Old school wooden float vs. the magnesium float. Which side you on?

I used to finish everything with a wooden float. That was 10 years ago. Thought it gave me better control. Then I tried a magnesium float on a 40 yard driveway job in Phoenix last summer. The cream came up way faster. Less troweling time. But I still feel like the wood gives a tighter finish on vertical work. What do you guys use for flatwork vs. walls?

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rosel834mo ago

That heat really does change everything, doesn't it. Mag floats are lifesavers in that kind of weather, no contest there.

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mason.faith4mo ago

Used to swear by wood for everything till I grabbed a mag in 115 degree heat last August. The finish on flatwork came up so much cleaner I switched for good.

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