OX Trade Chalk Reel Chalk Bundle

The OX Trade chalk reel and chalk bundle is a trade quality thin line chalk reel with a bundle of chalk, ready for snapping straight layout lines on the job. The 8 strand string gives extended wear, and the improved handle design with a locking mechanism makes the reel smooth to use. A 3.5:1 gear ratio speeds up rewinding, and the reel is supplied with 225g of blue chalk.

Key Features

• Trade quality thin line chalk reel and chalk bundle
• 8 strand string for extended wear
• Improved handle design with smooth operation and locking mechanism
• Faster rewind capabilities with a 3.5:1 gear ratio
• Supplied with 225g blue chalk
• 100ft or 30m line length

Specifications

• Line length: 100ft (30m)
• String: 8 strand
• Rewind: 3.5:1 gear ratio
• Handle: improved design with locking mechanism
• Supplied: 225g blue chalk

Applications

• Snapping straight layout lines on concrete and timber
• Marking out footings, slabs, walls and floors
• Setting out battens, studs and roofing lines
• General trade layout and marking work

What You Need To Complete The Job

Refill this reel with OX blue marking chalk when it runs low, and keep the white and yellow colours for different surfaces. See the General Hand Tools range for more marking tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in the bundle?

The bundle includes the chalk reel and a supply of blue chalk, stated as 225g. That means the reel is ready to use out of the box without buying chalk separately. The line is 100ft (30m) long, which covers most layout runs on a site.

Why does the 8 strand string matter?

A multi strand string wears longer than a single strand line, which matters when the line is dragged across rough concrete and timber surfaces. The 8 strand construction is stated as giving extended wear, so the line keeps snapping true through more use before it needs replacing.

How does the locking mechanism work?

The improved handle design has a locking mechanism that holds the string at the length you set, so the line stays taut while you walk to the other end. That makes snapping a line a one person job on many layouts. The smooth operation and fast 3.5:1 rewind keep the reel quick to use.

What colours of chalk can I use in this reel?

The reel comes with blue chalk, and the store sells blue, white and yellow marking chalk in the same range. Use blue on light surfaces, white where you need a bright line on darker materials, and yellow in low light or on dark surfaces. Refill the reel with the colour that shows up best on your job.