I used to think a 10-foot straightedge was enough for a garage floor, but a 14-footer changed my whole finish.

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Yeah, that extra length really shows you the low spots you'd miss with a shorter tool. It's brutal for the ego but saves you from a wavy floor later. Totally worth the hassle.

casey_ward512mo ago

Funny how that works with so many things. The longer measuring tape shows every dip in the floor. The honest friend points out the flaw you missed. Even a slow computer makes you realize how many useless programs are running. The extra effort or the blunt truth stings at first, but it always gets you a better result in the end.

paul2332mo ago

Wait, a 14-foot straightedge? That thing must be a monster to handle. @nathan_barnes is right about the ego hit, I can't even imagine trying to store that.