Chalk Line Hook Hack

[@Tinmanstees]

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]

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]

@@Makebuildmodify Where can I buy them?

[@Makebuildmodify]

@@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]

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

[@Makebuildmodify]

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

[@natelarge]

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

[@Makebuildmodify]

It is nice.

[@ShainAndrews]

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]

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

[@ShainAndrews]

@@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]

@@ShainAndrews Great minds.

[@venugopals9680]

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

[@Makebuildmodify]

You are welcome!

[@MyAvitech]

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]

Good idea!

[@willemkossen]

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

[@Makebuildmodify]

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

[@LilWalthall]

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]

Nice!

[@ManCrafting]

That’s clever as heck Justin. Dang.

[@Makebuildmodify]

Thanks Chad!

[@mexicano7548]

😮. 👍🏾👏🏽. I'm going to do it, thanks for the tip

[@Makebuildmodify]

You got it!

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

This is extremely useful. Thanks for sharing! Cheers.

[@Makebuildmodify]

Thanks for watching!

[@AdityaMehendale]

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

[@Makebuildmodify]

Thanks!

[@dido1803]

Wow. Great trick. I sure will use this.

[@Makebuildmodify]

Thank for watching!

[@braxtonsmith471]

When snapping an angle I've always cut a small slit with my razor on the mark and slid the chalk like in it to hold it while I pulled to my other mark.

[@Makebuildmodify]

That works too.

[@davidz2950]

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]

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!

[@davidurdahl6656]

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]

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

[@davidurdahl6656]

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

[@zacharyroyce]

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]

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.

[@franktaccetta784]

Excellent idea!

[@Makebuildmodify]

Thanks!

[@danielgurulee12]

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

[@Makebuildmodify]

You bet, thanks for watching?

[@bradleyprentice2359]

That's so cool and a great idea.

[@Makebuildmodify]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@danthemakerman]

Amazing information I was hooked from the start!

[@Makebuildmodify]

Ha! That's punny.

[@tomas5376]

Great idea! Gracias👍✌️😊🙏🏼⚒⚒⚒

[@Makebuildmodify]

Thanks for watching!

[@qvo3426]

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]

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

[@qvo3426]

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

[@Makebuildmodify]

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

[@qvo3426]

@@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.

[@FranciscoMarcialA]

awesome 👌

[@Makebuildmodify]

Thanks 🤗

[@1payno]

Thanks for the Hack

[@Makebuildmodify]

You bet!

[@Tinnitussss]

👏👏👏, that was a great sales pitch, now, how much do you sell the hook? I hope shipping is free!

[@Makebuildmodify]

Lol! I don't sell them. But feel free to make one.

[@Tinnitussss]

​@@Makebuildmodify for that part I wasn't serious :)

[@FranciscoMarcialA]

subscribed!

[@Makebuildmodify]

Thanks!

[@Mudslinger3]

make a video making the hook

[@Makebuildmodify]

I might. It's just not that interesting.

[@GuitarWithJamie]

@@Makebuildmodify You’re just not seeing the potential in it just like the manufacturer didn’t see the potential in your product :)

[@peterwooldridge7285]

Nice one

[@Makebuildmodify]

Thanks!

[@Makebuildmodify]

FIRST!!!

[@Makebuildmodify]

But how!?

[@TeachAManToAngle]

All the 12 year olds are bummed you beat them! 😀

[@Makebuildmodify]

@@TeachAManToAngle Haha, that was my goal.

[@312Taino]

Can you post the profile of the hook so that we can print and make one of our own...?

[@Makebuildmodify]

I posted it in the FB group. You can join here: facebook.com/groups/MakeBuildModify/

[@HatchiePress]

Nice

[@Makebuildmodify]

Thanks!

[@vince8005]

Bro now im scared to grab one of my coworkers line next time they need

[@Makebuildmodify]

Heeeeeere fishy, fishy, fishy.....

[@foobar3139]

Or put the hole part around a nail.....

[@Makebuildmodify]

You must not have watched the entire video.

[@Pete.Ty1]

😊👍

[@Makebuildmodify]

;)

[@Coffieman5150]

Patent this.

[@Makebuildmodify]

Thanks, I already tried to pitch it too a tool company.

[@par3064]

Na not sold, interesting though.

[@Makebuildmodify]

I got your time though. It's forever mine....mwahahaha, muwhahaha, muahahaha, bwahahaha.