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Review on πŸ”΅ Crescent Lufkin 100' Contractor Chalk Reel: Achieve Precise Marking Effortlessly with HardMark Blue Chalk by David Norwood

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Clever design

If you used 1 chalk line, you usually used all of them. I didn't realize there were many ways to improve on a string that you tug and clap, but I have to admit boy I was wrong. Pull it tight, all the way to the most amplified string, so you don't have to worry about it breaking no matter how hard you pull. The only thing holding it back from five stars is the "one way" fill valve on the bottom which is supposed to let chalk in but not let out, it's not the best. I ended up just sealing it with epoxy to keep the chalk from getting into my tool belt. Other than that, it's damn impressive.

Pros
  • 6:1 gear ratio, foldable, rotating hub for quick winding and spool guard for storage
Cons
  • Other interesting options are available.