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A pantometer is a handy device which allows the easy and quick measuring of slopes for maps and charts.
The normal method for surveying a slope is to use ranging poles at each change in slope elevation. This method can be time consuming when you need to use both a clinometer and a tape measure. Not to mention the problem of a lack of hands to carry this all.
A pantometer is a fixed distance apart, 1m, which means you do not need to use a tape measure. Also, the protractor is fixed to the pantometer, which is one less thing to carry, loose and have to sight up every time. It still requires two people to operate, but it is a lot easier and quicker, and the results are more accurate.
Pantometers are difficult to find in educational catalougues (I have only seen one in Philip Harris) and are quite expensive. But, for about 10 quid ($15) and a couple of hours work, you can make your own.
The normal method for surveying a slope is to use ranging poles at each change in slope elevation. This method can be time consuming when you need to use both a clinometer and a tape measure. Not to mention the problem of a lack of hands to carry this all.
A pantometer is a fixed distance apart, 1m, which means you do not need to use a tape measure. Also, the protractor is fixed to the pantometer, which is one less thing to carry, loose and have to sight up every time. It still requires two people to operate, but it is a lot easier and quicker, and the results are more accurate.
Pantometers are difficult to find in educational catalougues (I have only seen one in Philip Harris) and are quite expensive. But, for about 10 quid ($15) and a couple of hours work, you can make your own.
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To make a pantometer, you will need the following
Resources:
x2 meter rulers
x2 2cm x 4cm pieces of wood, between 1m and 1.5m long
x1 10cm long, 4cm gauge dowling (or which ever you prefer)
x8 drawing pins
x1 360 degree protractor (I shall explain why)
150cm of string or cord
x1 eye curtain hook
4cm of tubing
x1 small weight or anything suitable
Paint (optional)
Tape (optional)
Equipment:
wood saw (optional)
hand saw
medium gauge sandpaper
g-clamp
paint brush (optional)
rasps
hand drill
awl (optional)
Araldite (or other epoxy glue)
scalpel
pen
scissors
Resources:
x2 meter rulers
x2 2cm x 4cm pieces of wood, between 1m and 1.5m long
x1 10cm long, 4cm gauge dowling (or which ever you prefer)
x8 drawing pins
x1 360 degree protractor (I shall explain why)
150cm of string or cord
x1 eye curtain hook
4cm of tubing
x1 small weight or anything suitable
Paint (optional)
Tape (optional)
Equipment:
wood saw (optional)
hand saw
medium gauge sandpaper
g-clamp
paint brush (optional)
rasps
hand drill
awl (optional)
Araldite (or other epoxy glue)
scalpel
pen
scissors
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Jan 7, 2010. 7:42 PMvalhallas_end
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Very nice. I wish I'd had one of these on some of my field excursions....it would have made mapping and verification so much easier.
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