Sticks of yellow chalk about 1.5in dia used to be used decades ago for
marking out all sorts of work from building to welding.

Chalk lines marking out work were quite persistent - it took a good
washdown to remove any left.

Sticks were quite stiff and strong unlike white chalk commonly sold
for children's use which are very brittle and water soluble by
comparison.

I last handled a piece 15+ years ago. Since then yellow spray paint
seems to have taken over for marking out things like pavement repairs.

Is this type of yellow chalk still available? If so from where? Does
it have a trade name?

TIA

"jim" wrote in message
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Sticks of yellow chalk about 1.5in dia used to be used decades ago for
marking out all sorts of work from building to welding.

Chalk lines marking out work were quite persistent - it took a good
washdown to remove any left.

Sticks were quite stiff and strong unlike white chalk commonly sold
for children's use which are very brittle and water soluble by
comparison.

I last handled a piece 15+ years ago. Since then yellow spray paint
seems to have taken over for marking out things like pavement repairs.

Is this type of yellow chalk still available? If so from where? Does
it have a trade name?

TIA


Give this a try
http://www.industrial-markers.co.uk/...=144&br=11_124
Thanks,
Tom

On Jun 17, 9:48*pm, jim wrote:
Sticks of yellow chalk about 1.5in dia used to be used decades ago for
marking out all sorts of work from building to welding.

Chalk lines marking out work were quite persistent - it took a good
washdown to remove any left.

Sticks were quite stiff and strong unlike white chalk commonly sold
for children's use which are very brittle and water soluble by
comparison.

*I last handled a piece 15+ years ago. *Since then yellow spray paint
seems to have taken over for marking out things like pavement repairs.

Is this type of yellow chalk still available? *If so from where? *Does
it have a trade name?

TIA

Next time you see Transco dealing with a gas leak have a word. They
seem to use it round here after drilling the pavement and probing for
gas, they draw all these yellow 'trident' symbols in what looks like
some sort of big wax crayon. I only really notice it now I had reason
to call them a couple of months ago.

"Part timer" wrote in message
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On Jun 17, 9:48 pm, jim wrote:
Sticks of yellow chalk about 1.5in dia used to be used decades ago for
marking out all sorts of work from building to welding.

Chalk lines marking out work were quite persistent - it took a good
washdown to remove any left.

Sticks were quite stiff and strong unlike white chalk commonly sold
for children's use which are very brittle and water soluble by
comparison.

I last handled a piece 15+ years ago. Since then yellow spray paint
seems to have taken over for marking out things like pavement repairs.

Is this type of yellow chalk still available? If so from where? Does
it have a trade name?

TIA

Next time you see Transco dealing with a gas leak have a word. They
seem to use it round here after drilling the pavement and probing for
gas, they draw all these yellow 'trident' symbols in what looks like
some sort of big wax crayon. I only really notice it now I had reason
to call them a couple of months ago.
You have the answer! After looking long and hard like the OP, I pinched a
thick wax crayon from visiting grandchildren's drawing set. Works fine on
smooth and rough surfaces, and is persistent.