Remember when everyone used those cheap plastic trowels for edging?

I used to think they were fine until I bought a proper magnesium one for a job in Phoenix. The difference in how it glides and holds its edge is crazy, especially on hot pours. That plastic junk would warp and leave marks after a few uses. Anyone still using the old plastic ones or did you all switch over too?

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coleman.jade3mo ago

Why fix what isn't broken if the plastic ones get the job done?

paul_webb453mo ago

I used to say that exact thing, but trying a metal one made me realize how flimsy the plastic ones actually are.

schmidt.amy26d ago

Oh man, I totally feel you on that one. I was the same way, swore by plastic forever because they were cheap and did the job. Then I picked up a metal one at a garage sale just to see what the fuss was about and it was like a lightbulb went off. The weight alone makes it feel so much more solid, you know? Not flimsy at all, just sturdy in a way that plastic can't fake. Plus it doesn't feel like it's gonna snap if you accidentally drop it or lean on it wrong. I'm not gonna pretend plastic ones are useless or anything, but once you feel the difference, it's hard to go back.