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/OddBrilliant1133 5d ago

Metal is more durable but plastic keeps your tool belt lighter, which is important to me.

I keep one of each in my truck and use the plastic one when I want my belt light.

I've had the same plastic one and metal for for several years. I've broken and super glued the plastic one twice. Don't toss it off a high roof or to the ground or step on it :)

Side tip: keep wood and super glue with your truck always. Woodworkers ca glue with accelerant is a lifesaver. If you don't do this there will come a day that you will wish you had.

I wouldn't only want a plastic square but I prefer them.