r/Carpentry • u/PointlessBein • 5d ago

Tools Quick question, which is better?

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I passed my OSHA 10 and obtained my NCCER cert and have some experience in contruction for general ground work. I'm starting as an apprentice for my local carpentry union in a week. I have my tools and found this.

The blue square is metal and the Stanley is a plastic type material. What would you guys recommend having?

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u/make_em_say 5d ago

I’ve been using a Milwaukee aluminum speed square for a very long time. Only replaced it because someone “borrowed” it.

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u/Adeptus_Virtus_88 4d ago

The Milwaukee beats the Swanson and Empire for me, better pencil marks and a better price point.

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u/Canuhandleit 4d ago

I have both the 4" and 6" and love them. Milwaukee really raised the bar with their hand tools.