill has supplied Florida Land Surveyors, Contractors, Road Builders, Municipalities and others with quality wood stakes.
You may see others wood stake producers comment they have not expanded like Stakemill has; I guess they want you to assume this is a bad thing. The truth is the manufacturers and suppliers have told them they are not interested in them as Florida has too many companies selling land survey supplies. The years 2008 and 2009 were ones that will go down in Land Surveyor history, some of the oldest and newest Survey Supplier business’ in Florida closed locations or shut down completely. Those were also years that Stakemill became one of Ashtech/Magellan, CST Berger and SECO’s largest dealer in not only the state of Florida but in the South East States!! That is big news considering some of the most established Land Survey Suppliers are in Florida. We are not a new face to this business, we have been around since the late 70’s and have remained in Largo Florida along with buying up most of our competitors that were profitable and well run locations.
Stakemill will continue to expand product line, services offered, add finance companies and continue to exceed your expectations in 2010. The next time you need wood stakes, iron rods, concrete monuments or filed supplies such as paint, flagging or even tripods, radios and prisms – think of STAKEMILL.
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill
http://www.stakemill.com/
You may see others wood stake producers comment they have not expanded like Stakemill has; I guess they want you to assume this is a bad thing. The truth is the manufacturers and suppliers have told them they are not interested in them as Florida has too many companies selling land survey supplies. The years 2008 and 2009 were ones that will go down in Land Surveyor history, some of the oldest and newest Survey Supplier business’ in Florida closed locations or shut down completely. Those were also years that Stakemill became one of Ashtech/Magellan, CST Berger and SECO’s largest dealer in not only the state of Florida but in the South East States!! That is big news considering some of the most established Land Survey Suppliers are in Florida. We are not a new face to this business, we have been around since the late 70’s and have remained in Largo Florida along with buying up most of our competitors that were profitable and well run locations.
Stakemill will continue to expand product line, services offered, add finance companies and continue to exceed your expectations in 2010. The next time you need wood stakes, iron rods, concrete monuments or filed supplies such as paint, flagging or even tripods, radios and prisms – think of STAKEMILL.
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill
http://www.stakemill.com/
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Wooden Survey Stakes
Florida's only source for quality wood Survey Stakes, Survey Lath, Construction Stakes, Grade Stakes, and Hubs.
Survey Stakes - Wood Lath, Surveyor Stakes and Hubs
For over 32 years STAKEMILL has supplied wood stakes in our home state of Florida, throughout the Carribean, all of the Southern States, numerous more states as far away as California. We have seen dozens of companies try to make stakes from drops at a local truss plant to fall downs of other products and even some setup to buy everything and produce nothing and not last more than a year or two. Without the added value of making the actual stake, we can tell you those companies will not survive. We should know as we have purchased most of their equipment from asset recovery sales, bankrutcy sales and from landlords that have taken the equipment in exchange for back rent.Stakemill will continue to be here for land surveyors, contractors, road builders, civil engineers and others for years to come. Please visit our web site or stop into our huge showroom located at the corner of Hwy US 19N and 126th Ave in Largo Florida, 1 block south of Honeywell on US 19N and SR 688.
STAKEMILL6060 126th Ave Largo, Florida 33773Tel 727-538-0886Fax 727-538-2046
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill
http://www.stakemill.com/
Wooden Survey Stakes
Florida's only source for quality wood Survey Stakes, Survey Lath, Construction Stakes, Grade Stakes, and Hubs.
Survey Stakes - Wood Lath, Surveyor Stakes and Hubs
For over 32 years STAKEMILL has supplied wood stakes in our home state of Florida, throughout the Carribean, all of the Southern States, numerous more states as far away as California. We have seen dozens of companies try to make stakes from drops at a local truss plant to fall downs of other products and even some setup to buy everything and produce nothing and not last more than a year or two. Without the added value of making the actual stake, we can tell you those companies will not survive. We should know as we have purchased most of their equipment from asset recovery sales, bankrutcy sales and from landlords that have taken the equipment in exchange for back rent.Stakemill will continue to be here for land surveyors, contractors, road builders, civil engineers and others for years to come. Please visit our web site or stop into our huge showroom located at the corner of Hwy US 19N and 126th Ave in Largo Florida, 1 block south of Honeywell on US 19N and SR 688.
STAKEMILL6060 126th Ave Largo, Florida 33773Tel 727-538-0886Fax 727-538-2046
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill
http://www.stakemill.com/
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Survey Measuring Items
We have measuring items for surveyors in Florida-some of the best sellers include:
and many more…
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill
http://www.stakemill.com
Survey Measuring Items
We have measuring items for surveyors in Florida-some of the best sellers include:
and many more…
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill
http://www.stakemill.com
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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)
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill
http://www.stakemill.com
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)
Shop online for Land Survey Supplies and GIS Receivers at Stakemill
http://www.stakemill.com
Delta Point Survey Markers for Rebar and Pipe
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.
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/
Delta Point Survey Markers for Rebar and Pipe
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.
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/
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