Chalk Reel Due 5/24/2024

Description

DeWalt Compact Chalk Reel (DWHT47257L). "Snap a line" to mark where you need to cut your stock! This is a very handy tool, indeed.

Features of this item include:

• 30 ft line
• 3:1 gear (to help retract the line)
• Belt clip
• Reel handle folds flush with tool

Also Known As: Chalk Line

Often Used With: Circular Saw

Similar To: Mason Line

Intended Uses

Used for laying out a project or making cut lines–this chalk line produces a perfectly straight line between two points on a flat surface. This is particularly useful if you are ripping or crosscutting a large pieces of plywood or marking placement of walls, etc.

Special Instructions

Not at this time!

Tool Resources

Diagram

Not at this time!

Instructions

To use: Shake tool to coat braided line with chalk, press the handle spindle in and pull out as much line as you need. Hook the edge of your project with metal hook and stretch line until taught. Pull up as close to center of the line and let it snap back on to you project–It will leave a beautiful chalk line :)

Slide clear window open to add chalk to the reel. Try to add the same color ;)

To retract: Simply reel the line back in using the reel spindle handle–just like hauling in a fish ;)

Resources

• Video: "How To Use a Chalk Line" by Family Handyman (1:58m). Great intro to chalk lines and awesome tips on how to use it for varying applications and doing it solo!

This tool was donated: Tenny & Kathleen