Tajima Chalk Line, Chalk-Rite II Chalk Box, Blue

Best chalk line money can buy makes a perfect fine line for precise work

Best chalk like I've used.

I was using cheap Irwin snap lines for 7 years now, and finally got tired of them. With this Tajima I was amazed as soon as I opened the case. You can feel the quality in your hand. Aluminum case will hold up worlds better than plastic. When not using, the fill cap has a nice "latch" that the end hooks onto securely when not using and WILL NOT come off. I can't tell you how many times my Irwin would get pinched under a tool in my toolbag, and when I went to grab it 10' of line would be unwound and chalk on some of my tools. It winds up smoothly and has a line lock so if your arms can span it, you can snap it with your free hand. The fill cap is just a 1/4 turn, and has a nice rubber o-ring to help keep out moisture. The line is a thin braided line and produces a great line every time. No more lines that are 1/8" thick with excess chalk everywhere. I've never thought a chalk line was much of a tool until this Tajima showed me that they actually have "features". Make sure you buy extra Tajima chalk right away, as the bottle that comes with is only 1.4oz. However the small bottle comes in handy as it is much easier to carry around.

I purchased a Bostitch Chalk Box about a month ago and have been fairly aggravated with it... Hard to wind up and dumps way too much chalk... Feels like I'm gonna snap the crank handle right off because its so stiff... I decided to give the Tajima a try after all the great reviews... And I must say, I do agree...Line pulls and retracts as easy as it gets... And I really like the nice clean thin chalk line it produces ... I can't tell yet if it will stand the test of time, but it feels sturdy enough... The line lock is a nice feature... This unit is more than double the cost of your "everyday" chalk boxes... And the line is really thin, so I'm sure its a lot more susceptible to breaking... I think it would be overkill if you need lines on concrete or rough framing... But for more delicate and percise situations (e.g. tile layouts), I think this unit is the way to go.....If it came with a belt clip, It would be perfect (at least for me)...

This Tajima is very nice, has a lock to prevent it from unreeling and quick fill spout to put chalk in, I like that when you snap the line on any surface it leaves the line and not a mess, however since it is a fine line I wouldn’t use this with something I need to cut as the line is very fine and thin for example I snap a line on plywood that I need to cut my blade is thicker than this line.

Chalk box has always been one of my favorite tools, a rock and a string that has been around since ancient times and is perfectly accurate all the time. Tajima refines the rock and a string concept into a very fine product. A very rugged aluminum case holds up to the rigors of daily job site use, the gear train rewind retracts the string very quickly and a very well designed and rugged hook works exceptionally well. Couple that with the fine, yet strong string and the very fine chalk (which you must use for this product) you get very fine, yet very visible lines. The Tajima is a great upgrade from the rather unrefined Straitline brand chalk box.

After using an old, ratty, wide string chalk line for my entire life, I finally spent some money on a good chalk line. The difference is night and day. This puts out the perfect line for crown molding or whatever else you are doing. It's sharp and clean. The line is fine, but not hard to grab like some reviewers stated. Zero complaints.

I've always had a passionate hate for the chalk lines at Home depot and Lowe's. I knew that if there was nothing better than those chalk lounges this would represent one of man kinds biggest short comings. So i took to amazon and found this. This chalk line saved my faith in humanity, for now. I'll go through 5 if those home depot lines in a year at $10 each. This one cost me $25. The line is really thin and snaps a morw neat and cleaner line, yet it seems more durable than the HD ones. The reel is fast and smooth and the frame is solid. It even has a lock on the reel which really helps you comfortably pull tension on the line before snapping. I could see this line lasting me years. Totally worth it.

Best chalkline I ever owned. Seriously this thing has never jammed up on me and I leave it in my pouch all day every day. It rains here ALOT and its never gotten penetrated and gummed up from the rain like soooo many other chalklines I have used have. I love the extra thin line, its super thin but snaps really nicely, my co-workers were very impressed. My partner has a Chalk Right 1, the thicker lined one, and he was jealous too at this ones quality. His is made of plastic, this ones Aluminum. This line is a lifer, and that justifies the extra price in every way.

Excelente

Se ve muy resistente y está hecho en Japón. Ya pocas herramientas NO son las porquerías chinas que nos obligan a comprar

As a Carpenter in the high rise industry. It’s important to be 100% with the mesurments as well cutting to the 1/8. The ultra thin 0.5mm line is perfect, it’s not dusty and it’s perfect for the crisp lines as well. Plus with the aluminum body it’s perfect for those heavy duty usage. I would advise anyone who is a carpenter or a layout man to pick this chalk line up! Plus this is my second chalk line from this manufacturer.

Bought as a gift for the BF he was very happy with it.