Tape measure that incorporates a chalk line style marking device

A marking tape measure, said tape measure of the type having a housing with an opening therein through which a portion of a tape having measuring indicia thereon is extendible in a first direction with the remainder of the tape being coiled in said housing, said marking tape measure comprising:

• a marking device comprising a chalk line configured for applying a mark to a surface, said mark generally perpendicular to said first direction;
• a chalk line recharger for recharging the chalk line with a fresh supply of chalk;
• an activator configured to cause said chalk line to apply said mark to said surface;
• an advancer for advancing said chalk line;
• a container for holding a supply of chalk;
• and
• wherein said housing comprises a front wall defining a tape blade aperture, said measuring tape extendable through said tape blade aperture, and said marking device attaches to said housing at said front wall.