My boss insisted on a magnesium float for a 90-degree day in Sacramento, and I thought he was nuts.

I always thought a steel float was fine for hot weather, but that magnesium tool pulled the cream up way faster and saved the slab from crusting over. What's your go-to tool for a fast set in the heat?

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charlesj462mo ago

Honestly see that everywhere, people sticking with what they know even when a better tool is right there. Took me forever to switch from a regular trowel to a fresno for big floors.

olivia_chen352mo ago

Yeah but @charlesj46, sometimes the old tool is actually better for the job. Like a regular trowel gives you way more control on tricky spots or smaller rooms. A fresno is great for big open floors, but it can be overkill. I see guys try to use them everywhere and then mess up the corners. You gotta match the tool to the specific task, not just grab the newest thing.

julia8431mo ago

Read a thing about how some pros keep both in their truck for exactly that reason.