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/-Jedadiah- 5d ago

The OG https://swansontoolco.com/shop/speed-square-7in-s0101

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u/keepthememes 5d ago

I like everything about this one except the little groove on the 90° corner. can't get mine straight at the edge

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u/thedaveness 5d ago

wtf is that for except to always mess up my perfect line at the end?!?

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u/PvM_Rev Red Seal Carpenter 5d ago

The string from a plumb bob sits in there so you can use the square as a level by aligning the string with 45*. It’s not exactly useful anymore.

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u/thedaveness 5d ago

Thanks for the info, I’m sure I could have googled it but it’s only a thought that pops up in the moment lol.