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Just wrapped up a boiler install two days early. Everyone gives me grief, but I'm sure chalk lines beat masking tape for layout.
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parkerbrown7mo ago
My old foreman swore by tape for years, had us all doing it. Then I saw a chalk line hold perfect on a windy rooftop job and never went back.
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luna_wright7mo ago
Oh man, I feel seen. My layout technique is mostly just squinting and hoping (which explains a lot, honestly). But you're totally right, a solid chalk line is way more trustworthy than tape that just curls up and mocks you.
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the_diana7mo ago
That chalk line SNAP is so satisfying though, like a little gritty reality check. Mine always ends up brighter on one side no matter what I do.
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