Chalk Line?

[LM]

This may seem like a trivial question ,but it's one of the most important pieces of kit we use and I've never really had one that I can say was brilliant, the best I've probably had is a Stanley fat max.
So is there a chalk line out there that anyone thinks is very good?
Thought I'd ask as before Antonio posted about Sola levels I was using cr*p ones in comparison.

 

[Italy]

This may seem like a trivial question ,but it's one of the most important pieces of kit we use and I've never really had one that I can say was brilliant, the best I've probably had is a Stanley fat max.
So is there a chalk line out there that anyone thinks is very good?
Thought I'd ask as before Antonio posted about Sola levels I was using cr*p ones in comparison.

@LEE MAC
do not ask. to antonio.
do not ask questions.
antonio is old and tired.
antonio tired. always do figures of sh it.
because he does not understand English.
use any level.

 

[Italy]

stanley. use. from @Andy Allen
with this I have said everything.

 

[J Sid]

haven't used one in years, just lasers now

 

[Old Mod]

haven't used one in years, just lasers now

Same same, adhesive doesn't cover the line either! Haha

 

[LM]

I have to say I use mine a lot in conjunction with lasers, especially when marking out through multiple areas and even as spreading guides when we're a squad doing large floors. Also in rooms with lots of windows I find it hard to see the laser well enough for it to substitute a chalk line, but don't shout at me its just the fences I have to jump lol

 

[Qwerty]

I use a Stanley fat max chalk line too especially in conservatories when you can't see the laser line!

 

[Old Mod]

I use a Stanley fat max chalk line too especially in conservatories when you can't see the laser line!

U need a green one Geoff!
No problem seeing them in bright rooms hehe

 

[blute]

Tajima chalk lines and tajima chalk. Best I have had.

 

[LM]

Tajima chalk lines and tajima chalk. Best I have had.

Blute it took a while to arrive, but I got my Tajima last week, absolutely first class piece of kit. Hands down the best chalk line I've ever used, thanks for the post

 

[tommyzooom]

Blute it took a while to arrive, but I got my Tajima last week, absolutely first class piece of kit. Hands down the best chalk line I've ever used, thanks for the post

Do you have a link?, my chalk line is pants

 

[LM]

Do you have a link?, my chalk line is pants

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tajima-CR2...=1466574777&sr=8-2&keywords=tajima+chalk+line
That's the one I got
Tajima Tools | Ink & Chalk Snap-Lines

 

[White Room]

Mine are a fast rewind

I would'nt pay that though

 

[LM]

Mine are a fast rewind

I would'nt pay that though

Mark I use to think the same, no way I'd pay big doh for a chalk line, but after throwing I don't know how many in the skip and wasting God knows how long re striking lines my frustration made me ask the question on this forum and I'm glad I did. If you get one and use it for a day or two I promise you won't regret it, a fantastic piece of kit and their chalk dosent wear or brush off. Top notch in my opinion and well worth it!

 

[Flintstone]

I use the chalk line fairly regular, when the level isn't long enough. Can be a pain tho on a concrete floor, getting a point at one end to hook to.

 

[LM]

I use the chalk line fairly regular, when the level isn't long enough. Can be a pain tho on a concrete floor, getting a point at one end to hook to.

Use a masonry nail

 

[LM]

Use a masonry nail

I think I might have to change my avatar

 

[Flintstone]

I have done in the past. Usually just put a few tiles down and hook under them

 

[Old Mod]

 

[Old Mod]

Not one of these!

 

[Andy Allen]

I find it hard to use a chalk line when, like me I have no friends to hold the other end. Even using a stack off tile, brick or a hobo (homeless person not an instrument ) on the other end I can never get it spot on.

 

[hmtiling]

I find it hard to use a chalk line when, like me I have no friends to hold the other end. Even using a stack off tile, brick or a hobo (homeless person not an instrument ) on the other end I can never get it spot on.

When i'm working on my own i get the customer, if there, to hold the line. If i don't like them i get them to wrap it round their finger and pull it really hard

 

[Andy Allen]

I can just picture an 80 year old customer with inch thick classes helping with that one..lol

 

[Flintstone]

Some of the jobs I've seen over the years I think some blokes must tie it to the cats tail

 

[LM]

Why not simply hammer a masonry nail into the floor and use that?