Chalk Line

[MusicNinja610]

I'd like a better chalk line that doesn't spit out so much chalk into the air as I unreel it. Any suggestions?

 

[josh88]

I have a plastic Irwin Chalkine that I have blue in that doesnt spit much, just got it from the box store. And my red chalkline is a no brand inherited 30 year old chalkline. I've never had serious spillage with the irwin.

 

[BillConnerFASTC]

Laser.

 

[MusicNinja610]

I have a plastic Irwin Chalkine that I have blue in that doesnt spit much, just got it from the box store. And my red chalkline is a no brand inherited 30 year old chalkline. I've never had serious spillage with the irwin.

Hmm, might have to look into it. My Stanley loses as much chalk as I'm unreeling as actually goes out on the string. It's very annoying and makes a mess.

 

[MusicNinja610]

Laser.

Lol that would be ok, but in this case I'm laying down a grid on the floor and need the lines to stay.

 

[BillConnerFASTC]

Video projector overhead.

 

[MusicNinja610]

Lol, you're killing me. Resources are limited. I'm looking for chalklines.

 

[BillConnerFASTC]

OK. I googled "better chalkline". Tools of the Trade use to be a great periodical. http://www.toolsofthetrade.net/hand-tools/a-close-look-at-two-chalk-lines_o

 

[MusicNinja610]

Super helpful. Thank you!

 

[josh88]

Lol that would be ok, but in this case I'm laying down a grid on the floor and need the lines to stay.

many lasers.

 

[josh88]

or hold a piece of paper in your other hand to catch falling chalk as you reel it out. I have actually done that before.

 

[MusicNinja610]

many lasers.

Lol smart ass

 

[MusicNinja610]

or hold a piece of paper in your other hand to catch falling chalk as you reel it out. I have actually done that before.

Also, annoying though...I'd spend $20 or $30 to have a line that doesn't do that. Will be looking into the Milwaukees that @BillConnorFASTC referenced.

 

[BillConnerFASTC]

many lasers.

No - just one - with a good control system so you can "paint" the entire grid on the floor.

Many years ago did a show - Yale Rep - and had an effect with a laser on a smallish rp screen. Tried attaching a mirror to a speaker driver using an inexpensive laser - something Scientific. Not much. Ended up with a metal hoop, mirror glued to a rubber band, and a technician strumming the rubber band. Spectacular.

 

[Amiers]

They actually make Grid lasers now.

Laser Grid

 

[JonCarter]

Hold your chalk line 'upside-down', with the line coming out of the top instead of being pointed down at the floor. String ends up chalky; not much loose chalk comes out..

 

[venuetech]

Replace the line in your chalk box. Or if it’s frayed cut the first 10’ or 20’ off. If. you open the thing up flip the two felt pads that wipe off the excess chalk. Another thing to try would be to tap the side a few times with the exit hole pointed up.

A simple line laser such as this sells for $22, does not do too many tricks but it does come in handy at times.
https://www.skilshop.com/skil-8101-...kline-laser-level/skln8101-sl,default,pd.html

 

[BillConnerFASTC]

I like the image of a bunch of line lasers to paint a grid. Would have a holodeck feel.