‘Chalkline’ or ‘Chalkbox’ what say you? And what’s your go-to model / type (regular wind, geared wind or auto rewind)? . I’ve got lines spread all throughout my truck boxes, garage shop, tool bags and tools carriers. So why have I accumulated so many? Rainbow Colors. Red and blue of course, White and vanishing purple for siding and exposed work, Yellow, Florescent green, Florescent orange, and Black. . For long snaps I use a geared Tajima – fine line, durable gearing, light weight… For short snaps (sheathing…) I use regular wind. . I’ve used some auto rewind but they weren’t durable. #keepcraftalive #finehomebuilding #jlclive #roofingworkshop #jlconline #mike_guertin
Remodeling contractor Mike Guertin has chalk lines in truck boxes, the shop, tool bags, and tool boxes. Why does he have so many? One reason: Colors. He uses red and blue. For siding and exposed work, he uses white and purple. Other colors include yellow, florescent green, florescent orange, and black. Tajima is his go-to for long snaps requiring fine lines because of its durable gearing and relative light weight. For short snaps and sheathing, he chooses regular wind; he finds auto rewinds haven’t held up as well.
This article originally appeared in Tools of the Trade.
