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Post by sincero on Jun 25, 2008 12:08:08 GMT -4
I've wondered what the best way to hold one end of a chalk line in place by yourself and snap the other end. While drilling holes is possible, I think it takes too much time plus it makes a hole. The other thought is to do stretching exercises to see how far the arms can go.
Really, my curent method is to place a paint can with some weight on top over one end of the chalk line then snap other. Any better ideas would be helpful.
Also, if I snap a line after staining I have a hard time removing chalk residue even with fluorescent orange. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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ECI
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Post by ECI on Jun 25, 2008 14:42:38 GMT -4
I just took a can and filled it with bag crete when I was making
some samples. It has a handle and works fairly well and you don't have to worry about spilling it! Thought about putting a screw or nail on the side to hook the chalk line too but haven't
done that one yet. Still takes time to move it and resupply the
chalk but at least you can still keep working. Need a better solution I don't like drilling holes.
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Post by NS'Creter on Jun 25, 2008 18:25:22 GMT -4
Yeah, I do the can or toolbox thing too. Can't help ya with the chaulk dust removal, either. I only use blue and it hasn't been an issue.
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Post by takenforgranit on Jun 25, 2008 21:21:19 GMT -4
If you do the first coat of sealer before cutting the chalk comes up well. I have tried everything I can think of and I have not found anything that I would say hits the mark. I have a 1'x 2'- 1/8" thick piece of steel with a hole that I put the hook in. I hold it down with a 25 lb bag of lead shot, if I have to stretch a long way I use two bags.
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Post by alexwright on Jun 26, 2008 2:39:21 GMT -4
I use a toolbox that I keep my 4"grinder in with a bunch of blades and attachments ands it's fairly heavy. Anyhow I set it down and theres a little lip on the bottom that it grabs on to. Hey it's worked so far but I like the paint can-nail idea. Gives me an idea, what about a 5 gallon bucket with a screw on the side near the bottom and near that screw at the bottom cut out a groove for the string but NOT on the other side because you want the string flush with the ground. Fill the bucket about a quarter of the way or half way with concrete and leave intact so that you have a handle.
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ECI
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Post by ECI on Jun 26, 2008 11:59:23 GMT -4
Sounds like a winner to me, sometimes it would be better to have
more weight then my can has. Let us know how the new design works!!
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