Features
- Aluminum housing for durability
- Teardrop-shaped body for hand comfort
- Closed spool design to reduce line clumping and debris intrusion
- 1:1 gear ratio for even winding
- Poly-twist string for high-visibility chalk lines
- Can be used as a plumb bob
- Includes 4 oz bottle of red chalk
Specifications
| Housing Material | Aluminum |
| Gear Ratio | 1:1 |
| Spool Type | Closed spool |
| String Type | Poly-twist |
| Included Chalk | 4 oz bottle (red) |
| Color | Red |
| Warranty | Lifetime Limited Warranty |
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Hand-held chalk reel with an aluminum housing and teardrop-shaped body. Uses a 1:1 gear ratio and a closed spool to reduce line jamming and limit debris entry. Includes a 4 oz bottle of red chalk. Can be used to create visible layout lines and as a plumb bob for vertical reference.
Project Ideas
Business
Pop-Up Court & Games Service
Offer a mobile marking service that turns parking lots and driveways into temporary courts (pickleball, futsal, four-square) and giant party games. Package pricing includes measurement, chalk line snapping, and cleanup.
Market/Expo Booth Layout
Provide fast vendor grid layout for farmers markets and pop-up events. Snap booth perimeters, aisles, and wayfinding marks. The aluminum housing handles long days on-site; the poly-twist string makes high-visibility lines.
DIY Homeowner Layout Assist
Sell a flat-rate, 1–2 hour consult for deck, tile, or shed projects. You snap accurate reference lines (square, centerlines, level marks using plumb bob), then the homeowner builds with confidence.
Mural Pre-Grid Service
Partner with muralists to pre-grid walls. Use the chalk reel and plumb bob to establish verticals and consistent square grids, speeding their transfer process and improving accuracy on large surfaces.
Gallery and Retail Visuals
Specialize in hanging alignment for galleries and retail: snap temporary height references, verticals for salon walls, and product display spacing. Quick in-and-out service with precise, repeatable results.
Creative
Geometric Accent Wall Mural
Snap ultra-straight diagonals, chevrons, or grid lines on a feature wall to guide tape and paint. Use the reel as a plumb bob to lock in perfect verticals. Pro tip: mist lines lightly and seal with primer before painting to prevent red chalk bleed-through.
String Art Panel
Lay out a precise lattice on plywood or a reclaimed door by snapping intersecting chalk lines. Tap finish nails at intersections and weave colored string or wire to create a dimensional wall piece with crisp geometry.
Driveway Sports Court
Transform a driveway into a pop-up pickleball, four-square, or mini-basketball court. Snap perimeter and key lines for accurate dimensions and visibility. The closed spool keeps grit out when working over rough asphalt.
Garden Pattern and Trellis Guide
Plan garden beds with straight planting rows and angled patterns. Use the chalk line for layout and the plumb-bob feature to set vertical trellis posts or strings for climbing plants.
Herringbone Tabletop Layout
Snap centerlines and 45° guides on a plywood substrate to place wood tiles or cutoffs in a herringbone/chevron pattern. The even 1:1 wind keeps the line ready for repeat snaps across the whole surface.