Appreciation post: My mud pan cracked right down the middle yesterday morning

I was loading up for a ceiling job in a new build over in Springfield, and the whole bottom just gave out. Wet mud went everywhere, all over my boots and the subfloor. Had to run to the supply house and grab a new Marshalltown 14-inch, which set me back about $35. Anyone have a brand that holds up better over time, or is this just how it goes?

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ericschmidt1mo ago

Wait, it cracked while you were just loading it?

thomas1051mo ago

Happened to me last week with a brand new plate. Just set it down on the counter and it split right in half.