Stanley 47-140 100-Foot FatMax Chalk Line Reel

by Stanley

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The Stanley 100-Foot FatMax Chalk Line Reel features a water-resistant, high-impact ABS case with rubber grips, making it both extremely durable and easy to hold. The 3:1 gear ratio gives you a rewind that's 3 times faster, while the chalk line has twice the tensile strength of traditional lines and lasts twice as long. A convenient locking button holds the string in place. This reel holds one 4-ounce bottle of Stanley Chalk, and an easy-to-access screw cap simplifies the chalk refilling. The reel also features a long-wearing felt gasket that hugs the line and distributes chalk coating evenly. A stainless-steel universal hook withstands heavy use, and the crank handle folds neatly into case for storage and transit.

Versatile, durable, and designed to accomplish tasks efficiently.

About Stanley FatMax Chalk Systems
The FatMax family of products has established itself as one of Stanley's most extensive and innovative product families in the company's 161-year history. The FatMax line of hand tools features core tools essential for the pro or expert enthusiast who desire high quality, durable tools. FatMax chalk systems feature water-resistant, high-impact ABS casings with rubber grips that are durable and easy to hold. A 3:1 gear ratio means that you can rewind the line 3x faster, and the line has two times the tensile strength of traditional lines and lasts twice as long. A screw cap simplifies refilling of the chalk, and a longwearing felt gasket hugs line and distributes chalk coating evenly. The lines include a stainless-steel universal hook that withstands heavy use, and the crank handle folds neatly into case for storage and transit.

Product Description

Fatmax, 100' Chalk Line, Precision 3:1 Gear Drive System For Fast Rewind, Spare Hook Included, Improved String Has 2X The Tensile Strength & Lasts Twice As Long In The Field, Ergonomic Rubber Grip Case Design That Is Water Resistant, Holds Up To A Full 4 OZ Bottle Of Chalk, Special String Locking Mechanism, Replaces Model #47-120.

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005QVQE
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 47-140L
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,530 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #36 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Measuring & Layout Tools > Chalk Lines

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Some good, some bad points, August 22, 2003

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Loren (PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stanley 47-140 100-Foot FatMax Chalk Line Reel (Tools & Home Improvement)

Well, I haven't broken it yet, that's the good thing. I like the kind of string they use and it seems to pass through the tip easy enough.
Things I like about this chalk line:
- sometimes quick rewind
- good hook...not all chalk lines have a good hook
- good string
- nice grip...well, ok, its got rubber on the sides, a bit of an overkill to mee

Things I don't like:
- Its huge...most chalk lines are much smaller and take up less space in my belt.
- that pop-out rewinder handle...takes too long to get it out
- the lock...doesn't work consistantly...most lines you can just set the handle and it locks, not this one
- the gears don't like to work when you first fill it up...maybe it can take 4 oz of chalk, but it won't rewind with that much in it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Needs work Stanley, April 23, 2002

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Michael P Sloggatt (Levittown, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stanley 47-140 100-Foot FatMax Chalk Line Reel (Tools & Home Improvement)

Great Concept -
Two known problems -

The Reel knob is hard to find - It needs to be pulled out to rewind & it looks the same on both sides, I waste time trying to open the wrong side, If Stanley made it a bit different it would be easier to identify by feel.

I have lost the handles on both of my Chalk boxes, the Pin slides out after use. They need a better way of securing the pin.

I still use them , except I painted the knob side to identify which side pulls out & I keep an eye on the pin holding the handle on & reset it often
Mike

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice first try, make some changes and come back, November 22, 2004

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John T. Gordon "Exterior finish carpenter" (Bend, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley 47-140 100-Foot FatMax Chalk Line Reel (Tools & Home Improvement)

I snap lines for siding on houses, that means a lot of lines. I used to carry about three boxes so we wouldn't need to stop often, so when I saw the fat max held 4 ounces of chalk I gave it a try.

I'm on my third one. First, the string is great. Braided cotton. We need to pull very tight and I'm not worried about breaking this string. It does leave fat lines but with red chalk I've snapped fourteen lines without having to re-chalk (red chalk seems to work better, but it is semi-permanent).

My first box is my personal one, with blue chalk, used mostly for 4X8 sheets of plywood so I didn't notice most of the problems with that one.

My second was so hard to rewind that I had to take it back. My third (and last) is between the two. Very hard to rewind. I basically have to hold both sides of the reel to wind it up. When your winding up 30-40' of string this is really irritating. I found if I don't fill it all the way it works better. But what is the point of something this size if I can't fill it up all the way?

The lock worked great until I ran a full load of chalk through it. Now I can't get it to work at all. Not that I really liked it anyway. You locked it and it doesn't lock until it pops into the gear. So if I'm on a ladder and I think it is locked, let it go to snap the line, it runs out until either the lock actually stops it (never anymore) or it hits the ground.

Flip out handle. Not good either. The idea is good. It doesn't catch on anything but it is hard to get out and easy to try to open the wrong side. Also, it tends to pinch the gears and jam the rewind. I haven't lost a pin yet but I see one working it's way out.

Size and feel. I'm in construction, I carry a lot in a my bags, the size doesn't bother me at all. The shape is excellent. I love how it feels in my hand. The screw on tops means I don't have to worry about it slipping open and spilling in my bags.

Stanley, keep trying. I'm going back to the cheap reel. At least when I break those it doesn't bother me. They work the way they are supposed to until then.