Features:

  • Patent Pending Jam Free Chalk Box
  • Elastomer wrapped body to ensure non-slip use
  • End Hook can be attached to a stay to eliminate catching on other objects
  • Larger chalk capacity for longer use between fillings
  • Extra wide neck for easy filling
THE BEST Chalk line on the market

BY FAR. THE BEST Chalk line on the market, and ive used just about them all. The box itself if wonderfully constructed, even if it is just plastic. The second gen switched from aluminum to add the "See through window" as well as cost effects im sure. Regardless the plastic is ABS. Tough stuff. The reel is somewhere around 4x, very fast, very fluid. Iv yet to have it jam, and Ive overloaded it purposely to see if it would. I DO reccomend the Tajima Micro chalk. Its a delightful consistency for chalk. It transfers better then your cheaper chalks, Just dont get it wet.

The best chalk line I've ever used

I have owned several of the standard chalk lines that I've picked up at the Home Depot over the years. I have been the GC (general contractor) on several large residential jobs. The DeWalt & Irwin chalk lines are good & fairly standard tools; however this chalk line is FANTASTIC. It legitimately holds more chalk-per-snap, holds more chalk in the case, and keeps a sharper line. The metal clip certainly holds the edge of materials better than the standard metal clip you get with other chalk lines. The locking mechanism is nice, but I've already developed habits of using a chalk line without the lock, so as it is a nice feature, it's rarely used. The cranking arm actually retracts! If you've used other chalk lines for any real period of time, you know that this feature almost NEVER works. Is it twice as good as all the others? No, it's not. Is it the best chalk line I've ever owned? Without a doubt.

best box ever

Rooofer for 18 years and i use a chalk line every day ive worked. Have owned every "brand" name box. And broke every one of them. Might break this one too but its far superior to all others. Filled it the day i bought the first one and it lasted MONTHS before needing refilled. Doesn't lose piles of chalk when pulling line out. I now own 2 of them. Now the durability test. Already lasted longer then most.

Ergonomic

Time will tell whether it holds up to jobsite stress but I do like the feel of it right out of the package. I loaded it with ordinary blue chalk and it lays down a very nice, precise line. The toggle lock is a great feature. The retrieval rate is nice, the crank operates smoothly. The hook holds secure and shakes free nicely when you're done.

best line ive used

I have 2 of these, one of which ive had for 2 years or so (major lifespan considering chalkbox lifespans in roofing usually don't last a season). I own the black ABS versions and have only had the clip on the end break off the line once in its 2 years of use. Best line ive ever owned and used. Used almost daily to snap lines on iso boards, roof decks, sheetrock, etc.

Try it and you will wonder why you didn't get one sooner!

Only got to use it once and it turned up missing. Someone obviously liked it as much as I did. Used it with the Tajima chalk and it lays down a super visible narrow chalk line. Use it primarily for cutting sheathing and it works better than any chalk line I have ever used. Try it once and you will understand why this is the Cadillac of chalk lines.

this chalk line is awesome you can pull

most chalk lines break while trying to pull them straight over long runs and most of the time require holding your finger on the line in the middle of the run before snapping the line to insure accuracy, can be done by yourself but is easier with two people......this chalk line is awesome you can pull, stretch and get a perfectly straight line without any chalk splatter......I swear you can play tug war with this thing without it breaking, don't try it, it will break I'm just saying it is really strong

didn't want to like this. This is a good box

didn't want to like this. This is a good box, perfect line, no snags, or stuck winder. Almost no string sag. Works perfect. I will be getting some extra line and using it for plain old string line as well its such nice stuff. America get it together! What the hell is going on!!

Well built, better corded line

If ur tired of ur cheap line breaking all the time, this is the answer. The (chord) not string line that comes with this is like the older well built chalk lines. Excellent snap holds chalk well.

Nice, sturdy chalk line

I’ve been wanting to try out a Tajima chalk line for a while now, but not badly enough to pull the trigger on a $30 chalk line when I have an Irwin that does a fine job leaving a nice straight line and 4 or 5 spares sitting around. But when I saw the Tajima Bold chalk line on sale for $18 I made the purchase. It’s made of a thick, sturdy plastic that I feel will be able to withstand being used on a job site daily. The hook is large but I wouldn’t consider that either a pro or a con. The best thing about this chalk line is the latch or hook that you snap the hook of the line into when your done using it. Doing this prevents the line getting caught on something in your tool belt or tool box and dumping chalk all over the place. Overall it’s a nice chalk line and I’m happy I was able to buy it at the price I did.

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