Laserline Mfg. Inc. is the world's largest manufacturer of direct reading (Lenker style) grade rods, which feature a movable tape face allowing you to set the actual benchmark elevation, or any elevation, above or below the bench into the rod. Tough, lightweight and versatile. Made with high-strength clear anodized aluminum with DuPont nylon parts, Laserline rods will not rust, split, splinter swell or warp in any environment.
- Heavy-duty matte textured face makes tape easy to read in bright sunlight and protects numbers from wear and fading
- Heavy-duty brass tape lock grommets are oversized, minimize tape tearing
- High-density black detector rail is U.V. stabilized for long life, specifically designed to not become brittle from exposure to sunlight
- Solid tape lock with internal brake slide
- Tape lock pin designed not to puncture tape
- Tough and rugged DuPont nylon parts – same material used for ski bindings and motorcycle parts
View/download directions for using a direct reading rod.
View/download Laserline GR Series product brochure.
Laser or optical. These grade rods are the number one seller in the USA, and there's a reason — Tremendous Quality. Tough, lightweight, and versatile, our direct reading (lenker style) rods bear the true test of quality in the field, and hold up exceptionally well. Choose from our large selection of lengths and increments in tenths, metric, and inches.
UB-1 Universal Bracket: Works with virtually all receivers
4-Foot Rod Extension: Allows you to extend the GR1000 Series Direct Reading Grade Rods in 1-foot increments up to 4 additional feet. (Please Note; The 4 foot extension is NOT compatible with GR10, GR15 or GR1450 series rods)