Review on TAJIMA Chalk Box Chalk Rite Snap Line Measuring & Layout Tools by Michael Richardson

I love the quality of this chalk line, it's strong and feels good in the hand. The folding arm is good too. It leaves a hard, clean and bright line when used with Tajima brand fine chalk. The lock is a nice feature, keeps the cord in place so it doesn't get tangled and leave chalk in pockets. One thing I've noticed after 3 months of daily use that might be helpful to a new user is that when I pull the line as tight as I would with standard chalk lines, the line doesn't stay as clean or fully tight. If I stretch it a bit and rip it off the surface about a few inches, it leaves a very clean, solid line. The only thing I don't like is how much chalk squirts out when the cord is pulled. I may have overfilled it but it has been running for 3 months and still throws out a ton of chalk.