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Do any stud finders actually work
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:02 pm
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:02 pm
I've bought 2 and they've been really shitty. Any of you handy contractor folk use one that actually does the job and that you would recommend?
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Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:03 pm to Broke
I always test them on myself and they work on me.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:03 pm to Broke
Lots of women find me and call me a stud.
HEYYYYOOOOO
HEYYYYOOOOO
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:03 pm to Broke
Yea, it's called your knuckles and ears.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:03 pm to Broke
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Any of you handy contractor folk use one that actually does the job
I use this one and it's never let me down
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:04 pm to Broke
quote:
they've been really shitty
maybe it's you
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:05 pm to Broke
If they find me then yes.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:05 pm to Broke
Mine was close enough. Hung up a large tv and the dry wall didn't crack and it's still up after a few years. But it was frustrating marking them when going left to right, and then trying again right to left and they have seemingly moved. So I try again, nothing. So partially used the finder and knocking on the wall to confirm.
This post was edited on 11/16/18 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:06 pm to Broke
No
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:06 pm to Broke
Just do what I do and drill a bunch of holes in the wall until you find one.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:06 pm to Broke
just refinished a powder room and i can assure you that studfinders on the market today are not reliable.
the old knuckle tapping, pilot hole, and measuring tape are a tried and true method
the old knuckle tapping, pilot hole, and measuring tape are a tried and true method
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:06 pm to Broke
Stud Buddy. $9.99 at Home Depot. It's got a name that's just begging to be made fun of, but it has a strong magnet in and doesn't mark a painted wall.
Can't help you with the electronic ones. I wanted to buy one, but all of them under $50 seem to have mixed reviews.
Can't help you with the electronic ones. I wanted to buy one, but all of them under $50 seem to have mixed reviews.
This post was edited on 11/16/18 at 2:09 pm
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:06 pm to Broke
I just use a hammer and tap the wall. It takes a while to aquire that skill though.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:07 pm to Broke
Look up stud buddy. I've used it quite a few times and never missed a stud.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:09 pm to Broke
I have a Stanley one and it’s hit or miss. You have to make sure you do the first click on blank wall, then move it over
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:09 pm to Broke
I have an inexpensive Stanley that works well. Bought it at lowes.
Had another (different brand) that didn't work worth a crap.
This is the one I have:
amazon link
Had another (different brand) that didn't work worth a crap.
This is the one I have:
amazon link
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:10 pm to Broke
There’s an app for this, it’s called Grindr
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:14 pm to Broke
I do the knock test to get close and then use a thin sewing pin to test. Push it through the sheetrock until you hit the stud... if the pin is small enough it doesn't leave a noticeable mark.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:16 pm to Broke
They work by finding the nails in the studs.
Start your search about 4 feet down from the ceiling and either 8 feet or 12 feet from the corner.
Most drywall on residential walls is 4'x12' but some is 4'x8'.
Start your search about 4 feet down from the ceiling and either 8 feet or 12 feet from the corner.
Most drywall on residential walls is 4'x12' but some is 4'x8'.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:16 pm to Broke
Home Depot
I have this one and it works pretty well. I like it because it has a way of showing you how much it is seeing behind the wall. All my attempts at hitting studs have been ~97% while using it.
I have this one and it works pretty well. I like it because it has a way of showing you how much it is seeing behind the wall. All my attempts at hitting studs have been ~97% while using it.
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