Skip to main content

Mark the Cut Line

0:00
0:43
124.9K views

At 0:00 in

This border is going to look mint! #deckdesign #carpentry #toolsofthetrade #outdoorliving

What happens here

Begin by establishing a straight reference line for your cut. The worker uses a chalk line reel to snap a blue line across the composite decking boards. This line indicates the precise path for the saw to follow, ensuring the boards will fit snugly against the brick wall.

Goal: Create a precise cutting guide on the decking boards

Tools and materials

  • Chalk Line Reel — To mark a straight line on the decking boards
  • Chalk — To create the visible line from the chalk line reel
  • Composite Decking Boards — The material being installed and cut