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c/concrete-finishers•the_harperthe_harper•26d ago

TIL that $40 harbor freight trowel has held up better than my $120 marshalltown

Bought a cheap one as a backup last spring when I was doing a big driveway in Phoenix. Figured it'd last maybe one job but it's still going strong after 8 months of daily use. Anyone else have a budget tool that surprised them?
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finley_gonzalez49
Honestly, has yours started holding a decent edge after a few weeks or is it still dull?
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fiona_west21
That 8 months in Phoenix heat is a real test. I've heard guys say the cheap steel actually work-hardens over time from all the flexing, so it gets tougher while the expensive ones stay brittle and crack. Have you noticed any warping or edge rolling on yours yet?
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jenny47
jenny4726d ago
Bet that cheap metal is softer and bends instead of cracking lol
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