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Ink-Rite IR101S Chalkline Review
Rather than using chalk, this tool from Tajima uses quick-drying ink to leave a thin, precise mark
Chalk-Rite CR202B Chalkline Review
This well-built chalkline from Tajima has 100 ft. of tightly braided nylon-poly line that leaves a crisp mark
Little Giant G110 Chalkline Review
This chalkline from Keson Tool has a rubber grommet that makes refilling easy
Pro 150 Chalkline Review
This chalkline from C.H. Hanson comes with a 150-ft.-long heavy braided line
Strait-Line SL6X Chalkline Review
This new Irwin chalkline, an improvement over the old Strait-Line box, has a fast-working rewind handle
FlatBack Tape Measure Review
FastCap's FlatBack tape measure is designed specifically for taking precise measurements on curved walls and laying out multiple cuts on a sheet of plywood
HL-100 Laser Hole Locator Review
Stabila's laser hole locator makes quick, easy work of locating holes for plumbing and electrical rough-in
Strait-Line Dust-Off Chalk Review
This light-violet chalk forms clean, crisp lines yet wipes clean with the single swipe of a rag
Measuring Out-of-Level Floors
As a renovation contractor, I work mostly in old homes that require straightening (where possible). To find out how much a floor sagged from one corner to the other, I…
Snapping angled chalklines on sheathing
On straightforward roofs with rectangular shapes, snapping chalklines on the sheathing is easy because chalkline hooks are designed to grab at 90°. When a roof becomes more complicated, with hexagonal…

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