Stanley 47-440 Chalk Reel

Product Description

The STANLEY 47-440 is a chalk reel designed for layout and marking work on job sites across the trades. Chalk reels are used to snap accurate straight lines over long distances on floors, walls, ceilings, roofing, and other flat surfaces. The tool consists of a chalk-filled housing with a retractable string that is pulled taut against a surface, lifted, and released to deposit a chalk line. Weighing 0.29 pounds, this is a compact, lightweight unit suited for everyday marking tasks. HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general construction tradespeople keep a chalk reel on hand as a standard layout tool.

The STANLEY 47-440 is appropriate for residential and light commercial construction and service work. Common applications include laying out ductwork runs, framing reference lines, tile and flooring layout, roofing shingle alignment, and electrical conduit routing. It is sold individually and is a standard addition to any trade tool kit where accurate line snapping is required.

Key Features

• Lightweight at 0.29 pounds for easy one-hand operation
• Retractable string for fast line snapping over long distances
• Compact chalk reel housing suitable for everyday job site use
• Applicable across multiple trades including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical layout work

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose chalk reel for use in residential and commercial trade layout applications.

Installation Notes

A chalk reel requires no power source and no trade license to operate, but proper technique matters for accurate results. Anchor the hook end securely at the starting point before pulling the line taut to prevent slippage. Use appropriate chalk color for the substrate to ensure line visibility. Keep the housing sealed when not in use to prevent chalk from absorbing moisture and clogging the reel mechanism.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 0.29 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 76174474404

Standard Information

• Brand: STANLEY
• Manufacturer Part Number: 47-440