STANLEY Chalk Line, Reel with Blue Chalk (47-442)

Works as expected for a budget chalk li e. Great for diy or homeowners. Good value.

I used to frame houses and this handsome little chalk line preformed beautifully. It's outlived some of my coworkers heavier metal chalk reels and it fit in my pocket if I wasn't wearing a tool belt. The chalk is okay and will do, but when you do run out of chalk I'd get red instead of blue. Not a big deal though.

I have used my Stanley chalk lines for many years. I am not a pro; just a guy who likes to fix old houses. I have used them for many things: to align shingles, check the alignment of boards on a long run, making a line to rip plywood with a skill saw, and frequently abused them by stretching the line from one corner post to the next while planting posts in between on a privacy fence.I misplaced the bag I keep my essential tools in once and could not find Stanley chalk lines locally so I bought 2 metal case chalk lines which were described as better, more durable chalk lines (I wore them both out before thankfully finding the bag with my Stanley chalk lines).I do have a laser, but I keep coming back to this older technology for 90% of what I do. True the chalk lines cannot shoot two lines at 90 degrees and an exactly vertical line at the intersection like a laser, but then they did not cost me over $300 either. Not to mention I can throw 2 of the chalk lines in my bag and they are so light I don't know they are there until I need them. The only set up needed is to start a nail or screw to hook the line on (and maybe hanging a bubble level on the string) when working alone. I can always go back to the laser if I need a plumb line and it is too windy to use one.Despite not having a metal case the Stanley chalk line has (in my limited experience) been more durable and is one of the most useful tools in my bag. If you pre-chalk the line properly the line is very visible. Recommended.

I have only used this for a couple of chalk lines, and I am hoping that it works better with more use. Even after winding and unwinding and shaking, I can't get a solid line. It works fine enough for what I needed it for but could be a problem when I really need a good line.

Durable plastic case perfect for project work but not sure if it would withstand vigorous construction ? Hsppy with product for my use.

These chalk reels used to be made of metal, but the plastic works fine for light duty applications. I needed this for measuring the chassis/suspension on a race car, and it worked great.Overall: 5/5 stars

This chalk line is one of my most used tools in my barn that I've been renovating. The string is high quality and the bottle of chalk has enough to last through multiple typical projects. The winding mechanism is strong, the housing is tough, and the sliding door for adding chalk does not open accidentally. I have dropped this and tossed this around and it still works as the day it was delivered. This is a much better way to get straight lines than trying to line up long levels or straight pieces of wood.

Seems to be a pretty tough little chalk, snap line? No problems, cardboard backing, no need to get the chainsaw out to open it.Good one Amazon!