How we use a transit, water level, lazer transit. Mike Haduck

Mike Haduck with his dad and brother Jeff, show the use of different transits in mason work. All my videos are my ways, opinions and ideas, anyone doing any type of work should consult professional help.

[@johnhodge2788]

Mike, thank you, your Dad and brother for serving our great country. I hope your Dad enjoys good health for many years to come.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, he's still getting along, mike

[@das250250]

I love the water levels , they even work around corners ..

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks very true, Mike

[@closertothetruth9209]

BRILLIANT im using that, old school appeals to me, self reliance.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks closer, still works for me, mike

[@robertkaf]

This is a great video. The water level method feels ancient but is the most precise technology if properly used from what I can see. Thanks to your dad for sharing.

[@MikeHaduck]

I thought it be a good idea to show Old School, I'll tell my dad you said thanks, thanks mike

[@TEXASHANDYMANSVCS]

From a fellow Veteran, Thank you to your dad for his service to our country. Great video! God bless and hope ya have a great day.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks , you too, Mike

[@armorvestrus4119]

I really like the idea that you can check your transit by the Water level that is a great way to verify the auto level it beats the two peg test.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Armor, Mike

[@wtangodelta1715]

Great to see your dad in the video! Thank you for your service Mr. Haduck.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks W Tango, I appreciate it. mike

[@dionegz40]

Thanks to your videos a paper pusher like me can actually be useful around the house! Thanks Mike. Great to see your PA in the video. God bless you both!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dione, God bless, also, we appreciate it. mike

[@simonbuenosaires]

Firstly, respect to your Dad as a US Army Vet, God bless him. thanks for explaining about the transit. 'ive seen plenty of builders using one but was never quite sure what they were doing, now i know, Thanks for posting Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Simon, I appreciate it. Mike

[@wtangodelta1715]

Mike I've also been meaning to thank you for the killer instruction. I began watching months ago with the idea of learning enough to repair the broken mortar joints and cracked brick of the home's window sill. I've been absorbing over the months and last week's project was a smashing success for a first time mortar project. I'll be painting with portland the concrete step and landing at the front door that needs a face lift next. Thanks a million buddy!

[@MikeHaduck]

thats great W Tango, I wish you all the success, thanks mike

[@chadmyers4432]

How did I miss this one! One of the best! Thanks Mike! I'm gonna carry a clear hose with me now.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Chad, mike

[@geedubb2005]

Mike, I hope you see your pops everyday and tell him you love him. I lost my pa 11 years ago and he would be 101 in August. He was a contractor too and taught me a lot. I appreciate your videos. Remember "thumbs in-thumbs out" on adjusting the transit levels! I'll never forget that!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Gee, I appreciate it. mike

[@Dan0__]

Oh man... I love that water level method!!! I guess I could go around the entire building with that!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dan, mike

[@Spongetone1]

Great video Mike! Thanks to your brother and dad for their service to our country, and for mentioning that in the video. Being totally unschooled on how these pieces of measuring equipment are operated, this answered all my questions. Much appreciated!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks steve, much appreciated, mike

[@RA-zl6iw]

Mike, Thanks for putting your dad in your video. He kind of reminds me of some of the "old guys" that I served my apprenticeship under. Those "old guys" have forgotten more than most people know, and are usually a fountain of knowledge, and experience. Not to mention they were tough as nails. Some people may mock the use of a water level, and other older methods, but I believe that the old school tactics are every bit as good as these modern do dads that we now use. People forget about all of the historic buildings, monuments, etc. that water levels and such were used on. Thanks for your videos, God Bless

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks RJA, I'll tell my Pa, he'll like that. mike

[@danielsestina6457]

I am always impressed by your videos, thank you for posting them. I am a concrete finisher with masonry experience. I am also a 9 year veteran of the U.S. Army, so please tell your father thank you for his service for me.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Daniel, I appreciate hearing from another professional mason and veteran. Mike

[@Jubi316]

Thanks a lot I also wondered how to work a transit .

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, mike

[@petenestor1]

Another gem! Your Dad and Brother were awesome too! Keep those videos coming-your real world approach is refreshing and always a treat! Best Regards, Pete in Tunkhannock

[@dormindont1]

old tools best!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks dorm, anything that works, Mike

[@T.E.P.]

water levels don't make that dam laser noise too. need to learn more! thanks Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank you Thor, mike

[@meradu2]

Nice job thank you for your information on how to , please thank your dad to love the water level

[@MikeHaduck]

I will tell him, thanks mike

[@jennifiercools9866]

Well that was pretty neat. I've never heard of a water level. Nice video!!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Jennifier, I appreciate it. mike

[@dslynx]

SWEET! I just need a toilet paper tube and a couple of rubber bands! (j/k) I just learned about the water level from another channel.. Cool info. As for the transit.. I don't need one yet.. but I can't wait till I get a need for one. I've always wondered how to use them.

[@MikeHaduck]

Howdy James, you hit it on the mark with the toilet paper tube and rubber bands, it's that inventive techniques I learned from watching the Beverly hillbilly's. LOL. thanks for the comment. mike

[@juanrendontorres174]

You forgot "eye level" lol just the feel and instinct that is developed over time... i knew a man that could tell you if a floor/cement slab was off level by walking over it... I have now acquired that same skill...

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Juan, I agree, you get a definite feel for that after a while, thanks mike

[@sonnylloyd2899]

i have an upcoming garage pad project. will use the water level method on the forms as its easier & cheaper for one-time use. just need to add some food colouring to the water make it easier to see

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Sonny , make sure there is no bubbles inside and check with your 4ft level to make sure you are within reason, I hope it helps, thanks mike

[@GSMSfromFV]

Mike, you're right. Jeb Clampett would have been proud of that specially designed transit. Only advice . . . adjust the rubber bands a little better. ;o)

[@MikeHaduck]

yer right, I recon I could of did better. lol mike

[@fourfortyroadrunner]

I have an old all-brass transit that is probably older than your Dad, LOL, it belonged to my Gramps who died at 100 + 4 days in 2000. Unfortunately the crosshairs have disintegrated. He built, amoung other things, fire lookout towers for the USFS in N Idaho.

[@MikeHaduck]

fourfortyroadrunner it might be a good museum piece some day. it is sad how everything falls apart. good thing to have thought. thanks mike

[@JustMe-lp1em]

How far away is a transit good for? Any help is greatly appreciated! THX

[@MikeHaduck]

I guess I would say most are pretty accurate up to 150 feet, more or less, thanks mike

[@SonnieScripts]

16ths really Mike lol. Water levels are where it's at

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Philip, very true, thanks mike

[@Eddie-ev9bv]

I cannot understand why you would not use a metric staff for reading levels. It is much easier to read and transfer to notepad. If you ever worked with a metric staff, you would never use an imperial one again. i thought that measurements like 3 and 5/16 went out with the arc!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eddie, as I am in my early 60s, I am showing folks many of the "Old School" way of doing things that still work to this day, and I have to say I have ways of double checking and have never made any "Big" mistakes, that is what counts, I hope it helps thanks, mike

[@Eddie-ev9bv]

Thank you Mike, I didn't mean to be critical and it is very good to show the younger generation how we used to do things in olden times, a bit of the old versus the new.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Eddie, mike