Description
Radius Maker – Line Cheater
Perfect arcs are hard to freehand, especially on hot pavement with paint drying fast. The Radius Maker – Line Cheater is a simple, purpose-built layout tool that helps pavement marking crews create clean, consistent curves and radiuses without guesswork.
Designed for striping professionals who want sharper results without slowing down, the Line Cheater attaches quickly and guides your line work so curves look intentional, not improvised. It’s the difference between a layout that looks “good enough” and one that looks professionally planned.
• Helps create smooth, repeatable curves and radiuses
• Speeds up layout compared to freehand marking
• Improves consistency across parking lots and stall turns
• Lightweight, durable tool built for jobsite use
• Professional-looking results without complex measuring
Like using a chalk line instead of eyeballing a straight edge, the Line Cheater takes uncertainty out of curved layouts and replaces it with repeatable accuracy.
How to Use the Radius Maker – Line Cheater
Identify the curve or radius required for your layout.
Position the Line Cheater at the start of the curve.
Use the tool as a visual and physical guide while marking or striping.
Maintain steady contact as you follow the radius through the turn.
Remove the tool and complete adjacent straight lines as needed.
The Line Cheater helps maintain a consistent arc, especially in areas where freehand curves tend to flatten or wobble.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Layout / Striping Guide Tool
• Application: Curves and radiuses for pavement marking
• Construction: Durable, jobsite-ready materials
• Weight: Lightweight for easy handling
• Compatibility: Works with common pavement marking and layout methods
• Use Environment: Asphalt and concrete surfaces
FAQ
What is the Line Cheater used for?
It helps pavement marking professionals create clean, consistent curved lines and radiuses during layout and striping.
Is this only for professional stripers?
It’s designed with professionals in mind, but can be used by any crew looking to improve curve accuracy and appearance.
Does it work with different striping machines?
Yes. The Line Cheater functions as a layout guide and is not tied to a specific machine brand.
How much time does it save?
By reducing rework and touch-ups, crews can complete curved layouts faster and with more confidence.
Is this better than freehand striping?
For consistent, repeatable curves, yes. It removes much of the variability that comes with freehand marking.
Why This Works Across the USA
From large retail parking lots in the Midwest to tight drive lanes in urban areas, clean curves are a visual marker of professional striping. The Line Cheater helps crews maintain quality despite different pavement textures, temperatures, and jobsite conditions found across the continental U.S.
Use Case Example
A striping crew laying out parking stalls uses the Line Cheater to mark turning radiuses at aisle ends. The curves match from row to row, giving the lot a cleaner, more professional look without extra layout time.
Differentiation
• Purpose-built for curved line layout, not a workaround
• More consistent than freehand marking alone
• Faster and simpler than measuring and chalking complex arcs
• Durable enough for daily jobsite use
The Radius Maker – Line Cheater helps turn curved striping from a challenge into a repeatable process, delivering cleaner layouts and more professional results job after job.
