Features
- 6:1 planetary gear rewind for faster, smoother retraction
- Line lock to hold string tension for snapping crisp lines
- 1.0 mm braided line for high visibility and precise lines
- Open-access/back door for string replacement and maintenance
- Flush handle design to help prevent accidental unwinding
- Aluminum housing for increased durability on job sites
- Includes 4 oz bottle of red chalk (kit)
Specifications
| Gear Ratio | 6:1 |
| Chalk Line Length | 100 ft |
| Line Diameter | 1.0 mm braided |
| Housing Material | Aluminum |
| Included Chalk | 1 × 4 oz bottle (red) — kit only |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
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A chalk line reel designed for jobsite marking. It uses a 6:1 planetary gear rewind mechanism, an aluminum housing, and a 1.0 mm braided line. The reel includes a line-lock for maintaining tension, a flush handle to reduce accidental unwinding, and an access door for replacing or maintaining the line. The kit version includes a 4 oz bottle of red chalk.
Project Ideas
Business
Pop-Up Sports Court Marking Service
Offer driveway pickleball, basketball key, four-square, and futsal markings. Use the chalk reel to lay accurate lines fast, then tape and paint for semi-permanent courts or use temporary paint for rentals and events.
Tile and Flooring Layout Prep
Provide a pre-layout service for DIYers and contractors: snap room centerlines, grid references, and perimeter control lines for tile, LVP, and hardwood installs. Reduce client mistakes and callbacks with clean, square guides.
Roof Layout & Marking Support
Partner with roofing crews to snap shingle courses, valley centers, ridge lines, and cut zones. The aluminum housing and 6:1 rewind speed up repetitive marking and keep production moving on steep or hot roofs.
Event and Market Site Layout
Lay out vendor booths, aisles, and utility corridors for fairs and festivals. Snap long, straight guides on asphalt or turf for quick painting or taping; offer add-ons like numbering and ADA-compliant spacing.
Small Lot Striping and Warehouse Lines
Specialize in HOAs, churches, and small commercial lots: snap guide lines for parking stalls, walkways, and loading zones before painting. Extend indoors to warehouses by snapping reference lines for safety aisles and pallet bays before taping or epoxy striping.
Creative
Geometric Feature Wall Mural
Snap crisp chevrons, diamonds, or a grid on drywall as paint guides. The line lock keeps tension for solo work, and the 1.0 mm braided line leaves sharp, visible references so you can tape and paint perfectly straight patterns for a modern accent wall.
DIY Backyard Pickleball or Four-Square Court
Lay out regulation lines on a driveway or patio. Use the 100 ft reach to snap baselines, service boxes, and centerlines, then tape and roll paint or use temporary field paint over the chalk for a clean, game-ready court.
Patio Paver and Herringbone Layout
Establish control lines for straight courses and offsets before setting pavers. Snap a main axis and parallel references to keep joints consistent and edges true, speeding installation and reducing cut errors.
Perspective Street Art Guide
Create dramatic 3D chalk or paint illusions by snapping converging lines to a vanishing point. The long, durable line and fast rewind let you map complex geometry on pavement quickly, then wash away excess chalk after painting.
Picture Rail and Wainscoting Reference
Snap a perfectly level reference line around a room to install trim, chair rail, or a continuous picture shelf. The precise line makes fastening and caulking cleaner while keeping reveals consistent.