OX Trade Builders Line 50m Lime

The OX Trade builders line is an 8 pound (8#) 50m line in a high visibility lime colour, made from tough synthetic material with a high tensile strength of 42.8kg (855 Tex). It is ideal for layout work, brick and block laying, where a straight, low stretch line keeps the course true. The flexible plastic spool pays the line out and winds it back quickly.

Key Features

• Tough synthetic line with high tensile strength (42.8kg / 855 Tex)
• Ideal for layout work, brick and block laying
• Flexible plastic spool for fast pay out and rewind
• High visibility lime colour against most building materials
• 50m length for long runs on site

Specifications

• Line rating: 8 pound (8#)
• Length: 50m
• Material: tough synthetic
• Tensile strength: 42.8kg / 855 Tex
• Spool: flexible plastic

Applications

• Setting out straight lines for brick and block laying
• Layout work for footings, paths and paving
• Marking long runs on site where a chalk line is not enough
• General builders line work on construction jobs

What You Need To Complete The Job

Use this line with OX builders line in pink for a second colour on the job, and pair it with a chalk reel for snapped layout lines. Mark your points with an OX carpenters pencil. See the General Hand Tools range for more setting out tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is builders line used for?

Builders line is stretched between two points to give a straight reference line for layout work. Bricklayers and block layers use it to keep courses straight and level, and it is also used for setting out footings, paths and paving. The line is pulled taut between pins or profiles and the work is laid to the line.

Why the lime colour?

The high visibility lime colour stands out against brick, block, concrete and most building materials, so the line is easy to see while you work. It is a good second colour to run alongside a pink line when you need two reference lines at once, such as marking both edges of a course.

What does 8# mean?

The 8# is a line weight rating used in the trade, referring to the strength class of the line. This line has a stated tensile strength of 42.8kg (855 Tex), which is strong enough for general building layout while still handling easily on the spool.

How do I store the line?

Wind the line back onto the flexible plastic spool after use and keep it dry. A clean, dry line stays free of kinks and pulls through the pins cleanly on the next job. Check the line for fraying before heavy use and replace it when it shows wear.