Milwaukee 100' Precision Chalk Reel 48-22-3990

CORRECTION: The chalk reel weighs: 0.589 lbs

There’s something almost magical in the way a chalk reel creates a crisp, perfectly straight line.
No other tool, except an expensive laser, makes a perfectly straight line over a long distance, so quickly and reliably.
Chalk lines have been in use since ancient Egypt, and used continuously by builders in various cultures since.
Milwaukee continue development of this simple, but effective tool by redesigning their reels to solve job-site frustrations, often seen in chalk reels.
How’d they do it?
They designed a planetary 6:1 gear system that distributes forces evenly over three gears, putting less stress on internal components to prolong life.
They also included a proprietary StripGuard™ Clutch thatprotects the gears when the line is snagged or excessive force is applied,
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The engineering into this aluminum-housing reel make it durable and efficient reel.
And the 6:1 gear ratio allows the line to be returned to the reel in seconds. I’ve been using the 100' Precision Line Chalk Reel, model# 48-22-3990, It sells for $16.00
It features a tightly-braided .9mm line minimizes chalk spill and creates a clean, crisp line. A flush folding handle stows nice and allows me to slide it in my tool bag.