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  Gary RK June 7, 2013 at 8:53pm

  For use when estimating or setting out ?

  We have two bought from Amazon (will check their make), but good enough for estimating/quoting. Relatively cheap, has small wheel and collapsible handle. More expensive versions have larger wheel, battery powered dial light, stand and bag.

  If for setting out, I would question if you can use them accurately enough, especially if on a slope or rough ground. They do 'skip' a little
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  Colin Hunt June 8, 2013 at 6:11am

  I use a second hand collapsible wheel for estimating and material tape reel for setting out - the same one I've used for 35 years - probably paid for it's self by now!
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  Robbie June 8, 2013 at 10:05am

  Have a look here
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  Phil Stovell June 8, 2013 at 8:12pm

  Thanks Robbie - much appreciated!
  
  Robbie @ PremierLawnsni said:

  Have a look here
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  Phil Stovell June 14, 2013 at 9:59am

  Yes Ben - As a practicing Garden Designer I need to speed up my surveying time and was hoping a wheel would help me achieve this. Any suggestions?
  
  Ben Scott said:

  When you say surveying, do you mean for mapping out a garden prior to designing?
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  Phil Voice June 14, 2013 at 10:05am

  Hi Phil

  Have you ever considered using a Leica Disto laser distance measurer?
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  Phil Stovell June 14, 2013 at 11:35am

  Morning Phil

  I have considered it but wasn't confident of it working well in a garden environment. Plus some of my gardens measure over 60m in length therefore I would have to revert to a tape anyway. Have you used one? Your experience?

  I like the idea of transporting something smaller to site visits and it being fast to use.

  Phil
  
  Phil Voice said:

  Hi Phil

  Have you ever considered using a Leica Disto laser distance measurer?
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  Phil Voice June 14, 2013 at 11:44am

  I've only used one indoors but I've seen them used externally with good results.
  It's worth paying a little bit extra for a strong laser.

  Distance shouldn't be a problem. Just make up a target board for intermediate measurements on longer distances. 60m is adequate for most garden applications.

  I had a wheel and used it a lot but they are not always accurate, especially when measuring undulating or bumpy ground or slopes, for example.
  
  Phil Stovell said:

  Morning Phil

  I have considered it but wasn't confident of it working well in a garden environment. Plus some of my gardens measure over 60m in length therefore I would have to revert to a tape anyway. Have you used one? Your experience?

  I like the idea of transporting something smaller to site visits and it being fast to use.

  Phil
  
  Phil Voice said:

  Hi Phil

  Have you ever considered using a Leica Disto laser distance measurer?
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  Phil Stovell June 14, 2013 at 11:55am

  Thanks Phil - sounds good.
  
  Phil Voice said:

  I've only used one indoors but I've seen them used externally with good results.
  It's worth paying a little bit extra for a strong laser.

  Distance shouldn't be a problem. Just make up a target board for intermediate measurements on longer distances. 60m is adequate for most garden applications.

  I had a wheel and used it a lot but they are not always accurate, especially when measuring undulating or bumpy ground or slopes, for example.
  
  Phil Stovell said:

  Morning Phil

  I have considered it but wasn't confident of it working well in a garden environment. Plus some of my gardens measure over 60m in length therefore I would have to revert to a tape anyway. Have you used one? Your experience?

  I like the idea of transporting something smaller to site visits and it being fast to use.

  Phil
  
  Phil Voice said:

  Hi Phil

  Have you ever considered using a Leica Disto laser distance measurer?