Bought a bull float that looked too fancy to work right

Picked up a magnesium bull float from a supplier in Phoenix last spring because it was on sale, and I figured the extra cost was just for the shiny look. After three big driveway pours I can't believe how much easier it is to get a smooth finish without all the dragging resistance I'm used to. Has anyone else had a tool that looked more like gimmick than legit but ended up saving you time?

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shah.evan9d ago

Wait, you actually grabbed a magnesium float on a whim and it turned out to be good? I figured those were just for the high-end guys who overpay for everything. I bought a cheap aluminum one last year and it drags like crazy, sounds like I need to stop being cheap and try this out.

keith_henderson9d ago

Spending a little more on quality always pays off faster than fixing cheap mistakes later.