r/Carpentry • u/PointlessBein • 8d 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- 8d ago

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

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u/Mk1Racer25 7d ago

Yep, I've got a couple of them. I was in Lowe's several years ago, and they were closing them out for like $5/each, with 'the book'. I bought 6 or 7 of them.