Product Description
Milwaukee 100 ft. Bold Line Chalk Reel Kit with Red Chalk
Model Number: 48-22-3986
The Milwaukee 48-22-3986 is a 100 ft. Bold Line Chalk Reel Kit with Red Chalk — a professional chalk line system designed for the large layout and marking tasks on active construction sites where bold, highly visible chalk lines are required for accurate framing, tile setting, flooring installation, roofing, and general construction layout work. Milwaukee engineers this chalk reel for maximum durability and consistent performance in the wet, dusty, and mechanically demanding conditions of jobsite layout work, addressing the common failure modes that sideline standard chalk reels prematurely: case cracking from drops, spool jamming from debris ingress, and line breakage from abrasion. The Bold Line designation refers to the heavy chalk line cord that deposits a thicker, more heavily chalked line on the work surface compared to standard-diameter line — the bolder line is more visible from a distance, reads more clearly in low-light conditions inside partially completed structures, and maintains legibility longer on rough surfaces before being disturbed by foot traffic and material handling.
The 100 ft. line capacity is the standard professional length that handles layout tasks on full floor and roof sections without needing to reposition the anchor point as frequently as shorter reels require — covering the length of most standard residential rooms, roof sections, and floor areas in a single snap. Red chalk is the standard high-contrast marking color for layout on concrete slabs, light-colored subfloors, and roofing materials where high-visibility contrast is needed against light backgrounds. The reel mechanism is designed for smooth, jam-free line retrieval through the chalk reservoir even after extended use in dusty and damp conditions that clog standard reel mechanisms. The included chalk is the correct formulation for the reel's chalk reservoir volume and line type.
Milwaukee chalk reels are available in multiple line lengths and chalk colors — see the full Milwaukee chalk reel lineup for available configurations including ultra-fine chalk for precision layout and permanent chalk formulations for outdoor applications.
Features
- Bold Line cord deposits thick, highly visible chalk lines readable from distance and in low light
- 100 ft. capacity for full floor, roof, and room layout without frequent anchor repositioning
- Red chalk for high-contrast marking on concrete slabs, subfloors, and roofing
- Durable case construction for jobsite drop resistance and long service life
- Smooth retrieval mechanism resists jamming from chalk dust and debris accumulation
Specifications
- Line Length: 100 ft.
- Chalk Color: Red
- Line Type: Bold Line
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-22-3986 100 ft. Bold Line Chalk Reel
- Red Chalk
