Chalk Line Hook Hack

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This Chalk Line Hook Hack Can be Made with a Single Nail
I've been making a using this type of hook for my chalk line for over 20 years. There are many advantages to this type of hook. It makes it much easier to retrieve the hook when snapping long distances. It also allows for a MUCH steeper angle of approach to the edge of the workpiece. This is especially helpful for marking and cutting roof sheeting. I made the hook in this video from a single large drywall nail.
HERE'S MY FAVORITE CHALK LINE
-TAJIMA Chalk Box amzn.to/2He8KC2
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@natelarge 3 года назад

I can fall back in love with the chalk line. 👏👏

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

It is nice.

@Tinmanstees 3 года назад

That is cool it would have been great to see you actually make one. It looks like there is some specific geometry going on there. Your technique in construction would also be good to see. Thanks for the video I think it is a great idea.

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

Yeah, this was part of an older presentation for the product. It did work out so I figured I would share it with people that could use it.

@skeetorkiftwon 2 года назад

@@Makebuildmodify Where can I buy them?

@Makebuildmodify 2 года назад

@@skeetorkiftwon I don´t sell them but you can make one by bending a nail into the correct shape. I think I tried about three or four time before I found a shape that I liked.

@zacharyroyce 2 года назад

@@Makebuildmodify Can you do a video on how to buy one nail at the hardware store? 😆

@Makebuildmodify 2 года назад

@@zacharyroyce lol! Probably just ask for one and they'll give it to you.

@ManCrafting 3 года назад

That’s clever as heck Justin. Dang.

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

Thanks Chad!

@franktaccetta784 3 года назад

Excellent idea!

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

Thanks!

@dido1803 3 года назад

Wow. Great trick. I sure will use this.

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

Thank for watching!

@venugopals9680 2 года назад

great idea, little things make big differance. it saves so much of time. Thankyou somuch.

@Makebuildmodify 2 года назад

You are welcome!

@willemkossen 3 года назад

proof that simple solutions are usually the best solutions. i like this idea and i also hate the default hook on my chalkline.

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

Yeah, I've always disliked the original hooks too.

@bradleyprentice2359 2 года назад

That's so cool and a great idea.

@Makebuildmodify 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@LilWalthall 2 года назад

I used the exact same kind of hook on my chalkbox and loved it! I used a hook to latch a screen door into an eye hook for a porch or the like..👍👏👌✌

@Makebuildmodify 2 года назад

Nice!

@danielgurulee12 3 года назад

Dud that is a great idea definitely using that thanks for sharing great video ✊

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

You bet, thanks for watching?

@MyAvitech 3 года назад

I've put hooks on my chalk lines for years. I just used a heavy gauge fish hook and blunt the point. The 'C' shaped ones work the best IMO.

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

Good idea!

@1payno 3 года назад

Thanks for the Hack

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

You bet!

@AdityaMehendale 3 года назад

Smort :) I followed the "How to use a chalk-line" tutorial by _Essential Craftsman_ , but this one tackles a different dimension altogether!

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

Thanks!

@zacharyroyce 2 года назад

Great mod. Now that your vid pops up high in the YT results, you should capitalize on this success by making a thousand of these and selling them by link included in your video description. I would pay $10 including shipping without even thinking about it to save me the time and hassle of going to the hardware store to find just the right nail and setting my drill press, and playing with vice and pliers, etc. I might pay $20. You can give me 10% of profits for the free tip if you want, but then I suppose I would owe you something too for the free tip! 😁

@Makebuildmodify 2 года назад

Yeah, I've thought about selling them but it's not the direction I want to go. It's a lot of work to manufacture and distribute a product. I'd rather inspire others to be creative and make stuff.

@tomas5376 3 года назад

Great idea! Gracias👍✌️😊🙏🏼⚒⚒⚒

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@ShainAndrews 3 года назад

LOL. Never expected this to show up on the tube. I did this a long time ago, maybe 20 or so years back. Only difference between yours and mine is your shank is longer and I don't have quite as much radius in the hook. Shorter shank reduces the tendency for deviation. It is one of those little tricks that I never thought to post up. When guys use my chalk line they always assume I lost the original end and was too cheap to replace. Then I show them why. It is not the end all because sometime you loose the edge, but I can do quite a bit more solo with it.

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

Yeah, I've seen just a bent nail before. Same concept. Glad to hear I'm not the only "crazy" carpenter.

@ShainAndrews 3 года назад

@@Makebuildmodify It is a mind bending moment seeing somebody else come up with the same solution. I came up with the concept while fishing with my nephews. One of them got their hook stuck on a dock. As I pulled on the line I saw it. I fabed one up the next day, keeping the hook point on plane with the shank but .25" below centerline. Just mind blowing seeing another person come up with the same solution. Nice work sir.

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

@@ShainAndrews Great minds.

@TheCHRISCaPWN 3 года назад

This is extremely useful. Thanks for sharing! Cheers.

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@FranciscoMarcialA 11 месяцев назад

awesome 👌

@Makebuildmodify 11 месяцев назад

Thanks 🤗

@danthemakerman 3 года назад

Amazing information I was hooked from the start!

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

Ha! That's punny.

@peterwooldridge7285 3 года назад

Nice one

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

Thanks!

@FranciscoMarcialA 11 месяцев назад

subscribed!

@Makebuildmodify 11 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@davidurdahl6656 3 года назад

Initially, my sarcastic retort was gonna be, "but, who uses a chalk line in the shop?" But I guess it now has a use. Kudos. I'll pre-order a couple.

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

Yeah, not often in the shop. But I use it everyday when I frame homes.

@davidurdahl6656 3 года назад

@@Makebuildmodify yeah but that's not your main content. So it through me for a loop. Either way, I still want one! Lol

@HatchiePress 3 года назад

Nice

@Makebuildmodify 3 года назад

Thanks!

@davidz2950 2 года назад

Thanks for this video. You saved me money and I will use on of my fish hooks. Great idea. Why don’t you sell them for a few bucks. I’ll buy a few.

@Makebuildmodify 2 года назад

I tried to pitch the idea to a manufacturer and they didn't the potential. So I decided to just share the idea instead. Thanks for watching!

@qvo3426 2 года назад

Its awesome there should be a group for us crazy carpenters. Wondering if any knows why most metal hooks on chalk boxes are split ?

@Makebuildmodify 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! I don't know why some hooks are split. I've never had a need for that design.

@qvo3426 2 года назад

@@Makebuildmodify ill be watching alot more as i subscribed to your channel yesterday.

@Makebuildmodify 2 года назад

@@qvo3426 Thanks! I haven't made videos for a while because Iḿ busy building homes. I hope to get back to RU-vid soon. I appreciate the patronage.

@qvo3426 2 года назад

@@Makebuildmodify Bud your so lucky i wish i could work building homes. I worked for a Big General that had a small framing division for about 7 months. Was the best time ive had as a carpenter. Framed 6 restaurants from the ground up and had a blast doing that. Unfortunately the Foreman and his lead carpenter had kids graduate from H.S and suddenly it was slow and 2 guys got laid off . Me being a new apprentice was one of those guys. I live in Northern California and have been working for a concrete construction company for about 10 years and been sitting at home the last month due to all the rain waiting for work to pickup. I love being a carpenter but i hate sitting at home with no work. Anyway thanks for listening to my rant. God bless, stay productive and be safe. Hooah.