Stanley 47-460 PowerWinder Chalk Box
- Patented ChalkView¿ Case – see amount of chalk inside the case
- Rewinds 3-1/2x faster ¿ has a 3. 5:1 gear ratio
- Crank Clutch ¿ crank handle will spin when pulling out string
- Stainless steel crank handle and hook. On-board hook storage
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Product Description
Patented ChalkView Case see amount of chalk inside the case. Rewinds 3 1 2 times faster has a 3.5:1 gear ratio. Crank clutch crank handle will spin when pulling out string. Stainless steel crank handle and hook. On board hook storage. 100′ of high s… More >>
Stanley 47-460 PowerWinder Chalk Box
I would avoid this one.
This model has a nice feature set. Liked the viewing window to see chalk level. Bought three. Two of them have had massive override jams within two weeks of coming into service.
The first I tossed. On the second one, I removed 50′ of line before putting into service. It jammed big time on a job leaving me chalk-boxless. Don’t like that.
I opened it in the shop. Dumb design: the line reel has cutouts on the sides and the line has bulged out of these openings from top to bottom. The line is chafed in many places from the string dragging on the inside of the case walls. Massive overide and snapped line.
I cleared the jam, removed all but about 30 of the 100′ (most of my snaps are far less that 20′) and put it back together again. Next jam – it’s parts. The hook is a good quality stainless fitting.
The string is not too efficient. Lots of chalk on snap 1. Lot less on snap 2. Strikes me as too loose and fluffy. Probably prone to overrides.
Point of comparison – I have a metal Craftman box from the ’70s that has never jammed. The cheap Irwins seem to run OK – but you lose style points. Both of these have thinner line. Some suggest braided fishing line.